Destinations in Östergötland Östergötland

Linköping

Linköping is the main town in the province of Östergötland and a vibrant city with great shopping and a buzzing nightlife. It also boasts two of Sweden’s finest museums source: TripAdvisor users): the Swedish Air Force Museum and Gamla Linköping Open Air Museum.

Norrköping

Norrköping is famous for many things, including football, yellow trams and Kolmården, but the city’s most unique feature is probably the Industrial Landscape.

Along lake Vättern

On the eastern shore of lake Vättern, you’ll find some of Sweden’s most popular nature areas such as Omberg and Tåkern and Varamobaden, a sandy freshwater beach. You can also visit historic locations that are so well preserved that it’s almost like travelling back a hundred years, to the era when the whole of Sweden was ruled from here.

Göta canal

Boasting 58 impressive locks and 21 guest marinas, the 190 kilometre long Göta canal is one of the largest construction projects in Swedish history, attracting over 3 million visitors every year.

The archipelago of Östergötland

Imagine a deep blue sea that awakens a longing for freedom, fresh breezes and adventure. In this beautiful archipelago it’s easy to find your favourite islands, whether you prefer peace and relaxation or exciting adventures. Kayak enthusiasts with varying levels of experience flock to this unexploited part of Sweden to paddle alone or in groups.

Kinda canal

Welcome to the picturesque Kinda canal, an 80 kilometre long green oasis packed with nature experiences on land and water all year round. Thanks to excellent transport connections by train, bus, car and air, this area is perfect for a weekend break where you can enjoy hiking, paddling, cycling or just relaxing.

Southern Östergötland

Southern Östergötland is a paradise for nature lovers, offering unmissable natural surroundings and phenomena. The area boasts peaceful winding roads with very little traffic and enchanting views around every corner, popular with motorbikers.

Northern Östergötland

The area in and around Finspång in the northern part of Östergötland has a rich legacy of rural industrial history, beautiful forested areas, and lakes ideal for paddling. Here, at the heart of Rejmyre Hantverksby, you can visit Reijmyre Glassworks, internationally renowned since 1810 for its glassmaking tradition and still in operation today.

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