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30 July 2020 / 12 Comments

Gudhem's monastery ruin in Gudhem, Falköping

Located in Västergötland, Gudhem Abbey ruins tell the story of one of Sweden's first monasteries. You may also recognise the monastery in Gudhem from Jan Guillou's stories about Arn, where it plays an important role.

29 July 2020 / 30 Comments

Varnhem - Varnhem monastery and abbey church

Varnhem in Västergötland is home to Varnhem Abbey Church and the ruins of Varnhem Abbey, which was founded in 1150. As well as being exceptionally beautiful, the church is packed with Swedish history.

28 July 2020 / 19 Comments

Sjötorp - and the locks in Norrqvarn

Sjötorp is located on Lake Vänern and is where the Göta Canal begins or ends, depending on the direction of travel. Here you can look at locks, buy fish and enjoy ice cream. Just before we got to Sjötorp we stopped in Norrqvarn, so we start the story there!

27 July 2020 / 21 Comments

Töreboda, Hajstorp and Sweden's smallest ferry

Töreboda is a small town in Västergötland, located along the Göta Canal. Here you will find, among other things, Sweden's smallest regular ferry. The municipality also includes Hajstorp, where you can see the locks in two fine double locks.

26 July 2020 / 19 Comments

Wassbacken's campsite - and the Tåtorp lock

Wassbackens camping in Töreboda has a fantastic location by the Göta Canal. The canal runs right next to the campsite and you can park your motorhome so that you have a view of the boats chugging by or driving into the guest harbour. If you want, you can cycle to the lock in Tåtorp.

24 July 2020 / 24 Comments

Karlsborg Fortress - a mighty 19th century building by Lake Vättern.

Karlsborg Fortress was supposed to be built in 10 years, but it took 90 years to complete. When the fortress was finally completed in 1909, it was already outdated. Today, the fortress is used for military training - and you can also visit the fortress as a tourist.

23 July 2020 / 22 Comments

Forsvik - the oldest lock in the Göta Canal and Forsvik Mill

Forsvik is a small town in Västergötland that is known for two things in particular: the oldest lock on the Göta Canal and Forsvik's ironworks. The lock is the highest in the canal and there is an interesting industrial museum at the mill.

22 July 2020 / 17 Comments

Tiveden National Park - hiking in wild forests

Tiveden National Park offers wonderful nature experiences in wild forests with dramatically large boulders. There are many hiking trails, but also fine beaches and opportunities for barbecues.

21 July 2020 / 31 Comments

Askersund - and Stjernsund Castle

Askersund is a charming and idyllic little town with low wooden houses, cafés, boats and waterside walks. Just outside the town, in northern Vättern, is an archipelago of 250 islands, islets and skerries. Stjernsund Castle is also located here, surrounded by water from several directions.

20 July 2020 / 12 Comments

Alvastra monastery ruins - and the Smoke Stone in Smoke

Alvastra Abbey Ruin is the ruin of the monastery where St Birgitta once received her most famous revelations. Just ten minutes away you'll find the Rökstenen - the stone with the longest runic inscription in the world. A lot of history in a small area!