Trollhätte Canal

Trollhätte Canal is an artificial waterway that links lakes and rivers, allowing boats to travel across significant changes in water level. The system uses multiple successive locks where vessels move from one level to another, enabling passage through the terrain.

The system was built in the early 1800s to enable trade between inland regions and the coast. A major expansion in the early 1900s enlarged the locks considerably, making them accessible to larger vessels.

The waterway shapes daily life in the region, serving as a gathering place where locals watch boats pass and enjoy the riverside. People walk and cycle along the paths, taking in the landscape at a relaxed pace.

The canal is open to private boats and small passenger vessels, with mooring points available at several locations along the route. Visitors should come during warmer months when the water is ice-free and the paths are comfortably walkable.

The locks use a special system for water management that minimizes turbulence when filling and emptying the chambers. This technical detail often goes unnoticed, but it shows the care applied to operating the canal.

Location: Trollhättan Municipality

Inception: 1607

GPS coordinates: 58.00000,12.12600

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:50