10 tips for a successful budget holiday in Borås

It is not always easy to keep a tight hold on your wallet during the holidays. But you really can have a holiday on a small budget. We have gathered the best tips on how to enjoy summer in Borås without it costing a fortune.

☀️ 1. Outdoor cinema at Stora Torget
Bring a blanket and enjoy a film under open skies on a summer evening. Keep an eye on the programme through Biofamiljen's Instagram.

🎨 2. Creative summer holiday activities in your area
During weeks 29-31 we are running fun activities for children in our areas, everything from face painting to crafts and sport. Look out for posters in your stairwell or on our website.

You will find more information here: Summer activities for children

🏊 3. Swimming trips with Borås Stad
Free bus trips to bathing spots for children and young people. Read more and book here.

🐴 4. Visit the 4H farm
Meet the animals, learn more about farming and pet rabbits, sheep and horses. A perfect day out for young and old, and free to visit. Odenslunds 4H-gård is open every day from 10.00 to 16.00.
https://www.4h.se/odenslund/

🍔 5. A barbecue evening in your own area
Gather the neighbours for a shared barbecue in the courtyard. Bring something simple to put on the grill, and perhaps kubb or a board game, for a lovely evening together.

🎸 6. Sommartorsdagarna
Enjoy free concerts and activities. Sommartorsdagarna® 2025 starts on 3 July and ends on 24 July. Over four weeks, wonderful artists and DJs will make Stora torget vibrate. In Stadsparken there will be dance bands for everyone who wants to dance. And for the children there will be antics, music and mischief. A real Borås tradition offering music and a street party.

https://sommartorsdagarna.se/

🏸 7. Borrow sports and leisure gear free of charge at Fritidsbanken
Try something new - perhaps a frisbee, a football or a board game? Fritidsbanken lends out equipment free of charge, perfect for lazy summer days.

https://www.fritidsbanken.se/fritidsbank/boras/

🦆 8. Feed the ducks in Ramnaparken
Bring some seeds (avoid bread, as it is hard for birds to digest) and visit Ramnaparken with the children to feed the ducks. Cosy and simple. Take the chance to go for a stroll around lovely Ramnaparken. Read more about Ramnaparken here.

🎣 9. Try your luck at fishing
There is plenty of good fishing in Borås and the Sjuhärad area. There is a unique chance to fish in the city centre all year round, and it is free. Bring your rod and try your luck.
See where you can fish free of charge and read more about the rules that apply.

🌳 10. Explore Rya Åsar - discover Rävstigen for children
Rya Åsar is a wonderful nature experience close to town. For the youngest there is Rävstigen, an 800 metre discovery trail with play stations along the way. Here children get to know Rya Räv and her friends and try fun activities linked to outdoor life. Read more here.