Cycling on Kinnekulle
Get out on your bike and experience the beautiful landscape around Lidköping. The trails around Läckö-Kinnekulle have something for all cyclists, whether it's MTB cycling or regular, easy bike rides. Here you will experience idyllic natural areas, hilly terrain and well-marked trails that take you around the entire Kinnekulle and Väner archipelago.
Here you can cycle on the hill
Kinnekulle is a paradise for mountain bikers, but also for other cyclists. There are five trails of varying lengths and levels of difficulty, winding through deep forests and across open meadows. You can choose from easy excursions to challenging climbs and steep hills. Four of the trails start from Kinnekullegården, and the Kinnekulle Trail can be started in several different places.
Fabulous nature on Kinnekulle
Kinnekulle, also known as 'the flowering mountain', attracts visitors with its distinctive geology and rich flora. The unique bedrock provides a breeding ground for a range of rare plants, such as the beautiful and flavoursome ramson and various types of orchids. Take a break and admire the magnificent view of Lake Vänern or pedal past the Stora Stenbrottet quarry. Here you can hike, cycle or just enjoy nature.
Hire a bike if needed
Cycling on Kållandsö is the perfect activity to enjoy the beautiful nature at your own pace. Therefore, you have the opportunity to rent the Kållandsö bike and explore Kållandsö and the area around Läckö Castle on your own. The bike is available for hire for cycling at:
- Läckö Castle
- spikes
- Hörviken
- Läckö beach
- Naven Outdoor Experience
Visit us at Läckö Castle
While you're here to cycle around Lake Vänern, you should take the opportunity to visit us at Läckö Castle, where nature, culture and history are at the centre. Before your visit, it can be helpful to know things like opening hours and parking facilities, given that many people visit the castle all year round. If you want to spend the night in the castle grounds, you can do so in the Victoria House, the camping area or the guest harbour.
See & Do
Explore more activities
In addition to cycling on Kållandsö, there are plenty of activities where you can explore nature anew. Here you can go out on Lake Vänern, challenge your company on the golf course or hike along one of our scenic trails. If you go to the castle, you will also have the opportunity to travel back in time. Enjoy exhibitions, performances and guided tours of the castle's chambers, halls and parlours.
Canoe / Kayak
Canoeing or kayaking in Lake Vänern is a unique nature experience that you will never forget. There are calm waters and sheltered bays, but also more challenging paddles in the open sea. Whether you want to go out on your own or in a group, there are countless opportunities to experience Lake Vänern up close.
Boat trips
Experience a unique and scenic boat trip on Lake Vänern with an experienced guide. On our tour you get to explore Djurö National Park up close and view the mainland from a lake perspective. Bring a packed lunch or morning coffee, sit back and enjoy a full day trip full of idyllic nature experiences.
Guided tours
Immerse yourself in the history of the castle, hike in the nature reserve or enjoy a paddle trip through Lake Vänern. We offer educational guided tours of the castle, the nature centre and other scenic areas around Kållandsö. Enjoy an inspiring day at the castle with your family, friends, colleagues or class.
Exhibitions
Läckö Castle is not only a majestic fortress from the age of great power, but also a vibrant cultural centre with a rich tradition of exhibitions. For decades, our halls, castle rooms and exteriors have been transformed into galleries, theatres and themed rooms where history, art and culture are woven together in a captivating mix. Explore our diverse range of exhibitions and join us on a journey back in time.
Concerts
In our castle area you will have the opportunity to experience unforgettable evenings with music and entertainment on a professional level. Sessions in Lidköping offers music and entertainment by bands and artists throughout the summer. Take the concert bus from Stadshotellet and experience the scenic surroundings of the castle area.
Opera
The grand courtyard has fantastic acoustics, and the summer opera at Läckö Castle is well known and loved far beyond the borders of Västra Götaland - and even the whole of Sweden. Come rain or shine, audiences have flocked to the fairytale castle on Kållandsö to enjoy everything from Mozart to Benjamin Britten.