Trollhattan is a lively city with a proud industrial heritage. Visit family-friendly museums and cruise along the city’s famous canal and lock system. The historic centre will charm you with its cobbled streets lined with handsome red-brick buildings.
Things to do in Trollhättan
Learn about the legacy of an iconic Swedish auto manufacturer at the Saab Car Museum. The museum occupies a former Saab factory and showcases more than 100 automobiles, ranging from vintage classics to sleek race cars. Pose with one-of-a-kind prototypes and marvel at a cross-section of a high-powered engine.
The Innovatum Science Centre is packed with fun, family-friendly exhibits. Explore more than 4,000 square metres of interactive displays spotlighting science, space, energy and transport. Learn about how the human body works, admire a chunk of meteorite and discover the value of renewable resources like wind, solar and wave power.
The Gota River flows through Trollhattan and creates a series of rapids and waterfalls. When the dam gates are opened, you can watch water thundering along the river. Every second more than 300,000 litres of water rush down the riverbed. Malgo Bridge is one of the best places to view the falls in action.
Scenic cruises are a great way to enjoy the Trollhatte Canal, which allows ships to bypass the falls on their way from the North Sea to Lake Vanern. Climb aboard the historic M/S Eelkungen passenger vessel and pass through a series of locks built in the 1800s. Learn more about the history of the canals at Kanalmuseet and enjoy lunch at a waterside café.
Getting around Trollhättan
Trollhattan is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot, while local buses are a fast and affordable way to get around. The city is a one-hour drive from Gothenburg and 45 minutes by train. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away.