Norrqvarn Hotel & Resort by Vänerport
Lyrestad / Mariestad

Unique stays by the canal

Norrqvarn Hotel & Resort by Vänerport is beautifully situated by the Göta Canal in Lyrestad. Here you can stay in a historic mill, fairytale tree stumps and mushrooms or glamping tents, and enjoy a restaurant, activities and meetings close to nature – all with the canal locks, passing boats and beautiful surroundings right on the doorstep.

Choose between comfortable hotel rooms in the old mill and several unique accommodation options. The imaginative troll stumps and mushrooms offer a magical overnight experience for both children and adults. There are also glamping tents for those who want to combine outdoor living with comfort, as well as Slusstugan, a private cottage right beside the Göta Canal with six beds, a kitchen and its own garden. Norrqvarn is also dog-friendly.

Flavours by the Göta Canal

During the summer, the restaurant becomes a natural meeting place by the canal. Breakfast, lunch of the day, à la carte dishes and various buffets are among the options available. Sit back and enjoy your meal with nature and passing boats close by. Summer also brings live music evenings, while the ice cream kiosk serves locally produced Kling ice cream from Mariestad.

Adventures for all ages

Explore the Göta Canal and its surroundings on foot, by bike or from the water. During the summer, you can hire bikes, canoes and kayaks, while the area also offers excellent opportunities for hiking and fishing. Mini Kanalen is a firm favourite with children – a miniature version of the Göta Canal where young captains can play, splash around and navigate toy boats through the locks. Ready-made cycling and paddling packages make it easy to combine accommodation with activities.

Meetings and events in nature

Norrqvarn offers conferences in a beautiful natural setting, where meetings can be combined with refreshments, lunch, dinner and activities. The venue is also suitable for private celebrations, family events and larger corporate events. The peaceful setting by the Göta Canal provides plenty of space for both productive meetings and enjoyable time together.