Things to see and do at Läckö Castle
Dive into history, enjoy culture and create memories for life at Läckö Castle. We offer a variety of tours and activities for all ages and interests. Tailor your programme and choose from exhibitions, guided tours, kayaking, walking tours along Lake Vänern and much more. Whether you visit us with your family, class or company, we guarantee a unique and educational experience.
Children, Family, Business
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.
Family, Business
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.
Family, Business
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.
Family
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.
Children, Family
Tip walk
The area around Läckö Castle and the nature centre is the perfect setting for a full day filled with beautiful nature, play and learning. Here you can explore the forest and the shoreline while participating in a clever quiz walk for children and adults. The gravel nature trail is accessible for prams and wheelchairs.
Family, Senior
Bathing areas
Läckö has beautiful bathing areas all around the castle - both jetty, cliffs and beach!
Children, Family
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.
Children
Castle adventures
During the summer season the programme is packed and during the rest of the year there are holiday activities and events for families with children.
Children, Family, Business
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.
Extend the experience with a package
Package experiences
You can combine your overnight stay on Läckö with an activity that interests you in a package. Take the opportunity to hike around Läckö-Kinnekullebygden, play golf on Kållandsö or just enjoy a relaxing time at the hotel in the nature centre Vänerskärgården.
Calendar
Explore events
Läckö Castle has a long tradition of rich exhibition activities, and over the years, major, high-profile and unique exhibitions have been shown in the castle's rooms.
1 Jun - 31 Aug
Lurö Archipelago with guide
Full day excursion with hiking in Lurö archipelago.
11 Jul - 2 Aug
Fantasio
Ticket release 1 December! The masterpiece Fantasio is the story of the unwilling hero who, disguised as a court jester, hopes to save himself, but instead becomes the only one who can save everyone else. Tragedy and comedy are skilfully mixed and through the jester's right to say the obvious, the libretto echoes in our time...
1 Mar - 19 Dec
Guided tours - nature centre
Join our nature educator on a tour of the naturum exhibition. The tour starts 1800 million years back in time and then we move forward. The focus is on the Väner archipelago and its animals and plants.
1 Jun - 31 Aug
Kayak guiding
Join us out in the Eken archipelago. The tour includes a kayak instructor and a guide from naturum Vänerskärgården. About 2 hours paddling.
Good to know
Before visiting Läckö Castle, there are some things you may want to know, such as that dogs are not allowed in Läckö Castle or Victoria House. If you still have any questions before your visit, you can contact us, info@lackoslott.se or 0510-48 46 60.