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Welcome to Sweden by Horse - Kinnekullebygdens ridupplevelser!
Riding a horse in the Kinnekulle area is a true experience. You just relax, put your trust in the horse and enjoy the view - either it is a flowery meadow or the stunning scenery of Lake Vänern.
You may enjoy the rides separately as one day tours or as a package with full board and accommodation. All the horses are of a north Swedish breed which is one of the two original Swedish horse breeds and they are all highly suitable for cross-country riding. They are 150-158 centimetres high and they all have their own different personalities, which we try to match to your needs.
You will see places that you might have read about in the books and you will gain knowledge about plants and food, as well as clothes and pottery from this time. All this in Price: SEK 1100 The Nature trail tours are conducted with an experienced riding instructor where the main point is to ride in harmony with your horse in various type of terrain through an enchanting nature. Nature trail tour, two days
Our lovely North Swedish horses used to cross-country riding will take you through woods, across meadows, along narrow roads and paths in the forest. We will be riding in walking pace, trotting and galopping and there will opportunities to bathe Day two may begin with a dip in the lake Vänern for the brave ones before breakfast and another day of fantastic adventures with our horses through the lovely nature. Price SEK 3000 with full board, coffee/tea and sleeping-bags
You can also chose to ride these tours separately as a one day tour and that includes something to eat. These tours can be arranged for both experienced riders and for those without prior riding experience. Price from SEK 500 Horse riding, meals and the surroundings of Kinnekulle
Arrival in the afternoon on 1st June to Pensionat Karlsund, Transport by horse and carriage to the stable where we have dinner in the barn at 4pm. After dinner you will get acquainted to the horses, partly through ground exercises and partly from a summer evening ride. The second day we will ride to Hellekis Säteri, across the peak of Kinnekulle with an amazing view in clear weather, through the quarry at Kinnekulle and finally through the nature reserve of Munkängarna. The third day is a day without horses and you decide yourselves what to do or get me to help you with transport and ideas. In the evening we meet up at Forshems Gästgiveri to share a gourmet dinner together.
Departure on the sixth day after breakfast at Pensionat Karlsund. Dates: 1 - 6 June Meals included: All meals except lunch on the third day. Alcoholic drinks are not included.
Equipment included : Riding helmet and rain poncho, sleeping bag and ground sheet Transport: Transfer from the railway stations at Kinnekulle, Lidköping and Skövde or from the bus station in Götene. Transfers between the inn and stable as well as to and from the restaurant will be carried out by car or with horse and carriage. Language: Swedish and/or English Price: 8000 EURO per person in a double room or 8700 EURO per person in a single room You are very welcome Contact:
Maria Lundberg
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Swedish history, Swedish nature, Swedish food and Swedish horses along with the amenities of accommodation or just a riding experience for the day.
For your wellbeing!
Both of these rides are conducted in small groups with a maximum of eight riders, in order to ensure good contact with our knowledgeable and experienced guide.
The Middle Ages riding tours go to the church of Forshem which are featured in the books about the Knights Templar Arn Magnusson written by Jan Guillou. The ride is conducted with an experienced guide very familiar with the Middle Ages who will take good care of you. You will be riding in clothes inspired by the Middle Ages and the food served in Forshem, will be similar to the one served during that time.
combination with an unforgettable ride through an enchanting nature.
The ride to Forshem 
with the horses if you like to. After six hours in the saddle with a break for lunch, we will pitch a camp for the night and enjoy a tasteful dinner. If the weather allows, we will put our sleeping bags straight on the ground under the open sky. If the weather is not that good, we will arrange to sleep with a roof over the head.
The Nature trail tour, one day
one kilometre from the stable.
On the fourth day we will leave for a long tour by horse. We will ride six hours with a break for lunch and a dip in the lake with the horses. We will set up wind breaks for the night and barbeque something nice over a camp fire. We will return to the stables the following evening after another six hours ride.
Accommodation: Single room or double room, sheets and towels are included