Skövde blends small-town charm with big-city convenience. Cafés, restaurants, shops, gyms, and nature are all within walking or biking distance. Next door is Science Park Skövde – a hub for research collaboration, innovation and startups, many founded by former students.
With fast trains, you can reach Gothenburg in an hour and Stockholm in two. Whether you’re into hiking, skiing, mountain biking, or just unwinding at the spa, Skövde offers an active lifestyle right on your doorstep.
Skövde is one of the most important theatre and film cities outside of Sweden's major metropolitan areas. Here, visits from professional producers are combined with productions by local theatre groups and performances by the Göteborg Opera. The Culture Centre in Skövde is the first of its kind in Sweden, and here you will find an art museum, city theatre, cinema, exhibition hall, restaurant and café.
Want to learn more? Visit Skövde’s official visitor guide.