The Göta Canal is a journey through a dazzling landscape, it’s a journey of the senses: the scent of cinnamon buns and fresh-ground coffee, all the good things in life, whether you’re gliding along at five knots or bicycling along the old towpaths along the edges of the canal.
In Karlsborg you can visit the Fortress and go on the exciting Fortress Adventure – a guided tour through the underground passages. May-August.
Just south of the station house in Töreboda you can take a ride with Europe’s smallest ferry in regular traffic – the Lina. She shuttles passengers across the canal for just 50 öre.
Lake Vänern is an inland sea, with Europe’s largest lake archipelago, with nearly 22,000 islands and skerries. The biggest archipelago region is around Mariestad, with the islands of Torsö and Brommö.
At Forsvik you will find the canal’s oldest and highest lock, built in 1813 and still in use. The industrial environment with roots from the medieval period comes alive with exhibitions and cultural events every summer.
The national park at Tiveden boasts a primeval forest dotted with a number of small lakes.Hiking trails wind their way through deep canyons and scenic high country. You will be walking through a forest often depicted in the works of famous Swedish artist John Bauer.
The beautiful wooden buildings of the Old Town were erected in the 18th and 19th centuries and are still almost perfectly intact. Wander around on your own among the charming wooden buildings and rest your feet in our impressive cathedral.
