Motala Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
urban area in Motala Municipality, Sweden
About Motala
Motala sits on the eastern shores of LakeVätternby the river Motala Stream (Motala ström) andGöta kanal. Archaeological excavations show that there was a Stone Age settlement by Motala ström several thousand years ago. During the 13th century, the Motala Church was built on the north side of the river, probably on a heathen ceremonial and religious site. Although a long-time settlement, Motala didn't obtain its town rights until the late 19th century. The Motala Works (Motala Verkstad) was founded in the early 19th century and was Sweden's first mechanical industry. During a period of 22 years, Göta Canal was dug from the Baltic Sea to the North Sea. Motala is situated in the geographical middle of the canal and soon became the site of the canal company's head office. During the 1920s, Mot
Top Attractions in Motala
Explore the best things to see and do in Motala:
- ★Göta Canal
- ★Motala Museum
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