The museum features the HMS Småland, a Halland-class destroyer which remains one of the largest warships preserved in Scandinavia.
The submarine HMS Nordkaparen is part of the fleet, allowing visitors to walk through the confined torpedo and engine compartments.
The lightship Fladen served as a floating lighthouse anchored off the Swedish west coast for over 40 years.
The museum's collection includes a tugboat built in 1900, representing early 20th-century maritime technology.
Many of the ships in the collection are fully seaworthy despite being permanently moored.
Maritiman is a floating maritime museum located in the Göta Älv river in central Gothenburg, featuring a fleet of historic vessels. The collection includes a destroyer, a submarine, a lightship, and various service craft. Visitors can board most of the ships to explore engine rooms, bridge areas, and crew quarters. The museum serves as an outdoor industrial heritage site, focusing on the history of Swedish seafaring and naval engineering. The fleet is anchored along the Packhuskajen quay and is interconnected by a system of pontoons. Exhibits detail the technical aspects of the ships' construction and the daily lives of sailors. The museum offers an immersive look at life at sea through preserved interiors and interactive displays. It is recognized as one of the world's largest floating museums.
From the Lilla Bommen quay looking back at the full line-up of the fleet with the Göta Älv bridge in the background.
Wear flat, rubber-soled shoes to maintain balance on moving pontoons and uneven ship decks.
Expect steep ladders and narrow passageways when exploring the interiors of the ships.
Bring a light jacket as temperatures on the river can be significantly cooler than on land.
Avoid visiting during heavy rain or high winds, as the deck surfaces become slippery and the movement of the vessels can be unsettling.
The museum is seasonal and operates primarily from spring through autumn; it is closed during the winter months.
Visitors must exercise caution on steep ship ladders; children must be supervised at all times due to open water hazards.
