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The Göta Canal

– Sweden’s biggest cultural historical construction
The Göta Canal is one of Sweden’s best known and most popular tourist attractions, and has been named the Swedish Construction of the Millennium. The canal was built between 1810 and 1832, employing a total of 58,000 conscripted soldiers. Construction was initiated and headed by Baltzar von Platen.

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A canal ride and an adventure
Welcome aboard!” says Captain Håkan Spångberg, who will be taking us from Töreboda to Karlsborg this August day
Cycling along the Göta Canal
Sjötorp is one of the starting points for those who book a bicycle package
Events 2008
Tasteful along the Göta CanalDelicacies along the Göta Canal is a theme in 2008, including visits by famous chefs, crayfish festivals, harvest festivals and much more to make your canal visit even more enjoyable
Good to know along the Göta Canal
We offer short-term parking, subject to charge, in some of our guest harbours
Boat and marine service along the Göta Canal
Mariestad:• Hamnmagasinet AB, Kajgatan 1,  0501-39 31 30• Mariestad Marina, Hammarsmedg
Discover Norrqvarn
Baltzar von Platen Lodge, hotel and hostelWith a total of 70 beds, Norrqvarn is one of the largest accommodation facilities along the canal
Cycle along the Göta Canal
In olden days, oxen and horses tramped up the old gravel towpaths along the Göta Canal, towing sailboats towards the next lock
Enjoy the life by lake Vänern
The three open-air bathing areas all ideal for families are within cycling distance of the town centre
Eating out
A trip along the Göta Canal is a pleasure for all senses
Visit Karlsborg
Lake Vättern is a key element of life in the town, with boating, clear waters for bathing, and a gorgeous archipelago with beautiful natural harbours
Visit Mariestad
The surrounding countryside and the picturesque city environment with its well-preserved 18th and 19th-century environments also lend their charm
Welcome to Göta Canal
The Göta Canal stretches between Sjötorp on Lake Vänern and Mem at the Baltic, with 58 locks along the way