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Gudhem, or the home of the gods, is a small locality in a region that was earlier known as Skaraborg. It has a long history as a religious center and its abbey ruins are a popular stop for tourists. Today, the small locality has a population of around 450 inhabitants and its centre has moved…
The snow has melted and the green foliage has started to appear here in Sweden. Most of the time the temperature stays above freezing. Most importantly, the days are getting longer and the sunshine actually feels warm. Today I took the opportunity to once more join my mother and her friends when they headed out…
Bjurum is a district within the municipality of Falköping. The village has a population of around 120 people. It is, however, its visitors that have made the area famous. In this case, we are not talking about the many birdwatchers, but the migrating cranes who make a stop at the nearby Lake Hornborga. A Short…
Broddetorp is a small village near the shores of Lake Hornborga. Many probably only drive by on their way to watch the cranes dance at the lake, which is the main attraction for any visitor. However, there is a bit more to know about this small urban area of around 140 inhabitants. A Short History…
Skara is a locality with a thousand-year history. It lies between the two largest lakes in Sweden, Lake Vättern and Lake Vänern, in a region that is still known as Skaraborg. Skara hasn’t grown much over the centuries and is today the home to around 11.600 inhabitants. Today it is famous as a summer destination…
Skövde is today an important manufacturing and military hub in the Västergötland region. With a population of around 34.000 inhabitants, it is the 32nd largest locality in Sweden. One of the town’s main employers is the Swedish car manufacturer Volvo, but they are many other companies as well. The University of Skövde is one of…
Amundtorp is a few kilometres south of Varnhem in an area full of historical sights. The small village has a population of around 60 inhabitants, but it hides some treasures that make a visit worthwhile. A Short History of Amundtorp The history of Amundtorp is long but not very well documented. The area has been…
Stories about Vikings, kings, crusades and Knights Templars, all in a small Swedish locality? Welcome to Varnhem. In a small area you will find the oldest stone church in Sweden outside of Scania, Viking graves, and the ruins of the Varnhem Abbey that was established by the Cistercian Order. This is also the place where…
As we left Mora, we started to see an end to our amazing northern road trip. It was time to head home, but the adventure had not ended yet. New explorations were still around the corner and there were still plenty of kilometers to drive. The Last Stage of our Northern Road Trip As mentioned,…
With only a short stop in Vemdalen on our way from Östersund, we were soon on our way even further south. We were heading towards the province of Dalarna and the historical town of Mora, where we planned to stay for five nights at the local camping. Our days there were filled with exploration and…
We had spent a few nice days in Östersund before it was time to move on. It had been especially nice not to drive so much for a few days. We had now set our eyes on Vemdalen, a popular ski destination. Our drive across the Stekenjokk plateau had given us a taste for the…
We are back in Vagnhärad for a few days. The large amount of snow that fell a few weeks ago has started to disappear, but there is still plenty left on the fields. The white landscape is, however, not covered by the fine snow from earlier. As the snow melts, it turns wet and heavy….