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Experience the Göta Canal

MARIESTAD - TÖREBODA - GULLSPÅNG - KARLSBORG

Photographer: André Nordblom

Facts about the Göta Canal

How long is the Göta Canal?

The Göta Canal is 190 km long.

Where does the Göta Canal begin and end?

It stretches from Sjötorp by Lake Vänern all the way to Mem by the Baltic Sea.

When was the Göta Canal built?

Construction began in 1810, and the canal was inaugurated on 26 September 1832.

Who built the Göta Canal?

The canal was built under the direction of Baltzar von Platen.

How many locks does the Göta Canal have?

The Göta Canal has 58 locks in total, 21 of which are located between Vänern and Vättern.

Map of the Göta Canal

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