Hiking on Kållandsö island
When visiting Lidköping, don't miss the picturesque hiking trails out on Kållandsö. Choose a hiking trail that suits you and your party or book a hiking package with associated accommodation, parking, food and drink. In connection with your hike, you can visit the castle for an exciting insight into our history.
Want to go hiking on Kållandsö?
Läckö Castle and Spiken's fishing harbour are just two of Kållandsö's many highlights. On the island, there are hiking trails for all needs and wishes. Choose your favourite and experience the island's beautiful views and natural areas. Combine your hike on Kållandsö with a visit to Läckö Castle and a coffee break in the Vänern archipelago.
At Läckö Castle, regardless of the season, you have the opportunity to walk along Lake Vänern or around the castle area where the view of the lake is most beautiful. In our calendar you can find current events when it comes to guided tours for example hiking or canoeing. You can also find all upcoming concerts, exhibitions and performances at the castle.
Various hiking trails on Kållandsö
- Kinneviken (3 km): Experience the spruce forest and breathtaking panoramic views of Kinneviken. Perfect for a short hike.
- Kleversbergen (3.5 km): Challenge yourself in hilly terrain and be rewarded with a magnificent view of Fröfjorden.
- Roparudden (4 km): Walk out onto the headland and enjoy views of Lake Vänern and Kållandsö. Keep an eye out for osprey and sea eagles!
- Fröfjorden (5 km): Hike through cultural landscapes, grazed meadows and admire rock carvings from the Bronze Age.
- Great Oaks (6 km): Take a trip to the west side of Stora Ekens and hike through hilly terrain with plenty of berries and mushrooms.
- Traneberg (6.2 km & 8.4 km): Choose between two trails on western Kållandsö and enjoy lakeside nature experiences and a rich plant and animal life.
- Biosphere trail (140 km): Hike through scenic landscapes that wind past both Läckö Castle and the fishing harbour Spiken.
Kållandsö hiking package
Discover the fascinating nature and history of Kållandsö with our hiking package! Choose between different hiking trails, from the challenging Biosphere Trail to shorter loops of 3-11 km. Enjoy a picnic with coffee and a packed lunch in the fresh air, and end the day with a well-prepared three-course dinner at White deer.
The hiking package includes:
- overnight stay in a double room
- breakfast buffet
- coffee and packed lunch
- parking outside the castle
- three-course dinner at Hvita Hjorten
Before you visit Läckö Castle
If you want to combine your hike with a visit to Läckö Castle, it can be smart to plan your visit with us. Read up on our opening hours, upcoming events, price lists and parking facilities to make your stay as successful as possible. Contact us if you have any questions beyond what can be found on the website.
See & Do
Explore more activities
There is something for everyone at Kållandsö and Läckö Castle. Enjoy tours of the castle, exhibitions and performances or concerts by famous artists and bands. Take the children on a discovery tour or book a full-day conference with your company. Don't miss the opportunity to create lifelong memories in a fairytale setting.
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.
Conference
Far away from the stress and interruptions of the office, at Läckö Castle, you and your colleagues can focus on the essentials: getting new ideas, hatching smart solutions and building community in the company. In an inspiring environment, characterised by history and nature, we create together a conference experience beyond the ordinary.