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  • The nature of Dalsland

    Welcome seafarer!

    Photographer: Roger Borgelid

Useful information if you come by boat!

The canal history

For 150 years, the Dalsland canal has been in the service of shipping. We have locked boats from all corners of the world; galas, steamboats, freighters, tugs with lumberjacks, passenger ships, motor and sailing boats and lots of canoes. Without exaggeration, we dare to say that we are a classic among boaters. Traveling on our canal is an adventure and a natural experience beyond the ordinary.

Fees

Opening hours

Dimensions, depth and speed

Do you have a tall or deep boat? Here you will find the dimensions for locks, sail-free height, maximum speed and more!

Operating times

How long does it take to go between certain locks in the Dalsland canal really? Here you will find that information!

Locking through

Land transportation

Launching ramps

Guest harbors

There are several fantastic guest ports along the Dalsland canal! Welcome!

Guest harbors

Lock stations

Nautical chart

FAQ
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Icecream cafés by the canal

At the locks in Köpmannebro, Lennartsfors and Långbron you will find our three new ice cream cafes! Welcome to a "fika" by the canal!

Bunkering

Being able to shop for groceries along the canal is important, and here you will find the shops that are located at or near the Dalsland canal!

Bunkering

Refuelling

The opportunity to refuel is found in several places and here we list these as well as those that are on the way into the Dalsland canal as well.

Refuelling

CANOE OR KAYAK?

In order to experience nature's wealth and excitement and to have a successful paddling, it takes time for preparation and good material for your further planning. A good canoe map is a prerequisite, and you can find it in the webshop!

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The Dalsland canal lake system is as made for canoeing - a maze of large lakes with archipelago-like nature, long narrow lakes and fjords, small magical rivers, and rivers. You can choose to paddle a shorter distance over a weekend or paddle a long trip for several weeks.

Campsites

There are hundreds of campsites in the area of Dalsland Nordmarken. You can use them if you buy a nature conservation card.

Campsites in DANO area

The right of public access

Rentals

Nature conservation card