Skara

Skara is the locality as well as the seat of Skara Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 18,580 inhabitants in 2013. Despite its small size, this is a one of the oldest cities in Sweden, as well as has a long educational and ecclesiastical history. One of Sweden's oldest high schools, Katedralskolan cathedral school, is situated in Skara. The former county of Skaraborg was named after a fortress near the town.

Climate

Skara has a humid continental climate, though it is for influenced by maritime moderation in spite of its inland position. Its proximity to Kattegat and lake Vänern contributes to summers being slightly cooler than areas to the north-east, and winter temperatures mostly hover around the freezing point.