Our 10 most popular sights!
Magnus de la Gardie’s baroque mansion, has a magnificent location on a promontory in the Eken archipelago in Vänern, just outside of Lidköping. Läckö Slott is one of West Sweden's most popular tourist destinations and has been nominated as the most beautiful mansion in Sweden.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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). The view are truly magnificent. In clear weather you can see 80-90 kilometres across Lake Vänern.
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.
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?
Kinnekulle - the flowering mountain
Here you’ll find lots of unusual species, magnificent views and magical nature. Explore the 306 meter high plateau mountain.
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.