"My hometown!!" Skene by dave_21

Skene Travel Guide: 24 reviews and 39 photos

I grew up here

Well after some great months here on VT I decided to make something about my "home area". I will add photos and tips as much as I can.
The town of Skene isn't large, we have two petrol stations, two stores, one small square and some newsstands! It's located 50km south east from Gothenburg, in the province of Västra Götaland, SouthWest Sweden. The summers can by very rainy but sometimes it's doesn't rain at all! Temps 20-25C daytime in the summers and -5 to -10C in the winters. Sometimes down to -25C Lots of snow because of the close location to the sea.

Lots of tourists do come by here, the area is filled with lakes and woods, this is the area in Sweden who has one of the largest density of lakes. AND ELKS!! The tourists don't come here often in winters, mostly in the spring and summer. Most of the Tourists is from Germany and France.
What lots of the tourists don't know is that this area is great for hiking! Lots of virginforests with beutiful pines and spruces, and Trolls!! :-)
No not trolls but the forests sometimes give you that impression! Moss and large Stones in the middle of the woods!

Home of the small red cabins

Small red cabin

LOL I think this is the area where we have put up most Red Cabins and Red houses! Everyone has one!!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great for hiking,fishing,canoeing,biking and relaxing enviroment. Only 4000 inhabitants.
Cons:The weather, sometimes very rainy summers, sometimes no rain in the summers....!
In a nutshell:Different area in Sweden with lots of different sights!

Last visit to Skene: May 2003
Intro Updated May 8, 2003
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Lakes and Rivers Things to Do (10)

Hunderds of different lakes, perfect for Canoeing, Boat trips, Fishing trips or just watching them in the morning. My... more travel advice

Elks.. Things to Do (10)

As I said before, the chance to spot a Elk here is good. One of the largest density is found in the area. There are no... more travel advice

Falls of Ramhulta Things to Do (10)

It's also a rich flora in the area. Oak dominates in the area but there are also segments of huge Pines, Alder and Elm... more travel advice

Falls of Ramhulta Things to Do (10)

According to our old King Waldemar II memoirs the Danish and Swedish border was right here at the falls at the year... more travel advice

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Written Jan 4, 2004

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polardabar Apr 12, 2005 at 4:31 PM

me like! :) polar*
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pink63 Feb 4, 2005 at 9:51 AM

Great photos!! "Small lake in early morning" looks an impressionist painting! ciao
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grishaV1 Jan 26, 2005 at 2:10 PM

beautiful fotos!! in rainy, snowy winter here these gave a breath of summer...thanks!!! grisha :-))
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tyusen Jan 17, 2005 at 6:58 AM

Really fantastic.... Thanks for good pictures.
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kazuhr Dec 22, 2004 at 9:47 AM

Wow, it's so beautiful place! I'm impressed by your pictures.
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Guedes Dec 16, 2004 at 8:44 PM

Man... Does that place exist? It's too beautiful to be true! I HAVE to visit it one day! GREAT pics...!
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CALSF Dec 12, 2004 at 9:10 AM

Absolutely beautiful page. You were fortunate to have grown up in Skene. Regards from San Francisco~~Cheryl
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Marpessa Dec 12, 2004 at 3:59 AM

Great tips and beautiful photos! :) Cassie
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Sandi-2004 Nov 6, 2004 at 10:21 PM

Exquisite photography, especially the pasture, the white flowers, & the waterfalls shots. You are excellent at composition. And I wonder what kind of camera you're using. Thanks for the beautiful pics & good comments.
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chodearm Nov 5, 2004 at 11:29 AM

That Ramhulta falls photo gives me quivers.