Trollhätte Canal by motorhome, how does it work and what can you see along the way? Last summer, we first followed the Göta Canal with the motorhome, and then it felt natural to continue following the Trollhätte Canal and the Göta River from Lake Vänern down to Gothenburg. Here is our guide with tips!
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Updated: October 2026 | Following the Göta Canal by motorhome was a slow-paced journey through Sweden. We started in Mem on the Baltic Sea and continued via locks, small towns, bike rides and spontaneous detours all the way to Sjötorp on Lake Vänern. Here is our big guide to the Göta Canal by motorhome – based on our own journey along the canal.
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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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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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Updated: October 2026 | We arrived here by camper, without any major expectations, and discovered a city full of surprises. Here you will find historic locks where large ships are lifted and lowered, mighty waterfalls, exciting industrial history and even its own Walk of Fame with international film stars.
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Updated October 2026 | What is there to see and do in Vänersborg? We visited the city at the southern tip of Lake Vänern after our trip along the Göta Canal. Here, among other things, a beautiful beach park, an unusual museum, impressive locks and dramatic nature experiences awaited.
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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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Varnhem in Västergötland is home to Varnhem Abbey Church and the ruins of Varnhem Abbey, which was founded in 1150. As well as being exceptionally beautiful, the church is packed with Swedish history.
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