Sjötorp is the most frequently visited place in the rural district. Here starts Göta Kanal with all that this implies; leisure-boats, passenger-ships, car-tourists, bicycle-tourists, fishing-trips etc. You will find shops, restaurants, sleeping accommodation, wharf, museum, tourist-office and much more. Sjötorp has with its spirit of community, calm and beautifully situated with commuting distance to Mariestad become a popular place for families with children. They see the advantage by letting their children grow up in this safe and secure environment. Also, many elderly move here in order to age in our lovely village. There are about 600 people living permanently, but during summer we are visited by thousands of tourists who have discovered the ' pearl' at Göta Kanal and lake Vänern. The permanently living people are today dependent of tourism and summer-guests in order to get the necessary service.