Götene

Götene municipality consists mainly of a lot of glorious countryside. But we also have four larger villages with different characteristics.

Götene

Götene is the municipality’s regional center, and is located in between Lidköping, Mariestad and Skara. It is home to around 5,000 people. It is a vibrant little town with a great range of services, stores, a cinema and a good library with a small art gallery.

There are thriving associations, and soccer is an especially big deal in Götene with its two clubs Götene IF and Sils IF. Outside Götene, the Kinnekulle countryside is waiting to greet you with world-class natural habitats and no fewer than 22 nature reserves.  

Källby

Here is where Götene municipality is growing at its fastest. Källby enjoys a lakeside location on Lake Vänern with Kinnekulle’s magnificent landscape right alongside. During the summer, taking a swim in the lake is but a bike ride away. In the winter, find out how fast your sled is on the slopes at Källby Hallar, or go ice skating in one of the inlets.

The Kinnekulle train leaves from the station in the middle of town, and will take you to Lidköping and Mariestad, Gothenburg or Örebro. Weather permitting, the trip into the center of Lidköping makes a great bike ride.

More often than not, a welcoming aroma of freshly cooked food lingers over the village. Here’s where they make Billys Pan Pizza, together with stuffed cabbage leaves, meatballs and other good stuff at Dafgårds. 

Lundsbrunn

Welcome to a historic, 19th century spa village. Today, you can still treat yourself to a revitalizing cure at Lundsbrunn Resort & Spa. Relish good food in the restaurant or stroll through the beautiful park near the spa hotel.

Lundsbrunn is a village of entrepreneurs. Together, the many large and small companies make the village a place bubbling with creativity. For example, next to the old railroad is Rydénska huset, known as the house of many heartbeats. Strong women have been running businesses here since the 1920's. Today, it is a house full of art, music and a gallery, café and pub.

Lundsbrunn is also a place for anyone who enjoys active leisure pastimes. How about a round of golf at one of Sweden’s best golf courses, disc golf or a run along the illuminated jogging trail. You can cross-country ski along the old railroad embankment or hike along the magical Sörbo trail through the Mariedal ravine. It truly evoces elves, goblins and trolls!

Hällekis

Hällekis is an old industrial community with a marina at the foot of Kinnekulle. The many conserved artisans’ cottages in the village create a wonderful atmosphere. The handicraft village and cozy café on Falkängen come to life during the summer season and Christmas holidays, attracting visitors from near and far.

There’s a good range of services, and you can easily get to Lidköping and Mariestad and then on to Gothenburg or Örebro by train from the station in the middle of the village.

The sprawling Kinnekulle is but a stone’s throw from the train station. In early June, if you try hard enough, you’ll detect the aroma of ramsons wafting through the warm, summer-evening air. Kinnekulle offers both relaxing nature experiences and fast-paced leisure activities. Hällekis is the perfect base for people who love mountain biking, hiking and water sports. 

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