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Lidköping, Sweden

is a locality and the seat of Lidköping Municipality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had about 40,000 inhabitants in 2021.

Type CityPopulation 40,000

Why go

  • Place in Västergötland, Sweden.
  • Served by Lidköping-Hovby Airport (LDK).

History

is a locality and the seat of Lidköping Municipality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had about 40,000 inhabitants in 2021.

Restaurants & places to go

Hemma hos Benjamin
Husmanskost, Restaurant · Husmanskost restaurant · 4 Nya Stadens torg, Lidköping, 531 31 · hemmahosbenjamin.se
Indoor
FeelingLKP
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-24:00 · 7 Skaragatan, Lidköping, 531 32 · feelinglkp.se
Indoor
Terassen
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · terrassenlidkoping.se
Indoor
Drömstan Pizzeria
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 7 Förstadsvägen, Lidköping, 531 54 · dromstanpizzeria.se
Indoor
Henrys Bageri & Café
Cafe · cafe · 10 Kopparslagaregatan · henrysbageri.se
Indoor
Porten Restaurang & Bar
Restaurant · restaurant · 7 Stenportsgatan, Lidköping, 531 30 · restaurangporten.se
Indoor

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Airports

Skövde Airport (KVB) 48 km to the centre
Skövde, Q, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Lidköping-Hovby Airport (LDK) 4.4 km to the centre
Lidköping, Q, SE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Brännebrona Airfield 27 km to the centre
Götene, Q, SE
Outdoor
Falköping Airfield 45 km to the centre
Falköping, Q, SE
Outdoor
Ålleberg Airfield 49 km to the centre
Ålleberg, Q, SE
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Lidköping, Sweden
Lidköping, Sweden
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lidköping-Hovby Airport (LDK); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lidköping, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

SJ
National rail