authentic The Steamer Bohuslän

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1 authentic The only steamer on the West Coast The Steamer Bohuslän Time table 2016 Enjoy our archipelago from a 102-year-old traditional steamer Sällskapet Ångbåten, Telefon:

2 Before you board our steamers Generally Our ships are culturally and technically valuable historical ships certified as such by Statens Maritima museer (the State Maritime Museum) and traditionally classified. All the crew is voluntary and unpaid and all income goes directly to the maintenance of the ships. To avoid unpleasantness on board when the weather is rough, the route might be changed or the journey shortened. The ships are not adapted for disabled people, but wheelchairs can be taken on board. BOHUSLÄN has a cafeteria and restaurant fully licensed. Dogs are not allowed in the cafeteria and restaurant areas. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the ships. More information about the tours and ship regulations can be read on our website and on board the ship. Sällskapet Ångbåten reserves the rights to change routes or cancel trips due to natural obstacles or other causes out of our control. Tickets Tickets can be bought in advance through Ticketmaster, or order by telephone Tickets bought in advance must be presented 15 minutes before departure. Remaining tickets are sold at the gangway before departure. Quay in Göteborg During 2016 we depart from our quay at Stenpiren, except for the month of june when we depart från berth 22 near Järntorget. Nearest tram- or bus stop is Stenpiren. Parking lots can be found in the vicinity. As a passenger aboard the steamship BOHUSLÄN you contribute to preserving the last genuine coast steamer on the west coast of Sweden. BOHUSLÄN is a living cultural, historical and technical museum. PS of course you can climb down the steps and visit our engine room and also visit our captain on the bridge. Welcome! 2

3 Evening tour in the Göteborg archipelago Wednesdays June 1 September 14 From Göteborg 18.30, return time BOHUSLÄN takes you through the harbour, passing the old fortress Nya Älvsborg on the way towards Hjuvik and Kalvsund in the northern archipelago. The journey continues inside Öckerö and Hönö out over Vinga sand towards the southern archipelago. BOHUSLÄN goes through Snobbrännan (the Posh straight) between Styrsö and Brännö, passing Saltholmen and Långedrag before entering the Göta Älv and the harbour again. From August 24 the journey goes the other way round. Ticket cost: Adults 250SEK. Children age SEK. Combination ticket journey, reservation in During the restaurant, shrimp sandwich, a glass of beer the month of june we depart från or wine, and coffee 500SEK. berth 22 near Järntorget. Summer Steamer Tours 2016 June 1 Sept 14 Wednesdays Evening tours in the archipelago June 6 The Day of the Herring at Klädesholmen June 12 A tour in the Northern archipelago July 2 A tour along Orust from Mollösund July 3 Touring around Tjörn from Skärhamn July 7 Coastal tour Göteborg - Lysekil July 8 Evening tour from Lysekil July 9 Day tour Lysekil Hunnebostrand and back July 10 Coastal tour Lysekil Göteborg July 16 The Wooden Boat Festival in Skärhamn July 17 A tour around Tjörn from Skärhamn July 17 From the Wooden Boat Festival to Göteborg July 21 Coastal tour to Lysekil and Kungshamn July 22 Coastal tour to Grebbestad July 23 A tour from Grebbestad July 2 Coastal tour Grebbestad Fjällbacka July 24 A tour from Fjällbacka July 25 Coastal tour Fjällbacka - Kungshamn July 26 Coastal tour Kungshamn Göteborg July 31 Day tour to Marstrand and Skärhamn August 6 A tour in the archipelago Göteborg Marstrand August 6 Evening tour from Marstrand August 7 Day tour from Marstrand August 7 A tour in the archipelago Marstrand Göteborg August 14 A tour in the Southern archipelago August 20 The Centennial Days in Marstrand August 21 The Centennial Days in Marstrand September 11 A river tour to the Ropemaker s Museum in Älvängen September 11 A tour on the river from Ale 3

4 The Day of the Herring on Klädesholmen Monday June 6 - the Swedish National Day On the National Day the community Klädesholmen is celebrating The Day of the Herring. There are activities concerning herring and the herring industry and BOHUSLÄN takes you to visit this event. There is no stop at Marstrand on this trip. Departure Göteborg Arrival Klädesholmen approx Departure Klädesholmen Arrival Göteborg approx Ticket cost: Adult 400SEK, children age SEK. Café and the meal of the day. Tour along Orust Saturday July 2 From Mollösund 11.00, return time BOHUSLÄN goes north towards Gullholmen and Ellös and turns east in the fairway north of Orust. Then we turn back south again and if the weather is clear we might see Käringön in the west on our way towards Mollösund. Tour around Tjörn Sunday July 3 and July 17 From Skärhamn 11.00, return time During the month of june we depart från berth 22 near Järntorget. BOHUSLÄN goes towards Nösund and continues on Stigfjorden between Orust and Tjörn. We pass Skåpesund and under the Tjörn bridge out on Hakefjorden. Then we pass Älgö gavel, Dyrön, Åstol and Klädesholmen and continue out on Hjärteröfjorden back to Skärhamn. Departure: July 2 the steamer quay in Mollösund. July 3 the Seafarers monument in Skärhamn July 17 the Atene quay in Skärhamn Ticket cost: Adult 300SEK, children age SEK Tickets to the tours around Tjörn are available in advance at the Tourist office in Skärhamn. Café and restaurant. 4

5 Coastal Tour Göteborg Lysekil Thursday July 7 including a stop at Gullholmen Return journey by bus from Lysekil From Göteborg 10.00, return time BOHUSLÄN takes the inner fairway through the archipelago towards Tjörn and Orust and makes a short stop at Hedvigsholmen at Marstrand. BOHUSLÄN continues, passing Kyrkesund and Mollösund, and makes a longer stop at Gullholmen. The journey continues at to Lysekil. Bus, departure: from Lysekil, Södra hamnen arrival Göteborg, Stenpiren Ticket cost: Göteborg-Lysekil-Göteborg by boat and bus 450SEK. Children age SEK. Even children under 4, that need a seat of their own on the bus, must have a ticket. Café and restaurant. Evening tour from Lysekil Friday July 8 From Lysekil 18.00, return BOHUSLÄN makes an evening tour in the archipelago outside Lysekil. Enjoy the genuine steamer atmosphere with a shrimp sandwich and a glass of the special brew of BOHUSLÄN beer. Departure: Andersons kaj Ticket cost: Adult 250SEK, children age SEK The only authentic steamer on the West Coast of Sweden 5

6 Day tour Lysekil Hunnebostrand Saturday July 9 through the canal Sotekanalen From Lysekil 11.00, return time Join the steamer BOHUSLÄN on its journey between Lysekil and Hunnebostrand. The tour passes Stångehuvud and Kornöarna, Malmön, Smögen and Kungshamn before reaching the canal Sotekanalen, the sheltered fairway inside the open waters of Sotefjorden. The approx. 1½ h stop at Hunnebostrand gives you the opportunity to take a walk or a swim or just go shopping. Departure: Anderssons kaj, Lysekil Ticket cost: Adult 300SEK, children age SEK. Café and the meal of the day. Coastal Tour Lysekil Göteborg Sunday July 10 with a stop at Marstrand Journey by bus to or from Göteborg BOHUSLÄN departs from Lysekil 12.00, arrival in Göteborg 20.00, by bus back in Lysekil at BOHUSLÄN takes the inner fairway along the coast passing Gullholmen, Mollösund and Kyrkesund on the journey to Marstrand. At BOHUSLÄN continues towards Göteborg, where a bus is waiting to transport passengers back to Lysekil. Departure: The journey starts by bus from Stenpiren in Göteborg alternatively by BOHUSLÄN from Anderssons kaj, Lysekil. Bus time table: departure Göteborg, Stenpiren arrival Lysekil, Södra hamnen departure Göteborg, Stenpiren arrival Lysekil, Södra hamnen Ticket cost: Göteborg-Lysekil-Göteborg or Lysekil-Göteborg-Lysekil by boat and bus 450SEK. Children age SEK. Even children under 4, that need a seat of their own on the bus, must have a ticket. Café and restaurant. 6

7 Come along to this year s The Wooden Ship Festival in Skärhamn Göteborg Skärhamn-Göteborg Saturday July 16 From Göteborg 10.00, return by bus from Skärhamn Arrival Göteborg or Sunday July 17 By bus from Stenpiren, Göteborg 10.00, return journey by BOHUSLÄN departure Arrival Göteborg The Wooden Boat Festival is a yearly event arranged by Västkustens Träbåtsförening, a society preserving the traditions of building wooden boats on the west coast. During the festival there are wooden boats in the water and on shore, crude oil motors, model boats and various things belonging to the coastal culture. Exhibitions and entertainment. You can also visit the maritime museum (Sjöfartsmuseet) and the store house belonging to the sailing ship ATENE. There is no stop at Marstrand on these trips. Ticket cost: Göteborg-Skärhamn-Göteborg by boat and bus Adult 350SEK, children age SEK. Even children under 4, that need a seat of their own on the bus, must have a ticket. Café and the meal of the day. 7

8 Coastal Tour Göteborg Lysekil Kungshamn Thursday July 21 with a stop at Gullholmen Return journey by bus from Kungshamn From Göteborg 10.00, return time BOHUSLÄN takes the inner fairway between Göteborg and Lysekil and makes a short stop at Hedvigsholmen at Marstrand. BOHUS- LÄN passes Kyrkesund and Mollösund and makes a longer stop at Gullholmen. Here you find narrow alleys and old charming fisher s cottages, fishing shelters and quays, nice walking paths and the opportunity for a swim in the sea. The journey continues at via Lysekil to Kungshamn on Sotenäset. Bus, departure: from Kungshamn arrival Göteborg, Stenpiren Ticket cost: Göteborg-Kungshamn-Göteborg by boat and bus 490SEK. Children age SEK. Even children under 4, that need a seat of their own on the bus, must have a ticket. Café and restaurant. Coastal Tour Kungshamn Grebbestad Friday July 22 through the canal Sotekanalen From Kungshamn 10.00, return time Bus from Grebbestad approx Day tour. Join the steamer BOHUSLÄN on a journey through the canal Sotekanalen towards Hunnebostrand and further on through the straight Hornö ränna, passing Hamburgsund and the archipelago of Fjällbacka to Grebbestad. There is time for sightseeing and swimming before the bus takes you back to Kungshamn. Departure: Ångbåtsbryggan i Kungshamn Ticket cost: Boat and bus 350SEK. Children age SEK. Even children under 4, that need a seat of their own on the bus, must have a ticket. The only authentic steamer on the West Coast of Sweden 9

9 Round tour from Grebbestad Saturday July 23 From Grebbestad BOHUSLÄN makes a 3-hour-tour in the charming and historical archipelago of Grebbestad. Departure: Ångbåtsbryggan, Grebbestad. Ticket cost: Adult 250SEK, children age SEK Coastal Tour Grebbestad Fjällbacka Saturday July 23 from Grebbestad BOHUSLÄN takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Bohuslän archipelago to the notorious place Fjällbacka. Return journey by bus. Departure: Ångbåtsbryggan, Grebbestad. Ticket cost: Adult 300SEK, children age SEK Even children under 4, that need a seat of their own on the bus, must have a ticket. 10

10 Round tour from Fjällbacka Saturday July 24 From Fjällbacka 12.00, return time The archipelago of Fjällbacka is the most beautiful archipelago of Sweden, reaching from Grebbestad in the north to the canal Sotekanalen in the south. There are enormous red granite slabs, and endless horizon and nice patches of grass and beaches for visits ashore. On the west coast swells and big waves are common along the coast, but BOHUSLÄN often goes inside the sheltering islands. Departure: Ångbåtsbryggan, Fjällbacka. Ticket cost: Adult 250SEK, children age SEK. Coastal Tour Fjällbacka Kungshamn Monday July 25 through the canal Soten From Fjällbacka 11.00, return time approx Day tour. Join the steamer BOHUSLÄN on a journey through the archipelago of Fjällbacka, Hamburgsund and the straight Hornö ränna further on through the canal Sotekanalen to Kungshamn. There you will have time for a swim in the sea and sightseeing before the bus takes you back to Fjällbacka at Departure: Ångbåtsbryggan, Fjällbacka. Ticket cost: Adult 300SEK, children age SEK. Even children under 4, that need a seat of their own on the bus, must have a ticket. 11

11 Coastal Tour Kungshamn-Lysekil- Göteborg Tuesday July 26 with a stop at Marstrand Journey by bus from Göteborg or Kungshamn Departure by boat from Kungshamn 10.45, return time Departure by bus from Göteborg 8.30, return time BOHUSLÄN goes the inner fairway along the coast. After a short stop at Lysekil, approx , we pass Gullholmen, Mollösund and Kyrkesund to Marstrand, where there is a longer stop. At the journey continues to Göteborg, where a bus is waiting to take passengers back to Kungshamn. Departure: By bus from Stenpiren, Göteborg 8.30 or by BOHUSLÄN from the steam boat quay in Kungshamn. The bus back to Kungshamn departs from Stenpiren, Göteborg, arrival in Kungshamn at Ticket cost: Göteborg-Kungshamn-Göteborg or Kungshamn- Göteborg-Kungshamn by boat and bus 490SEK. Children age SEK. Even children under 4, that need a seat of their own on the bus, must have a ticket. Café and restaurant. Day tour Göteborg Marstrand och Skärhamn Sunday July 31 From Göteborg 10.00, return time BOHUSLÄN reaches Hedvigsholmen (Marstrand) for a short stop on its journey to Skärhamn, the central community on Tjörn. There you find Akvarellmuseet (the museum of water colour art), Sjöfartsmuseet (a maritime museum) and you might also go for a swim in the sea. On the return journey we make a short stop at the wooden quay at Marstrand Ticket cost: Göteborg- Marstrand: Adult 300SEK, children age SEK. Göteborg-Skärhamn: Adult 400SEK, children age SEK. Café and the meal of the day. 12

12 Göteborg Marstrand Saturday August 6 From Göteborg A 3-hour evening tour in the archipelago Marstrand Göteborg Sunday August 7 A 3-hour-tour in the archipelago Departure from Marstrand BOHUSLÄN goes to Marstrand and offers a weekend in a genuine steamer environment. The steamer will be open for visitors in the Saturday afternoon and in the evening you can join a 3-hour evening tour before you catch the last regular bus (Västtrafik) back to Göteborg. On Sunday we make a 3-hour tour towards Älgö. If you take an early bus from Göteborg, you might even have time for sightseeing and swimming. Ticket cost: Göteborg- Marstrand or Marstrand-Göteborg: Adult 300SEK, children age SEK 3-hour tour departing from Träbryggan (the wooden quay). Adult250SEK, children age SEK. Day tours in the archipelago In the Northern Archipelago Sunday June 12 Visiting Kalvsund or In the Southern Archipelago Sunday August 14 From Stenpiren 12.00, return time BOHUSLÄN offers you a close inspection of our most famous islands in both parts of the archipelago, like the Smuggler King s Kalvsund or the islands of the coastal ship owners in the southern archipelago. Ticket cost: Adults 300SEK. Children age SEK. 13

13 Marstrands Sekelskiftesdagar (the Centenary days) Saturday August 20 and Sunday August 21 Göteborg-Marstrand and back. From Göteborg 10.00, return time During the Centenary days Marstrand are brought back more than 100 years in time to the end of the 19th century, when king Oscar II spent the summers in Marstrand. Ticket cost: Adult 350SEK, children age SEK. Café and the meal of the day. A day tour to The Museum of Rope-making in Älvängen Sunday September 11 From Göteborg 10.00, return time BOHUSLÄN goes upstream Göta älv. We can see the railway bridge at Marieholm and the work sites where preparations are made for a new tunnel under the river. We pass Surte and the Jordfall bridge and see the fortress Bohus. The journey up the river takes 2,5h. We get a guided tour in the museum and are shown how to make ropes. Ticket cost including the return journey and the entrance fee at the museum: Adults 350SEK. Children age SEK. A tour on the river Göta älv Sunday September 11 From Älvängen 10.00, return time BOHUSLÄN offers the citizens of Ale a 2-hour long tour on Göta älv and after departing from the industry quay in Älvängen, we go north or south on the river depending on the current and the wind. Ticket cost: Adults 200SEK. Children age SEK. Tickets can also be bought in advance at the Ropemaker s Museum. 14

14 Historical harbour tours 2015 with Färjan 4 The only steam ferry in the Gothenburg harbour. Coal-fired and culturally certified. Saturdays in September and October From Eriksberg at From Residensborn The tour starts at from The Dock pier at Eriksberg and at from the ferry quay Residensbron at Packhusplatsen. (Bus/tram stop Stenpiren). Our guide will tell us about what we can see during the tour, sights that only can be seen from the river. Enjoy Gullbergskajen and Ringön at close quarters. See the new buildings along the river banks. The journey makes a stop for a guided walk ashore at: Klippan September 3 and 24, October 15 Götaverken September 9, October 1 and 22 Slottsberget September 17, October 8 and 29 There is no toilet on board. We are back at Eriksberg and at Residensbron at Tickets are sold on board. Ticket cost: 130SEK. Children under 12 no fee in company of an adult. Tickets can be bought in advance at Sjöfartsmuseet, Karl Johansgatan 1-3 (tram stop Stigbergstorget). Opening hours Tuesday Sunday Creative Support 2016