Winter along Göta Canal There is something special about winter along Göta Canal - when the cold bites the cheeks and everything you hear is the creaking of winter boots on snow. Welcome to experience true winter joy!
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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.

Winter along the Göta Canal.

Winter along the Göta Canal is something special. The towpaths are covered with snow and the trees of the allée glisten white. Here you will find everything from unique Christmas smorgasbords to annual Christmas markets and New Year’s packages.
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To do

This is what we do in winter

When the Göta Canal fairway is closed, we begin renovation and maintenance work on the canal facilities. It is an exciting process where we build new lock gates, renovate bridges, replace old piers and grout lock chambers. We call it simply ‘winter works’ and you can read more about those and about our major renovation project, Göta Canal 2.0, here.
Winter works & Göta Canal 2.0
Winter works & Göta Canal 2.0

Experience one day along the Göta Canal

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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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