Activities for Families with young Children
Make sure to bring the kids when you visit Trollhättan and Vänersborg because there are lots of fun here for all ages! For example, in Trollhättan you can visit several playground with unique themes, try out experiments at the Science Center and much more. In Vänersborg you can visit a thousand square meters big indoor playground, meet cute alpaca and learn more about the nature and wildlife on the Halleberg and Hunneberg mountains.
Trollhättan
Discover the Playground Town of Trollhättan
Play and learn at one of the city’s themed playgrounds
In the last few years Trollhättan has invested in the city’s playgrounds. With four unique themes, all connected to the city’s history, the playgrounds are well worth a visit!
Read more about the playgrounds here!
Photographer: Arena Älvhögsborg
Arena Älvhögsborg
Swimming and sports activities for all ages and interests!
Arena Älvhögsborg has the broadest selection of swimming, sports, health and fitness activities and events in the region. In the summer you can cool off in the lovely outdoor pools, right in the city centre.
Read more about Arena Älvhögsborg here!
Innovatum Science Centre
Innovatum Science Centre is the place to go for those who want to discover, experience and try out fun and educational experiments and activities!
Here you will find 4400 square metres filled with interactive stations, creative playgrounds and fascinating experiments. Here it is possible for the whole family to be active, to play and try different experiments. It is also possible to relax and acquaint yourself with the information and history at your own phase.
Read more about Innovatum Science Center here!
Trollhättans Skateboard and Activity Park
The park is open for everyone, everyday of the week!
Bring your skateboard and go wild at Trollhättans Skateboard and Activity Park located in Gåsen, just northwest of Trollhättan.
Read more about the Skateboard and Activity Park here!
Photographer: Sebastian Lamotte
Vårvik's Farm
The farm is open every day all year!
Watch the animals at Vårvik's farm, bring a picnic, and enjoy a day outdoors. The farm has a variety of different farm animals and green areas for picnics. During the summer months, there are children's activities such as crafts and jumping in the hay. In the summer, there is also a small café.
Read more about Vårvik's farm here!
Vänersborg
Vänersborg Museum
Travel through time in Sweden’s oldest exhibition!
Welcome to Sweden’s oldest museum environment – a miniature of the British Museum! Here you will find objects from the whole world. Vänersborg’s museum, built in 1885, contains a number of art and natural history exhibitions.
Read more about Vänersborg Museum here!
Photographer: Jerry Lovberg
Vattenpalatset
Adventure swimming pools in central Vänersborg with activities for both children and adults!
Only two minutes by foot from the Vänersborg train station you will find Vattenpalatset, the adventure swim palace for all ages. Here you can try different activities, for example a number of different kinds of waterslides. There is an area for relaxation, a sauna and a café for those who wish to relax.
Read more about Vattenpalatset here!
Dalsland's Alpacka
Alpaca adventures for both children and adults!
At cosy Floby farm outside of Vänersborg they breed these adorable alpacas. Here you can book your Alpaca adventure or visit their shop, which is filled with their own alpaca handicraft. Always pre-book your visit.
Read more Dalsland's Alpacka here!
Photographer: Kungajaktmuseet Älgens Berg
The Royal Hunt Museum
An experience centre among elks and hills!
At the Royal Hunt Museum in Ecopark Halle- Hunneberg you will learn more about the elk, the nature on these hills, the intriguing cultural history and the traditional royal hunt. In the exhibition you will find useful information about the activities and sights in the ecopark which will inspire an excursion in this beautiful area.
