Sörgården: Carriage Rides, Farm Shop and Vike

Sörgården is located 13 km south of Kristinehamn. Its offerings include carriage rides and a farm shop; in winter, sleigh rides may also be possible when conditions are suitable. Vike is another point of interest for planning your trip: a carriage ride passes through the protected, undivided part of the village, the Vänerleden cycle route allows you to make a detour there, and during the Bondemarknad, Vike becomes a marketplace. The route, season and date distinguish these different options.

Carriage Rides and Sleigh Rides

The carriage rides differ in their direction: one passes through the undivided, protected part of Vike village, while another heads towards the forest. If you want to focus on Vike when choosing a ride, the one through the village is the most suitable route; the other is oriented towards the forest. Sörgården offers the rides for booking, and the operator asks guests to book in advance. Confirm current availability before your trip.

In winter, Sörgården may offer sleigh rides when conditions are suitable. This seasonal option depends on suitable snow conditions. If a sleigh ride is important to your trip, check both current availability and snow conditions in advance. This way, you can plan the option based on conditions rather than treating it as a fixed activity.

Vike by Bike and as a Market Town

Near Sörgården, the Vänerleden cycle route makes it possible to take a detour to Vike. The village is a possible detour along the cycle route, while the carriage ride passes through its undivided, protected part. Vike was spared earlier land consolidation measures. This distinction gives the detour a historical landscape context and adds a glimpse into the village’s history when choosing a route.

During the Vike Bondemarknad, Vike turns into a large marketplace for locally produced food, plants and handicrafts; there are also flea markets. This is a different reason to visit than shopping at the farm shop: in addition to food, the market features plants, handicrafts and flea markets. Check the specific market dates separately before planning your visit.

Farm Shop and Products

Sörgården’s own animals and cultivated land are KRAV-certified and organic. The farm shop sells meat and sausages from its own sheep and lambs, as well as eggs from its own hens. The selection is complemented by wild boar meat and lambskins. You will therefore find both specific products from the farm’s own livestock and other products in the farm shop. Product availability may vary seasonally. If you are looking for a particular item, check before your trip whether it will be available during your chosen period.

Shooting Simulator for Gatherings and Training

Sörgården rents out a shooting simulator for gatherings and shooting practice. The two stated purposes give the offering both a social and a training-related setting; you can tailor your enquiry to the planned occasion. It is advisable to confirm in advance.

To the overview of the wider destination: Kristinehamn.