Curated Small-Group & Private Shore Excursions in Sweden
GO Nordic is a Karlskrona-based shore excursion operator for ships calling at Karlskrona, Kalmar and Öland in Southeast Sweden. We run small-group tours (maximum 12 guests) and fully private tours, including private access to Kalmar Castle and Borgholm Castle and walks in Karlskrona’s UNESCO World Heritage naval town. For cruise lines and agents, selected excursions can be scaled to larger groups on request.
Shore-excursions by port
We hold exclusive working relationships with private estates, heritage sites, coastal operators and curated food and culture experiences across Southeast Sweden. These partnerships are the foundation of everything we deliver – and not something you will find replicated elsewhere in the region. Cruise lines, expedition vessels, yacht charter, agents and travel advisors book through us by requesting availability for their call date.
| Port | Signature Experience | Format | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karlskrona | Swedish Seal Safari & Lighthouse visit; 1-hour RIB Adventure; Life in Sweden Food and Culture Walk; Swedish Glass Blowing and Pop-Up Lunch; Nature Walk with Seals & Sea Eagles | Small-group or private | 2-4 hours |
| Kalmar | Kalmar Castle Private Access, Champagne & Lunch in the Grand Hall; Kalmar History Walk & Swedish Platter; The Secrets of Warship Kronan | Small-group or private | 2-5 hours |
| Borgholm/Öland | A Rare Visit To Solliden Royal Gardens; Borgholm Castle – Private Access & Local Tastes; Pottery Atelier Masterclass & Flavors of Öland | Small-group or private | 2-3 hours |
The Nordic Reset Approach
Nordic Reset is our way of designing shore excursions around calm, space, presence and quality.
Instead of rushing between attractions, guests are invited to slow down, engage and experience Sweden at a more human pace. Each tour combines selected elements of nature, culture, food and personal encounters. Designed specifically for small-group shore excursions. Explore our curated portfolio:
Working with GO Nordic as your local expert
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Season and availability
We operate year-round, with peak season from May to September. Our guided walking tours in Karlskrona are out of season and will return with 2027 dates. Private tours and cruise excursions are available all year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ports do you cover? Karlskrona, Kalmar and Öland in Southeast Sweden.
What types of cruise do you work with? Luxury cruise lines, expedition vessels and yachts, as well as individual guests and groups travelling on their own.
How large are your groups? Our core excursions are for small groups of 2-12 guests, and private tours are arranged for your group size. For cruise lines and agents, selected excursions are also available in larger tiers of 10-25 and 15-35 guests on request. Our public guided walking tours in Karlskrona are limited to 8 guests.
How do I book or request a quote? Send an enquiry with ship, date, group size and preferences. We respond within 24 hours. Online platforms can connect to our instant-confirm products.
How are your rates structured? Net rates ex VAT per guest, in tiered tables by group size: 2-12 guests as standard, and 10-25 or 15-35 guests for selected excursions on request.
When are your excursions available? We operate year-round, with a peak from May to September. Guided walking tours in Karlskrona return with 2027 dates.
About the founder
Terje Viblom Pedersen has spent more than 30 years in tourism. He began with a hotel career in his hometown Oslo, Norway, before moving to Sweden, where he was Head of Tourism in Karlskrona for 16 years, building the city’s cruise and shore-excursion offer from the inside.
In 2023 he founded GO Nordic to offer his skills as a local expert in southeast Sweden to cruise lines and shore-excursion agents. GO Nordic delivers shore excursions in Karlskrona and Kalmar for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, among others. Today Terje curates and runs small-group and private shore excursions for ships calling primarily at Karlskrona and Kalmar, and still guides private tours personally.
GO Nordic is also port agent in Karlskrona and Kalmar for SDK Cruise Sweden. Terje is the creator of Nordic Reset, a way of designing sustainable excursions around calm, space and quality instead of rushing between sights.