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redsaga Says: Slottsberget is a hill that used to be dominated by a castle in the middle ages. This is where the border to Denmark used to be and the castle was strategic placed on the hill overlooking the great area of both sides of the border. You can still see the ruined castle if you...
redsaga Says: In this bowling place they have something that they call "discobowling". And no, it doesn't mean that you have to dance, but simply that they add music and discolights to the bowling. There is also a bar where you can buy alcohol, some simple food and snacks. Call to book in...
redsaga Says: There are plenty of beautiful lakes in the Skene area. If you're visiting in summer time there are many good places to take a swim when it get's too hot (yes, it can be pretty hot in Sweden).Hedgärdessjön is closest to Skene. The lake is pretty small, but deep which can make...
dave_21 Says: Hunderds of different lakes, perfect for Canoeing, Boat trips, Fishing trips or just watching them in the morning.My general recommend, wherever you are in Sweden there are lakes and small rivers everywhere, Finland is been fortune with this large amount of lakes too. Hire I...
Nature Reserve of Assberg - Shaped by the Ice-Age
dave_21 Says: 10000-12000 years ago the ice melted and the enormous km thick ice pushed the landmass and shaped it to hills and ravines. It brought huge stones that teared on the land, the stones acted like great ploughs and what we see today is "furrows".This Ravines that it created...
dave_21 Says: As I said before, the chance to spot a Elk here is good. One of the largest density is found in the area. There are no guided safaries or things like that. To spot a Elk you have to have some luck, they are very reserved and shy. If you see one, be ready with you camera...
dave_21 Says: It's also a rich flora in the area. Oak dominates in the area but there are also segments of huge Pines, Alder and Elm wich makes it a amazing area at the autumn season. Great fields of hepatica, wildwood windflower and other beautiful flowers at springtime.
dave_21 Says: According to our old King Waldemar II memoirs the Danish and Swedish border was right here at the falls at the year 1200. At the outlet of the falls there are remainings from an old mill that easily can be spotted. There are also ancient remains from settlers who lived there...
dave_21 Says: The nature reserve, who's located at the northwest beach of Lake Lyngern in Sätila has great nature values. The terrain is very rough, almost inaccessible! Very beautiful steeps at the Lake and cliffs that are shaped during the ice-age.
Casablanca is one out of two restaurants in Skene, except for a couple of pizza places. The staff is really friendly and loves to chat if you're interested in that. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. The surroundings aren't beautiful really, but the staff makes the visit worth it anyway.
Favorite Dish: Well I'm a vegetarian so I can only recommend the veggie menue (which is only one or two dishes. However I'm sure that the staff can make you something special if you ask nicely).
Updated Aug 14, 2005
Address: Varbergsvagen 67
Phone: +46 (0)320 - 323 94
The busses are running pretty frequently from Nils Erikssons Terminalen (Central Station) in Gothenburg. The number of the bus is 300, the trip takes about 50 minutes and the price is around 80 SEK per person.
You pay for the trip on the bus.
Written Aug 14, 2005
Phone: +46 (0)33-22 57 30
This is one of the cheapest supermarkets in Skene with a large range of grocerys and products.
What to buy: BRA has a good range of cheeses which might be fun to try if you like cheese. The fruit and vegetables are also fresh and nice.
What to pay: Depends on what you're buying of course, but it's definitly cheaper than most supermarkets in the area.
Updated Aug 14, 2005
Address: Örbyvägen 27
Phone: +46 (0)320-330 55
dave_21 Says: LOL I think this is they most common way to see where Elks have been. If it's fresh you know they are around. It doesn't smell that bad but if you get it under your shoe wash it away as soon as possible! The smell will stick to your shoe for months otherwise!Fun fact:Some...
dave_21 Says: Newborn Calf 35 pounds (16 kg) Cow 500 pounds (225 kg)4-1/2 feet (1.3 m) at the shoulder6-1/2 feet (2 m) from nose to tail Bull 700 pounds (315 kg) up to 500kg5 feet (1.5 m) at the shoulder8 feet (2.4 m) from nose to tail Season Mate in autumn Gestation 8-1/2 months Birth...
dave_21 Says: One of the largest density of Elk is found in the area. There are no guided safaries or things like that. To spot a Elk you have to have some luck, they are very reserved and shy. If you see one, be ready with you camera immediately. They wont stand still for a long time if...
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The stream of Slottsån is a digression from the river of Viskan that runs through southern Västergötland and northern Halland. Many people come here to canoe, probably because it's surronded by beautful forests and yellow fields.
Equipment: Just bring your canoe - if you happen to have one with you - and a picnic bag. Otherwise you can rent gear from the Tourist Information.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: +46 (0)320 21 72 70
dave_21 Says: There are hundreds of lakes in the area! If you like fishing there are tons of possibilities!Pike Perch is the most common fishing but there are also lots of Trouts in the small rivers and Salmon in the larger rivers.You can easy get a Boat or Canoe from the Tourist...
dave_21 Says: Small red houses with white corners characterizes Swedish houses. Don't ask my why, but red is very popular!
dave_21 Says: The Church of Skene is old and beautiful. Every year they make a special evening for everybody in the village. Everyone can go there and eat for free and buy clothes and furnitures to bring money to developing countries.
dave_21 Says: The town of Skene is located 50km south east of Gothenburg. 50 km to Varberg and the coastal line of west Sweden. 40 km to The city Borås (100,000 inhabitants)Skene has an twin town, Kinna (7000)Skene has (4000) and is perfectly located. Not far from the sea, not far from a...
Well after some great months here on VT I decided to make something about my "home area". I will add photos and tips as much as I can. The town of Skene isn't large, we have two petrol stations, two...
The small town Skene is situated about 60 kilometers south-east from Gotheburg in Sweden. Evidently it's a great place to spend the summers since big flocks of Germans come here in June to August. The...
Build your own Skene page
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