Title: Alingsas Travel Guide: Best of Alingsas, Västra Götaland County Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Alingsas](https://expedia.co.uk/Alingsas-Hotels.d500587.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Alingsas](https://expedia.co.uk/Alingsas-Holiday-Rentals.d500587.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Alingsas](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Alingsas.d500587.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Alingsas Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Alingsas.d500587.Car-Hire-Guide)[Alingsas Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Alingsas.d500587.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Alingsas Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Village in a green forest. Traditional house colored with falu red dye, summer garden. Björkö island, lake Mälaren, Sweden. Pure nature, environment ecotourism, vacations. Panoramic view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500587/5c5459ef-fa88-4765-b734-0919af37dd48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Alingsas Things to do #### The lakeside "café town" of Alingsas offers beautiful nature, unique events and interesting landmarks. Alingsas is famous in Sweden for its cafés and as an important trading post since the 17th century, and still today people visit Alingsas to shop and "fika" the typically Swedish word for enjoying coffee and cake. During a holiday in Alingsas you can explore the natural beauty of the region of Vastergotland, the lakes of Mjorn and Gerdsken and the waterways Save River and Gerdska Strom. Alingsas was founded in 1619 by Swedish king Gustav II Adolph and is one of the oldest towns in its region. Learn more about the history of the town at Alingsas Museum which is situated in the oldest non-religious building in the town Alstromska Magasinet. Make a historic journey by steam train at Anten-Grafsnas Railway and make sure to also check out the popular castle grounds of Grafsnas. Try to plan your weekend in Alingsas to coincide with one of the small towns many events. Meet the easter bunny during Paskparaden in March, join the delicious Fika Party in May, or bring your kids to Alingsas Great Childrens Party in August, which is a real treat for children of all ages. During autumn and the beginning of winter you might be lucky to experience the unique festival Lights in Alingsas, which is a public celebration of light and art. Jonas Alstromer was a famous Swede who during the 1720s started to grow potatoes on his farm just outside Alingsas, and he is credited with bringing the crop into fashion in Sweden. Still today, Alingsas is known by many Swedes as The Potato City, and in June every year the event Potatisfestivalen celebrates the immeasurably popular tuber. It's a real event for the diary in case you are planning a holiday in Alingsas during the summer. Drive to Alingsas via E20 or highway 180 or get the train from Gothenburg. For international flights, fly to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport. Visit the café town Alingsas and learn everything there is to know about a Swedish "fika". You can even go on a guided tour of the many cafés. Whether you are here just to relax in the small town atmosphere or to get close to nature, you will find plenty to do on a visit to Alingsas. - Top hotels in Alingsas - Top Holiday Rentals in Alingsas ![Lilla Hotellet Bed and Breakfast i Alingsås](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18420000/18417800/18417704/6c3274d9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lilla Hotellet Bed and Breakfast i Alingsås Magasinsgatan 1B Alingsas £107 26 Mar - 27 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Alingsas. Enjoy free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Nolhaga Mansion and Nolhaga Djurpark are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=18417704&PinnedHotelID=18417704&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500587) ![Dahlbogården Event & Rum AB](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117650000/117646100/117646017/329a28a3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dahlbogården Event & Rum AB Hol Dalbogrden 1 Alingsås £161 18 Apr - 19 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Alingsas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Horla-Storsjön Bad and Plantaget Park are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews) Personal är supertrevlig och hjälpsam. 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