Göta Canal Sweden Cruise Through Fairyland

A magnificent and rare original Swedish travel poster promoting the Göta Canal — one of Europe’s great engineering marvels — which stretches across Sweden, linking Lake Vänern in the west to Lake Vättern and onward to the Baltic Sea. The poster beautifully captures a serene canal scene, where a white steamer ascends through the locks amid dramatic cliffs and lush forest, a true “cruise through fairyland.”

Designed by Hjalmar Thoresson, a noted Swedish painter and poster artist celebrated for his vivid landscapes and romantic depictions of Scandinavian nature.

A stunning example of early 20th-century Swedish travel art, showcasing the elegance of vintage lithography and the timeless allure of Sweden’s waterways.

Condition: Mounted on linen. Pinholes, rugged margins, light age wear.