In the port of Gothenburg, our crew welcomes you aboard.
You can get there either by daily ferry service from Kiel or by direct flight from many airports in German-speaking countries.
Embarkation takes place at 7 pm. During the subsequent communal dinner in the cozy lounge, you will quickly feel at ease on the deck planks and get to know your fellow travelers.
Our sailing area: through Kattegat and Skagerrak to Marstrand
In a stream of container ships, ferries and yachts, our windjammer pushes its way from Gothenburg through the shipping channel out into the Baltic Sea.
Lighthouses, stone beacons, and the typical reddish-brown-grey rock of the archipelago stand out against the horizon in front of the ship's bow. Various granite formations, small islands, and piles of stones lie at random intervals in the water, forcing the smaller motorboats around us to zigzag courses through the wet landscape.
After a varied day of sailing, we look for a sheltered anchorage. The selection of suitable spots is enormous – probably nowhere else in the world are there more islands and bays per square nautical mile.
In the evening hours it is worth launching the dinghy and heading for one of the smaller rocky islands – from here we can enjoy the evening atmosphere over the sea in peace and seclusion.
The view from a raised rock overlooking the barren landscape with its scattered wooden houses in the typical colors of oxblood red and yellow is simply breathtaking.
Surrounded by nature, the view sweeps across waves, islands, bends, bays, mountains, and moss-covered stones. Just a few nautical miles further north, the landscape changes. Green, partly wooded islands line the winding channels.
During the summer months, only moderate waves are expected in this area, promising a calm passage. The destination for today's leg is the port of Marstrand on the islands of Marstrandsö and Koö in the Skagerrak.
Carlsten Fortress, towering over the car-free city, is visible from afar. Every year in September, the lobster fishing season begins here, and the harbor and surrounding waters are now bustling with activity.
Side trip to Gullmaren, Sweden's only fjord
We sail around the islands of Tjörn and Orust to the north and enter the Gullmaren, Sweden's only fjord, at the level of Lysekil.
The Gullmarsfjorden cuts roughly 30 kilometers inland. Here in the heart of the Bohuslän region, we inevitably feel transported into the world of Astrid Lindgren's Bullerby. Plenty of sunshine and pleasant air and water temperatures make the region a popular holiday destination.
We continue cruising through the idyllic archipelago, enjoying our days at sea. As everyone knows, the fresh sea air makes you hungry – so look forward to our excellent onboard cuisine, which will surprise you every day with varied creations from the galley cookbook and local specialties.
Enjoy the tranquility of nature or make yourself comfortable on deck with a good book from the extensive onboard library.
Through the archipelago back to Gothenburg
On the way back to Gothenburg, we'll make another stop in the port of Mollösund or find an anchorage on the south side of the island of Klaverön. From the deck, we'll watch – perhaps with a good glass of wine – the lively activity of the late-arriving yachts.
You can't ask for much more from a perfect day of vacation. After eventful days at sea, we reach our home port.
A final glance at the small and tiny rocky islands, scattered here too, seemingly within easy reach of our route. You will surely remember our ship, the crew, and the rural-maritime idyll of the historic province of Bohuslän fondly.
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