Säffle canal
Slussen: Pos. 59° 07,9'N 012° 55,5'E. Bridge Nysätersbron Pos. 59° 17,1'N 012° 47,0'E Chart 134
Nautical information
| Please note that the canal is closed on June 6th, and that there are different opening hours during the Midsummer weekend. See information below. |
Opening hours 2025
Bridge Nysätersbron
The bridge Nysätersbron is operated remotely from the Canal Central in Trollhättan.
Contact by phone: +46 (0)10-478 63 31
High season June 20 - August 17
Every day 09:00 - 18:00 Local time.
No booking required.
Low season May 12 - June 19, and August 18 - October 3
Every day 09:00 - 15:00 Local time.
No booking required.
Other information
The Bridge Nysätersbron is a swing bridge.
Vertical clearance: 4,3 meters
Horizontal clearance: 13,0 meters
The Lock and bridges in Säffle
High season June 20 - August 17
Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 18:00 Local time
Midsummer, June 20 - 21, 09:00 - 15:00 Local time
No booking required.
May 12 - June 19 and August 18 - October 3
Pre-booking during this period must be made no later than three weekdays before the desired passage. See contact details below.
Opening available on request at following times:
Mondays and Fridays 09:00 - 15:00 Local time
Contact phone number: +46 (0)70 - 259 66 58.
Special information about holidays
The canal is closed Friday June 6.
Locking can instead be orderd for Thursday June 5.
Contact information
The bridge Nysätersbron: Canal Central in Trollhättan. Phone: +46 (0)10-478 63 31
Lock and bridges in Säffle: Reservations during certain times must be made no later than three weekdays before the desired passage (refer to information above). Phone: +46 (0)70 - 259 66 58.
The Swedish Maritime Administration is responsible for the operation of the lock and canal.
Lock fee
The charge for using the lock is 200 SEK, including the bridges. Only card payment is available.
Season tickets cost 1,000 SEK.
Last updated 2024-03-22