Hotels in Vastergotland, Sweden

Västergötland is a region in southwestern Sweden, with a temperate climate where summers average 68°F (20°C) and winters drop to 28°F (-2°C). It's famous for Lake Vänern, Europe's third-largest lake, and the historic Göta Canal linking it to the Baltic Sea. In summer, you can sail the canal or fish for pike in Vänern's clear waters, while winter invites you to ice-skate on frozen lakes or explore medieval castles like Läckö, built in 1298. The region also has the ancient city of Skara, home to Sweden's oldest cathedral from 1100s, and the Vänern archipelago near Hammarö for kayaking. If you visit between June and August, you'll find warm days perfect for hiking through Tiveden National Park's primeval forest, but if you come in December, you'll get fewer crowds and cheaper hotel rates near Lidköping's ceramic museum.