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Our 10 most popular sights!

Discover some of our most unique and scenic spots. From majestic castles and historic cultural landmarks to flourishing gardens, dramatic viewpoints, and picturesque fishing villages.

Läckö Slott

Magnus de la Gardie’s baroque mansion, has a magnificent location on a promontory in the Eken archipelago in Vänern outside of Lidköping. Läckö Slott is one of West Sweden's most popular tourist destinations and has been nominated as the most beautiful mansion in Sweden.

Läckö castle in evening sun
Woman walking in "the little castle garden" at Läckö castle

Best Time to Experience: June-August

Hindens Rev 

This five-kilometre peninsula extending straight out into Lake Vänern. It is 25-100 metres wide and 21 metres above Lake Vänern at its highest point. The ultra-narrow promontory of Hindens Rev provides an enjoyable spot for a walk with an exciting sense of history.

Hindens rev Lidköping
Gravel path with grass on the side. In the background you can see water and clearblue sky.

Best Time to Experience: All year round

Spikens Fiskehamn 

Spiken in summer is a delightful hive of activity, with throngs of tourists mixing with the fishermen who work here. You can purchase freshly-smoked fish, freshwater fish, processed products, local delicacies and our superb vendace roe. Here is also a range of first-class restaurants and cafés to choose from.

Entrance to a restaurant.
Two women sitting at a table and drinking coffee. Their bicycles are standing beside them and in the background you can see Vänern and a sailingboat sailing away from the harbour.

Best Time to Experience: April-september

Hellekis Säteri & Trädgård

A manor with exotic trees and a wonderful old-fashioned rose garden. Enjoy a lovely walk in the exceptional park at Hellekis Säteri (Manor) with magnificent rose garden, flowerbeds full of perennials and the café’s delicious food and pastries. 

A yellow mansion with large trees at the sides
Blooming flowers of different heights grow in a flower bed.

Best Time to Experience: April-september

Historical Husaby

Husaby has been attracting visitors for over a thousand years. Sweden’s first Christian king, Olof Skötkonung was baptised here. In the early Middle Ages Husaby was one of the most important settlements in the country with its church, bishop’s castle and holy wells.

Sommarmusik i Husaby kyrka.
Drone image over Husaby church.

Best Time to Experience: All year round

Kinnekulle utsiktstorn 

Kinnekulle View Tower, built in 1892, stands 19 metres tall atop the 306-metre Kinnekulle hill. From here, the panoramic view stretches up to 90 km across Lake Vänern on clear days. A must-visit spot for nature lovers and photographers alike.

Drone picture over Kinnekulle observatory tower and lake Vänern
Kinnekulle observation tower with three people having a fika at a picnic table next to it.

Best Time to Experience: June-august

Stora Stenbrottet

The Grand Quarry on Kinnekulle is one of the most popular attractions. In addition to its breathtaking views and unique natural surroundings, the quarry also features a small fishing lake at its center. Set up your coffee break at the benches available in the quarry or why nor use one of the designated grill areas to make a barbecue.

Plateau mountain where you can see the different layers. Warm sunlight in the picture.
Woman sitting and looking out over the quarry and pond during the golden hour

Best Time to Experience: April-october

Lidköping City Centre

Get to know the city by visiting the cabblestone streets, cozy cafés and rich history. Explore the weekly markets, culture or discover world-class porcelain art.

Aerial view of a square with lots of houses around.
Girl feeling the water at a beach.

Best Time to Experience: All year round

Kinnekulle

Kinnekulle is part of UNESCO Global Geopark and biosphere reserve. It offers unique accommodation, excellent food, stunning views, and year-round activities. The area is known for its unique geology, rare plants, and rich history with medieval churches and grand manor houses. The beautiful nature invites you to hike or cycle, and many local craftspeople are happy to showcase their work. A visit here leaves a lasting impression.

Close up of bunch of white flowers covering the ground.
Water running down a stone block in beautiful nature.

Best Time to Experience: April-november

Lake Vänern

Lake Vänern is often referred to as an inland sea due to its size and diversity. Here, you can explore by boat, go fishing, swim, or simply enjoy the water. If you have your own boat, there are many guest harbors. Otherwise, you can join an organized tour and experience the lake’s unique nature with its 220 kilometres of shoreline and an archipelago of 22,000 islands, islets and skerries.

A single sailingboat at Vänern. Blue sky with a few clouds.
Woman looking out over lake Vänern by a stone beach
View over landscape.

Best Time to Experience: All year round

Last updated on: 8 May 2025