At three lock stations on the Dalsland Canal, you have the perfect opportunity to sit down under a parasol, enjoy a large canal ice cream, freshly baked waffles, a cup of coffee or something else delicious. At the same time, you get a front row seat to life on the canal. Here you can see all the beautiful boats that slowly glide past on their way to new adventures.
Open from June 11 to August 16
The lock café in Långbron
Cozy summer café by the lock in Långbron. They serve the great canal ice cream, waffles, coffee and much more. Sit comfortably under a parasol and watch boat after boat glide past towards new destinations.
June – August
Monday–Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–6:00p.m.
Midsummer’s Eve and Midsummer’s Day, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Open from June 11 to August 16
The ice cream parlor in Lennartsfors
Here you can buy the great canal ice cream, coffee and many other goodies. Sit comfortably under a parasol and watch boat after boat glide past towards new destinations.
June
Monday–Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Midsummer’s Eve and Midsummer’s Day, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
July
Monday-Sunday 11.00-18.00
August
Monday - Sunday 11.00-17.00
Open from June 11 to August 16
The ice cream parlor in Köpmannebro
At Köpmannebro, where many people start their journey north through the Dalsland Canal, the pace is different. Here you can sit down for a while, feel the wind from Vänern and let your thoughts flow as quietly as the water.
June
Monday–Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Midsummer’s Eve and Midsummer’s Day, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
July
Monday - Sunday 11.00-18.00
August
Monday–Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Open from June 11 to August 16
Ice cream parlor in Snäcke
Snäcke lock is located north of Mellerud and connects the lakes Östebosjön and Ånimmen. Here you will find Dalsland Canal's newly opened ice cream shop where you will find ice cream in the ice cream box.
June
Monday–Sunday, 12:00 PM–5:00PM
Midsummer’s Eve and Midsummer’s Day, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
July
Monday-Sunday 11.00-18.00
August
Monday–Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come and experience more
Discover the places that make the journey along the Dalsland Canal even more memorable. From historic lock environments and vibrant communities to the silence of the wilderness in Värmland.
