Maritiman

A museum that floats

Maritiman is one of the largest floating ship museums in the world, moored right in the harbour at Packhusplatsen 12, just minutes from Central Station. Instead of display cases and glass cabinets, there are real ships here: tied up along the pontoons lie around a dozen historic vessels that you can board and climb through. So instead of walking through an exhibition about seafaring, you climb right into it, across decks, through engine rooms, narrow corridors and bridges.

From submarine to destroyer

The heart of the museum is its walkable fleet, spanning Gothenburg's maritime history from warships to working vessels:

• Submarine Nordkaparen, the most popular and most cramped vessel, a dive through real tubes and hatches
• Destroyer Småland, the largest ship in the collection, with guns, bridge and engine room
• Monitor Sölve, a historic armoured gunboat
• Patrol boat Hugin and minelayer Kalmarsund, smaller naval vessels
• Tug Herkules, harbour tug Stormprincess and ESAB IV, the harbour's working horses
• Fireboat Flodsprutan II and harbour ferry Dan Broström

Exactly which ships are open depends on the season and the day, in high summer, the collection is at its most fully accessible.

Tickets, prices and programme days

Admission is not free and tiered by standard and programme days. On programme days adults pay 175 SEK, children aged 5 to 15 pay 110 SEK, and students and seniors pay 150 SEK; on standard days it's 150 / 90 / 135 SEK. Children under 5 go free. There's no classic family ticket, but there is a season ticket (adults 290 SEK, child 165 SEK) and a Gothenburg Sea Pass combo ticket together with the tall ship Götheborg (adults 225 SEK). On programme days, guided tours and activities are included in the price. Tickets are available at the entrance and on the tickets page.

If you plan to use a discount card, it's worth checking beforehand: Maritiman's own pricing page mentions "up to 50% off" with the Go City Gothenburg Pass, while the pass provider markets admission as included, the two accounts don't quite match, so it's best to clarify before your visit. Read more about discount passes in our guide to the Gothenburg Card.

Visiting and season

Plan for 1.5 to 2.5 hours aboard the ships, depending on how thoroughly you climb around and how many decks are open. The best time to visit is the summer high season (June to August), when it's open daily from 10:00 to 20:00 and most ships are accessible; mornings tend to be quieter. The 2026 season runs from early April to early November, but outside summer Maritiman is only open on selected days and for shorter hours, it's fully closed in winter (November to March). Check maritiman.se for the exact dates.

A few practical notes: the ships are preserved in their original condition, with high sills and steep ladders - sturdy shoes are a good idea, and getting around on board isn't possible for wheelchair users. Pushchairs can be left at the quay, and guide dogs are welcome. Café Matrosen is on board for refreshments. Group and children's tours can be booked in advance.

Getting there and what's nearby

Maritiman sits centrally in the harbour, about 10 minutes from Central Station. The nearest tram and bus stops, Stenpiren and Lilla Bommen, are roughly a 5-minute walk away. Parking at Packhuskajen is limited and can be restricted due to roadworks; the Nordstan car park is nearby.

The visit pairs well with other waterfront destinations. If you're travelling with children, the science centre Universeum or the amusement park Liseberg make good follow-on stops, our guide to Gothenburg with kids rounds up more family-friendly spots. For more maritime history, consider a trip out to the Gothenburg archipelago. For the bigger picture, see our overview of Gothenburg's top attractions.