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Göta Canal, Sweden's greatest feat of engineering!


Göta Canal | Sweden: Characteristics & Overview

Rating of waterway

Degree of difficulty:
Some experience is an advantage

Requirements:
no rating

Character of waterway:
back to nature

Profile of waterway:
Used by tourists only

Facilities groundside:
Good



Göta Canal | Sweden: Tips & Detailed information

Wharfs, Marinas, Harbors, Facilities, Houseboat hirers, Restaurants and Shops.

Facts to this waterway:

190 km
30.00 x 7.00 m
58
2.80 m
22.00 m


Dalsland Canal | Sweden, Säffle Canal | Sweden, Trollhätte Canal | Sweden, Baltic Sea


blank_pageGöta Kanal
was projected and built by Baltzar von Platen between 1810 and 1832. It therefore celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2007 and still is one of the most important constructions of Sweden. As far as possible, the canal remains open all year-round.



blank_pageThe longest adventure of Sweden
Coming from the Baltic Sea at Mem, the canal goes up to the highest point of 91.8 m and is then falling down to the village of Sjötörp at the Vänernsee, lying on 63 m above sea level.
After crossing the Vänernsee, Trollhätte kanal continues to Göteborg and therewith, the historical connection between the Baltic Sea and the Kattegatt is completed. .




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