Cycle along the Göta Canal

Discover the Göta Canal by bicycle – explore the charming landscape at your own pace to the sound of gently lapping waves and birdsong.

Exploring the Göta Canal on two wheels is not only a great way to get in touch with nature, it’s a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends on a journey of discovery.

The bike routes are right on the edge of the canal, far from the noise of traffic, which is great for the kids. You set your own pace, watch the boats, listen to birdsong and stop when you like for a snack or a cooling dip at any of the jetties.

There’s plenty to see; each stretch of the canal has its museums, historical buildings, cultural attractions, locks and of course charming little shops. Not to mention all the great cafés and restaurants with their own specialties.

Plan your own trip or book one of our highly appreciated bicycle packages. They make it easy to hit all the sights, and a bag lunch, dinner and accommodation are included. The hotels and hostels along the canal are often housed in picturesque old buildings with ties to the canal’s history. Several of the bicycle packages include activities as well, such as a canal boat ride, paddling or various adventures and cultural events.

Any route you choose, with or without an overnight stay, promises a unique canal environment, adventure, memorable experiences and a fantastic holiday.

• Mariestads Vandrarhem, 0501-104 48
• Sjötorps Upplevelsecenter, 0501-511 33
• Ugglans Cykel, Hantverkaregatan. 15, 0501-707 50

• Hajstorps slusscafé, stugor & vandrarhem, 0506-130 50
• Rest. & Pensionat Prästgården, Nygatan 2, 0506-166 30
• Tåtorps Café & Logi, 0506-530 86
• Wassbacken Café, Camping & Vandrarhem, 0506-520 56

• Cykelaffären i Karlsborg, Strandvägen 59, 0505-101 37
• Karlsborgs Camping, 0505-120 22
• STF Vandrarhem Gula Villan, 0505-446 00

Sjötorp-Lyrestad…………………………7,0
Lyrestad-Norrkvarn…………………2,0
Norrkvarn-Hajstorp…………………5,2
Hajstorp-Töreboda…………………….4,4
Töreboda-Vassbacken…………………10,8
Vassbacken-Tåtorp………………………5,5
Tåtorp-Forsvik…………………………..30,0
Forsvik-Karlsborg………………………10,0