Welcome to destination Kinda kanal

For those seeking beautiful natural experiences and peace and quiet, welcome to the Kinda kanal. The canal is an elongated area of 80 kilometres with varied nature and experiences, which stretches from the city of Linköping in the north to the parts of Horn and Hycklinge in the south.

The complete guide to the Kinda kanal

Here you can read more about the Kinda kanal and the 15 hand-operated locks, the canal’s significance for the development of the city, and also access important contact information.

Leisure boats that have been in Hovetorp's lock

Here is how you take a leisure boat along the Kinda kanal

Here you will find information on opening times, lock fees, maximum dimensions of boats for using the locks, and other important information that you as a boat owner need in order to take your boat ...

Cruising on the Kinda kanal with M/S Kind

Here you will find information on how you go about taking a cruise with cruising ship M/S Kind on the Kinda kanal.

Detail image at Trollegater in Östergötland

Tips on hiking trails along the Kinda kanal

Here you can read about which hiking trails extend along the canal.

Tips on canoeing stretches and rental along the Kinda kanal

Here you can read about which stretches lend themselves best to paddling and where you can rent canoes along the canal.

Here you will find inspiration for day trips that are to be found adjacent to the Kinda kanal. Locks, nature reserves, culture, farm shops and activities