Göta Canal Cruises, 2 days from Söderkoping

Göta Canal Cruises, 2 days from Söderkoping– Sweden –2 days / 1 night, Söderköping - Lake Roxen - Berg - Ljungsbro - Lake Boren - MotalaCruise through the picturesque Östgöta section of the Göta Canal. Sail from Motala, on the shore of Lake Vänern to the Söderköping. Enjoy the beautiful section of the canal from the decks. On the way, pass two aqueducts, Lake Roxen and Lake Asplången and Berg with an impressive flight of 11 locks. This is the perfect choice for anyone wishing to try a shorter cruise. Yet despite spending only one night on the ship, there is time for many experiences.

Main deck C	Shelter deck B	Bridge deck A
$730	$1,020	$1,355

Rates are per person, June - September, excluding June 26 - August 6, 2012

Main deck C	Shelter deck B	Bridge deck A
$760	$1,070	$1,425

Rates are per person, Peak season June 26 - August 6, 2012


Operation	June 13 - August 12, 2012
Departure	2 days, Söderköping - Motala June 13 July 19, 23, 27, 31 August 4, 8, 12
Price	Prices in USD From $730 per person, Main deck C Early booking discount of 10% if booked by February 15, 2012!
Included	Two days and one night on board (dock for the night at the locks at Berg) Full board and lodging - one breakfast, two two-course lunches and one three-course dinner Visit to Runstorp säteri (Runstorp manor)
Not Included	International airfare Transfers Alcoholic beverages Personal items Travel insurance Gratuities $25 Service fee
Please Note	Cruise also available in reverse order, Motala - Söderköping
Tour Options	Return trip by bus, approx. 1.5 hrs, booked in advance $20 Please see our offer for all Göta Canal Cruises: "From Coast to Coast", 4 days aboard M/S Wilhelm Tham "The Great Swedish Cruise", 6 days aboard M/S Diana and M/S Wilhelm Tham
More Information	Göta Canal ships Göta Canal cabin plans Useful information Itinerary in pdf

DaY 1 DEPART SÖDERKÖPING - BERG (B, L, D) 11.30 Departure 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!

12.00 - 13.30 Dufkullen-Mariehov-Carlsborg
There are nine locks in the short distance of around two kilometres. Take the opportunity to stretch your legs between the locks.

14.45 - 15.15 Lake Asplången
27 metres above sea level.

16.45 - 17.00 Norsholm lock
Here the canal crosses the main railway line between Stockholm and Malmö.

17.00 - 20.15 Lake Roxen
33 metres above sea level.

17.15 - 18.45 Runstorp
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.

20.15 - 21.15 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.

21.15 Arr. 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 evening swim in Lake Roxen.

Day 2 BERG - ARRIVE MOTALA (B, L) 07.55 Dep. Berg (the basin)
We leave the harbour basin and continue our ascent in the Berg lock system.

08.00-08.30 Berg (Oscar)
Four locks take us up to the road bridge at Berg. 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.

08.45-09.30 Berg (Brunnby/Heda)
This stretch of the canal is regarded as one of the most beautiful with its views over Lake Roxen.

09.30-12.45 Långkanalen
We travel 20 kms without passing any locks through the astonishing Östgöta scenery. We pass two aqueducts, eight bridges, Ljung castle and Brunneby manor.

09.45 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.

12.20 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".

12.45-13.00 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.

13.00-14.00 Lake Boren
73 metres above sea level.

14.00-14.45 Borenshult
Lock staircase of five locks where you might hear the nightingale sing.

15.30-15.45 Lake Vättern
We take a little jaunt on Lake Vättern, 89 metres above sea level, to get a better view of Motala.

16.00 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, as well as a number of museums, including the well-known Motor Museum. Our cruise ends here.

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