Skara

Getting there

By train The X 2000 train takes you to Stockholm (2 hours) and Gothenburg (1 hour).

By bus

By car The European route E20 passes through Skara.

Getting around

Walking, public transport [1] or car. Short term parking is free.

See

1 Skara cathedral (Skara domkyrka). A medieval cathedral, among the oldest in Scandinavia. 2 Lake Hornborga (Hornborgasjön). A must for birdwatching in the area. Known as the lake where up to 12,000 cranes stop on their way back from warmer countries. Situated about 20 km from town center. 3 Varnhem monastery.

Do

1 Skara sommarland. Amusement park with about 45 attractions including water slides, roller-coaster and go-carts. 2 Axevalla. A horse race track.