Hönsäter Harbour
Götene
Hönsäter Harbor in Hällekis is located in Sjöråsviken, at the foot of Kinnekulle, and has around ten guest berths with fresh water and electricity. There are also pitches for motorhomes here.
Scenic Setting by Kinnekulle
Hönsäter Harbor is beautifully situated at the foot of Kinnekulle in Hällekis, by the calm waters of Sjöråsviken. The harbor offers around ten guest berths for boats with fresh water and electricity, as well as pitches for motorhomes. The harbor depth is 2.10 meters, and facilities include showers, a kitchenette, toilets, sofas, tables, and barbecue areas. Greywater disposal is available along the road toward the fuel pump, and payment can be made via Swish or in cash, with information signs on site. If your boat requires service, Kinnekulle Marin is located nearby, where diesel and petrol are also available.
Attractions Near the Harbor
Just above the harbor lies Falkängen Craft Village, a scenic and historic industrial environment filled with crafts, art, and cultural experiences. Along the main street, there are shops where artisans and artists personally display and sell their work, often demonstrating their crafts. There is a cozy café with a large outdoor seating area, charming accommodation with over fifty beds, event and conference facilities, as well as several museums including a carriage museum, an industrial museum, a fossil and mineral exhibition, and an authentic museum apartment showing how Elsa Vestberg lived here.
Visitors can also rent bicycles at Falkängen to explore the surroundings on two wheels. During the summer, shops, galleries, and museums are open daily, offering both culture and craftsmanship in a genuine historic setting.
In the area around Hönsäter Harbor, there is Coop Hällekis, making it easy for visitors to buy food and other necessities during their stay. You can find everything from fresh ingredients to ready-made meals, and the store is within walking distance of the harbor.
Activities and Nature
The area around Kinnekulle offers several hiking trails and cycling routes that start near the harbor. This makes it easy to combine a harbor or motorhome visit with nature-based experiences, whether you want to take a short walk or go on longer excursions.
Getting Here by Public Transport
By train (Kinnekulletåget/Västtågen)
With Västtågen (Kinnekulletåget), you can reach this destination by getting off at Hällekis station, from where the destination is a 650-meter walk away.
Search in Västtrafik’s journey planner either on the web or in the Västtrafik To Go app.