Cold War Submarine Incident Tour

The 1981 Soviet nuclear submarine incident in Karlskrona that shook the world

  • May-Oct

  • 4-8/12* guests

  • 2-3* hours

Tour description

A foggy October morning in 1981, at the height of the Cold War, the Soviet submarine U137 ran aground on a rock in the Karlskrona archipelago. An international crisis was a fact, and for 11 days the worlds eyes were focused on this small and peaceful city. Join this exciting boat tour where a former naval officer that was in midst of the action in 1981, will tell you about the incident that shook the world.

On the way back to the pier, you’ll make a stop at the island of Stumholmen for a unique visit onboard the warship “Västervik”. Here you’ll have private access to the room where the Soviet captain and political officer were interrogated – a real time-capsule where everything is just like it was in 1981.

*)2 hours with fast RIB (12 guests) – 3 hours with Targa ’37 (8 guests)

1 hour RIB-adventure in the Karlskrona Archipelago, a GO Nordic excursion
The Submarine Hall at The Swedish Naval Museum, one of the most visited attractions in South Sweden
Whiskey on the rocks

What’s included

  • Pick-up and drop-off by boat at the pier
  • Boat adventure in the archipelago (*fast RIB or slower boat)
  • Former naval officer as guide
  • Access to the museum-warship “Västervik”
  • Champagne-toast

Additions or combinations

Combine with visit to the Swedish Naval Museum, where you can enjoy a Cold War-exhibition and a tour inside the submarine “Neptun”.