Strömsholm Canal, Historic waterway in Fagersta Municipality, Sweden
The Strömsholm Canal stretches 100 kilometers from Smedjebacken to Lake Mälaren, connecting multiple lakes through 26 engineered locks and artificial channels.
Constructed between 1772 and 1795 under Johan Ullström's direction, the canal served as a vital transportation route for iron products from local steelworks.
The canal system integrates numerous industrial heritage sites, locks named after Swedish royalty, and traditional engineering methods that remain functional today.
Modern visitors can access the canal through multiple entry points across Fagersta, Surahammar, and Hallstahammar municipalities, with designated areas for recreational activities.
The waterway maintains its original lock operation methods from 250 years ago, allowing current users to experience historical navigation techniques.
Location: Fagersta Municipality
Location: Surahammar Municipality
Location: Hallstahammar Municipality
Inception: 1795
GPS coordinates: 59.53330,16.25830
Latest update: May 26, 2025 11:58
Strömsholm Palace
1 km
Strömsholm
1.4 km
Kolbäcksån
2.8 km
Fiholm
7.8 km
Rytterne Church
6.6 km
Svedvi Church
6.6 km
Kolbäcks gästgivaregård
3.7 km
Dåvö
7.2 km
Årby grave field
4.1 km
Regiondjursjukhuset Strömsholm
1.5 km
Säby Church
3.5 km
Kolbäck Church
3.2 km
Lagersberg
3.3 km
Värperör
6.2 km
Västmanlands runinskrifter 1
5.3 km
Snevringe tingslag
3.8 km
Vs 5
6.2 km
Västmanlands runinskrifter 2
5.3 km
Lilla Rytterne kyrka
8.3 km
Stora Rytterne kyrka
5.3 km
Munktorps prostgård
6.6 km
Ett enträd
8.2 km
Sala stad 232:1
5.9 km
Säby kyrka
3.5 km
Sala stad 69:1
6.2 km
Sorbyborgen
5.4 km
Sala socken 81:1
7.2 km
Stora Rytterne kyrkoruin
5.3 kmReviews
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