# Things to see in Skövde (Sweden): 28 places and when to go

> Skövde is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), Wildlife (13), Temples (9). The best known are Varnhem Abbey, Kata Farm and Våmb Church. The best time to come is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 17 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/skovde/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Sweden · 58.402, 13.8514
- **Places:** 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/naturaleza/) (14) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/fauna/) (13) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/espiritual/) (9) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/historia/) (2) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/museos/) (2) · [Hot springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/termal/) (1)
- **Best time:** December to February and May to September.
- **Also possible:** March to April and October.
- **Nearest airport:** GOT Göteborg, 124 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Skövde

The places in and around Skövde, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Varnhem Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/varnhems-klosterruin/): Swedish church and cloister ruins · 12 km
- [Kata Farm](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kata-gard/): Viking-age farm in Varnhem, Sweden · 12 km
- [Våmb Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vambs-kyrka/): Church building in Skövde Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 3.1 km
- [Varnhem Abbey Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/varnhems-klosterkyrka/): Swedish abbey church · 12 km
- [Axevalla House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/axevalla-hus/): Building in Skara Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 15 km
- [Edåsa Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/edasa-kyrka/): Church building in Skövde Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 14 km
- [Hagelberg Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/hagelbergs-kyrka/): Church building in Skövde Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 7.4 km
- [Häggums kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/haggums-kyrka/): Church building in Skövde Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 12 km
- [Klasborgs och Våmbs ängar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/klasborgs-och-vambs-angar/): Protected area · 4.1 km
- [Rånna-Ryd](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ranna-ryd/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 5.3 km
- [Sjogerstad Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sjogerstads-kyrka/): Church building in Skövde Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 9.6 km
- [Sydbillingens platå](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sydbillingens-plata/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 7.4 km
- [Tovaberget](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/tovaberget/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 15 km
- [Blängsmossen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/blangsmossens-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 4.8 km
- [Garparör](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/garparor/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 11 km
- [Getaryggen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/getaryggens-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 4.6 km
- [Hene-Skultorp](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/hene-skultorp/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 6.2 km
- [Rödegården](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ingasater-rodegarden/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 10.0 km
- [Kulturfabriken](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kulturfabriken/): Museum in Skövde, Sweden · 1 m
- [Loringaskogen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/loringaskogens-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 8.9 km
- [Lycke-Lilla Höjen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/lycke-lilla-hojen/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 10 km
- [Nolberget - Missunnebäcken](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/nolberget-missunnebacken/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 9.0 km
- [Öglunda Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/oglunda-kyrka/): Church building in Skara Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 10 km
- [Sätuna utmark](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/satuna-utmark/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 6.7 km

And the other 4, by what you come to do:

- **Temples**: [Värings kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/varings-kyrka/), [Värsås Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/varsas-kyrka/)
- **Hot springs**: [Billingebadet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/billingebadet/)
- **Hiking**: [Billingeleden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/billingeleden/)

## When to go to Skövde

The best time to visit Skövde is **December to February and May to September**; also possible: March to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 6 h 46 |
| February | Best time | 8 h 59 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 23 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 05 |
| May | Best time | 16 h 29 |
| June | Best time | 17 h 56 |
| July | Best time | 17 h 19 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 08 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 29 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 52 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 25 |
| December | Best time | 6 h 04 |

In June there are 17 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 04. In May, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.

When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Skövde

The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT, Göteborg), 124 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=58.402%2C13.8514)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.402%2C13.8514)

## Other towns nearby

- [Hamnen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/hamnen/): 13 places · 28 km
- [Mariestad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/mariestad/): 29 places · 34 km
- [Lidköping](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/lidkoping/): 33 places · 44 km
- [Sandhem](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sandhem/): 22 places · 49 km
- [Vadstena](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vadstena/): 19 places · 55 km
- [Gränna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/granna/): 16 places · 56 km

And all of Sweden, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Skövde?

The best known: [Varnhem Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/varnhems-klosterruin/), [Kata Farm](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kata-gard/), [Våmb Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vambs-kyrka/), [Varnhem Abbey Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/varnhems-klosterkyrka/), [Axevalla House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/axevalla-hus/). In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Skövde?

December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 17 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 04.

### How do you get to Skövde?

The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 124 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.402%2C13.8514) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Skövde as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).