A flight to Linköping takes you to one of Sweden's main university towns, packed with museums, and a Gothic cathedral. Out of the centre, boat rides along the Göta Canal take visitors through tranquil Swedish countryside.

Things to do

You can experience a flight in a Linköping-made Gripen fighter jet, in the simulator at the Swedish Air Force Museum, or revisit the past in pretty Old Linköping. Trips down Göta Canal provide views of the countryside, while computer museum IT-ceum shows the future of IT.

Shopping

Central Filbytergallerian is the best spot to find Swedish designer fashions, while a trip to Linköping suburb Tornby promises budget finds. Be sure to wrap souvenirs of Swedish glassware carefully before boarding return flights from Linköping.

Restaurants

A Linköping holiday isn't complete without a taste of Swedish pickled herring or delicious grilled pike-perch. Connoisseurs will find both at refined Kanalkrogen restaurant. They are also available in more down-to-earth restaurants dotted around Linköping's centre.

Nightlife

Agatan street, in Linköping's centre, is the place to be as night falls, with its lively clubs and friendly bars, packed with locals. For classical music or ballet, book a ticket to Linköping's cultural hub, Konsert & Kongress.

When to go

KLM has frequent flights to Linköping. Visit in April for the Linköping Jazz & Blues Festival or plan an October trip for Linköping's Folk Music Festival.