Hjälmare kanal, Historic canal and working life museum in Arboga Municipality, Sweden
The Hjälmare Canal stretches 13 kilometers through the Swedish landscape, connecting Lake Mälaren with Lake Hjälmaren through nine manually operated locks.
Construction of the original canal began in 1639, making it Sweden's oldest artificial waterway, while the current structure was rebuilt between 1819 and 1829.
The canal functions as an educational center where visitors learn about maritime transportation methods and trade routes that shaped Swedish industrial development.
Boat tours operate during summer months, offering guided excursions and seafood cruises, though services will be temporarily suspended throughout 2024.
The locks along the canal maintain their original manual operation system, requiring physical effort to open and close, just as they did 400 years ago.
Location: Arboga Municipality
Inception: 1639
GPS coordinates: 59.38204,15.94259
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:27
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