Back in 1903, the four-masted steel barque Pommern began sailing the world's oceans. Now, 122 years after her first voyage, she is docked in Mariehamn, awaiting your visit.
The Pommern joined the fleet of Åland shipowner Gustaf Erikson in 1923. Here she mainly sailed the wheat trade route between Europe and Australia.
From May to September, you can step on board and join a fictional 100-day voyage around the world in the 1930s and experience seafaring life with all your senses. Start on the weather deck where you'll walk around with an audio guide and eavesdrop on the crew. While the adults listen to their audio guide, the children will hear Ruby, the quirky ship's rat, reveal her secrets on board. Ruby's eagerness and the soundtrack of the departure are so real that many young listeners have been convinced that the ship is actually going to leave the dock. Below deck, you can relive the journey in two new ways. Firstly, by trying out tasks yourself, then a powerful weather experience awaits in the form of a sound and light show in the hold.
The Pommern's digital guide has everything you need to discover the ship. Explore the guide for free in the Bloomberg Connects app.
Preserving the legacy of the Pommern
The Pommern is alive with activity. Visitors can witness ongoing maintenance work using traditional craftsmanship, and most recently the renovation of the aft deck. At the same time, old skills and seafaring traditions are preserved. Visitors are welcome to stop by and feel free to observe the work in progress, and ask questions about this iconic ship’s upkeep!
