Crime Walks on Älvsborg Fortress

In this presentation, you will hear about the life and activities of the executioners Beckius in Gothenburg.

Nicklas and Carl Gustaf Beckius were executioners in Gothenburg and western Sweden in the 19th century. Nicklas purchased a new executioner's axe which later passed down to his son Carl Gustaf. With this axe, murderers, robbers, and pirates were beheaded. They carried out death sentences on maids, farmhands, farmers, widows, and gardeners.

And since at this time there still existed qualified death penalties—when death itself wasn't enough as punishment—they also executed hand amputations, hangings, and burnings at the stake. Also, hear about the salary negotiation at the gallows hill, the rope that broke, and the self-spillings buried in the forest.

Presenter: - Jan Palmén: A criminal history guide with a background as an analyst within the police and the Economic Crimes Authority. He has a passionate interest in history and constantly delves into archives to uncover more knowledge about Gothenburg's criminal history.

What's included?

• Round trip boat ride
• Guided tour
• Mead upon arrival
• Dinner and dessert
• Entertainment

Schedule

• 5:00 PM Boat departs from Klippan
• 5:30 PM Arrive at Nya Älvsborgs Fortress
• 5:30 PM Guided tour
• 6:30 PM Cannon salute
• 6:40 PM Guests take their seats in the restaurant
• 6:40-7:00 PM Pre-dinner talk and bar orders
• 7:00 PM Starter served (Älvsborg Skagen)
• 7:20 PM Jan presents Deadly Mission in the Service of the Crown
• 8:00 PM Main course served
• 8:30 PM Jan presents Deadly Mission in the Service of the Crown
• 9:30 PM Dessert served
• 9:45 PM Mingling and bar
• 11:00 PM Boat departs for Klippan

Price

Price per person: 995 SEK