Sightseeing in Boras is a favorite tourist pastime, which takes in a tour of the myriad Boras Tourist Attractions. This is a traditional province of Vastergotland in western Sweden with a population of 100,221 peoples. Sightseeing in Boras takes you to the following destinations:
Sundholmen Castle Ruin
Tourism in Boras is left undone without a visit to the Sundholmen Castle Ruin, which once belonged to the Brahe family, is situated on an island in the spectacular Lake Tolken, about 25 kms east of Boras. The single way to arrive at the island is by rowing boats. The chief building at Sundholmen is on a headland opposite the island.
Vanga Mill, Café and Gallery
One of the main attractions of Boras Sightseeing is this place, located on a site next to the river Savean just outside Fristad, 13 kms north of Boras. Vanga Kvarn is one of Sweden’s few working rural mills. Buns, cakes and sandwiches, made with flour from the mill, are served in the here. The art gallery conducts exhibitions throughout summer. Live jazz is sometimes performed on Saturdays. Every Sunday and Wednesday during the summer, the mill is the venue of music and entertainment, as also on Sundays during the Advent.
Svanen on Oresjo
Enjoy the sensation of a boat trip on Lake Oresjo on board the Svanen, The Swan. The cruise departs from Almenas. Its itineraries are: Prawn Cruises on Wednesdays, Tuesdays and Saturdays, private party bookings from May to September. The attractions on board range from Jazz and blues, troubadour and traditional archipelago music.
Torpa Stenhus Castle
Located in south eastern Boras, this a 15th century medieval castle, situated next to the water amongst forest meadows and oak covered slopes. In 1552, King Gustav Vasa arrived here to take Katarina Stenbock, his third consort.
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