Facts about Skövde

In the middle of the batter

In the middle of Skaraborg, between Lake Vänern and Lake Vättern, with a quarter of a million people
within a five-mile radius, Skövde is the region's natural hub. Skövde is also perfectly located midway between Stockholm and Gothenburg.

High-tech hub

The city is home to three of the world's most modern engine factories, Volvo GTO, Volvo Cars and Aurobay, and the ASSAR Industrial Innovation Arena for manufacturing industry development has attracted over SEK 200 million in research.

Game on!

Did you know that popular games such as Goat Simulator and Valheim have been created by game companies in Skövde? The city is one of Sweden's leading game development hubs, with many prominent game studios and one of the country's leading game education programs at the University of Skövde. This is where the game developers of the future study and work, making Skövde an obvious place for innovation in gaming!

Pioneer of culture & epicenter of events

Skövde Kulturhus, opened in 1964, was Sweden's first cultural center and set the standard for future initiatives in the country. Skövde hosts many events every year, from the Food Festival and Skadevi Cup to the Sweden Game Conference - so there is always something to see, do and experience!

Slalom slope in the middle of town - and nature around the corner!

In Skövde, outdoor life is always close by - so close, in fact, that you can go slalom skiing in the middle of town! Mount Billingen has both a ski slope and cross-country tracks, and the area attracts over 300,000 visitors every year. For those who prefer hiking, the Billingeleden trail stretches a full 57 km through beautiful nature. It is said that no Skövde resident is more than 300 meters away from a green area, making the city perfect for recreation all year round!

Treasure hunting city

In 1904, Sweden's largest preserved gold treasure, the Timboholm Treasure, was found in Skövde.
The treasure weighs just over seven kilograms and a copy is in Skövde City Museum

Play it like Skövde!

May we proudly present Skövde as the stronghold of handball - both the men's and women's teams play here at elite level and keep the excitement alive. We are also proud of the 400 associations in the municipality, which include not only sports clubs, but also cultural, para- and pensioner associations and others. There is always a place here for those with a burning interest.

Armored City

With several regiments and a long military history, Skövde is a real defense hub.

Hometown of a woman canonized

St. Elin of Skövde was a local noblewoman from the 12th century who was canonized by the Pope.