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Helmets on, hold onto your hat and look up. 299 metres up to be exact.
On Billingen, the mountain literally at the heart of the city, you’ll find mountain-biking trails, pump tracks, high rope courses, running tracks and hiking trails. When winter comes and the temperature drops, we up the tempo a little. Billingen is an official Vasaloppet centre, with over 35 kilometres of cross-country trails worthy of elite skiers.
Mountain – check! What else does Skövde have to offer? Well, if there were a competition for the number of nature reserves, we’d definitely be on the podium. There’s a host of different nature areas, offering magical forests, open pastures, mountain landscapes and entrancing views.
Where can you find good food? And what recreational activities are available in Skövde?
Finding a sense of community and activities in a new city takes time, but it goes faster with a little help. Welcome House Skövde is your guide—whether you’re just visiting or have recently settled in the city for good.
At Welcome House, we help you find the right clubs and activities, offer tips on places to visit and events, and provide support with practical questions about life in the area. We also regularly organize our own activities and networking events for those who want to meet new people and build relationships with others in the area.
P.S.! Welcome House is happy to recommend relevant Facebook groups, including International Students in Skövde For those of you who are new here and want tips on life in Skövde, things to do, and how to meet other like-minded people in the city.
Skövde has 69 nature reserves and natural areas for exercise, recreation, and outings.
Concerts, lectures, activities, and much more—new experiences await you every day in Skövde.
Sweden's first cultural center was built in Skövde in 1964.
At Billingen, you can go slalom skiing, running, biking, and skiing—all within the city limits.
For the little ones or those with a child's mind, there is Billingetrollets forest, Billingen Bikepark, playgrounds, mini golf and Billingebadet - with fantastic views of Skövde.
Let's play!
Did you know that Skövde is one of the country’s biggest film and theatre centre’s outside of our major cities? The city offers you at least one cultural event every day, 365 days of the year.
Enjoy!
Love golf? Perfect, Skövde actually has three really great golf courses to choose from, with several other fine courses to visit in the surrounding area. And don’t be surprised if you meet elite players out on the course. They often play here.
In the city center there are charming shops, large shopping centers and many restaurants and cafes. For those who want to experience Skövde by night, there are of course bars and nightclubs.
Enjoy!
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