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WDSF European Championships Disco & Swedish Open Slowdance 2025

Welcome to Skövde

How fun that you´re visiting Skövde for the European Championships in disco & stage dance! We have collected some tips on accommodation, restaurants and, above all, what to do when you´re not competing. Good luck in the champinonships and welcome to Skövde and Sweden!

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Activities close to the arena

There are many fun activities just around the corner. What a dream if you could play your favorite games and eating at a restaurant at the same time? At Kappa bar it´s reality.

Play a game of shuffleboard at Haket or Nöjesarenan. Nöjesarenan is actually located in Arena Skövde where the championships are held. And besides shuffleboard you can also play disco bowling, basketball and darts or just a little bit of everything. You can also find bowling and shuffleboard at Kyrks Ten Lanes 20 minutes walk from Arena Skövde. 

 

 

A man sits in a steaming outdoor pool. It is dark. In the background there is a wooden sauna with large windows.

A well-deserved break

Bring your friends on a well-deserved spa experience at Aqua Vitalis in Arena Skövde after great efforts during the championships.

Group of people cycling MTB in Billingen.

Activities close to nature

At the mountain Billingen nature is always present. Only a short busride from the city center you can go hiking, swimming, biking, climbing or just enjoy the view and the beautiful nature. 

Hike at Höjentorp

Guide: 10 must do's

We are guiding you to 10 destinations and activities that you shouldn´t miss while you're visiting Skövde. 

 

 


Something for the active family

When a family member is at a competition, sometimes there can be long waiting hours. Here are some things you can do in the meantime when you are not cheering and supporting family members and feel like doing something completely different.

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Family friendly restaurants

Eating out with children can sometimes be a struggle finding a restaurant with kids’ menu and a child-friendly attitude. Here are some restaurants in Skövde that welcome diners of all ages.

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The Skogsmulle Kingdom on Billingen

This is a great place for kids to discover and learn more about nature. Peek into the houses and explore the surroundings on our beautiful mountain.

 


Experience the swedish spring in Skövde

Day walks

Skövde is surrounded by a fantastic varying nature. Walk along dramatic diabase pillars, through lush nature and enjoy breathtaking views. We have listed some of our favourites.

Läckö Castle and the trail Biosfärleden

Even more to experience in Skaraborg

Skövde is a part of the area called Skaraborg. Within an hours driving distance there is so much more to experience. An abbey church, remarkable nature, the two biggest lakes in Sweden, dancing cranes at lake Hornborga, Göta Canal and a fairytale castle. Look for yourself and find your favorite!

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Practical info

Get more information about registration, rules, disciplines and such at Swedish Dance Federation´s website >>

For personal service with information on where to eat, places to visit and accommodation alternatives. Please contact Skövde Tourist Center >>