Vättern
Vättern is the second largest lake (by surface area) in Sweden, after Vänern and the fifth largest lake in Europe.
Latitude and longitude of Skövde
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Skövde ( pronunciation ) (pronunciation: [ˈɧœvˌde]) is a locality and urban centre in Skövde Municipality and Västra Götaland County, in the Västergötland (Western Gothland region) in central-Southern Sweden.
Population: 33,119
Latitude: 58° 23' 28.25" N
Longitude: 13° 50' 42.22" E
Articles of interest in Skövde
29 Articles of interest near Skövde, Sweden
Show all articles in the mapBattle of Lena
It was an important battle between the Danish-backed former Swedish King Sverker II of Sweden and Prince Eric. Danish King Valdemar the Victorious provided Sverker with a large army; medieval sources estimate the size of the force at 12,000 to 18,00…
Skara Cathedral
Skara Cathedral (Swedish: Skara domkyrka) is a church in the Swedish city of Skara.
Battle of Gestilren
The Battle of Gestilren took place on July 17, 1210. The battle was fought between the exiled King of Sweden Sverker and the ruling King Eric. Sverker had been beaten in the previous Battle of Lena, but had returned with new forces. Sverker was kill…
Varnhem Abbey
Varnhem Abbey (Swedish: Varnhems kloster) in Varnhem, Västergötland, Sweden was founded around 1150 by monks of the Cistercian Order from Alvastra Abbey in Östergötland.
Billingen
Billingen is the largest of the thirteen mesas in the Swedish county of Västra Götaland, with a maximum altitude of 299 metres (981 ft). The mesa extends in a north-southerly direct with a length of 23 kilometres (14 mi) and a width of 11 kilometres…
Skaraborg Regiment (armoured)
The Skaraborg Regiment (Swedish: Skaraborgs regemente), designation P 4, is a Swedish Army armoured regiment that traces its origins back to the 16th century.
Skara Sommarland
Skara Sommarland is an amusement park located 8 km east of Skara. It was founded in 1984 by Swedish entrepreneur Bert Karlsson.
Husaby
Husaby, near Kinnekulle, is a village belonging to Götene Municipality in the province of Västergötland, Sweden. It is most known for the old stone church Husaby Church.
Life Regiment Hussars
The Life Regiment Hussars (Swedish: Livregementets husarer; designated K 3) is one of Europe's most victorious regiments and one of Sweden's oldest military units. It is still active today. The regiment descends directly from units set up by King Gu…
Lidköping Municipality
Lidköping Municipality (Lidköpings kommun) is a municipality in Västra Götaland County in western Sweden.
Skaraborg Regiment (infantry)
The Skaraborg Regiment (Swedish: Skaraborgs regemente), designation I 9, was a Swedish Army infantry regiment that traced its origins back to the 16th century.
Lake Hornborga
Lake Hornborga (Swedish: Hornborgasjön) is a lake in Västergötland in Sweden, famous for its many birds, in particular the many cranes that stay here temporarily during their annual migrations.
Hjo Municipality
Hjo Municipality (Hjo kommun) is a municipality in Västra Götaland County in western Sweden.
Götene Municipality
Götene Municipality (Götene kommun) is a municipality in Västra Götaland County in western Sweden.
Tidaholm Municipality
Tidaholm Municipality (Tidaholms kommun) is a municipality in Västra Götaland County in western Sweden.
Tibro Municipality
Tibro Municipality (Tibro kommun) is a municipality in Västra Götaland County in western Sweden.
Skövde Municipality
Skövde Municipality (Skövde kommun) is a municipality in Västra Götaland County in western Sweden.