Things to do in Linköping
Majestic Linköping Cathedral dominates the city with its Gothic architecture. Outdoors, Tradgardsforeningen Gardens are teeming with flowers, and a boat ride down the scenic Göta Canal makes a perfect daytrip. Museums tend to open daily 10am-4pm/5pm in summer, with more limited hours during winter.
Ostergotland County Museum
Centuries of culture
Linkoping's centrally-located Ostergotland County Museum covers a wide remit
of cultural interests, from the history of the region to ancient Egyptian
artefacts. It also houses an impressive art collection, ranging from German
renaissance paintings to 20th century Swedish postmodernism.
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Cost
20SEK adults
Opening Hours
Wed and Fri-Sun 11am-4pm; Tues and Thurs 11am-8pm)
Address
Raoul Wallenbergs plats, Linköping 581 02
Telephone
+46 (0) 13 23 03 00
Linköping's Castle and Cathedral Museum
An architectural history
Housed within Linköping Castle itself in the city centre is Linköping's
Castle and Cathedral Museum. The museum recounts the history of both
buildings and displays the Cathedral's silverware, amongst other treasures.
Browse through temporary exhibitions or pre-book a guided tour.
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Cost
50SEK adults, 40SEK seniors and students, 20SEK children 7-18, free for children under 7
Opening Hours
Tues-Sun 12-6pm
Address
Borggården, Linköping 582 28
Telephone
+46 (0) 13 12 23 80
Linköping Cathedral
High-rise architecture
The high tower of Linköping's Gothic cathedral was once the tallest building
in Sweden. Dating back to the 13th century in parts, its grand architecture
still dominates Linköping's central cityscape. The gold ornaments inside are
particularly impressive.
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Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily 9am-6pm
Address
St Persgatan, Linköping 582 28
Telephone
+46 (0) 13 20 50 60
Tradgardsforeningen Gardens
Flowers and fun
The beautiful Tradgardsforeningen flower gardens in the centre of Linköping
are not just for keen gardeners. With an outdoor cinema, boules courts,
beach volleyball nets, playgrounds and live music performances they have
something for everyone.
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Cost
Free
Opening Hours
24 hours
Address
Drottninggatan, Linköping 582 27
Telephone
+46 (0) 13 12 88 73
Transport
Bus 1 or 2 to Tradgardstorget
Ekenäs Castle
Renaissance castle interiors
Whitewashed Renaissance Ekenäs Castle, 20 kilometres east of Linköping,
boasts well-preserved interiors from the 17th century. Summer visitors can
take guided tours to see finely decorated oak doors, limestone reliefs and
ceiling paintings. Book ahead for the autumn ghost tours.
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Cost
SKr60; concessions SKr25
Opening Hours
Gardens: daily 8am-8pm; Castle: pre-booked guided tours Apr-Oct; Guided tours of castle: Jun, Jul & Aug. Guided ghost tours: Sep-Oct
Address
Linköping 585 94
Telephone
+46 (0) 13 771 46, or +46 (0) 708 15 25 26
Transport
Road 35 towards Atvidaberg; follow signs for Ekenäs Castle.
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Göta Canal
Cross country canal
The scenic, 118-mile-long Göta Canal, connecting Sweden's east and west
coasts, is perfect for exploring by boat or bicycle from Berg, 12 kilometres
north of central Linköping. The seven-step locks in Berg illustrate the
engineering feat that is the canal's construction.
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Cost
Free
Opening Hours
24 hours (boat traffic May-Sep only)
Address
Berg 591 21
Telephone
+46 (0) 141 20 20 50
