Göta Canal is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Measures to Support Accessibility
We actively work to ensure the accessibility of our website by:
- Striving to meet all Success Criteria for WCAG 2.1. The priority is to be fully compliant with Level A and Level AA.
- Continuously making improvements based on user feedback and accessibility assessments.
- Incorporating accessibility best practices into our design and development processes.
Conformance Status
This website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA, due to the non-compliances and exceptions listed below.
Known Limitations
We are committed to making our website accessible to all users and continuously work to meet recognized accessibility standards. However, some parts of the website may not yet be fully accessible. We are aware of these limitations and are actively working to improve them.
If you experience any difficulties, please don’t hesitate to contact us for support.
PDF documents
Some of the PDF documents available on our website may not fully meet accessibility standards. This includes issues such as missing text alternatives, improper tagging, or lack of structure that can affect navigation with screen readers. We are aware of this limitation and are working to improve the accessibility of our downloadable documents over time.
Keyboard navigation
Some areas of our website may be difficult to access using only a keyboard. This could make navigation challenging for users who do not use a mouse or rely on assistive technologies. We are identifying these areas and working on improvements.
Screen reader support for status messages
Certain updates or messages (like form errors or success confirmations) might not be clearly announced by screen readers. This could result in users missing important information. We’re addressing this as part of our ongoing accessibility development.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions, please contact us at:
We aim to respond to feedback as soon as possible.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may also contact the relevant national enforcement body. We have listed all enforcement bodies for the countries we operate in.
Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology
Our website is designed to be compatible with the latest versions of major web browsers and assistive technologies. If you experience any issues, please let us know.
Technical Specifications
This website relies on the following technologies for conformance with accessibility standards: using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It is powered by a CMS, Epi server and includes some third-party components such as booking forms. We aim to ensure these technologies are used in an accessible way.
Assessment Approach
Our website’s accessibility is evaluated through self-assessments.
Formal Approval of This Statement
This statement was approved by Göta Canal, Online Sales & the Legal department. We review this statement regularly to ensure it reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility.
This text was last reviewed the 03rd of July 2025.
