Tångahed is a former military training area a few km from Vårgårda. Vårgårda is located approx 70km NE of Gothenburg. The training area was used between 1862 and 1995. Nowadays there is a camp site on the premises and some of the old barracks are converted to youth hostels. There are also large lawn on the premises which makes it ideal for dog training, dog competitions and dog shows.
In Vårgårda village, which is in walking distance you will find shops, pharmacy, off licence, and veterinary clinic and most of what you may need.