Linköping
Culture, charm and canals
This delightful city is one of Sweden’s main university locations, packed with museums, and home to a soaring, impressive Gothic cathedral. It offers a cultural cornucopia of art, theatre, history, concerts, markets, festivals and sporting events.
WHAT TO SEE
On a high
Majestic Linköping Cathedral (www.linkopingsdomkyrka.se) dominates the city with its Gothic architecture. The history of the Swedish aerospace industry can be traced at the Swedish Air Force Museum (www.sfhm.se), while the IT-ceum (www.sfhm.se) showcases computer technology. Outdoors, Tradgardsforeningen Gardens are blooming lovely.
WHERE TO SHOP
Boutiques and bon-bons
Small individual boutiques and several Scandinavian fashion chains can be found in and around Nygatan street and the main square, Stora Torget. Functional Swedish interior design abounds at Designtorget (www.designtorget.se). Chocolate-lovers should head for Cloettas Chokladbod (www.cloetta.se).
WHERE TO EAT
Choice cuisine
There are lots of restaurants in Linköping’s city centre. The traditional Swedish Restaurang Gula Huset (www.gulahuset.com) serves local fish and meat dishes, while Wasabi Sushi Bar (http://gastrogate.com) specialises in affordable Japanese cuisine. Top-end restaurant Stangs Magasin (www.stangsmagasin.se), satisfies refined palates and has beautiful views over the Stangan River.
HOW TO GET THERE
KLM operates two direct daily flights to Linköping Airport from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Tourist information www.visitlinkoping.se
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DON’T MISS
Lock pick
The scenic Göta Canal, connecting the east and west coasts, is one of the largest civil engineering projects ever undertaken in Sweden, and is perfect for exploring by boat or bicycle. Totalling 190 kilometres in length, it has 58 locks, of which the seven-step chain in Berg is the most impressive. www.gotakanal.se
