Hällekis

Hällekis (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈhɛ̂lːɛˌɕiːs])[2] is a locality situated in Götene Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden.

[1] The village is situated on the coast of Lake Vänern to the north of Mount Kinnekulle with a 306 m (1,004 ft) ridge and large nature reserve.

The nearest large towns are Mariestad and Lidköping, both about 20 miles (32 km) north-east and south-west respectively, with which it is connected by a light rail link.

On the outskirts of the village is the manor Hönsäter of which the most famous owner was Swedish military commander Harald Stake (1598-1677).

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Hällekis with its industries viewed from Mount Kinnekulle
The cement factory ca.1950
Hönsäter manor [ 3 ]