Discover the area
Most of what we recommend to our guests is closer than you might think. From the campsite the hiking trail leads into the nature reserve, across the lake lies the ruin of a medieval castle, and within a quarter of an hour by car you reach Skara Sommarland, Varnhem and the harness racing track at Axevalla. Here we have gathered some of the sights in the area.
Nature right around the corner
The campsite is a good starting point for exploring the unique nature of the Valle area. The trail into the nature reserve starts at the football goal, the lake is right below and Billingen rises behind the hills. You can reach much of what we recommend here on foot or by bike, and the rest is a short drive away.
At the campsiteWalking in ValleOne of the trails, Ökull–Borregården, starts at the campsite.
At the campsiteVallebygden and the plateau mountainsThe landscape left behind by the ice, and the views from Billingen.
At the campsiteHusgärdessjönThe lake we live beside, with calcium-rich water and abundant wildlife.
At the campsiteVallesjöarnaThe lakes our camping cabins are named after.
At the campsiteLife in and around the lakeStoneworts, mussels and bats.
12 kmHornborgasjön and the crane danceCranes in spring, and birdwatching and Naturum all year round. 15 minutes away.
At the campsiteFishingFree fishing from our jetty for guests staying with us.
A thousand years of history near the campsite
On the point opposite us stood one of the most important castles of the Middle Ages, and a few kilometres away Christian Vikings were buried as early as the 900s. There is plenty to discover for anyone who likes history.
At the campsiteAxevalla husThe castle ruins on the peninsula in Husgärdessjön.
4 kmVarnhem and Kata gårdThe abbey church where Birger jarl is buried, 4 km away.
10 kmSkara CathedralOne of Sweden's grandest cathedrals, with windows by Bo Beskow.
10 kmSkara–Lundsbrunn heritage railwaySteam trains through woods and fields in summer.
On Sommar i SkaraHöjentorpCastle ruins and Drottningkullen.
10 kmOn Sommar i SkaraVästergötlands museumMeet a life-size reconstruction of Kata from Varnhem.
Speed, harness racing and American cars
When the children want action, or when it is time for the big weekends of summer, it is close to here.
3.8 kmSkara SommarlandWater park and funfair, 3.8 km away.
Axevalla harness racing track and StoChampionatetThe big summer weekend of harness racing at Axevalla, 7 minutes away.
Power Big Meet (Big Swap Meet)American cars at Hovby in Lidköping, half an hour away.- 16 kmOn Sommar i SkaraArenabadet in SkövdeIndoor water park with slides, ideal for a rainy day. About 20 minutes away.
A rainy day
If it rains you can still go to Skara Sommarland, because you get wet anyway. If you would rather be indoors there are Skara Cathedral and Västergötland Museum a quarter of an hour away, and Arenabadet in Skövde. And the sauna on the jetty can be booked even when it rains.
Plan your whole stay on Summer in Skara
If you would like help planning your days, we have built Summer in Skara (Sommar i Skara), our own guide to the area. Tell us how many days you are staying, who you are and what you like, and you get a ready-made suggestion for a day, with outings, food and coffee, that takes the weather and the events on those days into account. All travel times are counted from the campsite.
There you will also find more places to visit, swimming spots, cafés and events in the area, with a map, opening hours and distances from us.
Frequently asked questions
What can you do near Valle Camping?
Hike from the campsite into the Ökull–Borregården nature reserve, swim and fish in Lake Husgärdessjön and visit the castle ruin Axevalla hus. Within a quarter of an hour by car you find Skara Sommarland, Varnhem, Axevalla harness racing track and Skara Cathedral.
How far is it to Skara Sommarland?
3.8 km, about 5 minutes by car.
What can you do with children on a day without Sommarland?
Swim in the lake, take a steam train from Skara or see the cranes at Lake Hornborga in spring.
What can you do when it rains?
Skara Cathedral, Västergötland Museum, Arenabadet in Skövde or the sauna on the jetty.