Sight guide · Gothenburg · Sweden
Visiting Maritiman
Moored on the river beside the opera house, Maritiman is a floating museum of historic vessels, including the destroyer HMS Småland and the submarine Nordkaparen.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
.jpg){kind=link}
Quick answer
Maritiman is a museum in Inom Vallgraven, Gothenburg. Allow 1.5–2 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- Inom Vallgraven
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, history and active
- Best months
- November–January
About Maritiman
Moored on the river beside the opera house, Maritiman is a floating museum of historic vessels, including the destroyer HMS Småland and the submarine Nordkaparen. Visitors climb steep ladders between decks, engine rooms and crew quarters.
Tip: Wear flat shoes and leave bulky bags behind; the ladders inside the submarine and destroyer are narrow and steep.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1.5–2 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Inom Vallgraven, the old city inside the 17th-century moat, with canals, shops and the main squares.
Best time to visit Maritiman
Maritiman is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- January: 2°C (36°F) highs, about 16 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- November: 7°C (45°F) highs, about 16 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- December: 3°C (37°F) highs, about 16 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Gothenburg has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Maritiman is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Liseberg and Haga and Haga Nygata.
- No. 15 of the 20 sights in our Gothenburg things-to-do list.
- One of the picks in museums in Gothenburg.
- A family favourite in Gothenburg with kids.
Near Maritiman
Within walking distance of Maritiman (straight-line distances):
- Röhsska Museum — about 1.3 km away, 1–1.5 hours, low cost
- Masthugget Church — about 1.9 km away, 45 minutes, free
- Feskekôrka — about 0.9 km away, 45 minutes, low cost
If you like Maritiman
- Liseberg — Johanneberg and Liseberg, Half a day to a full day
- Gothenburg Natural History Museum — Slottsskogen, 1–1.5 hours
- Röhsska Museum — Vasastan, 1–1.5 hours
- Nya Älvsborg fortress — Göta älv estuary, Half a day including the boat
Staying near Maritiman
Stay in Inom Vallgraven ($$$) to walk here: the old city inside the 17th-century moat, with canals, shops and the main squares. All areas to stay in Gothenburg.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Maritiman?
Plan 1.5–2 hours. Röhsska Museum is about 1.3 km away in a straight line, so the two fit a half-day.
+Is Maritiman free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Maritiman?
November–January, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Wear flat shoes and leave bulky bags behind; the ladders inside the submarine and destroyer are narrow and steep.
+Do I need to book Maritiman in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Maritiman good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Gothenburg. Gothenburg is one of the easiest Nordic cities to visit with children: Liseberg, Universeum, the free animals in Slottsskogen and a floating ship museum are all reachable by tram, and the archipelago gives safe rocky swimming in summer.