We are open all year! There are several ways to enjoy the Göta Canal. Boats, lockage and ice cream during the summer is what most people think about, but Göta Canal is open all year round, seven days a week and 24 hours a day. There is a lot to do even now when the fall starts to sneak on, and you are most welcome to Göta Canal the whole year around!
Thanks for this year! Göta Canal is closed for the season, and we want to thank all visitors for a fantastic summer! As usual, the canal area is open all year, but the fairway will open again on May 2, 2019.
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Göta Canal - one of Sweden's most popular tourist destinations

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.

Recharge your batteries with some cycling!

Book a cycling package that will take you along Sweden’s longest allée of trees. See the shape and colours of the landscape slowly changing as you pedal along our car-free towpath.
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Cycling vacation sweden

Discover our landmarks!

The Göta Canal, with its impressive locks, beautiful lockman’s houses and unique canal environment, is a 190 kilometre landmark in itself. The canal is also lined with a wealth of interesting destinations and sights to see.
Discover our landmarks
Discover our landmarks

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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Experience one day along the Göta Canal