IFR 113
Sweden – Lake Malaren
Route
Kiel Canal lock – Vasteras – (Oxelosund) / both Sweden – Kiel Canal lock or similar
(Ports in brackets are not called at on a regular basis.)
Duration
About 7 days round-trip
Departures
Weekly
About the vessel
Bulk/container vessels, built 1994-1995, German shipping company, international ship command, 4,470 tons dead-weight, length 97 m, breadth 16 m, speed 16 kn, container capacity 304 TEU, TV/DVD
Cabins
1 double cabin, shower/WC, bed 200 x 120 cm (extendible to 140 cm), separate living room with seating area, desk, fridge, TV, open view sideways and to the front (possibly blocked), D-deck
1 double cabin, shower/WC, bed 200 x 120 cm (extendable to 140 cm), seating area, desk, fridge, TV, open view sideways and to the front (possibly blocked), B-deck, not available on all vessels
Comments
On this trip, you can choose to board or disembark at either of the two locks on the Kiel Canal, Brunsbüttel Lock or Kiel-Holtenau Lock. If you decide to skip the Kiel Canal on the return journey, we recommend disembarking in Västeras. It is possible to continue on to Hull, but no costs will be reimbursed.
This is a section of the 3-week round trip, which covers the entire route of the ships: Amsterdam – NOK – Västeras – Oxelösund – NOK – Hull – NOK – Oxelösund – NOK – Antwerp – Hull – Amsterdam or similar. The journey through the archipelago, the centimeter-precise lockage, and the several-hour trip across Lake Mälaren to Västeras are just a few of the many highlights of this very popular tour.
Older but well-maintained ships from a German shipping company, some of which were built in the traditional Sietas shipyard in Hamburg.
If passengers wish to travel to Hull/Great Britain, the following applies: an ETA is required to enter Great Britain, which can be applied for via gov.uk or the corresponding app.
An agency takes care of the registration and embarkation of passengers at the lock.
Onboard currency: €.
Shore leave
Berthing times: Vasteras and Oxelosund about 12-36 hours
Documents
Passport and, if applicable, ETA for Great Britain
Vaccinations
Covid-19 (3/3)
Passage prices
€ 679.00 per person in double cabin
€ 756.00 for single use of the double cabin
Embarkation / Disembarkation fees
€ 20.00 per person plus € 85.00 per person for embarkation at Kiel Canal
Deviation insurance
€ 95.00 per person up to 75 years old. € 125.00 from 76 years old, € 150.00 from 80 years old
Travel insurance
Travel health and liability insurance
Medical certificate
Travel reports by customers
Baltic Sea
- Good afternoon, Ms Weber,
I just wanted to get in touch again before the holidays – we returned from Cork to Rotterdam around midday on Saturday. The trip was a truly wonderful experience all round – I can wholeheartedly recommend it. The crew and the atmosphere on board were very friendly – we felt welcomed as part of the crew. As expected at this time of year, the seas in the North Atlantic were quite rough and did cause us to jump out of bed once or twice during the...
>> more... - Travel Report, Jan. 25 – Feb. 3, 2026
BHV – HH – NOK – Klaipeda – Riga – NOK – BHV
General: First of all, many thanks to Pfeiffer Agency for the detailed preparations and briefing documents, and to Ms. Pfeiffer and Ms. Weber for fine-tuning the trip. It’s very helpful to know exactly what to expect, what to pack, and, of course, what to look forward to.
Day 1: Boarding in Bremerhaven
Thanks to the excellent directions from Pfeiffer Agency and Google Maps,...
>> more... - Hello Ms Pfeiffer,
It’s now been a few days since I got back home. This trip was quite different from the others I’ve taken with you. Not only did I have to wait three days before I was allowed on board, but the journey was also a bit shorter. My travelling companion got into trouble with his boss, which is why he disembarked early.
I arrived at the CTB gate early on 9 April. As the officer on duty knew my passport details, we had a good chat about my place of birth. The ship was...
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Northern Europe
- Hello everyone!
Sorry for only getting in touch now. The trip on the cargo ship was lovely. We arrived at Eurogate at 7 am on 28 October and then back at CTT at around 10 am. We stayed in Hamburg for one more night after that. On the 16th, we boarded at around 4 pm and cast off the next day at 1.30 pm. We didn’t reach the NOK until the evening and, unfortunately, didn’t see any of it; by the time we were on our return journey, it was already dark again. The first stop in Estonia was...
>> more... - Dear Ms Weber, Dear Ms Pfeiffer,
I have now completed the cargo ship voyage. It absolutely exceeded my expectations.
I found the way your company organised the trip to be very friendly, efficient and straightforward. In my view, the information provided was clear, easily accessible and
comprehensive for further planning. The arrangements regarding the ETA and shuttle booking were handled promptly and without any complications.
The journey from Bremen to Rotterdam also went...
>> more... - Dear Ms Pfeiffer, Dear Ms Weber,
I have just returned from my trip and would like to give you some brief feedback.
To get straight to the point: it was a very enjoyable and eventful trip.
We were warmly welcomed by the crew. Indeed, the entire crew were always attentive to the passengers’ needs and very helpful. Captain H. showed great understanding towards the guests on board. For example, he allowed unrestricted access to the bridge (which, in my experience, is by no means a...
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Sweden
- Good afternoon, Ms Pfeiffer,
It’s already been almost a week since the trip ended, and I’d just like to send you a brief summary.
There isn’t really much to write about. It was lovely, relaxing and interesting. The captain is a brilliant person; he has a great way with people, which you notice straight away once you board. Whether it was with us or in his dealings with the crew, he responded to all our questions and requests. Our regular visits to the bridge were always welcome,...
>> more... - Rayong, 10 July 2026
Hello dear Frachtschiffreisen Pfeiffer team,
Here is a brief report on our trip from 20 to 30 June.
We boarded on 20 June at the Altenwerder Container Terminal at 2.00 pm. We set sail that night. The next day, we had a wonderful passage through the North Ocean Canal in glorious sunshine, though we did have a near-collision with another container ship.
The pilot said he would have to make a note of it.
In Kiel Holtenau, the harbour was packed with all...
>> more... - Thank you very much for an extraordinary trip.
Dear Ms Hildebrandt Kriatchko, and the team at Frachtschiffreisen Pfeiffer, we were already finalising our reply to you when your enquiry reached us today!
We would like to thank you most sincerely for our voyage.
The voyage was an extraordinary experience for us and exceeded our expectations in many ways. The days on board were characterised by an impressive variety of experiences and gave us a fascinating insight into the many facets...
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