Skaraborg - between lake Vänern and Lake Vättern

Photographer: Daniel Breece

Billingen Skövde

It is easy to fall in love with Billingen and once you have visited the mountain, it is not difficult to understand why the locals is proud of its mountain. The city of Skövde is located on the slopes of Billingen, only 3 kilometers from the city centre. Here you will find hiking trails that offer magnificent nature experiences, barbecue areas, lakes, outdoor swimming pools and activity areas that invite you to wonderful days for the whole family. In winter, Billingen turns into a true winter paradise. Welcome to explore Billingen!

You ride a mountain bike on a wooden bridge built in the forest

Cycling on Billingen

- From pumptracks to Gravityzone. A fantastic place for training, fun, and community.

Aerial Adventure Park

- Climb and zip through the trees

A couple of people standing on top of a hill.

Hiking

- Discover nature, step by step

A cartoon character sitting on top of a tree stump.

Family Fun at Billingen

- Adventures for all ages

Cross-Country skiing

Skiers of all ages come here to enjoy 30 kilometers of groomed cross-country skiing tracks that wind through the forests of the plateau mountain.
Here you will find one of Sweden's most modern and longest artificial snow facilities with 11 kilometers of electrically lit artificial snow tracks with room for both you who skate classically and you who prefer the skate bed. Both the beginner, the family with children, the happy exerciser and the elite skier thrive here.

Let me see track status

A woman in a swimming pool looking out a window.

Stay longer and experience more

Extend your stay at Billingen and book your accommodation.
Choose between hotels, camping or cabins with activities right outside your door – or stay closer to the city, just a short bus ride from the mountain.

Stay longer and discover more of Billingen.

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Nature & outdoor

Family with children who cross-country ski in the ski track at Billingen.

Winter activities

Experience more of Skövde!

Skövde is located by the plateau mountain Billingen. Here, between Lake Vänern and Lake Vättern, you can enjoy local food experiences, events, culture, historical sights and outdoor activities.

In Skövde, it is ridiculously close to both nature and the city centre. One of the many advantages of a medium-sized city in the middle of a magnificent landscape.

Ready, set, enjoy!

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Last updated on: 24 March 2025