Five kilometres south of Hjo, Almnäs slott (Almnäs Castle) is a neoclassical country house on the shore of Lake Vättern. The estate is private and the house itself is not generally open to visitors, but the surrounding park and the small chapel can be approached. The combination of the formal facade, the avenue of trees, and the view down to the lake is one of the prettier short detours from town.
The estate also runs as a working farm and food producer — best known for Almnäs Tegel, a hard cheese made on site. There is a small farm shop. Combine the visit with a stop at Almnäs church further along the lane.