Starting in picturesque Söderköping, we follow the canal to Tegelbruket lock. The lock, also known as Nyqvisten’s lock, has a drop of 2.3 meters and is a single lock. We pass through and continue to the final lock of Göta Canal, Mem lock. Here the canal was officially inaugurated when the royal yacht Esplendian went through the lock. M/S Athene, built as a private yacht, takes you through this inaugural lock and out onto the bay of Slätbaken before returning to Söderköping.

Similar to the inaugural journey from Söderköping to Mem in 1832, on this Little Lock Tour, you get to experience what it’s like to cruise along the canal and lock. During this three-hour journey, you’ll be guided through the beautiful landscapes surrounding the canal while enjoying a summer lunch and refreshing drinks onboard if desired.