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Gothenburg: Paddan Sightseeing Cruise on the River Säveån

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
68 reviews
Activity provider:
Strömma Turism & Sjöfart AB
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Gothenburg: Paddan Sightseeing Cruise on the River Säveån
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
68 reviews

Board a leisurely cruise on an open sightseeing boat along the city's canals and to the river Säveån. The river is sometimes referred to as Gothenburg's Amazonas with it's rich nature and fauna.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
Swedish, English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
A
Agata – Poland

the tour guide was excellent Victor. the cruise interesting, unknown part of the city. great nature!

5
5 out of 5 stars
K
Kristin – Norway

I thought the guide made the tour extra fun. He was great! Lots of history and fun facts about Gothenburg. It was worth the 2 hours. The chairs in the bort are very uncomfortable so bring something to support your back and button.

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Highlights

  • Open boat sightseeing
  • Unique possibility to explore the beautiful nature in the canal
  • Live guided in Swedish and English

Full description

The two hour long cruise is operated with one of the popular open sightseeing boats called Paddan. Start from Kungsportsplatsen and cruise the narrow city canals and then continue through the harbor to the river outlet of Säveån.
On the way your guide will point out both city landmarks and popular attractions.

Säveån is sometimes referred to as Gothenburg's Amazonas with it's rich nature and fauna. If you are lucky you can get a glimpse of a beaver sorting out branches for it's nest. Bird lovers will also find this area attractive as the lush environment is a popular hideout for many birds.

The live guide will make sure you get the most out of your experience.

Includes

  • Explore the green and unique area of Säveån
  • Great nature and good for birding
  • Live guide in Swedish and English
  • No pick-up is included

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Cruise departs from next to the bridge.

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4.6 /5
4.6 out of 5 stars

based on 68 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
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Agata – PolandJune 29, 2025 – Verified booking
the tour guide was excellent Victor. the cruise interesting, unknown part of the city. great nature!

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July 3, 2025

Thank you for rating us with such high scores! We appreciate your comments and will forward them to everyone involved. Hope to see you on board again someday! Best regards, Hannah at Stromma

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5 out of 5 stars
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Kristin – NorwayJuly 24, 2024 – Verified booking
I thought the guide made the tour extra fun. He was great! Lots of history and fun facts about Gothenburg. It was worth the 2 hours. The chairs in the bort are very uncomfortable so bring something to support your back and button.
5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Jennifer – United KingdomMay 12, 2024 – Verified booking
Absolutely fantastic canal/river cruise. Our guide Victor was engaging, funny, knowledgable and so easily transitioned between Swedish and English. The boat was really smooth, even on the open water.

Product ID: 442608

Activity provider:
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