Skara

Skara is a town with about 18,000 inhabitants in the region Västergötland in Sweden.

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

The European route E20 passes through Skara.

Map of Skara

Walking, public transport [1] ^{[formerly dead link]} or car. Short term parking is free.

• 58.3865113.439241 Skara cathedral (Skara domkyrka). A medieval cathedral, among the oldest in Scandinavia.  
• 58.31666713.552 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.  
• 58.38416713.6541673 Varnhem monastery.  

• 58.404213.55231 Skara sommarland. Amusement park with about 45 attractions including water slides, roller-coaster and go-carts.  
• 58.413.5666672 Axevalla. A horse race track.  

• Götene