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The Göta Canal

December 3, 2009

The Göta Canal is one of Sweden’s best known and most popular tourist attractions, and has been named the Swedish Construction of the Millennium.

Stretching from Mem on the Baltic coast to Sjötorp on Lake Vänern, the canal has 58 locks that lift the boats an amazing 92 metres above sea level. In combination with the Trollhätte Canal, the Göta Canal connects Göteborg with Stockholm.

The whole of the Göta Canal is an incredible experience area with a wide range of holiday activities: shorter and longer canal cruises, lockages with your own boat, bicycling on one of Sweden’s most exciting bike trails, unique canalside accommodation, sights, events and many culinary experiences. It’s all collected at:

www.gotakanal.se

Classic canal cruises

For over a hundred years, the AB Göta Kanal shipping company has offered classic canal cruises between Göteborg and Stockholm in a four or six-day trip, with cabins on board. Travellers from all around the world meet for an incredible journey through Sweden on the canal ships, the M/S Diana, M/S Juno and M/S Wilhelm Tham.

Experiences along the Göta Canal in Västergötland Province

Mariestad, Töreboda and Karlsborg are Västergötland towns along the canal.
For tons of tips on activities, sights, accommodation and events year round in the three municipalities, visit:

www.upplevgotakanal.com

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