Spa For 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.

Sand Golf Club

For experienced golfers, the spectacular Sand Golf Club in Bankeryd is a must try. The course is ranked 11th best in Sweden, 92nd in Europe and tee times must be booked in advance. You can do this here: http://www.sandgolfclub.se/ where you can also find more information about the fantastic course.

Skara Summerland

Welcome to Skara, Scandinavia's largest water park with a funfair and go-kart track. The water park is one of the largest water parks, water slides and several pool areas. In other words, a water adventure for the whole family! The amusement park has everything from quiet rides to the fast attractions and slides. The park also features playgrounds and summer activities suitable for children of all ages.

Skara

Skara, with its 11,000 inhabitants, is one of Sweden's oldest towns, and has recently been voted Skaraborg's most beautiful town. It has many beautiful buildings and a wonderful atmosphere. Several famous Swedish architects of the 19th and 20th centuries designed many of the town's buildings, such as the water tower by Ernst Torulf, Ivar Tengbom, the architect behind Stockholm's concert hall, contributed to the rebuilding of Skara's cathedral and Ragar Östberg, the architect of Stockholm's town hall, designed Skara's railway station.

Skara Cathedral is one of Sweden's largest churches. Its present style dates from the High Gothic of the 14th century, while some parts of the church date back to the 11th century. From the 11th century there is a unique crypt, which was used as a resting place for the first bishops of the diocese. The present choir dates from the beginning of the 13th century, while the nave and transept, which gave the building its High Gothic character, date mainly from the early 14th century. These parts were built of local sandstone. The church has been restored several times, including as a result of the Danish-Swedish wars and major fires. Today, the cathedral is a modern building with a diverse touch of medieval architecture. The church is also worth visiting for its art collection.

In Skara you can choose to visit the Västergötland Museum and the Veterinary Museum. Västergötland Museum has permanent exhibitions showing life as it was in the area over time and a varying number of temporary exhibitions. Behind it is the open-air museum Fornbyn, an idyllic museum in 1930s buildings that portrays the area's old farming community.

The Veterinary Museum is centrally located, but in more rural surroundings at Veterinärgatan 7, about a 5-minute walk from the hotel. It is housed in a beautiful building that was once Sweden's first veterinary school and is now Sweden's only veterinary museum. It presents the development of the veterinary profession over 250 years using modern museum teaching methods. For history buffs, we can further recommend the ruins of the Franciscan monastery church of St. Katarina. Be sure to check opening times before visiting.

In Skara's centre you can shop in cosy shops with a distinctive medieval atmosphere. There are also cosy cafés and restaurants.

Västergötlands Museum

In Skara you can visit the Västergötland Museum and the Veterinary Museum. Västergötland's Museum has permanent exhibitions showing life as it unfolded in the area over time and a varying number of temporary exhibitions. At the back you can find the open-air museum Fornbyn, an idyllic museum in 1930s buildings that portrays the area's old farming community.

Lake Hornborga

If you are interested in nature and bird life, a visit to the Hornborgasjön Nature Centre is a must. On the pillars out in the water by the bird sanctuary, their knowledgeable staff will guide you through the area's nature, geology and history. Hornborgasjön is one of Europe's most important migratory bird areas, and you can see this bird paradise from the beautiful limestone and oak viewing platform. In spring around April you may also be lucky to see cranes dancing at Hornborgasjön, so for those interested in ornithology, a cheap winter holiday or mini break in spring is a great idea!

Tiveden National Park

Nature lovers can take a trip to Tiveden National Park on the western side of Lake Vättern. In the enchanting forest, you may be lucky enough to see moose, deer, foxes, hares and many species of birds. The forests of Tiveden are also home to lynx and wolves.