Surroundings

Here are some examples of some sights and activities here at the castle and around the countryside. If you would like to know more about opening times or if you are interested in something special we can gladly help.

Vara Bjertorp Golf course
A challenging 18-hole golf course with club house and cafe in close proximity to the castle.

Köksriket
14 nearby businesses with a connection to the gourmet kitchen; from ingredients to preparation equipment.

Skara Sommarland
The north's larges entertainment park for all ages… Visit Skara Sommarland's website

Bird watching at Lake Hornborgar is a must do in the fall. Thousands of cranes flock here.

Falbygden's Cheeses
Make a visit to Western Gotland's own cheese paradise.

Nossebro Market
A nationally recognized market place. The market takes place on the last Wednesday of every month, with the exception of December. Starts at 6:00am!

Ekornvallen
A remarkable ancient area, near Lake Hornborga, with different gravestones dated to the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Age.

Ekhagens fomtidsby
A Stone Age paradise for children. Here you can make your own flower, bake, and make ceramics. Everything is done with Stone Age tools and with the sounds of farm animals nearby.

Sparlösastenen
One of the country's most interesting ruins.

Varnhems Monastery Church
Varnhem is the place where Jan Guillou's fictitious character "Arn" was born and raised. The Monastery here was started in the 10th century.

Kinnekulle- The blossoming hill.

Rörstrand has provided people with contemporary porcelain products since 1726. Visit the factory outlet in Lidköping.

Visit the beautiful Läckö Castle on the island of Kållandsö

Spiken's Fishing Village
Spiken's idyllic fishing village on the island of Kållandsö.

Kålles Records Warehouse is a nationally and internationally based private museum for sports and entertainment history

A visit to Kökets Hus/Vedum Kök in Kvänum/Vedum for everything in kitchen design.