Gothenburg Attractions
Göta Canal, Karlsborg
Göta Canal
One of the most well known attractions in Sweden, the Göta
Canal was an important transport route for passengers and goods
between Gothenburg and Stockholm throughout the 19th century until
the building of railways and roads. It was also one of the biggest
civil engineering projects to ever take place in the country. The
canal stretches 118 miles (190km) from Sjötorp on Lake
Vänern to the Baltic Sea at Mem and has 58 locks. Gothenburg
is linked to the canal at Lake Vänern by the Göta River.
The picturesque tree-lined channels are popular for cruises, which
pass through the beautiful lakes of Vättern and Vänern,
usually lasting about five to six days.
E-mail: info@gotakanal.se;
Website: www.gotakanal.se;
Telephone: (0)141 215 550
