Wassbackens camping in Töreboda has a fantastic location by the Göta Canal. The canal runs right next to the campsite and you can park your motorhome so that you have a view of the boats chugging by or driving into the guest harbour. If you want, you can cycle to the lock in Tåtorp.
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Updated: August 2026 | Have you visited any amusement parks in northern Germany? There are several classic amusement parks with exciting and daring attractions, but also several parks that stand out from the crowd. How about, for example, a Serengeti park, a summer toboggan run, a car city and a dinosaur land?
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Karlsborg Fortress was supposed to be built in 10 years, but it took 90 years to complete. When the fortress was finally completed in 1909, it was already outdated. Today, the fortress is used for military training - and you can also visit the fortress as a tourist.
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Forsvik is a small town in Västergötland that is known for two things in particular: the oldest lock on the Göta Canal and Forsvik's ironworks. The lock is the highest in the canal and there is an interesting industrial museum at the mill.
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What are Swedes doing in summer 2020? One thing is certain, and that is that this summer is not like other summers. Covid-19 has rightly made us worried about socialising too closely, while many of our usual holiday routes have been closed. So, how are Swedes spending the summer of 2020?
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Tiveden National Park offers wonderful nature experiences in wild forests with dramatically large boulders. There are many hiking trails, but also fine beaches and opportunities for barbecues.
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Updated June 2026 | LAskersund is a charming and idyllic small town with low wooden houses, cafes, boats and promenades along the water. Just outside the town, in northern Vättern, there is an archipelago with 250 islands, islets and skerries. Here is also Stjernsund Castle, surrounded by water on several sides.
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Alvastra Abbey Ruin is the ruin of the monastery where St Birgitta once received her most famous revelations. Just ten minutes away you'll find the Rökstenen - the stone with the longest runic inscription in the world. A lot of history in a small area!
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Updated May 2026 | Looking for things to do in Vadstena? In this historic town, the houses are low, while the castle and monastery church rise high above all other buildings. Here are the best sights, tips and a complete 2-day itinerary.
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Updated May 2026 | Looking for things to do in Motala? Motala likes to call itself the capital of the Göta Canal, with the second largest lock staircase. Here are the best sights, tips and a complete itinerary for 2 days.
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