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The waterway between Lake Vänern and Kattegat

Sweden's largest river, the Göta river, flows majestically from Lake Vänern to the Kattegat sea, through a valley of outstanding beauty. During its 93 kilometers, this historically significant lifeline offers a wealth of nature and culture that fascinates and inspires visitors from near and far.

Go with the flow at Trollhätte Canal Park

Trollhätte Canal Park follows the Göta river from Vårvik in the north to the lock area in the south. Here you will be met by a wide range of attractions and activities suitable for all ages.

Calm walks and sweaty runs, magnificent views, boat trips and guest harbours, fun themed playgrounds, lovely outdoor dining, art and culture. You've never really experienced Trollhättan until you've been here.

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A place for adventures and recreation

The Pilgrim Trail Göta River

The hiking trail consists of ten stages that start in Masthugget in Gothenburg, run along the Göta river and where the last two stages pass through Trollhättan and Vänersborg.

Fallens Dagar

City festival in July celebrating the waterfalls - information for 2025 coming

Fun Fact: Strömkarlen in Trollhättan

It's hard to miss Strömkarlen, a granite sculpture in the form of a giant head, adorning the bridge over Vattenfall's regulation dam in our canal park. Designed by architect Erik Josephson, the sculpture was executed in 1911 by Carl Eldh, one of the most sought-after sculptors in Sweden during the early twentieth century. This artwork sculpture is also known as "Näcken" because it represents this figure, which was considered essentially friendly in Trollhättan but would punish those who came to the city to cause mischief.

Fun Fact: The runaway gator

On a Sunday in 1877 the lock at Brinkebergskulle got an as unexpected as scary guest when an alligator crawled up from the water. The alligator was spotted and local boys and farmers grabbed a boat hook, struck the crocodile on the back of its head, ending the unfortunate alligators life.

It turned out that the adventurous pioneer Josef Henschen who had been on a trip to Florida was bringing the alligator back home to Uppsala when the reptile escaped. Today you can visit Sweden's only wild-caught alligator in the basement of Vänersborg Museum.