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Vara is a small locality in western Sweden and it has around 4.400 inhabitants. Its history has centered around farming and its grain is the local gold. Fields still surround Vara is and you can see its silhouette from far away. A Short History of Vara Little is known about life here prior to the…
Grästorp is a locality in the region of Västergötland. It is one of several localities in Sweden that developed around the stations after the construction of the railway in the second half of the 19th century. It might be the case that many passers-by only remember the sight of the fighter jet Viggen. A Short…
Sparlösa is a small village that is famous for its very special rune stone, Sparlösastenen. The whole district of Sparlösa has today a population of around 300 people. Many of the inhabitants live in the village surrounding the church. A Short History of Sparlösa Sparlösa was originally the central village of Sparlösa Parish, a parish…
Lidköping is the oldest town on the shores of Lake Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden and the third-largest in Europe. This small town has a population of around 23.000 inhabitants and many sports fans know it for its bandy team Villa Lidköping BK. The town has for years been fighting for a way to…
700 years of history are on display at the peninsula of the island Kållandsö. The island is in the southern archipelago of Lake Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden and the third largest in Europe. In addition to the historical Läckö Castle, there is also the nature reserve with many hiking trails welcoming visitors. A…
It’s time for yet another blog post about books. Today I will share with you the top books of March 2021. My reading goals for 2021 might be impressive, the February result was very much less so. I completed a total of two books and none of them was particularly earth shattering. Entertaining? Perhaps. That’s…
Vänern is the largest lake in Sweden and the third largest in Europe. There are many islands here, one of which is the island of Kållandsö. At the island’s furthest tip you find the small fishing village of Spiken. Its fishing harbour is one of the largest lake based fishing harbours in Europe and a…
On an island in Lake Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden, is the small village of Otterstad. With a population of around 130 people, it covers more than 10% of the island Kållandsö’s population and has been its centre for centuries. A Short History of Otterstad The name Otterstad is known to have existed since…
Kungslena is a small village with a royal past. It has today a population of around 100 inhabitants, but its past includes battles for the Swedish crown and aspirations of becoming a town. A Short History of Kungslena Kungslena is a village with a very long history and there are several ancient remains reminding us…
Tidaholm is a locality in the province of Västergötland. It has today a population of around 13.000 inhabitants and the town has grown around the local industries. Especially the ironwork and the Vulcan match factory have been central to the town’s history and growth. It is the seat of the Tidaholm Municipality. A Short History…
Falköping is a locality in a region that was earlier known a Skaraborg, a region that today is part of the much larger Västra Götaland County. It is located at the plains known as Falbygden or Falan and it is surrounded by several table mountains. Farming has played an important role for the town and…
Yes, we are back at my parent’s place in Vagnhärad and I do take any opportunity to play with the camera. So I once more joined my mother as she headed out to train her two Golden Retrievers. This time we went to a forest at Åshorn outside of Trosa. The forests here in Sweden…