Holiday by pleasure boat
Around Hjälmare Canal you can experience both culture and nature. The canal winds through a landscape that alternates between open farmland and wooded areas. Along the canal there are a number of jetties you can moor at, such as Gravudden, Hällby, Kvarnsjön and Notholmen. Kvarnsjön has a bathing area with a bathing hut and toilet, and the best places to stay overnight are at the guest harbors.
It takes about ½ - 2 days for the journey between Gravudden and Notholmen. Feel free to take a little extra time to enjoy the natural and cultural experiences and activities offered along the canal in peace and quiet.
Time for travel
Taking a boat through the locks requires at least one person on board. The lock keeper leads the work and manages the locking process. Fenders are needed to protect against lock walls and adjacent boats. The boat is moored with bow and stern ropes as instructed by the lock staff. When the water level rises, the lines are taken "home". When traveling in the opposite direction, the lines give way when the water level drops. Of course, everyone in the boat must wear a life jacket.
Here you will find important information about times and prices for your vacation on the canal - pre-book your lock time today!
The locks
SnQuick facts:
The old canal was built in 1629-1639 and the current canal was built between 1819-1829.
Maximum length for boat:
30 m
Maximum depth:
1.95 m
Length:
13.7 km, of which 8.5 km is excavated
Level difference:
22 m
Maximum height:
Sail free height
Number of locks:
9
Maximum width:
7 m
Maximum allowed speed:
5 knots
Quick facts
