Hjo Municipality, Lake municipality in Västra Götaland, Sweden
Hjo Municipality sits along the western shore of Lake Vättern in Västra Götaland. The area spans several kilometers and includes varied landscapes centered around the lake and its nearby regions.
The municipality was created in 1971 when Hjo City merged with the rural Värsås district. Additional regions joined in the following years, shaping the municipality as it is today.
The municipality is known for its well-maintained wooden buildings and traditional urban design that shape its character. Visitors notice this heritage throughout their walks, from street layouts to house structures that reflect local building customs.
The area is mostly flat and easy to navigate, with the lake as a focal point for outdoor activities. Visitors find a car helpful for exploring the dispersed villages and shoreline areas at their own pace.
The Hjo River flows through the municipality and enters Lake Vättern, where protected populations of salmon and grayling thrive. These fish populations are remnants of a natural ecosystem that has existed for generations.
Location: Västra Götalands län
Reference: 1497
GPS coordinates: 59.86620,17.59843
Latest update: December 22, 2025 13:25
Uppland
26.9 km
Uppsala Cathedral
2.2 km
Uppsala Castle
2.5 km
Stones of Mora
12.7 km
Valsgärde
6.9 km
Old Uppsala archaeological area
4 km
Carolina Rediviva
2.2 km
Villa Göth
3 km
Studenternas IP
3.1 km
Gustavianum
2.1 km
Salsta Castle
21.4 km
Uppsala University Library
2.2 km
Old Uppsala Church
4.1 km
Rånäs Manor
39.9 km
Upsala-Lenna Jernväg
3.4 km
Böksta Runestone
15 km
Uppsala Old Cemetery
1.9 km
Gimo Herrgård
47.3 km
Linnaean Garden
2 km
Salnecke Castle
20.3 km
Vasakoret
2.2 km
Håga kurgan
3.3 km
Mörby slottsruin
37.7 km
Uppsala Astronomical Observatory
4.2 km
Harbonäs
34.6 km
Sten Sturemonumentet
3.4 km
Krusenberg Manor
14.8 km
University Hall
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