Göta Canal with pleasure boats, lockage, opening times, canal charges

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Göta Canal

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Göta kanal, slussen i Mem

Opening hours 2013

The Göta Canal is open from 6 May until 29 September 2013. During booking season 6 May - 4 June and 21 August - 29 September, you have to book your trip in advance. You find more information here!

Göta kanal. Niclas Albinsson

Prices 2013

Lock charges for pleasure boats 2013.
Use of Göta Canal marinas are included in the canal toll fee. You can stay 5 days free per harbour.

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Buy your canal ticket online

New! 5 % online-discount!

Söderköpings gästhamn i Göta kanal. Foto: Göran Billeson

Marinas

The 21 Marinas along the Göta Canal are popular social spots - and are included in the canal fee.

Göta kanal, Bergs slussar

Plan your trip - Canal facts

The Göta Canal contains 58 locks and is 190 km long. Important facts for those with pleasure boats; canal measures, distance tables, charts, fuel,etc.

Segelbåt på Göta kanal. Foto: Göran Billeson

Useful information for your canal journey

Hints on how to make your canal visit a success.
Answers to practical questions prior to your canal voyage.

Hybåt Göta Kanal Charter

Boat rentals

Rent a boat and explore the Göta Canal.

Lockage on the Göta Canal

Fritidbåt och slussvakt på Göta kanal

Lockage

The Göta Canal will provide you with many memorable experiences, and lockage will undoubtedly be one of the most memorable. Hints and advice from our lock-keepers who are on hand to provide assistance quickly when needed.

Sjömack vid Göta kanal

Fuel along the Göta Canal

To help you plan your trip on the Göta Canal, we have compiled a list of marinas with a marineservice station or fuel tank on the wharf.

Trailerramp

The Göta Canal by trailerable boat

You’ll find information about all the trailer ramps along the Göta Canal here! Also read our tip about travelling between Sjötorp and Karlsborg!

Hund på segelbåt

Bring your pet

Here you find rules for bringing cats and dogs to Sweden.

Vinterbåt

Winter storage

The Göta kanalbolag provides dry docks and winter storage.

Slussvakter på Göta kanal

Traffic Regulations

Traffic Regulations, General Terms for pleasure boats and Environment Information for the Göta Canal.

Middag på Idas brygga

Trip ideas

Suggestions how to plan your trip along the canal and tips for things to do and see depending on your interests.