Arboga, Sweden
Hjälmare kanal
Hjälmare Canal is a 13.7 kilometre long canal in Sweden that connects Lake Hjälmaren with Lake Mälaren. It was built in 1639, making it the oldest artificial waterway in the country. The canal was taken into use in 1639, aimed to transport iron from the Central Swedish Mining District to Stockholm and further abroad.
- City
- Arboga
- Country
- Sweden
- Category
- Museum
- Suggested visit
- About 120 minutes
Background: Wikipedia