Gota Canal Cruise from Soderkoping

2011 Departures

June	13
July	17, 21, 25, 29
August	02, 06, 10, 14, 18
Prices From	$625 per Person Double $220 Single Supplement
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The Gota Canal Waterway across Sweden passes Archipelagos with thousands of small islands, sails lakes both large and small and passes through 65 narrow locks. The steamer travels slowly past ruins, medieval churches, picturesque small towns and lush forests. You have the chance to get off and walk or bike along the way. Interesting land excursions are also planned.

It is also possible to take this cruise from Motala to Soderkoping or to take 4 and 6 day versions of this cruise.

Please see

Gota Canal 2 Day Cruise from Motala

Gota Canal 4 Day Cruise from Gothenburg

Gota Canal 4 Day Cruise from Stockholm

Gota Canal 6 Day Cruise from Gothenburg

Gota Canal 6 Day Cruise from Stockholm

11.30 Dep. Soderkoping.

Soderkoping is an idyllic town, which was founded in the 13th century and it was one of the most important during the Hanseatic era. The town also has a long and fascinating history as a spa.

12.10-13.15 Dufkullen-Mariehov-Carlsborg.

A set of nine locks.

14.30-15.00 Lake Asplongen. 27 metres above sea level.

16.30 Norsholm.

The railway line between Stockholm and Malmo crosses here. There is also a lock at Norsholm.

17.00-18.30 Runstorp

Runstorp is a manor house dating from Sweden's period of greatness. You will given a tour by the owner himself, telling you about the exciting history of the mansion. Runstorp is not open to the public which makes this an exclusive visit.

18.30-20.30 Lake Roxen. 33 metres above sea level.

20.30 Berg

We dock for the night below the impressive lock staircase at Berg. The evening offers the possibility to take a walk along the canal or to go for an evenng swim in Lake Roxen.

07.30 Berg (Carl-Johan)

The Carl-Johan lock staircase is the longest in the canal with seven connected locks. At Berg there is a system of a total of 15 locks. Here you can take a walk along the canal to the Vreta convent and ruins.

The convent of Vreta Kloster, now a ruin, was the first to be built in Sweden. It dates from about 1100 and its importance was later over-shadowed by the convent founded by St. Birgitta in Vadstena. The church is one of the most interesting in Sweden, with many medieval works of art. Today, it is used as a parish church and therefore not always open.

10.00 Berg (Heda).

Departure after having passed through 15 locks at Berg.

10.20 Ljungsbro Aqueduct.

Here we pass over the first of two aqueducts (built in 1970) on our journey.

13.00 Aqueduct Borensberg.

Just before Borensberg, there is an aqueduct (built in 1993).

13.30 Borensberg.

One of two manually operated locks is found here and also the wellknown G�ta Hotel (built in 1908).

13.30-14.30 Lake Boren. 73 metres above sea level.

14.30-15.10 Borenshult.

Lock stairway of five locks. The song of the nightingale is often heard in this area.

16.00 Arr. Motala.

As Baltzar von Platen had intended, Motala developed into a town. Motala Werkstad, an engineering works, was established here to serve the G�ta Canal and was considered the cradle of Swedish industry. The head office of the G�ta Canal Company and also a number of interesting museums are located in Motala.