Falköping between nature, culture and history

Ekehagen is the only prehistoric village in Sweden where all the major prehistoric periods are represented. Mösseberg is also part of the townscape: the table mountain offers numerous nature and leisure activities in Falköping.

The regional overview of places near Falköping includes Floby, Kättilstorp, Sandhem, Åsarp, Broddetorp, Slutarp, Stenstorp and Vartofta; the central locality is Falköping.

Nature

Falekvarna is a special natural and cultural environment with lush deciduous forests, rushing streams, as well as meadows and grazing land. The hiking trails in the nature area have been restored; there is also a summer café and barbecue facilities.

From Burmastigen, a short boardwalk leads to a birdwatching tower with views over the reserve. One hiking route on Mösseberg is 4.5 kilometres long; alternatively, a shorter 3.3-kilometre route can be chosen.

Hiking and exercise

The hiking route starts at the old Motionscentralen opposite the campsite’s main car park. As Falköping’s central hiking route, Hälsoslingan offers a choice of 4, 6 or 8 kilometres.

Mösseberg has an MTB skills course with a pump track, jumps, a flow track, a children’s loop and balance obstacles. In Falköping and its neighbouring municipalities, selected cycling routes run through open agricultural landscapes, along minor country roads and across the challenging table mountains.

Mössebergsbacken has four ski slopes and an equal number of lifts. The Mösseberg area can be reached by an on-demand bus service; the journey must be booked by telephone at least one hour before departure.

Leisure

Mösseberg has a 9-hole and an 18-hole disc golf course. Both start at the entrance to Mössebergs Camping & Stugby.

The animal park on Mösseberg, near the viewing tower, is free of charge and is home to, among others, alpacas, goats, rabbits, pigs, fallow deer, Shetland ponies, peacocks and chickens. A footpath and cycle path leads from the nearest car park to the animal park on Mösseberg.

Odenbadet at Odens Sportcenter can be reached by car, bus, train or bicycle. It has a family area with a whirlpool, water cannon, bubbling benches, a slide and a paddling pool. The relaxation area includes a hot tub, a cold bath, a steam room, a regular sauna and a relaxation room.

Food and drink

Falbygdens Osteria offers a cheese school, cheese tastings and guided tours of the cheese cellar. The offering also includes a cheese and delicatessen buffet with cheese from Falbygden as well as other cheeses from the surrounding area and further afield.

Culture

Falbygdens museum is located in the heart of Falköping and focuses on the history of Falbygden. Exhibits include Sveriges äldsta hund, Hallonflickan, copies of magnificent gold neck collars and bronze objects. In the case of Hallonflickan, it is suggested that she may have been sacrificed to the gods.

Plantis was established in 1885 as one of the green spaces of the town of Falköping. The park has a restaurant, mini-golf and a children’s playground. The passage grave Kyrkerör is located there opposite Biograf Cosmorama.

The oldest parts of S:t Olofs kyrka on the Falköping–Varnhem pilgrimage route were built of limestone no later than the beginning of the 12th century. Gökhems kyrka dates from the 12th century, has largely retained its original appearance and is considered one of the best-preserved medieval churches in Västergötland. The oldest parts of Åsle kyrka also date from the 12th century.

In spring 2022, Platåbergens Geopark became Sweden’s first UNESCO Global Geopark. It is a collaboration between nine municipalities: Grästorp, Trollhättan, Vänersborg, Lidköping, Götene, Mariestad, Skara, Skövde and Falköping.

To the main travel overview: Västra Götaland.