Göta Canal Cruises, 3 days from Töreboda
3-day culinary weekend cruise between Lake Vänern and the Baltic Sea. | Enjoy the good life with a culinary weekend cruise, through an astonishingly scenic part of Sweden between Lake Vänern and the Baltic Sea, while being treated to fine dining.
Historic vessel M/S Diana, dating from 1931 offers a slow-paced, classic way to travel through the picturesque Swedish countryside. The cruise includes a guided tour of Karlsborg Fortress, while a night docked at Berg offers up the chance for an evening swim in Lake Roxen. Passengers are free to stroll beside the canal at locks and can relax further during their trip by requesting a massage on board.
Special menus have been put together for these weekend forays, with food from local suppliers along the canal, and evening dinners beginning with a wine or whisky tasting session taken by the on-board sommelier.
| Departure | 3-days, Töreboda - Söderköping May 21st July 13th August 20th September 3rd |
| Price | Prices in USD Category C (main deck) $890 Double cabin per person $645 Extra bed $1,285 Single cabin Category B (shelter deck) $1,350 Double cabin per person $2,035 Single cabin Category A (bridge deck, including champagne, fruit and bathrobe) $1,885Double cabin per person $2,265 Single cabin EARLY BOOKING SPECIAL: 10 % early booking discount on regular cabin prices if booked by March 1st, 2010. This discount cannot be combined with other offers. |
| Included | Three days and two nights on board (dock for the night by Karlsborgs Fästning/Motala and the locks at Berg) Full board and lodging Two breakfasts Three two-course lunches Two three-course dinners along with wine-tasting Visit to Karlsborgs Fästning (Karlsborgs fortress) Return trip by bus |
| Not Included | International airfare Transfers Alcoholic beverages Personal items Travel insurance Gratuities $25 Service fee |
| Please Note | Cruise also available in reverse order, Söderköping - Töreboda |
| Tour Options | Please see our offer for all Göta Canal Cruises: "Mini Canal Cruise", 2 days aboard M/S Diana "The Good Life on board", 3 days aboard M/S Diana "From Coast to Coast", 4 days aboard M/S Juno, M/S Wilhelm Tham and M/S Diana "The Great Swedish Cruise", 6 days aboard M/S Juno and M/S Diana |
Day 1 DEPART TÖREBODA 11.30 Departure from Töreboda
The railway line between Stockholm and Gothenburg crosses the canal here. Töreboda also proudly present Sweden´s smallest ferry, "Lina" which travels back and forth across the Göta Canal.
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
One of the canal's two hand-operated locks is found at Tåtorp.
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
We steer through two narrow, wood-lined passages and small lakes full of water lilies.
16.45 - 17.00 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 greeted with songs and flowers by the Kindbom family, a religious group. From here on we will be going downwards!
17.45 - 20.15 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.
20.15 - 22.15 Lake Vättern
89 metres above sea level. Sweden´s second largest lake.
22.15 Arr. 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, responsible for operation and maintenance.
Day 2 DEPART MOTALA 10.30 Dep. Motala
We depart from Berg and later pass Baltzar von Platens grave along the canal.
11.30 - 12.30 Motala mekaniska shipyard
We dock at the pier and walk together over the Treöres bridge towards the two pavilions where we will see the men behind the Göta canal, along with drawings and tools from the time of construction.
12.40 - 13.20 Borenshult
Lock staircase of five locks where you might hear the nightingale sing.
13.20 - 14.20 Lake Boren
73 metres above sea level.
14.20 - 14.30 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 "Helsman's Horror".
14.30 - 17.45 Långkanalen
We travel 20 km without passing any locks through the astonishing Östgöta scenery. We pass two aqueducts, eight bridges, Ljung castle and Brunneby manor.
14.50 Kungs Norrby aqueduct
The aqueduct at Kungs Norrby was built in 1993 as part of the national route 36.
17.30 Ljungsbro aqueduct
We pass the second aqueduct on our journey. This one was built in 1970.
17.45 Berg (Heda)
At Berg we pass through a system with a total of 15 locks.
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 is used as a parish church and is therefore not always open to visitors.
18.30-19.15 Berg (Oscar)
After the way bridge in Berg we arrive at the four locks of Oscar.
19.15 Arr Berg
We dock for the night at Berg, between the locks of Oscar and Carl-Johan.
Day 3 ARRIVE SÖDERKÖPING 07.30 Departure Berg
We depart Berg and continue our journey.
07.30-08.30 Berg (Carl-Johan)
The Carl-Johan lock staircase is the longest in the canal with its seven connected locks.
08.30 - 10.30 Lake Roxen
33 metres above sea level.
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
At the lock Carlsborg Övre we have the first of the eight locks taking us down to Söderköping.
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.
Subject to changes. Note! All times stated are approximate.