Holidays in Östergötland! This exciting landscape offers plenty of historical attractions in the form of castles, monasteries and imaginative ruins. Not to mention the Göta Canal and all the lovely towns!
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Holidays in Östergötland
During a holiday in Östergötland there is something for everyone, whether you like culture and history or nature and adventure. An exciting journey is to follow the Göta Canal by boat, motorhome or bicycle and discover all the beautiful gems along the route. Here, for example, you can discover the Berg locks, with the mighty lock staircase with no less than 11 locks.
Östergötland also offers many beautiful cities, such as Norrköping, Linköping, Söderköping, Vadstena and Motala. By visiting Old Linköping, you can also learn more about how people lived in Östergötland in the past.
Tips for your holiday in Östergötland
Östgötadagarna on four wheels - tips for pitches and excursions
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Kolmården - Aunt Anna walks around the world
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Svenska Östergötlandsvägen - FREEDOMtravel Themed roads
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Eight castles in Östergötland - well worth a visit
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Things to do in Norrköping - 16 attractions and experiences
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What to do in Linköping - 13 sights and experiences
What to see and do in Linköping? Linköping is a pleasant city that offers...
Parking space in Valdemarsvik's guest harbour - the end of the campervan trip.
The parking space in Valdemarsvik's guest harbour - that was the last stop on our month-long motorhome trip in...
Ekenäs Castle in Linköping - ghost castle with 7 ghosts
Ekenäs Castle is a beautiful fairytale castle in the municipality of Linköping. There is a...
Old Linköping - a charming open-air museum
Gamla Linköping is a charming open-air museum that shows Linköping from the past, with city quarters, houses,...
Finspång castle - castle garden and mill environments
Finspång Castle was on our bucket list because it is so beautiful. The castle offers...
Göta Canal by motorhome - big guide with tips
Göta Canal by motorhome, how does it work and what can you see along the way? I...
Alvastra monastery ruins - and the Smoke Stone in Smoke
Alvastra Monastery Ruin is the ruin of the monastery where St Birgitta was once...
What to do in Vadstena - 10 tips for a historic town
What can you see and do in Vadstena? Vadstena is a small town located...
What to do in Motala - 9 tips for the capital of the Göta Canal.
What to see and do in Motala? Motala likes to call itself the capital of the Göta Canal,...
Borensberg on the Göta Canal - locks and delicacies
Borensberg is a cosy little town on the Göta Canal, where you can see one of...
Bergs locks - Göta Canal's mighty lock staircase
The Berg locks in the Göta Canal include a total of 11 locks, and it is really fascinating to...
Vreta Abbey - and Stjärnorps Castle ruins
Vreta Abbey in Östergötland is one of Sweden's oldest monasteries. Today there is a...
Söderköping - 9 tips for things to see and do
Söderköping is an idyllic and picturesque little town on the Göta Canal. We offer nine...
Stegeborg - castle ruin, harbour, tavern and campsite
Stegeborg is located about 20 kilometres from Söderköping, and here you will find, among other things, a castle ruin...
Mem - The Baltic Sea Gateway to the Göta Canal
Mem is a small town by the deep bay of Slätbaken, just outside Söderköping. The small...
Sandvik campsite - and meeting with motorhome friends
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Midsummer's Eve at Ekön campsite
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15 things to do in Östergötland
Check out beautiful castles, travel in Arn's footsteps or take a boat trip on the Göta Canal? Here you will find tips for activities and experiences during your holiday in Östergötland.
Good to know before your holiday in Östergötland
Here you will find information and things to know before your holiday in Östergötland.
Accommodation in Östergötland
- Hotels, cottages and hostels: There are many different accommodations around Östergötland. For hotels in Linköping you will find tips here.
- Camping and caravanning sites: There are plenty of both caravan sites and campsites. For example, there are many pitches along the Göta Canal. Please note that popular sites can become full during the high season, so please book or arrive in good time. Read more about campsites and caravan parks in Östergötland here.
- Free camping: It is possible to motorhome, caravan or campervan during your holiday in Östergötland, as long as you follow the laws and local regulations.
Food and drink in Östergötland
- Regional courts: Östgötsk green pea soup with nettle bread, raggmunk with lingonberries and salmon dumplings with pea vinaigrette.
- Delicacies: Vättern crayfish
- Desserts: Smultronstället in Söderköping is famous for its ice cream.
- Drinks: For example, try apple juice at Brunneby Musteri.
Activities in Östergötland
- Nature: Hiking, cycling, golf and boat trips on the Göta Canal and Kinda Canal.
- Culture: Art museums and galleries
- History: Castles, churches, monastery ruins, museums and open-air museums.
- For children: Valla farm and camping, swimming and much more.
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