The “Göta Kanal” is also called Sweden’s greatest wonder.
Known as “the greatest wonder” of the country, it is also called “Sweden’s Blue Ribbon.” It stretches from Sjötorp on Lake Vänern to Söderköping on the east coast – 190 kilometres and 58 locks.
Departures from Motala offer a variety of cruising options, including a stop at Lake Vättern that should not be missed.
Tourist attractions
- The Berg locks, the famous lock staircase
- The manual lock of Borensberg
- Sweden’s largest inland sandy beach in Motala
- Vadstena, a lovely little medieval town
- Karlsborg Fortress, with its treasure hunt and adventure trail
- Forsvik, the oldest lock
- Töreboda: the heated swimming pool
- Sjötorp, a charming canal village and the canal museum
Photos of our inland cruises : Sweden
Discover Sweden’s photos and imagine your inland cruise on one of the most beautiful rivers in Sverige.
