Cabins Västergötland

Description of the province of Västergötland in Sweden

Our cabins in the province of Västergötland are located inland on the West Coast of Sweden. Västergötland borders Sweden's 2 largest lakes, Lake Vänern and Lake Vättern. This is a paradise for fishing enthusiasts and many of those who rent a cabin here are surprised by the large selection of fishing. In addition to the many nice fishing cabins we offer, here you will also find both bays, rivers and lakes. The selection of fish is large and many restaurants offer seafood, and both fresh and smoked fish.

Rent a cabin by a lake in Västergötland

Västergötland has an area of 3140 km2 and 675,000 inhabitants.

The landscape borders Småland in the southeast and Halland in the southwest. To the west, Västergötland borders the Kattegat, the West Coast and Bohuslän, to the north the landscape borders Vänern, Dalsland and Värmland and to the east Vättern and Närke.

Day trip destination to visit when you rent a cabin in Västergötland

There are many nice day trip destinations for you who want to rent a cabin in Västergötland. Of course, the beautiful and lush nature of Sweden stretches through the landscape in a beautiful variety. Below is a list of some popular excursion destinations that we at the cabin agency and those who rent their accommodation from us recommends.

• Skara is one of the oldest cities in Sweden. The street network in central Skara as well as parts of the cathedral is partly from the Swedish Middle Ages.
• Västergötland Museum is located just north of Skara Cathedral. Here you can see exhibitions from, among other things, the Middle Ages and antiquity in Sweden and see a large collection of archaeological finds. They also offer fun activities for the children, visit the ancient village with animals and several public events.
• Skara summerland is the largest water park and amusement park in Sweden where you can have a day filled with activities for the whole family.  Here you will find a number of amusement park rides for all ages as well as a large water park.
• Borås Zoo have about 500 animals in an exciting nature i.e. large African, Asian and Nordic animals.
• Läckö castle, a beautiful baroque castle by the shores of Vänern about 20 km from Lidköping. Interesting and exciting for both adults and children, here you are offered a unique cultural and nature experience, mixed with excitement and curiosity.
• Rörstrand Museum in Lidköping, Europe's oldest porcelain factory. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in a unique environment with a good coffee or maybe try the lunch buffet, all on authentic Rörstrand porcelain.
• Ekehagens ancient village in Åsarp, one of Sweden's largest archaeological open-air museums. Here you travel back in time and get to meet both people and animals from a distant time.

Fishing and facts about Lake Vänern in Västergötland

If you rent a cabin by Lake Vänern, you will live by the largest lake in Sweden, including the largest Lake in EU. Lake Vänern offers nature, culture, activities and picnic opportunities.

Lake Vänern has an area: 5648 km2, Maximum depth: 106 m, Volume: 153 km3, Shoreline: 2000 km, Islands and cobs: 22,000. If you want to sail around Lake Vänern the distance is:  420 km

Did you know that….

• There are about 10,000 wrecks at the bottom of Lake Vänern.
• There are about 16,000 leisure boats on Lake Vänern
• 700,000 people in Sweden get their drinking water from Lake Vänern, including several of our cabins.
• The water volume in Lake Vänern constitutes one third of all lake water in Sweden
• The entire population of the world could fit standing on the surface of Lake Vänern.

Fishing in Lake Vänern, the EU and Sweden's largest lake

Lake Vänern is a very good and versatile fishing lake, there are 38 fish species and fishermen are engaged in both recreational fishing, sport fishing and professional fishing with trolling. Among other things, you can fish the world's largest lake salmon, the Gullspång salmon, which can weigh over 20 kg.

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Lake Vättern fishing and facts

Lake Vättern is a smaller, long and narrow lake, although the second largest lake in Sweden and the sixth largest lake in the EU. Lake Vättern has an area of 1893 km2.

Fishing in Lake Vättern, Sweden's second largest lake

There are 31 fish species in Lake Vättern, including salmon, trout, char, pike, perch, grayling, pikeperch, burbot and crayfish. However, there are regulations for fishing, contact the owner of your cottage or the nearest tourist office if unclear.