Göta Canal stretches between Mem at the Baltic Sea to Sjötorp in lake Vänern. The canal’s entire length is 190 km, of which 87 km are dug by hand. The canal with 58 locks connects the natural lake system. After the lake Vänern the canal system continues with Trollhätte Canal and Göta River to Gothenburg, which all together creates a beautiful waterway between Sweden’s east and west coast. Our boats are rented from and to Motala and you have three routs that you can choose on read the page “Routs” for more information.

From Lake Roxen in Linköping and southwards you will find the scenic Kinda Canal and the lake system for about 80 km in the region Östergötland.

How long does it take?

The routs are made by Göta Kanal Charter and are planed for a week charter, you can combine the routs for a two weeks charter.

Take some time and plan your route before departure in order to get the most out of your holiday. Please see our routes and some information about travelling on the Göta Canal and the Kinda Canal.