Ångfarten
Ångfarten is the Swedish term for steam navigation, referring to the era and system of steam-powered water transport in Sweden. It encompasses passenger and freight traffic on rivers, lakes, and coastal waters from the mid-19th century into the early 20th century, when steam propulsion enabled regular schedules and longer-range connections that complemented railways.
Historically, the development of ångfarten accompanied Sweden’s industrialization. Steam-powered paddle and later screw-driven vessels operated on
The growth of rail networks and improved road transportation led to a gradual decline in the prominence
Today, the concept of ångfarten is used in historical and museological contexts to describe Sweden’s early