Route

Gdańsk – the Pearl of the North

03 Jun.

The City of Freedom and Solidarity, European Volunteering Capital 2022, the Pearl of the North — Gdańsk is known under many names. Throughout its 1000-year history, this city was home to many great writers, politicians, and, of course, scientists such as Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit or Arthur Schopenhauer.

Here we will begin our journey.

Gdańsk - Kiel

03 Jun. – 05 Jun.

350 Nm distance

Kiel – the Sailing City and Marine Life Protector

05 Jun. – 07 Jun.

Germany’s northernmost city stands as the only state capital by the sea. With a rich maritime tradition, it’s dedicated to safeguarding marine life. The iconic Kiel Week regatta solidifies its position as the maritime hub of the north, hosting an annual international sailing festival. The city’s coastal charm is complemented by shipyard views, highlighting its commitment to ocean and sea preservation.

Our first stop and the meeting with the scientists from the University of Kiel – the SEA-EU Alliance partner.

Kiel – Bergen

7 Jun. – 13 Jun.

692 Nm distance

s/y Oceania and r/v Oceanograf sail together

Bergen – the heart of the fjords between the seven mountains. 

13 Jun. – 14 Jun.

It offers small-town charm alongside a metropolitan character. Standing on the top of Ulriken – the highest peak, overlooking the sea, islands, mountains and fjords, becomes understandable why Bergen is known as „the capital of the fjords”.

Houses clinging to the hillsides, narrow cobblestone lanes, world-famous attractions with a ride on the Bergen Railway – voted one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys. 
This is Bergen.

Bergen – Bodø

14 Jun. – 19 Jun.

560 Nm distance

s/y Oceania and r/v Oceanograf sail together

Bodø – European Capital of Culture 2024

19 Jun. – 23 Jun.

Over the years, Bodø transformed from a small coastal town to a vibrant Arctic cultural hub. This year, thanks to the European Capital of Culture celebration, the whole region will be buzzing with events throughout the year, and the arrival of the
r/v Oceanograf will certainly be one of them.

Here the first, main part of our journey comes to an end!

Both ships will be welcomed by the NORD University, one of the SEA-EU partner universities.

Bodø – Malmö

23 Jun. – 01 Jul.

1020 Nm distance

Malmö – natural hub for all cultures worldwide

01 Jul. - 02 Jul.

One of Sweden’s fastest-growing metropolitan centres.
In the space of a few decades, a once-successful industrial city has reinvented itself as a modern, young and one of the world’s top cities for sustainable city development.

Member of several European networks and organisations, including Euro cities, Baltic Metropoles and the Union of the Baltic Cities (UBC).

Our last stop. Malmö is also a home to World Maritime University Associated Partner of the SEA-EU Alliance.

Malmö - Gdańsk

02 Jul. – 04 Jul.

268 Nm distance