Cruise through the archipelago of Gothenburg for an atmospheric hors dourves to Christmas. Step aboard M/S St Erik, a beautiful boat built in 1881, or M/S Lasse Dahlquist, a traditional skerry cruiser, and pass among the city’s scenic archipelago while enjoying a Swedish julbord – a Christmas buffet with a flavour of the sea – plus entertainment from a troubadour. The first cruise departs Gothenburg’s Lilla Bommen quay at 6pm on 26 November, after which they run Wednesday to Saturday until 20 December costing 525 SEK (£40) pp.  The Gothenburg Package offers a night’s hotel accommodation with breakfast and the Gothenburg Pass – giving access to the top attractions – from 530 SEK (£43) pp.

To book visit www.goteborgplus.com. Ryanair offers direct flights to Gothenburg from Stansted, Glasgow and Dublin.