S/S Bore

About the museum

The steam icebreaker Bore was built in 1894 at Kockums mekaniska verkstad in Malmö. In the late 1800s Malmö suffered several icy winters, when the harbour and parts of the Öresund were covered in ice, and the harbour authority felt it needed its own icebreaker. Bore broke up the ice in Malmö harbour, helped ships that had frozen fast in the Öresund and could sometimes assist or replace the ferry service between Malmö and Copenhagen. She served as an icebreaker for over 70 years.

Today Bore is the world's oldest steam-powered icebreaker and has been restored to essentially its original 1894 condition, both on deck and below, where crew cabins and passenger saloons remain. The original steam engine still works, and the ship can move under its own power.

Malmö Municipality has owned the ship since 2023 and works with the non-profit association Ångisbrytaren Bores vänner (Friends of the Steam Icebreaker Bore) to look after her. Bore is moored at Skeppsbrokajen and is a floating reminder of Malmö's history as a shipyard and port city.

Highlights

• The world's oldest steam-powered icebreaker
• Original steam engine from 1894
• Crew cabins and passenger saloons below deck
• Guided tours on board

Operated by

Malmö stad

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: not available
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Bore is not accessible on the deck or below deck, which have changes of level. The gangway has an uneven surface and is not suitable for wheelchairs; with a rollator you will need help on board. The guided tours go down steep stairs of about 2 metres, and visitors can choose to stay on deck. The ship has no visitor toilets; the nearest toilets are at Malmö Central Station.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

Bore is moored at Skeppsbrokajen in central Malmö, about an 8-minute walk from Malmö Central Station. It is also easy to cycle here.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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