From: 4,500 kr
Experience the Göta Canal up close with our 3-day cycling holiday in Söderköping! Cycle along car-free gravel roads to Norsholm and Mem, discover picturesque locks, enjoy a relaxing canal cruise with M/S Athene. Stay comfortably in a cabin at Korskullens camping – perfect for families, couples and friends who want to combine cycling adventures, nature and summer idyll.
2 nights in a cabin with toilet & shower at Korskullens Camping
bED-LINEN
Towel
Final cleaning
2 breakfasts
1 boat trip with M/S Athene
1 Lunch on M/S Athene
1 bicycle incl. bicycle basket (3 days)
1 st Map
1 trip description
Bicycle service for rented bicycles
Extra night in a cabin with toilet & shower at Korskullens Camping incl. bedding, breakfast
Cancellation protection 250:- / person
Experience the Göta Canal up close during a 3-day cycling holiday in Söderköping. Cycle along car-free gravel roads, see historic locks and picturesque canal communities. On board the M/S Athene you will enjoy a canal cruise with beautiful views, and you will stay comfortably in a cabin at Korskullens camping. Perfect for couples, families and friends who want to combine cycling, nature and a summer idyll.
Day 1
Söderköping – Norsholm Söderköping (approx. 28 km)
Start your cycling holiday in Söderköping and follow the quiet, car-free gravel roads along the Göta Canal. Pass small locks, picturesque bridges and idyllic canal environments. The tour is easy to moderate and takes 2–3 hours at a leisurely pace.
After the bike ride, you check into a cabin at Korskullens camping, where you can relax and enjoy the evening air by the canal.
Day 1 in brief:
Distance: about 28 km
Terrain: Easy to moderate, traffic-free gravel roads
Attractions: Small locks, picturesque bridges
Accommodation: Cottage at Korskullens camping
Day 2
Guided boat tour on the Göta Canal with M/S Athena
Experience one of the most charming boat trips on Göta CanalThe popular Little Locks tour from Söderköping to Mem lock takes you on a historical and scenic journey through the canal's last locks - perfect for those who want to experience the Göta Canal up close.
The tour starts in picturesque Söderköping where the boat leaves the quay at the guest harbor. On board M/S Athena We first pass through the Söderköping lock and then continue along the beautiful canal to The brickworks lock, also known as Nyqvisten's lock. Here we pass a drop of 2,3 meters before the journey continues towards the canal's last and historic lock – Mem.
At Mem, the Göta Canal was inaugurated in 1832 when the royal hunt Esplendian passed the lock. During the tour you will experience the feeling of being locked through the same historical passage and then continue a short turn out onto Smooth-backed and Baltic Sea before the boat turns back towards Söderköping.
The approximately three-hour boat trip on the Göta Canal offers beautiful views, historical stories and a relaxing journey through the Östergötland landscape. On board there is the opportunity to enjoy a summer lunch and refreshing drinks, which makes the experience even more memorable.
Day 2 in brief:
Boat: M/S Athene – canal cruise, 3–4 hours
Attractions: Locks, canal communities, picturesque views
Accommodation: Cottage at Korskullens camping
Day 3
Söderköping – Mem – Söderköping (approx. 16 km)
Day 3 takes you to Mem, where the Göta Canal flows into the Baltic Sea. The ride is 8 km one way, which makes for about 16 km round trip. The terrain is easy and car-free, perfect for all cycling levels. Enjoy the canal's outflow into the Baltic Sea, small locks and picturesque piers along the way.
Day 3 in brief:
Distance: approx. 16 km total (round trip)
Terrain: Easy, traffic-free gravel roads
Attractions: Mem, canal locks, picturesque piers
