Exciting Updates from Billingen, Skövde

Billingen, a scenic area in Skövde, Sweden, is buzzing with new developments and activities. Here’s a roundup of the latest news for nature enthusiasts and winter sports lovers.

New Hiking Trail on Billingen’s Southern Slope

Skövde has added another hiking trail to its network. The new “Killingarundan” trail circles Heidelberg Materials’ active quarry, passing through older mining areas and along the old railway embankment via Våmb. The main trail is 5 km long, with a shorter 2 km route in Fårhagen featuring informational signs.

Public Skating at Arena Billingen

Skövde Bandy has prepared the arena for the season. Public skating opens this Friday, with a girls’ under-16 home match against Villa Lidköping in the evening. Check the ice time schedule for details.

Unique Bandy Event: Skaraborgsandan by Villa Lidköping

On November 15th, Villa Lidköping’s women’s and men’s teams will play “home matches” at Arena Billingen. This event is part of a new three-year project aimed at promoting bandy and connecting Skaraborg’s sports clubs, businesses, and municipalities.

Season Pass Sales for Winter Sports

Season passes for downhill and cross-country skiing are now on sale at Arena Skövde. New this season: children and youth up to 18 years old ski for free, extended from the previous age limit of 16. A special Father’s Day offer includes a 200 SEK discount for Billingebacken.

New Public Transport Schedule

Starting summer 2025, bus lines 8 and 9 from the Travel Center to Billingen will begin operating at 6:00 AM. Evening service will continue until 9:00 PM. In June, all city buses in Skövde will switch to electric operation, prompting discussions about allowing bicycles on buses.

For more information on events and activities in Billingen, visit the official Billingen website.

Source: Next Skövde