Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Galleri Nohab Smedja
GALLERY
(
0520-28 94 00; Åkerssjövägen 10; admission varies;
9am-5pm Mon-Fri Jun-Aug during exhibi-
tions)
Galleri Nohab Smedja, an old smithy's workshop now used for temporary art exhibitions,
such as metal art by local and international smiths, is managed by Innovatum Science
Center. The gallery is opposite the museum, just behind the tourist office.
Innovatum Linbana
CABLE CAR
(per person Skr20; 9am-5pm mid-Jun-Aug)
The Innovatum Linbana sweeps you over the canal to the hydroelectricity area, giving you
a great overview of the city's locks and waterways. Once you're on the far side of the
canal, follow the stairs down to the river, where you'll find one of Sweden's most unusual
industrial buildings, the potent-looking
Olidan power station
, which supplied much of
the country's electricity in the early 20th century.
Slussområde
PARK
Take a wander southwest to Slussområde, a lovely waterside area of parkland and ancient
lock systems. Here you'll find cafes and the
Kanalmuseet
, which runs through the history
of the canal as well as exhibiting over 50 model ships.
Waterfall
WATERFALL
( 3pm daily Jul & Aug, 3pm Sat May, Jun & Sep)
Northeast near the Hojum power station crowds gather on the bridge in anticipation of a
mighty cascade of unleashed water. Normally the water is diverted through the power sta-
tion, but at set times the sluice gates are opened and 300,000L per second thunders
through. For an even more magnificent sight, wait for the night-time
illuminated water-
fall
, which usually occurs during the Waterfall Days festival in mid-July.
Tours
Canal Tours
BOAT TOUR
