The Valle lakes
They say there is a lake for every day of the year in the Valle district. It may not be quite that many, but there are a great many lakes, from the big bird lake Hornborgasjön to small forest lakes that barely show on the map, and all of them were formed by the ice.
Our camping cabins carry the names of the lakes
When it came to naming our accommodation, the lakes were a natural choice. Every camping cabin, every room in Valle Hus and every camping pitch is named after one of the Vallesjöarna lakes. The rooms in Valle Hus are called Stakasjön, Ämten, Rommen, Flämsjön and Hattaren, while the pitch names range from Bjuringen to Kappsäcken. The sign by your accommodation shows you where your particular lake is.
Choose a lake on the map
The larger lakes
- HornborgasjönGives its name to: Cabin 1Area approx. 28 km²Greatest depth approx. 1.5 mOne of Sweden's most important bird lakes, known for the crane dance. Bird protection 20 March – 15 July 2027.
- VingsjönGives its name to: Cabin 2Area approx. 0.15 km²Greatest depth approx. 5 mMunicipal swimming spot, about 2 km from Hornborgasjön.
And all the small ones
Around the big lakes lie a great many smaller ones. You can see Tåsjön, Kusen and Nycklasjön when you drive along road 49, and further in lie Ormsjön, Trädgårdssjön and the little Tjursbergssjön, where there are mussels. Several of them are only a few hundred metres wide but more than ten metres deep. It is a legacy of the Ice Age: they are kettle holes, where big blocks of ice stayed behind and melted slowly as the ice withdrew.
All 24 lakes and the accommodation that carries their names
- HornborgasjönGives its name to: Cabin 1Area About 28 km²Maximum depth About 1,5 mBird-rich lake and nature reserve, bird protection restrictions 20 March – 15 July 2027, motorboats prohibited
- VingsjönGives its name to: Cabin 2Area About 0,15 km²Maximum depth About 5 mMunicipal swimming area
- NycklasjönGives its name to: Cabin 5Area About 0,06 km²Near the campsite by road 49
The camping pitches are also named after lakes, from Bjuringen to Kappsäcken.
The Ökull–Borregården nature reserve begins next to the campsite – trails and a map are on the Hiking in Valle page.
Swimming and fishing
SwimmingIf you want to swim in one of the other lakes, there are several public swimming spots nearby. Flämslätt on Flämsjön is the biggest, with lawns, barbecue areas and a trail around the lake. At Vingsjön there is a municipal swimming spot, and Näsbadet on Skärvalången has jetties, toilets and parking.
Swimming
FishingFishing can be arranged in several of the lakes with a fishing licence via iFiske. The rules differ between the lakes, so read up before you set out.
Fishing
Life in and around the lake
Frequently asked questions
What are the Valle lakes?
The lakes in the Valle district between Skara and Skövde, among others Hornborgasjön, Flämsjön, Ämten and Husgärdessjön.
How were the lakes formed?
When the inland ice melted. About 12,600 years ago the ice edge came to a halt here for a while and left gravel, stone and kettle holes behind. Many of the small lakes are kettle holes.
Where can you swim?
At Flämslätt, Vingsjön and Näsbadet. If you stay at Valle Camping you have your own swimming spot on Husgärdessjön.
Which lake will you sleep by?
With Valle Camping as your base, the lake, the countryside and Skaraborg are close by. Choose your accommodation and dates.
