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
- Beatrice & Pierre C. travel on the vessel Judith, from May 26th to June 3rd, 2025
We are very happy to have made this trip. The Internationale Frachtschiffreisen Pfeiffer (IFP) assistance, professionalism and responsiveness were very helpful and gave us a great confidence.
We really lived a special experience, in specific conditions, discovering a « new world ». We were, however, very disappointed by the crew behaviour; our expectations about the human exchanges, shown in the...
>> more... - Beatrice & Pierre C. travel on the vessel Judith, from May 26th to June 3rd, 2025
We are very happy to have made this trip. The Internationale Frachtschiffreisen Pfeiffer (IFP) assistance, professionalism and responsiveness were very helpful and gave us a great confidence.
We really lived a special experience, in specific conditions, discovering a « new world ». We were, however, very disappointed by the crew behaviour; our expectations about the human exchanges, shown in the...
>> more... - Many thanks again for my latest cargo ship experience which was wonderful.
I enjoyed the trip on the Gerda, with Captain H. who ensured that I had my best experience to date. Also, a mention to the Chef, who made very tasty meals, also to all the crew, I can’t list all their names, unfortunately, however, all staff combined made my experience so enjoyable and I will definitely try to go on that route again to meet them again.
I highly recommend this trip!
You are very...
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Northern Europe
Good morning Katharina and all the team,
I wanted to thank you for the wonderful trip.
Captain and all the crew are wonderful.
And thank you also for your responsiveness and professionalism.
I will definitely take another trip and will contact you with pleasure.
Thank you and have a great summer.
- A cargo ship voyage: Rotterdam–Dublin–Waterford–Rotterdam
I travelled from 3rd to 11th June 2026 aboard a container ship from Rotterdam to Rotterdam via Dublin and Waterford.
Right from my first exchanges with Internationale Frachtschiffreisen Pfeiffer, I could see just how professional this company was: prompt replies to my questions, accurate documentation, regular updates on the departure date, and efficient coordination with the taxi for boarding.
My stay on board was...
>> more... Dear Mrs Pfeiffer and Mrs Weber,
I would just like to let you know that my 7 day trip was just perfect!
I had a very good experience and even the weather was perfect.
Thank you once again for your agency’s excellent service.
Best regards
