The Gothenburg Archipelago

On Monday, July 21, we went on a cruise of the southern Gothenburg Archipelago on this boat

This boat, the Viking, was docked close to ours. It looked cool, but was beyond our budget

On our way out of the harbor, we passed many important buildings, like the Göteborgsoperan, the opera house.

Packhusplatsen, the warehouse square

The Gothenburg skyline

Recognize this?

In the background, Masthugget Church

Sjömanstornet, the sailors’ tower, was erected in memory of the Swedish sailors who lost their lives during the First World War

In the background, Carl Johan church

According to our tour guide, this is the “famous Swedish Red Rock.” No idea why it’s famous.

Nya Älvsborg Fortress

Archipelago pictures

Seals hanging out

Lighthouse

Älvsborg Fortress and cannons

Eriksberg’s Shipyard

Interesting ship name

The Älvsborg Bridge (Älvsborgsbron) connects the island of Hisingen with Gothenburg

Karlatornet, the tallest building in the Nordics. Nicknamed “The Zipper” by locals.

Swedish radio

Houses on the hill

Coming into the dock

Last photo from the boat

Cat mural on our way to …

Wherever you go around the world …

We actually ate here. Not typical Irish fare: salmon, Swedish meatballs.

Peace Dove mural on our way back to our faithful bus 18

Tomorrow is our last day in Gothenburg.

We plan to meet Poseidon and eat a cinnamon bun bigger than our heads.