The tiny leafy town of Vara is found in southwest Sweden, in the rural area between the country's two biggest lakes, Vättern and Vänern. It stands on the main E2 trunk road, about 55 miles north east of Gothenburg and is surrounded by villages and farms, forests, lakes and rivers.
If you hire a car in Vara you can take day-trips to either of the big lakes. Highlights of the countryside around Vara itself include the archeological sights of Larv, the Royal church at Stora Levene and the riverside swimming pool at Travad.
Visitors who hire a car in Vara can explore the full extent of what the area has to offer. It's only a small community so is the perfect place for those looking to experience a quiet getaway. One of the best known attractions is the Sparlosasten Museum. It's not easy to find, down a narrow lane, but is simply built around a spectacular large Viking rune stone. The other highlight of Vara is the Konserthus, an acclaimed modern venue for live music performances.
Vara is a pleasant small town to explore. Among the painted shops and houses look out for the popular Conditori Nordpolen, a hand-made bread and pastry shop and café dating back more than 100 years.