A canal ride and an adventure
Welcome aboard!” says Captain Håkan Spångberg, who will be taking us from Töreboda to Karlsborg this August day

Cycling along the Göta Canal
Sjötorp is one of the starting points for those who book a bicycle package

Events 2008
Tasteful along the Göta CanalDelicacies along the Göta Canal is a theme in 2008, including visits by famous chefs, crayfish festivals, harvest festivals and much more to make your canal visit even more enjoyable

Good to know along the Göta Canal
We offer short-term parking, subject to charge, in some of our guest harbours

Boat and marine service along the Göta Canal
Mariestad:• Hamnmagasinet AB, Kajgatan 1,  0501-39 31 30• Mariestad Marina, Hammarsmedg

Discover Norrqvarn
Baltzar von Platen Lodge, hotel and hostelWith a total of 70 beds, Norrqvarn is one of the largest accommodation facilities along the canal

Cycle along the Göta Canal
In olden days, oxen and horses tramped up the old gravel towpaths along the Göta Canal, towing sailboats towards the next lock

Enjoy the life by lake Vänern
The three open-air bathing areas all ideal for families are within cycling distance of the town centre

Eating out
A trip along the Göta Canal is a pleasure for all senses

Visit Karlsborg
Lake Vättern is a key element of life in the town, with boating, clear waters for bathing, and a gorgeous archipelago with beautiful natural harbours

Welcome to Göta Canal
The Göta Canal stretches between Sjötorp on Lake Vänern and Mem at the Baltic, with 58 locks along the way

Visit Töreboda
Hajstorp The canal area around Hajstorp has nine locks, where you can take a break and just enjoy the canal environment