Discover Falköping: Trails, Nature and Culture

Explore Falköping through cultural sites in the town centre, trails and natural areas. When planning your stay, you can choose different focuses: a visit to a museum, a route with a choice of distance, or nature experiences in one of the protected areas. Mösseberg adds views of Falköping to the mix, while Odenbadet offers a distinct focus on swimming and water play.

Culture in the centre of Falköping

The Falbygdens Museum is located in the centre of Falköping. There, you can see Hallonflickan in the form of a unique reconstruction of her face. The museum also displays the find of an ancient dog. These two subjects offer different points of interest for a museum visit: one focuses on the reconstruction of a face, the other on an ancient find.

S:t Olofs kyrka is also located in the centre. The church is at Storgatan 13, near Stora torget. This means you can include a visit to the museum and another centrally located cultural site in your travel plans. The exact address helps you locate the church in Falköping.

Mösseberg and trails in nature

Mösseberg is just a few minutes from the centre of Falköping. Mössebergsbacken is located on the slope of the mountain, offering views of Falköping. If you’re mainly looking for a viewpoint, this is a specific place to visit; the trails in the nature reserve offer a separate focus on nature.

There are several trails and paths in the Mössebergs östsluttning Nature Reserve. Several walking and cycling routes lead from the Falköping urban area to the reserve. Parts of it belong to the European Union’s Natura 2000 network. This designation applies to parts of the area, not to the entire nature reserve. When planning, you can distinguish between the trails in the reserve and the views of Falköping from Mössebergsbacken.

Rocky landscape and rare species in Vråhålan

Vråhålan Nature Reserve is a wedge-shaped rift valley. Its described landscape features include tall broadleaf forest, cliffs, deep rocky ravines and expansive views. Several rare orchid and moss species also live there. The area’s description offers two different ways to experience nature: the striking shape of the terrain and its distinctive plant species. These landscape features help you distinguish Vråhålan from the trails in the Mössebergs östsluttning Nature Reserve.

Routes with different ways of dividing the distance

On the Hälsoslingan in central Falköping, you can choose between 4, 6 or 8 kilometres. The choice depends on your preferred distance. The Pilgrimsleden Falköping–Varnhem pilgrimage trail runs between Falköping and Varnhem and is divided into three stages. For this trail, the stages are the main point of reference. You can compare the two options using different details: the Hälsoslingan by its choice of distances, and the pilgrimage trail by its stages.

Swimming and water play at Odenbadet

Odenbadet can be reached by car, bus, train or bicycle. Its family swimming and water play area includes a whirlpool with a water gun, a champagne zone, bubble benches, a slide and a paddling pool. The features listed range from the paddling pool and bubble benches to the slide and whirlpool. The option of arriving by four different modes of transport is also useful when planning your visit. You can include the swimming centre as a separate activity, while the trails and nature reserves cater to other interests.

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