Situated by the Kattegat Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden. With the largest port in the Nordic countries. Due to its two universities, there are many students. Have a walk over the boulevard Kungsportsavenyn (known as Avenyn, “The Avenue”). Visit a museum or Liseberg, the largest amusement park in Scandinavia. Go to Haga district for its picturesque wooden houses and its well-known Haga bulle (cinnamon roll). Go to one of the parks or the famous Southern Gothenburg Archipelago.
About the Journey
Join the Swedish Ship Ingo for an adventurous youth sailing trip. Step on board in Gothenburg and set sail for new horizons. Learn to navigate, steer, stand on lookout and work with sails, while singing shanties, making knots, and spending time in an international group. Sail day and night, divided into watches, and learn everything you need to know from the experienced crew. Meet up with the Skibladner II, another Ship sailing with an Exchange@sea group, and talk about your experiences.
Join plastic research of the seas with The Ocean Movement facilitator. Learn about life in the oceans, and how it's impacted by human activity. Study the water pollution with a Manta trawl, and analyse the results before sending them to a global database, contributing to a worldwide research. Organise beach cleanups and engage the local public to create long-lasting impact. Make your own plastic-free cosmetics, and brainstorm for the cleaner future.
