Sailing Gothenburg Archipelago, half or full day

Sailing the Gothenburg Archipelago might just be the best way to explore this unique area. Navigate your way through islands, say hello to curious seals, and learn sailing hands-on from your experienced captain. Let’s not forget relaxing though, a break in a sheltered bay is a must when you’re visiting the Gothenburg Archipelago! (full day only). Why not take a swim or laze away in the sun?

Highlights

Enjoy a day in the Gothenburg Archipelago away from the city buzz
Learn sailing hands-on together with your skipper
Get picked up and dropped off from Gothenburg
Dock in a ‘nature harbor’ instead of marina (full day only)
Enjoy lunch & relax on sun-warmed cliffs (full day only)
Take a swim in the refreshing seas – no one regrets it (full day only)
Short walk to get great panoramic views of the islands (full day only)
We maintain an extra boat in case of mechanical issues, so your trip is guaranteed to run

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Fellow Sailors on TripAdvisor…

”My wife and I recently experienced one of the most enjoyable and memorable excursions while on vacation. On a whim, we booked a sailing voyage into the archipelago. We received a call from Pieter, the founder of The Green Trails and he arranged to have the two of us spend the day on a 35 ft sailing vessel with just the captain. We piloted the vessel for hours, we learned about sailingand the local environment. Most importantly, we were introduced to an amazing female captain, Bridgette, who went out of her way to ensure that our experience was exceptional. We are so very grateful for this experience and would strongly encourage those interested to seek out The Green Trails and Bridgette. You will not be disappointed.”

”Just WOW. What an experience. The Stockholm Archipelago is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited and the Green Trails 1 day sailing trip was the perfect way to see it. Personal, friendly, unique and stunning. This is an absolute must for anyone wanting to see the Archipelago.”

”Took a sailing trip with Pierre at Green Trails. Had a great time learning how to operate a sail boat and even spent time steering the ship. It was educational and fun, a great first introduction to sailing, something I’ve been wanting to try for a while. We spent a few hours out on the water, had lunch and fika in a beautiful bay that we had all to ourselves. Pristine! After a quick swim in the (cold!) water, we sailed back home. It was a perfect day. We had some sun, some wind, a bit of rain, everything a good sailing adventure should entail. When I come back to Stockholm, I will not hesitate to do some more activities with this company.”

”The ONE thing we wanted to do during our trip to Sweden was to go sailing. Pieter was awesome! He communicated with us frequently before our trip and made sure we had a boat and captain for the day we needed. After a tour of the boat (she was a beaut!), the safety spiel, and a few instructions on sails, wenches, and ropes, we set sail. Scott was a gracious host. He provided sailing jackets and sunscreen. We helped with the sails and even got to steer the boat! The views were absolutely breathtaking!”

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Sailing Gothenburg: what to see?

Environment: On this sailing trip you will be making way through Gothenburg's famous archipelago, and encounter many islands, both uninhabited and inhabited. During the full day trip there is time to dock on one of them and do some exploring. There will be time for taking it easy in nature as well, which is an important part of boat life!

Wildlife: See bird life such as white tailed eagles, swans, cormorants and much more. Grey seals can also be seen on this trip.

Itinerary

Rendez vous at the meeting point.
Pickup & transport
Sailing & safety introduction
Set out on the trip
Try steering / trimming sails etc
Lunch / swim / hike / relax break on remote island (full day only)
Continue sailing
Return to embarking point
Transfer back to Gothenburg

Included in the tour

Learn or improve your sailing skills & steer the boat
Professional & friendly skipper
Only with us: car pickup & drop off from Gothenburg
Sailing jackets & safety gear
Traditional Swedish fika (coffee with pastries)
Eco-lunch enjoyed in a 'nature harbor' (full day only)
Visit an island (full day only)

Meeting point

We meet @ our Urban Basecamp in the heart of Södermalm (Tideliusgatan 62, 118 69 Stockholm).

Other important information

We normally sail on a Scampi 30
We provide a modern life jacket & suitable sailing clothing to every guest
Maximum guests per trip is 4 (or 5 if kids in the group). Larger group? No problem, contact us some time in advance so we can prepare the big sailing boat.

Booking

Doesn't our schedule suit you? Send us a message and we'll see what we can do!

Private bookings do not require an upfront payment.

This sailing trip has student- and youth discounts. These only apply with:
Student: valid student- and ID cards. Does not apply for PHD students. Max age 25.
Child: valid ID card. Max age 15.

Other tours in Gothenburg

Want to experience the Gothenburg Archipelago in a different way? If kayaking sounds more appealing, check out our kayaking trips in the area.

Traveling with us

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Sailing Gothenburg Archipelago