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Skara is a town with about 18,000 inhabitants in the region Västergötland in Sweden.

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The X 2000 train takes you to Stockholm (2 hours) and Gothenburg (1 hour).

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The european route E20 passes through Skara.

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Map of Skara

Walking, public transport [1] [formerly dead link] or car. Short term parking is free.

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See also: Skaraborg history tour
  • 1 Skara cathedral (Skara domkyrka). A medieval cathedral, among the oldest in Scandinavia. Skara Cathedral (Q648054) on Wikidata Skara Cathedral on Wikipedia
  • 2 Lake Hornborga (Hornborgasjön). A must for birdwatching in the area. Known as the lake where up to 12,000 cranes stop on their way back from warmer countries. Situated about 20 km from town center. Lake Hornborga (Q1628385) on Wikidata Lake Hornborga on Wikipedia
  • 3 Varnhem monastery. Varnhem Abbey (Q860739) on Wikidata Varnhem Abbey on Wikipedia


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  • 1 Skara sommarland. Amusement park with about 45 attractions including water slides, roller-coaster and go-carts. Skara Sommarland (Q2800195) on Wikidata Skara Sommarland on Wikipedia
  • 2 Axevalla. A horse race track. Axevalla travbana (Q10423749) on Wikidata

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