Day Trips and Attractions in Hökensås
First Camp Hökensås – Tidaholm is set in a wonderful area for anyone who loves nature, fishing and outdoor adventures, with forests and lakes right on the doorstep. From here, you can also take day trips to Tidaholm, the charming small towns around Lake Vättern and some of Skaraborg’s finest natural and cultural attractions. Feel free to ask at reception for more tips on things to see and do during your stay.
Hökensås Nature Conservation Area
The adventure begins almost right outside your door. Hökensås offers open pine forests, lakes and small woodland ponds, excellent spots for picking mushrooms and berries, and several marked hiking trails and exercise tracks. The Västra Vätterleden trail also passes through the area, giving you plenty of opportunities to explore the beautiful surroundings on foot.
Fishing in Hökensås
Hökensås is a true paradise for anglers, with almost 30 fishing lakes where you can catch species including rainbow trout and brown trout. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler, there are plenty of opportunities to try fly fishing, spin fishing and float fishing in beautiful natural surroundings.
Tidaholm and Turbinhusön
Take a day trip to Tidaholm and enjoy a stroll along the River Tidan to beautiful Turbinhusön. Here, you’ll discover a well-preserved cultural setting with gardens, historic blacksmiths’ cottages, art and crafts. During the summer, the area comes alive with exhibitions and other activities. Why not stop for a coffee by the water while you’re here?
The Wooden Town of Hjo
On the shores of Lake Vättern, Hjo awaits with its charming small-town atmosphere, picturesque wooden houses and beautiful surroundings that are perfect for exploring on foot. The town has more than 600 years of history and, together with Eksjö and Nora, is known as one of Sweden’s well-preserved wooden towns. It’s a lovely day trip when you want to combine culture and history with a day by Lake Vättern.
Tidaholm Museum
At Tidaholm Museum, you can discover the history of the local area and follow its development from earlier times to the modern industrial era. Combine your museum visit with Turbinhusön and a stroll through central Tidaholm – a perfect day trip when the weather isn’t quite right for outdoor adventures.
Lake Hornborga
Bring your binoculars and discover one of Sweden’s best-known birdwatching lakes. Lake Hornborga is, of course, famous for the thousands of cranes that gather here in spring, but the nature reserve is well worth a day trip throughout much of the year, with hiking trails, birdwatching towers and hides. At Fågeludden, you’ll also find the Naturum Hornborgasjön visitor centre and Café Doppingen.
Lilla Havsjön
When the sun is shining, Lilla Havsjön is an easy and enjoyable day-trip destination right in the heart of Hökensås. There’s a popular beach with jetties, a diving tower, barbecue facilities and an outdoor toilet – perfect for a few relaxing hours with the family.
Ettak streams
Follow the rushing waters of the River Tidan through Ettaks Strömmar Nature Reserve. Here, an almost six-kilometre stretch of largely untouched river winds its way through forests and pastures. The area is also rich in birdlife, so keep an eye out for species such as white-throated dippers, grey wagtails and kingfishers.
Helliden Castle
Just outside Tidaholm, Helliden Castle sits in green and historic surroundings at the foot of Hellidsberget. Dating back to the 19th century, the castle and its surroundings combine cultural history, art and beautiful scenery – ideal for a relaxing walk.
Falbygden Museum
Travel thousands of years back in time at Falbygden Museum in Falköping. Discover the fascinating prehistoric history of the Falbygden area and remarkable finds such as the Raspberry Girl and Sweden’s oldest dog. Younger visitors can enjoy the Children’s Museum, with plenty of opportunities for play and creativity. A great day out for the whole family – especially on a rainy day.
Kungslena
Take a day trip to historic Kungslena, the site of the famous Battle of Lena in 1208. The unusual medieval church with its three distinctive towers is the village’s main landmark, while the surrounding area also offers hiking trails, a gravestone museum and the ruins of Lena Castle.
Baltak Streams
For fishing enthusiasts, Baltak is another exciting destination in the area. Just south of Tidaholm, Baltak fish farm lies beside the River Tidan, where stream fishing has attracted fly fishers since the 1970s. It’s a natural choice for anyone looking to discover even more of the region’s strong sport-fishing tradition.