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Jul

Live jazz onboard Steamer Trafik
Hjo

Experience live jazz cruises

Join Steamboat Trafik for an evening cruise and enjoy live jazz music on board the boat. We guarantee a delightful evening to the sound of Vättern's waves and swinging jazz. An experience to share with loved ones, friends, and family.

 

BOOK YOUR TICKET 

 

HOW DO I BOOK AND WHAT ARE THE TERMS?

  • Tickets can be booked via Nortic >> or purchased over the counter at the Tourist Information Centre in Hjo. Any remaining tickets are sold at the quay prior to departure.
  • Payment at the quay: cash or Swish.
  • Online booking is available up to one hour before departure.
  • When booking, the names of all passengers must be provided for safety reasons.
  • Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable, as all proceeds go towards the maintenance of the vessel.

 

ABOUT THE JAZZ TOUR AND THE PEORIA JAZZ BAND

On Saturday, July 19th, Trafik departs at 7:00 PM and is expected to be back in Hjo Harbor around 10:00 PM.

The Peoria Jazz Band is a group from Gothenburg formed in 1960. The band established itself early on as one of Sweden's very best in the genre of "Happy Jazz" and has also become a well-known name in Europe and the USA. In total, the orchestra has toured in thirteen countries.

 

A large white boat with a flag on top of it.

QUICK FACTS 

CATERING: Yes, light refreshments available
ALLOCATED SEATING: No, open seating – sit where space is available
TOILET: Yes
WALKER/WHEELCHAIR: Yes, free of charge
DOG ON BOARD: Yes, free of charge (not permitted in the lounges)
HOW EARLY SHOULD I ARRIVE: Approximately 20 minutes before departure
PARKING: Long-stay parking available at Kulturkvarteret

 
 

 

ON BOARD THE STEAMER TRAFIK – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Are you wondering what applies on board the Steamer Trafik?

Here you’ll find everything you need to know before your boat trip on Lake Vättern – from seating and accessibility to refreshments.

IS THERE CATERING ON BOARD?

Yes, light refreshments are available on board.

  • Coffee, pastries and light snacks are served.
  • The boat is not licensed to serve alcohol.

IS THERE A TOILET ON BOARD?

Yes, there is a toilet on board.

Please note that there is no accessible toilet.

ARE THERE ASSIGNED SEATS?

No, seating is unreserved.

You may sit wherever there are available seats. There are:

  • Seats at the stern under cover
  • Seats in the saloons
  • Indoor seating below deck
  • Seats at the bow without cover

During live music performances, the music can be heard clearly wherever you are seated.

CAN I BRING A WHEELCHAIR, MOBILITY SCOOTER OR PRAM?

Yes, you can.

Important information:

  • The gangway is 75 cm wide.
  • Wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams cannot be moved between decks due to stairs.
  • There is no accessible toilet on board.

ARE LIFE JACKETS AVAILABLE?

Yes.

  • All passengers have access to a life jacket.
  • Children’s life jackets are available.
  • For infants, please bring your own life jacket.

IS THERE A BABY CHANGING FACILITY?

Yes, a baby changing table is available on board.

CAN I BRING A DOG?

Yes, dogs are welcome on board.

  • Dogs may stay on deck.
  • Dogs are not permitted in the saloons or indoor areas.

 

 

 

TOUR OPERATOR

The Society of Friends of S/S Trafik.

Steamboat cruises on Lake Vättern

Take the steamer Trafik out into the scenic Vättern archipelago and experience unique places. During the summer the boat departs from the port of Hjo, the “timbered town”, bound for beautiful Visingsö, Vadstena and Hästholmen. There are pleasant day and family trips as well as musical cruises and group excursions.

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Contact information

Visit Hjo, Hjo turistinformation

Bangatan 1 B

544 30 Hjo


Phone: +46 503 352 55


E-mail: visithjo@hjo.se

Website: visithjo.se