Östergötland

Östergötland has to be experienced

Östergötland – what a place! With everything, from archipelago to zoo. A potpourri of places that creates treasured memories to return to for the rest of your life.

Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of this. And it’s impossible to convey just how great a place is to someone who’s never been there themselves. If you’ve ever had to sit through a friend’s photo album from their “find-yourself-voyage” to Goa, you know what we’re talking about. Östergötland simply has to be experienced!

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The pursuit of the lesser grey shrike

Join Åke’s travel through nature – a journey marked by revenge, determination and lifelong yearning.

Nature

Watch out for trolls!

Follow Maya’s underground adventure through narrow caves with trolls lurking behind every corner.

Adventure for kids

A love journey through Gryt's archipelago

Romance

To find a home among mangled ruins

A story about an HR manager born at the wrong time and an escape from a simple everyday life.

History

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Göta canal

Göta kanal is one of the greatest constructions in Sweden – and one of the most visited places for tourists in Sweden. Actually, this grand canal doesn’t really need an introduction. But we think it deserves one – so, here you can read more about it.

The archipelago of Östergötland

Our archipelago is one of the brightest shining stars of Östergötland, that you can experience with your own boat, car, local buses or the Skärgårdslinjen ferries.

Kinda kanal

This canal is 80 kilometres long and 150 years old, connecting Linköping and Kinda – while offering nature experiences all around, on land and on water.

Along the eastern shore of lake Vättern

Here, you’ll find some of the most well-visited nature areas in Sweden – like Omberg, Tåkern and Varamobaden – along with historical sites, such as Vadstena and Skänninge.

Southern part of Östergötland

Going south from Linköping is like laying out a grand smorgasbord of delicious nature experiences! And if you feel like taking a break from reality, Astrid Lindgrens Värld (The world of Astrid Lindgren) is just a stone’s throw away.

Northern part of Östergötland

Around Norrköping and Finspång, the beautiful forest areas are nicely paired with historical industry areas. And just around the corner is Kolmården, the greatest zoo of the Nordics.

"The road trip"

What is it about Östergötland that creates that shimmer in the eyes, the blissful grin and the pulse in the ears? It is difficult, or completely impossible, to explain. Östergötland simply must be experienced.

"The mind trip"

For those of you who do not happen to have a laboratory in the garage. Let yourself be seduced by Östergötland up close instead.

"The fairy tale prince"

No fairy tale prince in the world can do Östergötland justice with his praise, and neither can we. You shoud probably come and see for yourself.

Östgötaleden Hiking Trail

Hiking along the beautiful Östgötaleden Hiking Trail is a perfect way to experience all the nuances of Östergötland's nature. The experience varies depending on which part of the majestic 1200-kilometre trail you choose. Hike along a section in Valdemarsvik for an ultimate archipelago adventure, Ydre for the wilderness and Mjölby for the plains. For an updated map with suggestions on places to eat and sleep along the trail, see the digital map.

Digital map over Östgötaleden