Love Has Landed at Duke Johan’s Square
The beloved heart that illuminated Kulturhus Square during the ”City of Lights” event has been given new life. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the heart has landed at Duke Johan’s Square, ready to spread love, warmth, and joy.
A Symbol of Community and Warmth
During the ”City of Lights” event, the heart quickly became a favorite spot for meetings, pictures, and messages to loved ones. Now, its journey through Skövde continues, with the ambition that the installation will live on throughout the year, appearing in various locations across the city.
”The heart is a symbol of warmth, care, and community, and a place where we can pause, take a picture, and send some love forward,” says Emma Edqvist, destination developer at Skövde Citysamverkan/Next Skövde.
Open to Everyone
The heart is freely accessible 24/7 and open to anyone who wants to share a moment or a photo with someone they care about.
More Than Just an Installation
Owned by Skövde municipality, the heart is part of the Skövde city brand. Its distinctive pattern symbolizes collective city-building, playfully showing that there’s always room for new residents, talents, innovations, and visitors.
”The heart is part of our joint effort to strengthen Skövde as a welcoming city where we meet and enjoy life together. It connects to our keywords Connect, Explore, Enjoy, and is a simple invitation to pause, take a selfie, and send some love to someone you care about,” says Evalena Öman, City Landscape Architect in Skövde municipality.
The heart serves as a reminder that Skövde is a place where everyone belongs.
