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Sights and Attractions in Västergötland: Historical

Hedareds stave church (Hedareds stavkyrka)

The only preserved stave church in Sweden and probably built during the 16th century. The interior, made in timber, dates from the early Middle Ages. The church is situated along route 180 between Borås and Alingsås.
Borås Tourist Information. Phone: 033-35 70 90

The chambered tumuli in Falköping (Gånggrifterna i Falköping)

In the middle of Falköping you can study ancient graves from 5 000 years back in time. In the square in the mediaeval part of the town, there is a map showing where to find the different findings.
Falköpings Tourist Information. Phone: 0515-77 70 50

The ruined cloister in Gudhem (Gudhems klosterruin)

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The cloister in Gudhem was founded during the 12th century by the cistercienser order. It was once one of the wealthiest cloisters in Sweden. The cloister was seriously damaged in a fire in 1529. Some years later it was closed down. The cloister is located north of Falköping.
Falköpings Tourist Information. Phone: 0515-77 70 50

Karlsborg fortress (Karlsborgs fästning)

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Join an adventurous tour through the fortress. Experience what it was like to live here 130 years ago and take part in the history.
Information about the guided tours is available at Karlsborgs Fästning AB, Phone: 0505-173 49

Läckö castle (Läckö slott)

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This white mediaeval castle is one of the most beautiful ones in Sweden. Located on a cape in Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden, the scenery is stunning. Here you can take part in guided tours around the castle, eat something in the castle's restaurant or at the café in one of the wings or maybe join the boat tours cruising in the archipelago outside the castle.
Phone: 0510-103 20

Askeberga ship tumulus (Askeberga skeppssättning)

Travelling north-east from Skövde, not far from the village Tidan, one can admire the second largest ship tumulus in the country. It is 54m long and consists of 24 giant boulders each at about 25-30 tons. The tumulus date back to 400-550 AD.

Torpa stone house (Torpa Stenhus)

An ancient ghost is still strolling around in this Renaissance castle. You might meet him and also admire the well-preserved hall of knights. The castle is located not far from Borås.
Torpa Stenhus. Phone: 033-35 70 84

The Runestone of Sparlösa (Sparlösastenen)

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This remarkable monument from 800 AD tells us stories about ancient times in two different runic alphabets as well as in figure engravings. The stone is now conserved and kept in a building next to Sparlösa cemetery.

Vara Tourist Office, Phone: 0512-331 11

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