- This year, the number of land visitors increased by an average of about 10% compared to last year and in some popular places up to 50%.

When it comes to the number of leisure boats, 20% more Swedes chose to holiday on the Göta Canal this year compared to 2019. The Swedes planned for a summer by boat and many had a trip on the Göta Canal on their "bucket list", says Roger Altsäter, CEO of Göta canal company.

Göta canal attracts over 3 million visitors annually and this year it can also be stated that more and more younger people visited the canal.

- The group under 30 has increased by 20%, this group who perhaps usually travels abroad has this year explored Sweden, says Roger Altsäter, in a press release.