Welcome to the Göta Canal! The peak season has finally arrived to Göta Canal. This means that the canal is open every day 9AM to 6 PM, and you can experience the canal journey at your own pace. Buy your ticket online or directly from our lock keepers. Buy your ticket today Read more about pleasure boat

More than 200 years of history, 58 locks, boats, stunningly beautiful landscapes, Swedish culture and traditions, culinary delights, exercise and relaxation. Welcome to the Göta Canal, the Swedish Construction of the Millennium! Regardless of which season you choose for your Göta Canal visit; unforgettable experiences await you.

Walk alongside the Göta Canal, rent a bicycle and cycle the canalside towpath, take a boat trip through the picturesque landscape, visit one of the cosy cafés and feel the presence of more than 200 years of Göta Canal history.

Adventures on two wheels

Sweden’s most picturesque cycling routes go along the Göta Canal. They are free from cars, almost free from hills, and always near the water. Start planning for a relaxing adventure on two wheels!
Cycling
Cycling

Swedish fika

Fika is the Swedish version of afternoon tea and involves having coffee with some kind of pastry, cookies or pie. Along the Göta Canal you will find a number of lovely little cafés where you can enjoy your fika as well as a wonderful view of the canal.
Fika
Fika

Experience one day along the Göta Canal

Canal stories

Read the canal stories from our customers.

Canal stories

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A beautiful story

Göta Canal has a long and exciting history which has touched many throughout the years. Please, read more here about our historical herritage and our founder, Baltzar von Platen. Read more

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