Göta Canal, 190-kilometer inland waterway between Gothenburg and Söderköping, Sweden.
The Göta Canal extends through 58 locks and reaches an elevation of 91.8 meters above sea level, connecting lakes Vänern and Vättern to the Baltic Sea.
Construction of the canal involved 58,000 Swedish soldiers who worked from 1810 to 1832 under Baltzar von Platen's supervision to create this maritime transportation route.
The canal's network functions as a recreational waterway where visitors participate in cycling, boating, and hiking activities while exploring Swedish maritime heritage.
Travelers can navigate the canal between May and September, choosing from guided boat tours, bicycle rentals, or walking paths with multiple accommodation options along the route.
The engineering achievement required workers to dig and blast through 87 kilometers of terrain, establishing a water passage that revolutionized Swedish transportation systems.
Location: Västra Götaland County
Location: Östergötland County
Official opening: 1832
Elevation above the sea: 91.8 m
Fee: Yes
Website: https://gotakanal.se
GPS coordinates: 58.49827,16.17332
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58
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