The Mini Canal Cruise is our shortest boat trip on the Göta Canal, making it the perfect cruise for a short getaway in the famous Swedish nature. For two whole days you will enjoy an unforgettable experience aboard the historical M/S Wilhelm Tham as you travel through the beautiful eastern section of the canal. This cruise travels between Motala by Lake Vättern to the idyllic town of Söderköping. And as with all our cruises, the choice of direction is entirely up to you: whether from Motala to Söderköping or the other way around. Full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner is of course included and will be served on board.
This trip is ideal for you if you’re looking for a relaxing and peaceful mini break, an in-depth introduction to the splendor of the Swedish nature, or for the cherry on top of your holiday in Sweden. Take the beautiful scenery in as you travel at a tranquil speed aboard the historical M/S Wilhelm Tham, built in 1912 and a true classic of the Göta Canal. In addition to the many unforgettable sights along the way, your cruise is also an exciting chance to meet people from all over the world.
We’re of course also happy to help you book a return trip by bus.
One of the great attractions of the Göta Canal are the many historical locks and lock systems. During this cruise we go through a number of them. Best-known here are the hand-operated lock at Borensberg and the lock staircase at Borentshult with a total of five locks. We even spend the spend night at the longest and most famous of them all: the lock system of Berg with its 15 locks, including the Carl Johan lock system at Lake Roxen, the longest lock staircase of the entire Göta Canal.
The locks of Berg.
See the itinerary for the opposite direction
The locks of Berg
See the itinerary for the opposite direction
THE WHOLE ITINERARYDeparture from Motala at 11:30. Arrival at Söderköping day 2 at approx. 16:00.*
June
Wednesday 25th
Sunday 29th
July
Thursday 3rd
Monday 7th
Friday 18th
Tuesday 22nd
August
Saturday 2nd
Wednesday 6th
* Return trip by bus can be booked
Departure from Söderköping at 11:30. Arrival at Motala day 2 at approx. 16:00.*
June
Monday 23rd
Friday 27th
July
Tuesday 1st
Saturday 5th
Wednesday 16th
Sunday 20th
Thursday 31st
August
Monday 4th