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Detailed Itinerary:Gothenburg – Söderköping/Stockholm
Day 1
09.00 Departure from Gothenburg, Packhuskajen 10
13.15 - 13.30 Lilla Edet The lock at Lilla Edet, built in 1916, is the first lock on our journey. The original lock was
opened in 1607 and was the first lock in Sweden.
14.45 - 15.30
Trollhättan locks
The impressive lock staircase at Trollhättan consists of four locks, and has a total drop of 32
metres. Of the three parallel lock systems here, only the biggest one (from 1916) is still in use.
15.30 - 17.30 Trollhättan
The Trollhättan Canal Museum is located in a storehouse from 1893. Learn more about the
fascinating history of the Trollhätte Canal through the interesting exhibition and film shown
here. You can also take a walk through the beautiful old lock area.
19.10 Arr. Vänersborg This is the last town before we head out into Lake Vänern. The “Brinkebergskulle” lock is just
before Vänersborg. Overnight stop.
Day 2
07.30 Dep. Vänesborg
07.30 - 16.00 Lake Vänern 44 metres above sea level. Sweden’s largest lake and the third largest lake in Europe, after the
Ladoga and Onega lakes in Russia.
12.15 Läckö Castle Our ship passes Läckö Castle, which was built in 1298 as a bishop’s residence. Its golden age
was during the reign of Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie, who transformed it into a baroque castle
in 1652.
16.00 - 17.30 Sjötorp Here we enter the first of the 58 narrow locks on the Göta Canal. At Sjötorp we have a set of
eight locks and also the remains of some old shipyards. Here you can take a walk alongside the
canal while our ship slowly travels up the locks.
19.10 - 21.00 Godhögen–
Hajstorp övre
We pass a lock system consisting of four locks in beautiful surroundings. In 1822 the western
section of the Göta Canal was inaugurated at Hajstorp.
21.00 Arr. Hajstorp At Hajstorp our ship berths for the night, close to what used to be the Canal Engineer’s home,
now privately owned. Overnight stop.
Day 3
05.30 Dep. Hajstorp
06.30 Töreboda The railway line between Stockholm and Gothenburg crosses the canal here. Töreboda also
proudly presents Sweden’s smallest ferry, ”Lina”, which travels back and forth across the Göta
Canal.
08.30 The Berg Canal/
the Obelisk
An obelisk marks the highest point (91.5 metres above sea level) of the Göta Canal. This part of
the canal is called the Berg Canal and originally had a sharp bend which was straightened in
1930-33.
09.30 Tåtorp One of the canal’s two hand-operated locks is found at Tåtorp.
09.30 - 11.40
Lake Viken
The beautiful Lake Viken (91.8 metres above sea level) serves as a water reservoir for the
western section of the Göta Canal.
10.40 - 11.40 The Spetsnäs Canal/
Billströmmen
We steer through two narrow, wood-lined passages and small lakes full of water lilies.
11.40 - 12.00 Forsvik Forsvik has a very 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 sometimes
greeted with songs and flowers by the Kindbom family, a religious group. From here on we will
be going downwards!
12.40 Karlsborg Fortress Before our ship enters Lake Vättern, we pass Karlsborg and will be able to see the roof of the
fortress, which was built 1819-1909.
12.40 - 14.40 Lake Vättern 89 metres above sea level. Sweden’s second largest lake.
14.40 - 15.50 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 Göta Canal and is today considered to be the cradle of Swedish industry. Here you
also find the head office of the Gota Canal Company, responsible for operation and
maintenance. We visit the Motor Museum, with its large exhibition of antique cars and
motorcycles in authentic surroundings, collection of radios, toys, household appliances and
more. As an alternative you can walk to see Baltzar von Platen’s grave, about 1 km along the left
side of the canal.
16.50 - 17.30 Borenshult Lock staircase of five locks where you might hear the nightingale sing.
17.30 - 18.30 Lake Boren 73 metres above sea level.
18.30 - 18.40 Borensberg
Borensberg has another of the canal’s hand-operated locks, after which we see the well-known
Göta Hotel from 1908. Just past the hotel there is a small gazebo leaning out over a sharp bend
in the canal, known as the “Helmsman’s Horror”.
19.00 Kungs Norrby,
aqueduct
The aqueduct at Kungs Norrby was built in 1993 and leads over the national route 36.
21.40 Ljungsbro,
aqueduct
We pass the second aqueduct on our journey. This one was built in 1970.
22.00 Berg (Heda) We start our descent down 40 metres in the lock system of Berg (15 locks) towards Lake
Roxen. Here you can stretch your legs between the locks.
22.50 - 23.25 Berg (Oscar) After the road bridge in Berg we arrive at the four locks of Berg and Oscar.
23.30 Arr. Berg (the
basin)
We dock for the night in the harbour basin between the locks of Oscar and Carl-Johan.
Overnight stop.
Day 4
05.00 Dep. Berg (the basin)
We leave the harbour basin and continue our journey. Take the opportunity to go for an early
morning walk along the canal while the ship goes down the locks.
05.00 - 06.00 Berg (Carl-Johan) The Carl-Johan lock staircase is the longest in the canal with seven connected locks. Here we
board the ship again before steering out on the lake.
06.00 - 08.00 Lake Roxen 33 metres above sea level.
08.00 - 08.10 Norsholm lock Here the canal crosses the main railway line between Stockholm and Malmö.
09.40 - 10.20 Lake Asplången 27 metres above sea level.
11.45 - 13.00 Carlsborg–Mariehov–
Duvkullen
At the lock Carlsborg Övre we have the first of the eight locks taking us down to Söderköping.
13.30 Arr. Söderköping Our cruise ends in the idyllic town Söderköping, which was founded in the early 1200s and
was very important during the Hanseatic period. The town also has a long and interesting
history as a spa.
Optional bus transfer to Stockholm (to be booked in advance).
16.00 Arr. Stockholm The bus arrives in Stockholm, by Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Vasagatan 1 (next to the
Central Station and the City Terminal) at approximately 16.00.
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Detailed Itinerary: Söderköping/Stockholm -Gothenburg
Day 1
Optional bus transfer from Stockholm to Söderköping (to be booked in advance).
09.00 The bus departs from Stockholm, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Vasagatan 1 (next to
the Central Station and the City Terminal) at 09.00.
11.30 Dep. Söderköping Departure from Söderköping (next to the lock). 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.
12.00 - 13.15 Duvkullen–Mariehov–
Carlsborg
From Söderköping to the lock Carlsborg Övre there are eight locks on a stretch of app. 4
km.
14.45 - 15.15 Lake Asplången 27 metres above sea level.
16.45 - 16.55 Norsholm lock Here the canal crosses the main railway line between Stockholm and Malmö.
16.55 - 19.00 Lake Roxen 33 metres above sea level.
19.00 - 20.00 Berg (Carl-Johan) The Carl-Johan lock staircase is the longest in the canal with seven connected locks.
20.00 Berg (the basin) We dock for the night in the harbour basin between the locks of Carl-Johan and Oscar. The
evening offers the possibility to take a walk along the canal, or to go for an evening swim in
Lake Roxen below the Carl-Johan lock staircase. Overnight stop.
Day 2
05.45 Dep. Berg (the basin) We leave the harbour basin and continue our journey. Take the opportunity to go for an
early morning walk along the canal
05.45 - 06.15 Berg (Oscar) Four locks take us up to the road bridge at Berg.
07.15 Berg (Heda) The ship has passed all 15 locks in the Berg lock system. It is time to board for departure.
07.35 Ljungsbro, aqueduct We pass the first of two aqueducts in the canal. The Ljungsbro aqueduct was built in 1970.
10.15 Kungs Norrby,
aqueduct
The aqueduct at Kungs Norrby was built in 1993 as part of the national route 36.
10.45 - 10.55 Borensberg At Borensberg there is a hand-operated lock. Shortly before the lock we pass a small gazebo
leaning out over the canal in a sharp bend known as the “Helmsman’s Horror”, and after
that we see the well-known Göta Hotel, built in 1908.
10.55 - 11.55 Lake Boren 73 metres above sea level.
11.55 - 12.35 Borenshult Lock staircase of five locks where you might hear the nightingale sing.
13.40 - 14.50 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 Göta Canal and is today considered to be the cradle of Swedish
industry. Here you also find the head office of the Gota Canal Company, responsible for
operation and maintenance. We visit the Motor Museum, with its large exhibition of
antique cars and motorcycles in authentic surroundings, collection of radios, toys,
household appliances and more. As an alternative you can walk to see Baltzar von Platen’s
grave, about 1 km along the left side of the canal.
14.50 Dep. Motala We leave Motala and head out into Lake Vättern.
14.50 - 16.50 Lake Vättern 89 metres above sea level. Sweden’s second largest lake.
16.50 Karlsborg Fortress We pass Karlsborg and will be able to see the roof of the fortress, which was built in 1819-
1909.
17.40 - 17.50 Forsvik Forsvik has a very 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
sometimes greeted with songs and flowers by the Kindbom family, a religious group.
17.50 - 18.50 Billströmmen/
the Spetsnäs Canal
Through two narrow, wood-lined passages and small lakes full of water lilies, we steer out
into Lake Viken.
18.50 - 20.20 Lake Viken The beautiful Lake Viken (91.8 metres above sea level) serves as a water reservoir for the
western section of the Göta Canal.
20.20 Tåtorp At Tåtorp there is another hand-operated lock. From here on we will be going downwards!
20.50 The Berg Canal/
the Obelisk
An obelisk marks the highest point (91.5 metres above sea level) of the Göta Canal. This
part of the canal is called the Berg Canal and originally had a sharp bend which was
straightened in 1930-33.
23.00 Töreboda The railway line between Stockholm and Gothenburg crosses the canal here. Töreboda also
proudly presents Sweden’s smallest ferry, ”Lina”, which travels back and forth across the
Göta Canal.
24.00 Arr. Hajstorp A lock system consisting of four locks. In 1822 the western section of the Göta Canal was
inaugurated at Hajstorp. The ship berths for the night, close to what used to be the home of
the Canal Engineer. Overnight stop.
Day 3
06.00 Dep. Hajstorp If you are an “early bird” you can take a wonderful morning walk from Hajstorp to
Godhögen ( app. 1.5 km) or to Norrkvarn (app. 5 km).
07.40 Norrkvarn All onboard!
09.45 - 11.15 Sjötorp At Sjötorp there is a set of eight locks, and also the remains of some old shipyards. Here it is
also possible to take a pleasant walk along the locks.
11.15 - 19.45 Lake Vänern 44 metres above sea level. Sweden’s largest lake and the third largest lake in Europe, after
the Ladoga and Onega lakes in Russia.
19.45 Arr. Vänersborg Overnight stop.
Day 4
07.30 Dep. Vänersborg
08.30 - 10.30 Trollhättan The Trollhättan Canal Museum is located in a storehouse from 1893. Learn more about the
fascinating history of the Trollhätte Canal through the interesting exhibition and film
shown here. You can also take a walk through the beautiful old lock area.
10.30 - 11.30 Trollhättan, locks The impressive lock staircase at Trollhättan consists of four locks, and has a total drop of 32
metres. Of the three parallel lock systems here, only the biggest one (from 1916) is still in
use.
12.30 - 12.45 Lilla Edet The lock at Lilla Edet, built in 1916, is the last lock on our journey. The original lock was
opened in 1607 and was the first lock in Sweden.
16.00 Arr. Gothenburg,
Packhuskajen 10
Our cruise ends at Packhuskajen 10, near the spectacular Opera House and the Maritime
Centre in Gothenburg.
Please Note:
All times stated are approximate and subject to change, as weather and traffic conditions can
cause some delays. For that reason you should arrange to have a good
time margin for continued travel on the day of arrival. The shipping
company can not be held responsible for any additional costs in
conjunction with delays that are beyond the company’s control. There
is no long-term parking near the quays in Gothenburg and Stockholm.
2012 Departure Dates
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Program Start Date |
Cabin Rates are per passenger in $USD |
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Category C Main Deck - Double cabin
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Category C Main Deck - "Queen size", double cabin |
Category B Shelter Deck - Double cabin
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Category A, Bridge Deck - Double cabin |
Category C Main Deck - Single Cabin |
Category C Main Deck - "Queen size", single cabin |
Category B, Shelter Deck - Single Cabin
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Category A, Bridge Deck - Single cabin |
From Gothenburg |
14-May-12 |
$1,259 |
$1,525 |
$1,762 |
$2,310 |
$1,629 |
$2,029 |
$2,296 |
$2,962 |
23-May-12 |
$1,259 |
$1,525 |
$1,762 |
$2,310 |
$1,629 |
$2,029 |
$2,296 |
$2,962 |
31-May-12 |
$1,259 |
$1,525 |
$1,762 |
$2,310 |
$1,629 |
$2,029 |
$2,296 |
$2,962 |
9-Jun-12 |
$1,259 |
$1,525 |
$1,762 |
$2,310 |
$1,629 |
$2,029 |
$2,296 |
$2,962 |
7-Jul-12 |
$1,322 |
$1,599 |
$1,984 |
$2,433 |
$1,718 |
$2,133 |
$2,404 |
$3,144 |
15-Jul-12 |
$1,322 |
$1,599 |
$1,984 |
$2,433 |
$1,718 |
$2,133 |
$2,404 |
$3,144 |
21-Aug-12 |
$1,259 |
$1,525 |
$1,762 |
$2,310 |
$1,629 |
$2,029 |
$2,296 |
$2,962 |
30-Aug-12 |
$1,259 |
$1,525 |
$1,762 |
$2,310 |
$1,629 |
$2,029 |
$2,296 |
$2,962 |
8-Sep-12 |
$1,259 |
$1,525 |
$1,762 |
$2,310 |
$1,629 |
$2,029 |
$2,296 |
$2,962 |
From Stockholm |
18-May-12 |
$1,259 |
$1,525 |
$1,762 |
$2,310 |
$1,629 |
$2,029 |
$2,296 |
$2,962 |
27-May-12 |
$1,259 |
$1,525 |
$1,762 |
$2,310 |
$1,629 |
$2,029 |
$2,296 |
$2,962 |
4-Jun-12 |
$1,259 |
$1,525 |
$1,762 |
$2,310 |
$1,629 |
$2,029 |
$2,296 |
$2,962 |
11-Jul-12 |
$1,322 |
$1,599 |
$1,984 |
$2,433 |
$1,718 |
$2,133 |
$2,404 |
$3,144 |
25-Aug-12 |
$1,259 |
$1,525 |
$1,762 |
$2,310 |
$1,629 |
$2,029 |
$2,296 |
$2,962 |
3-Sep-12 |
$1,259 |
$1,525 |
$1,762 |
$2,310 |
$1,629 |
$2,029 |
$2,296 |
$2,962 |
12-Sep-12 |
$1,259 |
$1,525 |
$1,762 |
$2,310 |
$1,629 |
$2,029 |
$2,296 |
$2,962 |
Bus transfer from Söderköping- Stockholm or v/v available for purchase. To be booked in advance. Bus departure/arrival, Stockholm: Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel , Vasagatan 1(next to the Central Station and the City Terminal) |
| From Gothenburg to Stockholm: Wilhem Tham departs Gothenburg at 09:00. Arrives Stockholm at 16:00, day 4. (arr. Söderköping at 13:30). |
From Stockholm to Gothenburg: Wilhelm Tham departs Stockholm at 09:00 (dep.
Söderköping at 11:30).. Arrives Gothenburg at 16:00, day 4. |
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