When the Göta Canal celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2007, it was also named Sweden’s Greatest Feat of Engineering. What a moment of pride! A warm welcome to yet another great canal summer!
All you need to know about sailing the canal in your own boat: opening hours and prices, lock information, guest harbours, hints and advice for your voyage. Plus information about boat rentals. The Göta Canal is open from 2 May to 28 September 2008. Please note: reservation needed for journey 19 Aug. until 28 Sep. 2008!
Not much surpasses gliding serenely along the Göta Canal on a summer’s evening, enjoying a good meal and the beautiful scenery. Travelling by Göta Canal passenger boat is a wonderful memory for life. Click here for a list of canal boats.
Paddling, fishing, cycling, hiking, hunting, shopping, dining, cafes, simple or luxurious living, camping, or just relax and enjoy. Convenient and complete package outings for all tastes.
An increasing number of visitors are discovering the pleasures of experiencing the canal by bike. Plenty of package bike tours, or plan your own bike holiday.
For all children and adults who are childishly enthusiastic about adventures and action. Watching the locks at work is always exciting and along the mini-canal at Norrkvarn children can work the locks themselves. Plus more suggestions for activities and events.
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