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The Obelisk of Lanthöjden, located on the northern shore of Lake Roxen near Linköping, is a quiet yet symbolic landmark tied to the history of the Göta Canal. Erected in 1795, long before the canal itself was constructed, it was meant to mark the exact midpoint of the planned waterway. The project’s visionary, Count Baltzar von Platen, commissioned the monument as a statement of intent and ambition, celebrating Sweden’s bold plan to connect east and west through an inland passage. Today, surrounded by forest and overlooking the lake, the obelisk stands as both a historical marker and a hidden gem, reminding visitors of the ingenuity and determination that shaped one of the country’s greatest engineering feats.

Artificial island created at great expense in the middle of the Göta Canal

Highest point on the Göta Canal. Interpretive panels with interesting anecdotes.

Shortly before the canal flows into the lake, there are two sculptures by Bianca Maria Barmen: "Pojken" (2009).

Nice little town on a tongue of land between Vättern and the much smaller Bottensjön. You should take time for a break and enjoy the view of the bay.