Draisine & Cycling along the Göta Canal, 3 Days

Family Adventure along the Göta Canal – Cycling Holiday & Draisine Experience for the Whole Family

Discover an unforgettable family holiday along the Göta Canal, where cycling, nature, and adventure come together in perfect harmony. This trip combines a cycling holiday on car-free paths with an exciting draisine ride along the historic railway embankment by the Gullspång River. It’s the perfect getaway for families who want to experience the Swedish summer in an active, safe, and fun way.

Cycling and Railbike Adventure Along the Göta Canal – 3 Days
Experience the Göta Canal in a different way with an active, nature-filled three-day cycling and railbike adventure. This package combines cycling along the Göta Canal's car-free towpaths with an exciting railbike ride through beautiful countryside.
With Pensionat Prästgården in Töreboda as your base, you can look forward to three days filled with nature, history and fun experiences. The package is ideal for families, couples and friends who want to discover the Göta Canal by bike and try something a little different.
 
Day 1: Töreboda – Tåtorp – Töreboda, 34 km
Your cycling holiday begins in Töreboda. From here, follow the Göta Canal along its car-free towpaths towards Tåtorp, beside Lake Viken.
During the ride, you will pass Lanthöjden, where the famous obelisk marks the highest point along the Göta Canal. In Tåtorp, one of the canal's most distinctive attractions awaits: the manually operated lock dating from 1814.
 
Here, you can see how the lock is still operated by hand. It is one of the experiences that makes cycling along the Göta Canal so special.
Terrain: Easy gravel roads and car-free towpaths, suitable for both experienced and less experienced cyclists.
Back at Pensionat Prästgården, you can relax after the day's ride and enjoy the evening. Dinner is flexible, so you can choose what suits you best. Light the barbecue in the guesthouse garden and enjoy a prepared barbecue package, or choose another option if you would prefer not to barbecue. The garden is a particularly peaceful and charming place to unwind.
 
Day 2: Töreboda – Sjötorp – Töreboda, 40 km
Set off on a relaxing cycling tour from Töreboda and follow the car-free towpath along the Göta Canal towards Sjötorp. The route runs right alongside the canal, taking you through open and beautiful countryside at a leisurely pace, with the canal as your constant companion.
 
Along the way, you will pass 19 locks, where boats slowly make their way through the canal. Stop whenever you like to enjoy the surroundings and watch the canal's boating life up close. The ride itself is part of the experience, with lush greenery, water, boats and charming little places to stop along the way.
When you arrive in Sjötorp, beside Lake Vänern, a well-deserved lunch awaits at Perssons i Backen. Sit back, enjoy your meal and soak up the lovely summer atmosphere before cycling back to Töreboda along the same route.
Terrain: Very easy, flat and suitable for families with children.
 
Day 3 – Railbike Adventure in Gullspång
After breakfast, it is time for a different kind of adventure on railway tracks!
The railbike excursion starts in Gullspång, approximately 36 km from Töreboda.
 
Please note: You will need to travel by your own car from Töreboda to Gullspång to reach the railbike starting point. The drive takes approximately 30–35 minutes.
In Gullspång, an exciting railbike adventure awaits along the old railway tracks. You can choose between different routes, including Torvedsbanan and Otterbäcksbanan, offering varying distances and beautiful natural scenery.
Feel free to bring lunch or a snack prepared from the breakfast buffet at Pensionat Prästgården. If you wish, you can also combine your railbike adventure with geocaching.
 
The package includes:
2 nights at Pensionat Prästgården or the Annex in Töreboda, sharing a double room with hotel-standard facilities
1 packed lunch including coffee, prepared from the breakfast buffet at Pensionat Prästgården
1 dinner package in Töreboda, with a choice of a barbecue package or cold cuts, excluding drinks
1 lunch at Perssons i Backen in Sjötorp, excluding drinks
2 breakfast buffets
1 three-speed bicycle with a basket (for ages 8 and up)
1 railbike for 2 people
1 map
1 route description
1 repair kit for the rental bicycle

Bike helmet: Please bring your own helmet for the best comfort and safety, as well as for hygiene reasons.

When booking this offer you stay at “ Pensionat Prästgården ”.