Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.vanermuseet.se
; Framnäsvägen 2; adult/under 18yr Skr50/free;
10am-5pm Mon-Fri,
11am-4pm Sat & Sun )
Vänermuseet boasts a 20-cu-metre aquarium, home to all manner of aquatic wildlife from
its namesake lake, Europe's third largest (5650 sq km). A variety of other exhibits high-
light the lake's nature and culture.
Husaby Kyrka
CHURCH
( 8am-8pm Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm Sat & Sun)
Husaby (15km east of Lidköping) is inextricably linked to Sweden's history. King Olof
Skötkonung, the country's first Christian king, was converted and baptised here by the
English missionary Sigfrid in 1008. Husaby Kyrka dates from the 12th century, but the
base of the unusual three-steeple tower may well be that of an earlier wooden structure.
Lurking inside are medieval paintings, as well as a 13th-century font and triumphal cross.
Nearby,
St Sigfrid's Well
is where Olof's royal dunking took place.
Kinnekulle
MOUNTAIN
The 'flowering mountain' Kinnekulle (306m), 18km northeast of Lidköping, features un-
usually diverse geology and plant life, including mighty ancient oaks. It's also home to
rare creatures, including the greater crested newt and short-horned grasshopper. There are
numerous short nature trails, or you could explore it on the 45km-long
Kinnekulle
vandringsled
(walking trail). The tourist office provides a map and the informative
Wel-
come to Götene and Kinnekulle
brochure. Local trains run to Källby, Råbäck and Hällekis,
with access to the trail.
Sleeping & Eating
STF Vandrarhem Lidköping
HOSTEL
( 0510-664 30;
www.lidkopingsvandrarhem.com
;
Gamla Stadens Torg 4; dm/s/d/tr Skr250/350/
550/850; )
Just a couple of minutes' walk from the train station, this large yellow hostel sits in a tree-
shaded spot in the old town. Rooms are spartan but spacious, bathrooms institutional-look-
