Start on the outskirts of Lidköping at Rådåsgården and cycle towards Råda vy, enjoy the views, and try out the excellent outdoor gym. Then continue towards Örslösa and Söne. At Mejeriet in Söne, you can either stop for a break or buy "takeaway fika." If you take your fika with you, Svalnäs swimming area is a great spot to enjoy it.

TIP! If you want to turn the trip into a full day, you can also make a stop at Hindens Rev and see how far you can walk out on the reef depending on the water level.

Then continue towards Skalunda and Rackeby, and cross the main road at Tolsjö, where the route follows the edge of Vänern back towards Lidköping. Here, you can also take a short detour to visit the animals at the charming Stadsnära Lantgård.

Depending on whether you choose to do the trip in the morning or afternoon, it's a great idea to start or end your outing with lunch at Närebo and also check out their lovely farm shop.

Finally, after a wonderful day, you might be too tired to cook. Luckily, the city is full of talented chefs, so take the opportunity to buy a meal from one of the many nice restaurants. Some suggestions are Feeling, Mellbygatans, or Stadshotellet.