Three Day Itinerary in Destination Läckö Kinnekulle
Destination Läckö Kinnekulle has plenty to offer, and this suggested itinerary highlights places to visit over three days. Follow the itinerary as it is or choose your own favourites. Suggestions for lunch, accommodation and restaurants suitable for larger groups are also included.
Day 1 – Kinnekulle
Ouroboros Sculpture Park – a unique sculpture park with a new and exciting appearance each year. Open May–September. Booking: +46 (0) 736 40 15 05
Husaby Church – an impressive church with three towers dating from the 11th century. Information: +46 (0)511 28 500
Falkängen Craft Village – a charming street lined with small shops filled with art and crafts, as well as a café and hostel. Open daily from May to August.
Stora Stenbrottet – a 40 metre deep quarry where limestone was once extracted. This impressive landscape reveals geological layers dating back 400 million years.
Hellekis Manor and Gardens – stroll through beautiful gardens featuring unusual deciduous trees, perennial flower beds and a magnificent rose garden. Open from mid April to September.
Lunch suggestions:
Forshems Gästgivaregård
Kinnekullegården
Hellekis Kök & Trädgårdscafé
Olofmånsgårdens Skafferi
Day 2 – Kållandsö
Läckö Castle – a fairytale castle on the shores of Lake Vänern, given its present appearance by Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie. Booking: +46 (05)10 48 46 60
Naturum Vänerskärgården – Victoriahuset – located next to Läckö Castle, with an exhibition about the Lake Vänern archipelago, the Hvita Hjorten restaurant and hotel accommodation. Booking: (+46 0)510 48 46 60
Spiken Fishing Harbour – a lively fishing harbour with restaurants, cafés and traditional fishing huts. Pick up some freshly smoked fish to take home.
Stola Manor – with origins dating back to the Middle Ages. The present manor house, built between 1713 and 1719, is one of Sweden's best preserved Carolingian manor houses. Booking: +46(0) 704 15 34 61
Lunch suggestions:
Victoriahuset Restaurant
Restaurang Sjöboden
Day 3 – Lidköping
Vänermuseet – the museum of Lake Vänern and the town of Lidköping. Discover fascinating exhibitions and activities exploring life in, on and around Lake Vänern. Booking: +46(0)510 77 00 95
Rörstrand Museum – discover the heritage of Rörstrand, one of Sweden's most celebrated porcelain manufacturers. Learn about its history and admire its beautiful pieces. Booking: +46(0)510 250 80
Explore Lidköping's charming town centre – discover Lidköping on a pleasant walk through the town. Admire the beautiful historic buildings and browse the unique independent shops.
Lunch suggestions:
Accommodation suggestions:
Lundsbrunn Resort & Spa
Stadshotellet Lidköping
Best Western Plus Edward Hotel