Trollhättan Waterfalls
Trollhättan
The falls in Trollhättan are the highest and most powerful in any river in Southern Sweden; nowhere does a river cut through the landscape in such a dramatic way as it does here. However, since the water is held back by the sluice gates, it is not until these gates are opened that the true intensity and power comes to life.
Waterfall Release 2025 – Only During the Fallens Dagar Festival!
The Trollhättan Falls no longer thunder continuously as they once did, but you can still experience some of the wild beauty and romantic charm that has drawn visitors to Trollhättan for centuries. This spectacular sight can be witnessed during the Fallens Dagar festival in July.
Waterfall release – Friday, July 18
At 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 23:00
Waterfall release – Saturday, July 19
At 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 23:00
Waterfall release – Sunday, July 20
At 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 23:00
Due to current energy and safety concerns, Vattenfall has decided not to schedule any waterfall releases outside of Fallens Dagar this summer.
However, the falls may be opened if the water level in Lake Vänern needs to be regulated. These openings are unpredictable and cannot be guaranteed in advance.
Power in the falls
The gorge started as a small crack thousand of years ago, and grew inte an impressive river with the help of falling boulders and unrelenting water. The best place to see the falls and the river is from the Oscar bridge (Oscarsbron), though there are many enchanting and breathtaking view points along the nearby paths, not to mention the highest view point of them all, Kopparklinten, with its mile long views.
A push for industry
The area looked very different before the construction of the locks and the two large power plants; the water was ever-present and there was a constant roaring from the falls. The river has been used to generate power in mills for hundreds of years. During the 1700s and 1800s the smaller mills grew larger and the little town grew in population.
Check out this YouTube clip showing a release of the waterfalls in Trollhättan.
Psst! Did you know.. When the sluice gates are open, 300 000 litres of water pour through the gates - every second!
Trollhättefallen
Landbergsliden
46134 Trollhättan
Phone: +4652013509
E-mail: info@visittv.se
Website: fallochsluss.se
