"Turistinformation about Skovde and the surroundings. Skövde is located in between the two biggest lakes in Sweden; Lake Vänern and Lake Vättern. Close to the city center is the blooming mountain Billingen with a recreation area, waterfalls, small lakes and several nature reserves. Skövde has a pulsating city core with a lot of small shops and several malls. Here you can enjoy great shopping with over 300 stores. And best of all – it's easy to get here. It takes only an hour from Gothenburg, and two from Stockholm. Come here by train - it's fast, comfortable and green. Welcome to our hometown!"