Our spring sailing trip begins at the mouth of the Kiel Canal, the maritime artery of the entire Baltic Sea region. From here, we take you on an eight-day journey that is both varied and relaxing. Together with our friendly crew, you will explore the scenic sailing area of Kiel Bay, the Danish archipelago and the Swedish west coast – considered by Scandinavia enthusiasts to be one of the most beautiful sea areas in the Baltic Sea. We guarantee plenty of fresh sea air, pleasant comfort on board and delicious food from our excellent galley, genuine traditional seamanship and discoveries when going ashore at various ports along the route. The journey ends in the Swedish northern metropolis of Gothenburg.

57° North – heading for Gothenburg
Trip information
This is where you board
There are numerous sights along the Kiel Fjord: from the naval memorial in Laboe on the eastern shore to the imposing Friedrichsort lighthouse, Falckenstein beach and Kiel-Holtenau with its historic Tiessenkai quay, small cafés and old warehouses.
In Holtenau on the western shore of the Kiel Fjord, you can watch the varied comings and goings at the locks of the Kiel Canal. From small sports yachts to ocean giants, watercraft of all types and sizes pass by us here during the day on the world's busiest artificial waterway. Take a short walk to the small Holtenau lighthouse and soak up the nostalgic harbour atmosphere – old cargo sailing ships and schooners are often to be found here.
Voyage description
A detailed description of the trip will be available here shortly.
This is where you disembark
Gothenburg in the summer province of Bohuslän: the western Swedish archipelago is considered perhaps the most beautiful sea area in the Baltic Sea. The city centre of Sweden's second largest city is easy to explore on foot; numerous coffee houses invite you to linger and watch the world go by. For those interested in maritime history, it is also worth visiting the four-masted barque Viking, built in 1906; this largest windjammer built in Scandinavia is now a museum ship in the Lilla Bommen section of the harbour.
Incidentally, the hull of the Eye of the Wind lay in a shipyard in Gothenburg for a year from 1970 onwards. Some time later, work began here to convert it into the passenger ship it is today, thus giving the tall ship a "second life".
Notes on the itinerary
The route described here may change at short notice due to prevailing wind and weather conditions. The ship's command will decide on stopovers and the course of the voyage, taking your wishes into account whenever possible. This way, you will experience the trip as a pleasant mix of adventure and comfort, participation and enjoyment.
Our tip for a comfortable journey: Take advantage of our favourable event offer "Rail & Sail".
Services included
• 8 nights on the traditional sailing ship Eye of the Wind.
• Accommodation in a comfortable double cabin (single cabin at extra cost, if available).
• Full board (incl. all meals; water / coffee / tea).
• Saloon with TV / DVD player and extensive on-board library.
• Hot and cold running water, shower and toilet in each cabin, bed linen, towels and air conditioning.
Services not included
• Arrival and departure, shore excursions, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
• We would be happy to arrange a reliable partner travel agency to help you plan your individual arrival and departure. Please contact us in good time if required.

