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. Enjoy a relaxing adventure on two wheels! Cycling vacation sweden
Canal cruises – relaxing and ever-changing Relax on the sun deck watching the patchwork landscape roll by. Enjoy a delicious meal on board. A canal cruise is total relaxation, but never boring. Book your trip here. Passenger boat
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
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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.

Book a travel package – convenient and comfortable!

Book one of our popular travel packages and get everything in one deal, as convenient as it gets. Cycle, hike, travel by boat or canoe. If you can’t choose just one thing to do, combine them as you please!
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Packages

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.
Swedish Fika
Swedish Fika

Experience one day along the Göta Canal

Canal stories

Read the canal stories from our customers.

Canal stories

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Trollhätte Canal - Red line

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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