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Welcome to Vänersborg

Photographer: Kent Eng

Visit Vänersborg by Lake Vänern

Explore the small city of Vänersborg by Lake Vänersborg where the water is always close by. Enjoy the beautiful nature, the old houses, the rich cultural life and adventures on both water and on land. 

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A bench overlooking Lake Vänern during wintertime

Lake Vänern by Vänersborg

Vänersborg has a 100 kilometers long coastline which gives its visitors a big variety of experiences and sights to enjoy by Lake Vänern.

Skräckle Park

Skräckle Park is the most popular place to visit in Vänersborg with a great view of Lake Vänern, many nice walking paths, popular playground and a summer-open café. 

Dalbobergen

Dalbobergen nature reserve on the western side of Lake Vänern is a popular outdoor area for locals and visitors with many hiking paths and great views of the lake.

Important Information: Dalbobron

Important information for those planning to visit Vänersborg. Dalbobron, the western entrance to Vänersborg, is closed. The road ferry Linea is replacing Dalbobron.

Popular events in Vänersborg

There is always something going on in Vänersborg. Here you can find popular upcoming events in Vänersborg and nearby Trollhättan.

 

The Sauna Raft

Combine a refreshing winter dip in Lake Vänern with the warmth of your own sauna just one flight of stairs up.

Vänersborg Museum

Take a trip back in time in Sweden's oldest preserved museum. Here you will find exotic artefacts from all over the world, brought here by local explorers.

Vattenpalatset

Vattenpalatset, or The Water Palace, is an indoor waterpark with activities for both children and adults such as a water slide, swirl canal and a cave.

Artscape Vänersborg

Go on a art walk in central Vänersborg and see street art painted on several building facades. 

 

Visit Trollhättan

A perfect day trip from Vänersborg is to visit the city of Trollhättan, famous for producing Saab cars and the impressive locks area among other things.

Visit Ecopark Halle- and Hunneberg

Just outside Vänersborg you will finde the table mountains Halleberg and Hunneberg. A perfect place to visit if you are intrested in Swedish nature and outdoor activities.