The Göta Canal – an adventure to share Travelling on the Göta Canal is an incredible experience. The 200-year-old locks, gliding along at five knots and enjoying a unique boat ride straight across Sweden. It´s time to start planning for your summer adventure. We’re waiting for you! Book your trip now
When the journey itself is the goal Go aboard one of the canal vessels and become part of a different world. Leave stress and chores ashore. Wind down as the boat leaves the harbour and glides along the canal with a majestic calm. A Göta Canal cruise can last for anything from a few hours to almost a week. Nine passenger boats service the canal, each with its own, unique character. Passenger boats

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

Göta Canal + Camper = True

Do you long for summer? It is soon here, and if you come with a camper, it's never been easier to get close to the canal. There is almost a well-equipped motorhome space per 10 km canal.
Caravan parks
Caravan parks

Do you also long for summer?

Although winter is an exciting time along the Göta Canal, we guess there are many with us who also long for summer and next year's canal season. Therefoe, we made a shot movie for you. 

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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