Our 10 most popular sights!
Läckö Slott (The Castle)
Magnus de la Gardie’s baroque mansion, has a magnificent location on a promontory in the Eken archipelago in Vänern, just outside Lidköping. Läckö Slott is one of West Sweden's most popular tourist destinations and has been nominated as the most beautiful mansion in Sweden. Read more here!
Hindens Rev (peninsula)
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. Read more here!
Spikens Fiskehamn (The fishing village)
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. Read more here!
Hellekis Säteri & Trädgård (Manor and rose garden)
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. Read more here!
Historical Husaby
Husaby has been attracting visitors for over a thousand years. Olof Skötkonung, Sweden’s first Christian king, was baptised here, and in the early Middle Ages Husaby was one of the most important settlements in the country. Read more here!
Kinnekulle utsiktstorn (View-tower)
For those who appreciate expansive views, a visit to Kinnekulle’s view-tower is a must. This 19-metre-tall tower was built in 1892 on the summit of Kinnekulle (306 m) and the views are truly magnificent. In clear weather you can see 80-90 kilometres across Lake Vänern. Read more here!
Stora Stenbrottet (the grand quarry)
The grand quarry on Kinnekulle is one of the area’s most popular sights and is known locally as the ‘mini Grand Canyon’. In addition to the fantastic views and environment, there is also a small fishing lake in the middle of the quarry. Read more here!
Lidköping City Centre
Get to know the city by visiting a selection of worthwhile and popular places that you can not miss in Lidköping. How about experience the Old Town Hall, the City Garden or the The former porcelain factory? Read more here!
Kinnekulle - the flowering mountain
Here you’ll find lots of unusual species! You will also find magnificent views and magical nature. Go and explore the 306 meter high plateau mountain! Read more here!
Lake Vänern
Läckö-Kinnekulle has 220 kilometres of shoreline and an archipelago of 22,000 islands, islets and skerries. Don’t forget to visit our bathing spots, go for some kayaking and join an organised boat tour. Read more here!