13.30 The Berg Canal/The Obelisk
An obelisk marks the highest point (91,5 metres above sea level) of the canal. This part of the canal is called the Berg Canal and originally had a sharp bend which was straightened in 1930-33.

14.30 Tåtorp
At Tåtorp there is another hand-operated lock. From here on we will be going down wards!

14.30-16.45 Lake Viken
The beautiful Lake Viken (91,8 metres above sea level) serves as a water resevoir for the western section of the Göta Canal.

15.40-16.45 The Spetsnäs Canal/Billströmmen
Through two narrow, wood-lined passages and small lakes full of water lilies, we steer out into Lake Viken.

16.45-17.00 Forsvik
Forsvik has a ve ry interesting industrial history. The lock, built in 1813, is the oldest one in the canal. The impressive iron bridge dates from the same year. In the lock we are greeted with songs and flowers by the Kindbom family, a religious group.

17.40 Arr. Karlsborg Fortress
We visit Karlsborg Fortress, initiated by Baltzar von Platen and built 1819-1909. The guided tour is a journey through time and space, full ofsurprises and special effects.

Day 2
09.00 Departure from Karlsborg

09.00-11.00 Lake Vättern
89 metres above sea level. Sweden´s second largest lake.

11.00 Motala
It was Baltzar von Platen who drew up the plans for Motala, and today it is called "the Capital of the Göta Canal". In 1822 an engineering works, Motala Werkstad, was established here to serve the canal, and is today considered to be the cradle of Swedish industry. Here you also find the head office of the Gota Canal Company, as well as a number of museums, including the well-known Motor Museum. Our cruise ends here.

11.50-12.30 Borenshult
Lock staircase of five locks where you might hear the nightingale sing.

12.30-13.30 Lake Boren
73 metres above sea level.

13.30-13.40 Borensberg
Borensberg has one of the canal’s hand-operated locks. Right by the lock you can also see the well-known Göta Hotel from 1908.

14.00 Kungs Norrby aqueduct
The aqueduct at Kungs Norrby was built in 1993 as part of the national route 36. Shortly after the aqueduct there is a small gazebo leaning out over the canal in the sharp Västanå Bend, also known as the "Helmsman’s Horror".

16.40 Ljungsbro aqueduct
Two more recent aqueducts have been built to carry the canal. The Ljungsbro aqueduct was built in 1970 over the new road into the community.

17.00 Berg (Heda)
The ship has passed all 15 locks in the Berg lock system. It is time to board for departure.

19.00 Arr. Berg (Carl-Johan)
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 evening swim in Lake Roxen.

Day 3
07.30 Departure Berg

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 it is possible to take a walk along the canal to the Vreta convent ruins and church.

The convent of Vreta dates from about 1100 and was the first nunnery in Sweden. Its importance was later superseded by the convent founded by Saint Bridget (St. Birgitta) at Vadstena. The old convent church at Vreta is one of Sweden’s most interesting, offering many medieval treasures. Today, it serves as a parish church and is therefore not always open to visitors.

07.30-10.30 Lake Roxen
33 metres above sea level.

09.15-10.15 Runstorp, 1h stop
Runstorp is a manor house dating from Sweden’s period of greatness. The owners Louise and Eddie Uggla take us on a tour of their house with its Gustavian drawing room and interesting library, all while relating anecdotes from its history. Runstorp is not open to the public, which makes this an exclusive visit.

10.30-10.40 Norsholm lock
Here the canal crosses the main railway line between Stockholm and Malmö.

12.05-12.30 Lake Asplången
27 metres above sea level.

13.45-15.00 Carlsborg-Mariehov-Duvkullen
There are eight locks in the short distance of around two kilometres. Take the opportunity to stretch your legs between the locks.

15.30 Arr. Söderköping
The idyllic town Söderköping was founded in the early 1200s and was very important during the Hanseatic period. The town also has a long and very interesting history as a spa. Don’t forget to try the famous ice cream!

Subject to changes. Note!  All times stated are approximate.