Höstrundan at Kinnekulle: A Weekend Filled with Art, Culture, and Flavors (September 13-14)
Autumn arrives in the Kinnekulle region, inviting visitors to Höstrundan – two days packed with art, crafts, heritage preservation, and culinary experiences in the unique plateau mountain landscape. On September 13-14, artists, farm shops, craftsmen, cafés, and restaurants will open their doors for this annual tradition that attracts thousands of visitors.
Autumn Delicacies from Kinnekulle
Visitors can enjoy cozy stops at farm shops and cafés featuring seasonal flavors, from fresh vegetables to freshly baked treats. The Farmers’ Market in Husaby with local delicacies is a must-visit. Sunträlje Pumpkins and Flowers offers a colorful palette of pumpkins and wreaths, while Frälsegården Kinnekulle opens its garden located in an old ruin, selling beautiful cut flowers.
A Creative Autumn Experience
Highlights of Höstrundan include:
- Last chance to see this year’s sculptures at Skulpturpark Ouroboros
- Blacksmith workshops where children can try metalworking
- Board game demonstrations at Gameprototyper
- Open studios at Kulturgruppen Hälleborus
Special Cultural Attractions
Råbäck Mechanical Stone Quarry, one of the country’s best-preserved industrial workplaces, will showcase limestone processing. The Swedish Building Conservation Association will be present to discuss 50 years of building preservation.
A unique art project, ”Breaking Sound 2025 – Culture in the Plateau Mountain Landscape,” will launch at the stone quarry. Sound artists will collaborate with the workshop’s machinery and stonecutters to create a real-time soundscape.
Exciting Program Highlights
- Archaeological lecture by Anna Nyqvist Thorsson about Husaby excavations
- Artist talk with Tony Topp
- Poetry and music performance
- Folk music concert in Husaby Church
Family-Friendly Activities
Activities like blacksmith workshops, farm animal experiences, and the Viking ship Sigrid Storråda make this a weekend for the entire family.
”Höstrundan has its own charm – a bit calmer, a bit softer. It’s a weekend to enjoy both the colors and the community, before settling into the autumn darkness.” – Maria Henriksson, Chair of Mötesplats Kinnekulle Association
Contact Information
Maria Henriksson, Chair: 0767-74 40 45
Juliane Thorin, Secretary: 0511-38 63 94
