Hotel Bellevue Hjo

Hjo

Find a cheap summer or winter holiday at Risskov and explore Sweden at your own pace and with the whole family. Visit the beautiful town of Hjo, an idyllic little town situated on the shores of Lake Vättern. There are several well-preserved, picturesque wooden houses, beautiful wooden bridges and footbridges next to the lake and Hjo has also won several international awards for the preservation of the town's original wooden buildings. So why not enjoy a cup of coffee in a cosy turn-of-the-century setting. If the weather is good, you are allowed to bring a picnic basket and be part of the peaceful surroundings in the town park or by the beautiful lake Vättern. In the city's cultural district there are exhibitions all year round, both permanent and ongoing exhibitions of art, photography, crafts and design. Admission is free and well worth a visit. In Hjo it is also possible to fish and go hiking, cycling or how about a 'trout safari'. There are several hiking and pilgrimage routes, long cycling routes and also mountain bike trails. Beaver safari and dog sledding are other examples of adventures that await in Hjo. The famous Swedish designer Estrid Ericson, grew up in Hjo, where her father was the cellar master at the Spa Hotel.

Hestevognstur gennem Grevbäcks natur

If you want a unique experience and an idea of how things used to be, then a horse and carriage ride is recommended. Experience nature and beautiful landscapes from the horse-drawn carriage and the sound of rhythmically clattering hooves.

Hökensås Golf Club- Hjo

If you like golf, we recommend a golfing holiday in the south of Sweden at Hökensås Golf Klub. Formed back in 1961, it now boasts a beautiful 27-hole course, set against the backdrop of beautiful woodland and parkland and the idyllic lake of Vättern, and is an ideal destination for a golf and relaxation break.

Bison safari in Hjo

North of Jönköping lies the small town of Hjo, which also houses 135 bison on the bison farm, which you will get very close to during a safari - a popular nature adventure. There is also a café and farm shop. Find a cheap self-drive holiday to Sweden and meet the many beautiful bison. Go on a real family holiday and turn up the heat during your adventures on a self-drive holiday. Find a cheap weekend break for the whole family at Risskov.

Skövde

Skövde is located between Vänern and Vättern and offers a wide range of experiences for all visitors, regardless of age and interests. Up on Billingen Mountain, you'll be greeted by countless activities, from gentle walks through the forest to fast ski runs. At the foot of the mountain lies the centre of Skaraborg where over a quarter of a million people in the neighbourhood like to eat, drink, party and live.

Karlsborg Fortress

Find a cheap self-drive holiday at Risskov and experience our neighbours in Sweden. Find child-friendly hotels near Vanäs and stop by Karlsborg Fortress, located on the Vanäs peninsula, out in Lake Vättern, and one of the largest and best-preserved fortresses in all of Sweden. It is open to visitors all year round and offers an exciting insight into the fort's long history, which dates back to 1819. Find a cheap summer holiday, or winter break, with Risskov and explore the beautiful area at your own pace.

Göta Canal

Along the canal, you can walk or cycle and visit the cosy cafés and restaurants. It offers a wide range of events along the canal during the year, for example Christmas activities, with Christmas dinners, fun activities and beautiful surroundings.

Boat trips on the canal are also available. And these can last from a few hours to close to a week.

Christmas market in Jönköping

Take the family on a lovely mini break or weekend break in Jönköping during the second weekend in December and visit the traditional and cosy Christmas market at Strömsberg farm.

In the historic environment of Strömsberg Farm, the Strömsberg Association organises the traditional Christmas market, where visitors can experience a wonderful Christmas atmosphere. There are small stalls selling everything from handicrafts, ceramics, jewellery, textiles and visual arts to sweets and treats.

The Christmas market is child-friendly, and during the day there is entertainment with a Lucia train and children's choir, as well as a chocolate wheel and a lottery. And when you get hungry, hot dogs and coffee are served.

Strömsbergsgård is located just outside Jönköping and is easily accessible if you come by car. Book a cheap hotel package at Risskov in or near Jönköping and take the opportunity to visit the beautiful Småland nature of Strömsberg Nature Reserve.