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Art Road Trip Skaraborg - Spring & Summer

This is the road trip for anyone with an interest in art, crafts and culture. Along the way you’ll discover galleries, studios and museums, showcasing historical stories and contemporary work. The route takes you through varied landscapes, shaped by small towns, picturesque quarters and the UNESCO-designated Platåbergen Geopark. Between stops, you’ll find cafés, restaurants and unique places to stay. Explore the route at your own pace, and stop wherever your curiosity takes you.

Download the Art Road Trip map here.

Art Experience 1 – Smedja Therese / Skulpturpark Ouroboros

At the foot of Kinnekulle, Skulpturpark Ouroboros and Smedja Therese sit within a colourful garden in the Vänerskärgården–Kinnekulle Biosphere Reserve. Together, they bring art, craftsmanship and nature into close dialogue.

The sculpture park changes each year as new artists are invited to exhibit their work throughout the garden. In the forge, Therese and Niclas Engdahl create distinctive metal pieces, ranging from sculptures and jewellery to striking objects for home and garden.

There is also a small shop and Café Nyfiket, where you can pause for coffee and a homemade treat.

A rewarding stop for anyone interested in contemporary art and craftsmanship in a natural setting.

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Art Experience 2 – Falkängen Craft Village, Hällekis

Falkängen Craft Village sits within the historic industrial setting of Hällekis – a living heritage site where art and craftsmanship fill the former workers’ cottages along the main street.

You’ll find artisan shops, a gallery, and an environment shaped by more than a century of history. Craftspeople from across Sweden exhibit and sell their work in the carefully restored cottages dating from the early 1900s.

There is also a café, accommodation and several small museums offering insight into the area’s industrial heritage and everyday working life.

A characterful stop to experience art, craft and history near Kinnekulle.

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Art Experience 3 – Svenstorp Art Center, Götene

At Svenstorp Art Center, surreal photography meets local history and personal storytelling. The centre houses a permanent exhibition by internationally renowned artist Erik Johansson, whose dreamlike compositions blur the line between reality and imagination.

Many of the works were created in the surrounding landscape, giving the exhibition a direct connection to its setting. Each year, a guest exhibition explores the transformation of the farm from agriculture to art centre.

There is also a café serving homemade pastries in a relaxed, creative setting.

A compelling place to experience contemporary photographic art in the landscape that inspired it.

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  • Full Moon Service, Erik Johansson’s mural at Järnvägsgatan 7, Götene
  • Götene Town Hall, designed by architect Hans-Erland Heineman (also architect of Billingehus Hotel and Skövde Cultural Centre)


Art Experience 4 – Rörstrand Museum, Lidköping

At Rörstrand Museum, you step straight into three centuries of porcelain history. This year marks the 300th anniversary of Rörstrand, celebrated with exhibitions and events throughout the year.

Housed in the former porcelain factory in Lidköping, the museum traces the history of Rörstrand from 18th-century faience to modern classics and contemporary design.

The Rörstrand Museum Café is a bright, relaxed setting where locally sourced lunches and homemade treats are served on Rörstrand porcelain. The café also hosts smaller exhibitions and artistic collaborations, with the iconic “Plate Wall” as a backdrop.

A rewarding place to experience design history and local food culture in the heart of Lidköping.

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Within the Rörstrand area, you’ll also find Porslinsfabriken, where porcelain and ceramics are produced for Waldemarsudde, Svenskt Tenn and public commissions across Sweden. Guided tours are available during selected events.

Take time to explore Lidköping’s cafés too – Rådhuskonditoriet, in the iconic red building on Nya Stadens Square, is especially worth a visit.

Mellbygatans Restaurang is a well-regarded restaurant in the town centre.


Art Experience 5 – Löfwings Ateljé & Krog, Hornborga

Löfwings Ateljé & Krog is home to the gallery and studio of artist Göran Löfwing. His work is inspired by the surrounding countryside and rural life, and is displayed alongside ongoing projects.

There is also a restaurant and art café serving homemade meals and baked goods, with a focus on local and seasonal produce. Löfwings is part of the “Taste of West Sweden” network and also welcomes four-legged guests.

For those wishing to extend their stay, thoughtfully designed accommodation is available close to the gallery.

A rewarding place to experience art, food and rural surroundings.

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Art Experience 6 – Skara Konsthotell 

At Skara Konsthotell, art, accommodation and dining are integrated throughout the hotel. The hotel’s gallery houses an extensive collection of Swedish art, including works by Anders Zorn, Carl Larsson and Jenny Nyström, and is open to the public free of charge.

Art is present throughout the hotel, including the restaurant where carefully prepared meals are served. Guests can choose from classic rooms to more spacious suites.

A distinctive place to stay combining Swedish art, food and hospitality in Skaraborg.

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Art Experience 7 – Konst på Karlsfors, Lerdala

Konst på Karlsfors sits at the foot of Mount Billingen, just below Silverfallet waterfall. It is a dynamic art venue showcasing work by around fifteen artists across a range of techniques and styles.

In the rustic barn and gallery space, exhibitions change throughout the season as artists rotate their work. During the year, solo exhibitions, group shows and seasonal salons bring new perspectives.

A rewarding place to experience contemporary art in a rural setting shaped by nature and creativity.

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Art Experience 8 – The Estrid Ericson Exhibition, Hjo

Kulturkvarteret Pedagogien in Hjo houses a permanent exhibition dedicated to Estrid Ericson, founder of Svenskt Tenn and one of Sweden’s most influential design figures of the 20th century.

The exhibition presents around one hundred objects reflecting her life’s work, from jewellery and everyday objects to furniture and photographs. It traces her journey from growing up in Hjo to establishing Svenskt Tenn in Stockholm, where she helped shape modern Swedish design.

An essential place for those interested in design and Swedish cultural heritage, with free admission year-round.

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More Tips

If you have extra time, consider a detour to Töreboda to visit Formcraft, crafts along the Göta Canal and Töreboda Flowerpots.

Continue to Mariestad to explore The Bohemian Emporium, Emelie Gårdeler and Kerstins Galleri.

In Karlsborg, recharge with visits to Konsthörnan and Art Design Pavilion.

If you happen to pass through Vara, you can experience something truly special. Here, the entire station building has been transformed into a work of art known as The blue orange.

Read more about Culture experiencies in Skaraborg or start planning your autumn and winter art road trip.

Last updated on: 26 February 2026