Berg locks – Göta Canal’s biggest attraction
Göta Canal’s biggest attraction is Berg’s locks. During the summer, thousands of boats pass on Göta Canal and it is truly a spectacle to see how the masses of water flow in the locks. Photo: Sophia Bergholm
With your own boat on Göta Canal 2026
Göta canal is open for boat traffic May 5 – September 27, 2026, but the location Berg’s locks is worth a visit all year round.
Ahoy! If you own a leisure boat, it’s almost a given that at some point in life you travel at your own pace along Göta Canal. Imagine bobbing along with the waves at a few knots and enjoying boat life in this harbor idyll, drop anchor and discover all the sights in the area!
To be able to travel with your own boat along Göta Canal, you need a so-called canal ticket. The price varies depending on the size of your boat, how far you are traveling, and what time of the season you are going.
Cruise ships on Göta Canal – Berg’s locks
Getting the chance to see the large cruise ships being locked up or down the large Carl Johan lock staircase is magical. Berg’s locks attract many spectators and if you’re lucky, you’ll see one of the classic canal boats Wilhelm Tham, Diana, or Juno locking themselves up or down Göta Canal.
A fantastic way to experience Göta Canal is from the water. Why not take a cruise on the beautiful Berg – Borensberg stretch? The one-way cruise takes about 3.5 hours. The return journey is made either by boat, bus, or bicycle. If you don’t have your own bike, you can rent one via Kaffeteriet in Borensberg and Berg.
M/S Wasa Lejon operates the stretch Berg’s locks – Borensberg – Berg’s locks (departs at 10:00 from Berg) during the summers. Read more and book here.
Rent a bike at Berg’s locks
Feel the wind in your hair as you ride along the canal on a bike! At Berg’s locks, you can rent your own bike at the tourist information via Kaffeteriet. Cycle in whichever direction you please, the nature is breathtaking either way! If you choose to take a day trip to Borensberg and back, it is a distance of about 40 km. To guarantee a bike once there, we recommend that you book your bike in advance at Kaffeteriet Cykel. Sometimes there may be bikes available for spontaneous rental via Visit Linköping & Co’s tourist information, InfoPoint Berg’s locks.
Göta Canal cycle path
Through Linköping passes the Göta Canal bike trail, which has been voted Europe’s best bike trail! It is a fantastic trail with beautiful views and many wonderful places to discover along the way. Start from Berg’s locks and embark on a delightful bike ride!
Göta Canal cycle path
Tourist Information – InfoPoint Bergs locks
Welcome in and visit the tourist information at Bergs locks, which opens on May 9 and is open during the summer. Get personal assistance with all the information you need about the area. You can also buy souvenirs here and rent a bike.
Visiting address: Oscars slussar 2, Vreta kloster
Opening hours 2026
Pre-season weekends 9 am-3 pm: 9/5-7/6, extra open 14/5 9 am-3 pm
Open daily 9 am-6 pm: 8/6-16/8
Post-season weekends 9 am-3 pm: 21/8-6/9
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Digital history tour
In Berg, you can take a guided tour with history professor Dick Harrison. Walk at your own pace any time of the day, Dick is always awake. In this walk, we will dive straight into Berg’s rich history and reveal the place’s hidden stories. We will travel back in time and visit nine specific years, each contributing in its own way to the history of this unique place, Sweden’s development, and our present. The guide is available in Swedish and English, cost 99 Danish kronor.