Discover Lidköping - must see & do's

The Old Town Hall

The most iconic building in Lidköping and its unique silhouette has become an important symbol of the town itself. The building is said to have originally been Count Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie’s hunting lodge. Read more about The Old Town Hall.

Rörstrand Museum

The former porcelain factory (1936–2005) today includes such as a museum, restaurant, art gallery and outlet store. The history of one of the oldest porcelain factories in Europe and the crown jewel of Swedish porcelain is brought alive for you at the Rörstrand Museum. 

Vänermuseet (Lake Vänern Museum)

Exciting exhibitions, activities and lectures that reflect the life of, on and around Sweden's largest lake - Vänern. Here is also a lot of fun for all the children, such as the aquarium department with several of Vänern's fish species. In the museum shop you will find a large selection of souvenirs and fair-labeled goods. Read more about Vänermuseet.

Framnäs Beach Park

All beach enthusiasts are welcomed to the beach park in Lidköping, located just a few minutes from the city centre. In the area, you’ll find a sandy beach framed by a beautiful stone wall, with stairs providing access to the water. You can also swim from wooden piers or use the accessible bathing ramp. Take a leisurely stroll among the various piers and relax on one of the many benches. Bring your own picnic or food to cook on one of the grills in the arena (don't forget to bring your own charcoal). Read more about Framnäs Beach Park.

Lidköping Art Gallery

As the town’s hub for contemporary art, Lidköping Art Gallery hosts a range of art exhibitions, workshops, lectures and more. Presenting high quality exhibitions from national and international artists. Read more about Lidköping Art Gallery.

Lidköping City Garden

Stroll along the paths of our imaginatively landscaped garden, along the mirrored pond, over the miniature bridge and on into our beautiful rose garden. Read more about Lidköping City Garden.

St. Nicolai Church

The old city church, which today has a neo-Gothic character, has been characterized mainly by two events in the city's history; the De la Gardie time and the city fire in 1849. Lidköping has its oldest known city privileges from 1446 and the church has brick residues from this time.

Limtorget

Culture and history meet in Lidköping’s oldest quarter. Limtorget, the lime square, is the sole remaining part of the old township which escaped the great fire of 1849. Read more about Limtorget.