The Göta Canal by motorhome, how does it work and what is there to see along the way? Last summer we went on a canal trip with our motorhome and we would have liked to have a guide adapted for motorhome travellers, so we have now written one. Of course, you can use it even if you're travelling by car and caravan.
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Bengtsfors is located along the Dalsland Canal, and we came here by motorhome after our visits to the aqueduct in Håverud and Dals Långed. Here we experienced charming locks, fantastic nature and a nice open-air museum.
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Dals Långed is a small town along the Dalsland Canal. We did not have high expectations, but were surprised by idyllic lakes, charming locks and a village that lives thanks to initiative and a school for handicrafts.
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The aqueduct in Håverud is a spectacular construction in Dalsland where road, railway and canal intersect in the air. You can stand for a long time and watch the boats pass through the water-filled metal channel. If you want, you can also join a boat trip from Håverud to Bengtsfors.
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Köpmannebro lock station can be described as the gateway to the Dalsland Canal. This is the canal's first and largest lock. If you continue a bit further along the canal, you come to the locks at Upperud. Join us along the Dalsland Canal!
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Hamburgsund is a cosy little town on the west coast, with high cliffs, boats, red cottages and an abundance of seafood. Here you can hang out on outdoor terraces, swim, go on boat trips, engage in crab races or feast on the delights of the sea.
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The Bohus Fortress has been defended by Norwegians, Danes and Swedes and has suffered a total of 14 sieges - a Nordic record. Today, you can come here to wander around the ruins, imagine the dramatic battles of history and perhaps breathe a sigh of relief that you don't have to stay in one of the dungeons.
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What can you do in Trollhättan as a tourist? We came here by motorhome right after our visit to Vänersborg because we decided to follow the Trollhätte Canal and the Göta River. Apart from planning to see the locks, we had no particular expectations, but Trollhättan really surprised us!
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What can you do in Vänersborg? We came here by motorhome after following the Göta Canal, and then we planned to follow the Trollhätte Canal from Lake Vänern to Kattegat. We spent two days in the city, and here are our top tips for things to do in Vänersborg as a tourist. Feel free to add more tips!
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With its spires and towers reflected in Lake Vänern, Läckö Castle feels almost like a castle in a storybook. In the 17th century, Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie designed the castle according to the baroque ideals of the time, and today visitors can travel back in time in their minds while strolling through the beautiful rooms.
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