Canal Routes

Explore Göta Kanal and Kinda Kanal at your own pace

Explore the different routes along Göta Kanal and Kinda Kanal, all starting and ending in Motala. Choose between routes suited for different levels of experience, travel styles and boating holidays.


Green Route

Motala – Kinda Kanal – Motala

The Green Route combines Göta Kanal with the scenic Kinda Canal and is suitable for both experienced boaters and first-time guests. Along the way, you will pass some of the canal’s most famous lock areas, including Borenshult and Berg, before continuing towards Linköping and the peaceful waterways of Kinda Canal.

Highlights

-  Borenshult Locks
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Berg Locks
-  L
inköping
-  K
inda Kanal
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Scenic lakes and waterways

Availability

Available from mid-May to early September.


Blue Route

Motala – Söderköping – Motala

The Blue Route takes you through the eastern section of Göta Kanal and includes several of the canal’s most iconic destinations. Experience the impressive lock staircases at Borenshult and Berg, cruise across Lake Roxen and enjoy a stay in the charming canal town of Söderköping.

Highlights

-  Borenshult Locks
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Berg Locks
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Lake Roxen
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Lake Asplången
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Söderköping

Availability

Available from early May to late September.


Red Route

Motala – Sjötorp – Motala

The Red Route is recommended for more experienced boaters and includes a crossing of Lake Vättern. This route offers a varied journey through some of the most scenic sections of Göta Kanal, with highlights such as Forsvik, Spetsnäskanalen and Vassbacken. Guests renting for two weeks can combine routes to experience even more of the canal.

Highlights

-  Lake Vättern
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Forsvik
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Spetsnäskanalen
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Vassbacken
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Sjötorp

Availability

Available from early May to late September.


Which route is right for you?

  • Green Route – Ideal for guests looking to experience both Göta Kanal and Kinda Kanal.
  • Blue Route – Perfect for discovering some of Göta Kanal’s most famous destinations and lock systems.
  • Red Route – Best suited for experienced boaters seeking a longer adventure that includes Lake Vättern.

Ready to start planning your journey? Explore our boats and find the route that best matches your boating holiday.

Canal Routes
Canal Routes

All routes start and end in Motala and are usually booked on a weekly basis. The Green Route combines Göta Kanal with Kinda Canal, the Blue Route follows the eastern part of Göta Kanal towards Söderköping, and the Red Route goes towards Sjötorp and includes crossing Lake Vättern.

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