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Visit Vargarda

Welcome to Vargarda!

Vårgårda lies in the heart of West Sweden, a place where people have been thriving for thousands of years. Here, surrounded by scenic landscapes, you can unwind, enjoy the tranquillity of nature, meet friendly locals, and still be under an hour away from Gothenburg and Boras.

Två barn på en bro över ån vid vandringsleden vid Lidasjön

The best hiking trails

Discover trails ranging from quiet lakeside paths to deep forest adventures — perfect for both families and experienced hikers

Mountain bike på Kinnekulle

Cycling in Vargarda

Ride the same countryside roads that once hosted world‑class competitions, or enjoy gentle routes through villages, farmland, and forest.

The cottage thas was used during the filming of the movie "The Emigrants" (2021)

Roadtrip in the paths of the emigrants

Relive the story behind the emigrants who moved to America

A farm with a fence and a barn in the background.

Experience True Silence in Vårgårda

In Vårgårda, there are many places where the only sounds you’ll hear are the whispering trees and the songs of birds.

Ornunga church in autumn colours

What to do and see

Historical ruins, ancient burial sites and beautiful nature - Vargarda has a lot of sights to see

Home baked fika

Summer cafés

Discover a truly swedish experience with home made fika at one of the local heritage centers, churches and other places open during summer

Experience more of the area

Mormor Bättys Kringlor

Eat & drink

Where to eat and have a 'fika' in Vargarda

Mikaelsgården

Accomodation

From cozy countryside cottages, centrally located hotels to camping close to nature, Vårgårda offers welcoming places to stay during your visit.

Bathing places

The best places to take a swim in Vargarda, from busy beaches to smaller lakes

Nature reserves

Experience beautiful nature in one of our many nature reserves

A boy barbecueing a hot dog over an open fire

Places to have a BBQ

Here are a list of grill pits and barbecue areas in and around Vårgårda