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Paddan Canal Boat: Gothenburg's Waterways & Hidden Bridges Tour

Duck under 20 low bridges aboard Gothenburg's iconic open-top Paddan canal boat, weaving through the historic moat, canals, and harbour of a city best understood from the water.

What to expect

Departing from Kungsportsplatsen in the heart of the city, you glide past the 17th-century Dutch-designed canals, the dramatic Feskekôrka fish market, and into the grand harbour. A knowledgeable English-speaking guide narrates the city's seafaring heritage with wit and warmth. The moment the boat squeezes under the infamous low-clearance bridges — requiring passengers to duck — is a quintessential Gothenburg memory.

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Strömma Gothenburg – Paddan Sightseeing (official)
SEK 219 per adult (standard 50-min tour)
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Good to know

Departs regularly from Kungsportsplatsen, approximately 20 minutes by taxi from the cruise terminal. Tours run May–September. No advance booking strictly required but recommended in peak summer. Easily combined with a stroll through nearby Haga district afterward.

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