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Experience Göta Canal

WELCOME TO GÖTA CANAL

A world of experiences
Let us present the area between the two lakes, Vänern and Vättern, "Upplevelseområde Göta kanal", with activities and sights surrounding the canal in the district communities of Mariestad, Töreboda and Karlsborg.

PASSENGER BOATS

M/S Sandön

If you’d like to enjoy the canal from a boat deck, try the M/S Bellevue, M/S Sandön or M/S Ceres, which traffic the canal between Sjötorp, Töreboda and Karlsborg. 1 May-15 sept.

BIKE PACKAGES

The canal area offers many pleasant alternatives for a nice bike ride. Book one of our  packages, and rent a bike for a nice ride along the Göta Canal. May - October.

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BOOK HERE

Stay in attractive hotels both in the city and the countryside along the Göta Canal. Book your accomodation here.

ACCOMMODATION

Stay over night in a peaceful environment in touch with nature. Find a genuine silence place in the country side or stay in a Hotel with lake location in the city.

EATING OUT

In the area, you can choose between home-baked bread and top-notch gourmet cuisine. No matter what you choose, you’ll find the same care taken in the raw materials, milieu and personal treatment.

SIGHTS

Without a doubt, our focus is on the classic and monumental construction, Göta Canal.
Read more of all the sights along the Göta Canal – between Lakes Vänern and Vättern.

ACTIVITIES

There are several ways to explore this beautiful waterway. According to personal pre-
ference, you may use a boat of your own, join a cruise, bicycle or tread the old towpath right along the canal. Here are some suggestions.

THE KARLSBORG FORTRESS

With a circumference of five kilometres, the Karlsborg Fortress is one of Europe’s biggest constructions. Tourists come in droves each year to experience the fortress adventure and feel the wings of history within its thick stone walls.

CYCLING ALONG THE GÖTA CANAL

A cycling holiday along the Göta Canal is full of surprises. At every turn, you’ll find some reason to stop for a snack or to watch lockages. The surroundings offer peace, quiet and everchanging views. Read more here...

LAKE VÄNERN

Lake Vänern is a fantastic resource that gives us wonerful bathing opportunities, untouched natural harbours and exciting fishing. In the Mariestad archipelago, the islands of Torsö and Brommö are rich with experiences.

TIVEDEN NATIONALPARK

From the information centre in Tiveden Nationalpark a whole system of trails head out to attractive sites. You will find unique nature, lakes and meres.
Read more here...

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