Läckö Kinnekulle 2020 - english

2 • www.lackokinnekulle.se www.lackokinnekulle.se • 3 4 Nature experiences 7 Läckö castle 9 Coastal experiences in Vänern 10 Popular tourist attractions 12 Kinnekulle 14 Locally grown food 15 Fun for kids 16 Shopping 17 Swedish traditions Content FOTO: JESPER ANHEDE FOTO: LINNÉA GUSTAFSSON Läckö-Kinnekulle Welcome to Destination I t’s easy to become blind to the appeal of your local area when you live so- mewhere with everything from long sandy beaches, beautiful and magical fo- rests, 220 kilometres of shoreline and hiking trails with breathtaking views to commended restaurants and world-class culture. It’s not for nothing that UNESCO has designated our area, the Lake Vänern Archipelago with Kinnekulle, as one of the world’s biosphere reserves – a model area for sustainable development. My best tip for a complete experience here is to start your day by savouring a looong and delicious breakfast at one of Lidköping’s many charming cafés. Once you have eaten your fill, you can hop aboard the Kinnekulle train service and head out on an adventure along Sweden’s most beautiful rail line. You don’t need to pack very much, as almost everything you might need is available along the way. Download the »Läckö-Kinnekulle« app and enjoy your very own guided tour via your headphones as you pass through one pictu- resque train station and village after an- other in this fairytale landscape. One of the most charming is Trolmen station, where you can disembark from the train to conti- nue your adventure on foot via Råbäck har- bour, the magical beech forest in Munkäng- arna nature reserve and on to Kinnekulle’s very own Grand Canyon – the grand quarry (Stora stenbrottet). Here you can take a well- earned break and enjoy the views of the small lake and the towering rock walls, with the fascinating, vast inland sea of Lake Vänern on the horizon – a really special experience! Continue your walk down towards Hel- lekis Manor, where you can enjoy a first- class lunch at one of the many local restau- rants and cafés listed in the White Guide. If you want to cool off (weather permitt- ing), Kinnekulle Camping is conveniently close by with its excellent beach. After your dip you can hike a little further along the shore of Lake Vänern until you reach Häl- lekis. Here you will find a convenience store, a marina and the idyllic handicraft village in Falkängen that is also home to a youth hos- tel, if you want to stay overnight. Otherwise you have plenty of options: from here you can re-board the Kinnekulle train service and continue on to Mariestad, all the way to Gothenburg or back to Lidköping to en- joy live music in Stadsträdgården, a bite to eat and a good night’s sleep. And don’t for- get to visit our very own jewel in the crown, Läckö Castle with Naturum Visitor Centre Victoriahuset, which jointly make for a full day’s excursion, with activities and events for both young and old. Welcome to our corner of the world! Anna Ohlin Ek CEO Destination Läckö-Kinnekulle »Hop aboard the Kinnekulle train service and head out on an adventure.«

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