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Alvastra Monastery
Explore the Alvastra Monastery, a majestic 12th-century Cistercian ruin in Ödeshög, showcasing Sweden's rich historical and cultural heritage.
599 93 Ödeshög4.5Excellent 979 Reviews -
Birgittas Udde
Discover the enchanting Birgittas Udde in Motala, Sweden, a perfect blend of natural beauty and historical significance.
Ö, Motala4.3Very Good 47 Reviews -
Bokö Nature reserve
A small, sheltered Östergötland archipelago reserve of rocky skerries, meadow pasture and shallow seabeds rich in coastal life.
615 96 Gryt4.6Excellent 27 Reviews -
Carl Johans park
Norrköping's historic green heart: flower beds, royal monument, Dolphin Fountain, and century-old cactus motifs await in this central urban oasis.
Slottsgatan 101, 602 22 Norrköping4.4Very Good 326 Reviews -
Drothem Church
Discover the resilient stone whispers of Drothem Church, Söderköping's medieval rural sanctuary blending Gothic vaults, ancient fonts, and echoes of Franciscan legacy.
Drothemsgatan 8, 614 34 Söderköping4.4Very Good 118 Reviews -
Ellen Keys Strand
Ellen Key's preserved lakeside villa: a Jugendstil gem on Vättern's shore, blending feminist legacy, serene design, and stunning natural vistas for reflective discovery.
Ellen Keys Strand, 599 93 Ödeshög4.4Very Good 550 Reviews -
Folkparken
Norrköping's verdant 1895 gem: English park splendor with playgrounds, disc golf, exotic trees, and splash pools for family fun amid urban tranquility.
Krematorievägen 4, 602 19 Norrköping4.4Very Good 1,093 Reviews -
Forsviks Bruk
A living six‑century industrial landscape of foundry halls, a smithy, works railway and canal quays beside Lake Viken.
Bruksvägen 2, 546 73 Forsvik4.4Very Good 699 Reviews -
Funplays Norrköping
A busy indoor family activity centre in Norrköping with trampolines, parkour, party rooms and a café—built for playful energy and organised parties.
Ståthögavägen 48, 602 23 Norrköping3.7Good 1,077 Reviews -
Gallery Crown and KIFiN
A compact, daylight-filled gallery in central Norrköping showcasing rotating contemporary exhibitions and local KIFiN projects.
Trädgårdsgatan 13, 602 24 Norrköping4.3Very Good 15 Reviews -
Gamla Torget, Norrköping
Discover Gamla Torget, a historic square in Norrköping with stunning architecture, local shops, and vibrant culture.
Repslagaregatan, 602 24 Norrköping4.1Very Good 122 Reviews -
Glotternskogen nature reserve
Rugged Kolmården forest of granite outcrops, old conifers and intimate woodland wetlands near Åby—compact, wild and quietly atmospheric.
Unnamed Rd, Åby, 616 914.6Excellent 136 Reviews -
Göta Canal
Discover the breathtaking Göta Canal, a picturesque waterway in Sweden offering scenic views, rich history, and unforgettable outdoor adventures.
605 96 Söderköping4.4Very Good 75 Reviews -
Hanekulla
Compact, hilly reserve of veteran oaks, pollarded ashes and quiet mixed woodland surrounding an old farmstead in Östergötland.
Unnamed Road, 597 91 Åtvidaberg4.4Very Good 8 Reviews -
Harstena
A compact outer-archipelago island of red cottages, a working harbour, smoked fish and wind-sculpted coastal scenery.
Harstena, 615 96 Gryt4.5Excellent 39 Reviews -
Häradskärs Lighthouse
Explore Häredskäls Lighthouse in Gryt, a historical landmark offering stunning coastal views and a glimpse into Sweden's maritime heritage.
615 96 Gryt4.8Excellent 18 Reviews -
Hästenäs kyrkskog
Wander ancient hemlock groves along Lake Yxningen in this Östergötland nature reserve, a sanctuary of rare species, peaceful trails, and timeless woodland serenity.
p-, Södra Vägen, Härnösand4.2Very Good 27 Reviews -
Hålebergets naturreservat
Cliff-edged forests, babbling brooks, and summit panoramas in a pristine pocket of Östergötland wilderness, just 10km from Motala.
591 96 Motala4.3Very Good 82 Reviews -
Ingvastebo Såg & Kvarn
A compact, working 19th‑century watermill and sawmill in peaceful Östergötland — machinery, forge and millpond preserved by local stewardship.
583 94 Nykil4.7Excellent 27 Reviews -
Kleva Mine
Descend into Småland's ancient copper mine: underground lakes, treasure hunts, forest barbecues, and mining lore await in Holsbybrunn's wooded heart.
Kleva gruva 1, 574 54 Holsbybrunn4.8Excellent 488 Reviews -
Kornettgårdens Samlingar och Cafe
Sweden's vast nostalgia museum with recreated 20th-century rooms, artifacts galore, and homemade café treats in a peaceful rural haven.
Kulla Kornettgården 1, Kulla Kornettgården 1, 585 76 Vreta Kloster4.5Excellent 443 Reviews -
Kärnskogsmossen
Vast Östergötland mire alive with black grouse leks, boardwalk wanders, and boundless bog vistas—a birdwatcher's haven in protected wilderness.
696 96 Zinkgruvan4.7Excellent 82 Reviews -
Lassemajas Deckarhus
Solve real Valleby mysteries at LasseMajas Deckarhus—interactive detective adventures for families in historic Gamla Linköping, blending puzzles, teamwork, and Swedish storytelling magic.
Tunnbindaregatan 6, 582 46 Linköping4.5Excellent 130 Reviews -
Löfstad slott
A carefully preserved 17th‑century country house with intact family interiors set in a romantic English park near Norrköping.
Lövstad Slott, 605 97 Norrköping4.3Very Good 1,144 Reviews -
Motala Motor Museum
A handsomely packed collection of classic cars, bikes and vintage tech — Motala’s hub for motoring and everyday-technology history.
Platensgatan 2, 591 35 Motala4.5Excellent 1,706 Reviews -
Motala Museum & Local History Society
A compact 17th‑century manor on Motala’s waterfront, now a local history museum with intimate period rooms and rotating displays.
Strandvägen 71, 591 46 Motala4.2Very Good 66 Reviews -
Museum of Work
A people‑centred museum of work and everyday life housed in Norrköping’s iconic Strykjärnet, with hands‑on family spaces, contemporary exhibitions and riverside views.
Laxholmen, 602 21 Norrköping4.2Very Good 1,169 Reviews -
Museum of Östergötland
Discover Östergötland's 11,000-year saga in a sleek functionalist haven of art, archaeology, global artifacts, and family fun amid modern Swedish culture.
Raoul Wallenbergs plats, 582 18 Linköping4.1Very Good 248 Reviews -
Målarmusslan
Experience the serene beauty of Målarmusslan, a unique tourist attraction in Linköping blending art and nature for an unforgettable visit.
Stångebro, 582 26 Linköping4.8Excellent 4 Reviews -
Möjligheternas gård
Ignite team spirit and forge lasting memories at Möjligheternas Gård, where pentathlons, blacksmithing, and simulators deliver unbeatable adventure in Skärblacka's countryside.
Tolskepp 1, 617 90 Skärblacka4.6Excellent 9 Reviews -
Naturum Tåkern
Discover Lake Tåkern's bird-filled wetlands at this engaging visitor center, with exhibitions, trails, and guides revealing Sweden's richest nature reserve.
Glänås besöksområde 1, 596 95 Väderstad4.6Excellent 1,122 Reviews -
Norrköpings stadsmuseum
Discover Norrköping's industrial soul in atmospheric factory halls filled with artifacts, stories of working lives, and hands-on family fun—Sweden's Museum of the Year awaits.
Holmbrogränden 2, 602 21 Norrköping4.4Very Good 333 Reviews -
S:ta Birgittas kloster Pax Mariae
A small, living Bridgettine convent beside Vadstena’s medieval monastery precinct — quiet gardens, simple hospitality and centuries of devotion.
Myntbacken 2, 592 30 Vadstena4.4Very Good 644 Reviews -
Sjöbo-Knäppan
Orchid fens, medieval echoes, and lakeside serenity in Motala's hidden 38ha nature gem—trails for all amid Boren's embrace.
Textilvägen, 591 46 Motala4.5Excellent 83 Reviews -
Skogsjöområdets Naturreservat
Glacial eskers, ancient pines, and serene Skogssjön lake await in this Östergötland nature reserve—a peaceful mosaic of ice-age wonders and biodiversity near Mjölby.
Skogssjöbadsvägen, 595 44 Mjölby4.4Very Good 317 Reviews -
Skällviks kyrka
Timeless stone sanctuary blending 14th-century Gothic simplicity with King Johan III's Renaissance vision, near historic Stegeborg Castle.
614 97 Söderköping4.2Very Good 50 Reviews -
St Laurentii kyrka
A compact medieval brick basilica at the heart of Söderköping, where coronations and centuries of parish life have left hands‑on traces in stone and wood.
Prästgatan 9A, 614 30 Söderköping4.3Very Good 329 Reviews -
Stalpets vattenfall
A compact but dramatic ice-age gorge where Svartån drops into deep rock bowls — seaside drama in the Småland interior with a garden café beside the brink.
C, STALPET 3, 578 94 Aneby4.4Very Good 744 Reviews -
Stegeholm Castle Ruin
Wind-burnished medieval stones on a tiny island—Stegeholm’s ruined walls frame Västervik’s harbour and centuries of coastal history.
Slottsholmsvägen, 593 38 Västervik4.2Very Good 319 Reviews -
Stora Haddebo
A small, secluded reserve of old spruce, lichened rock and quiet bogs — an intimate taste of wild forest in Östergötland.
Unnamed Road,, Mjölby3.5Good 2 Reviews -
Stora Lund reserve
Rugged limestone cliffs and open shoreline overlooking Lake Vättern—compact, dramatic coastal scenery near Ödeshög.
Stora Lunds naturreservat4.7Excellent 240 Reviews -
Svenskt Porslinsmuseum
A focused, manor‑set survey of 250 years of Swedish porcelain — where factory marks, glazes and domestic stories meet the quiet rooms of Godegård säteri.
säteri, 591 98 Motala4.5Excellent 64 Reviews -
Sveriges Rundradiomuseum
Discover Sweden's radio dawn amid historic towers and vintage transmitters at the free museum in Motala's iconic 1927 station.
Radiovägen 20, 591 35 Motala4.1Very Good 158 Reviews -
Säby Västerskog
A compact pocket of near-primeval forest in Östergötland—towering veteran trees, abundant deadwood and a sensory, slow-pace woodland loop.
Unnamed Road, Sturefors, 590 55 Sturefors4.5Excellent 39 Reviews -
Söderköping lock
Experience the mesmerizing rise and fall of boats at Söderköping Lock, a cornerstone of Sweden's hand-built Göta Canal engineering wonder.
591 21 Göta kanal4.5Excellent 226 Reviews -
Takern nature reserve
Northern Europe's birdwatching mecca: shallow Tåkern lake, vast reeds, 270+ species, trails, towers, and reed-clad Naturum await in this Ramsar wetland wonder.
592 92 Vadstena4.8Excellent 41 Reviews -
Tegnér Tower
A 27 m forest lookout above Jönköping with wide panoramas over Lake Vättern and the Småland landscape.
N, Jönköping4.5Excellent 228 Reviews -
Tinnerö Eklandskap
A city-edge oak landscape of ancient trees, grazing meadows and wetlands—ideal for birdwatching, gentle walks and year-round nature study.
585 97 Linköping4.7Excellent 304 Reviews -
Tinnerö Naturreservat
Discover Linköping's edge where ancient oaks, Iron Age ruins, and 360+ rare species create a biodiverse haven for hikes, wildlife, and serene escapes amid Sweden's finest eklandskap.
S, Linköping4.8Excellent 46 Reviews -
Torpa Stenhus
A compact, centuries‑layered medieval stone manor—Renaissance halls, a baroque chapel and long family continuity set in working parkland.
Torpa Gård, 514 52 Länghem4.5Excellent 1,469 Reviews -
Trollmors nappträd
Discover Linköping's giant troll pacifier tree: a folklore-fueled sculpture blending myth, nature, and whimsy in a peaceful park haven.
9M89+MR, 589 51 Linköping5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
Vadstena Castle
Explore the majestic Vadstena Castle, a historical jewel in Sweden that offers a glimpse into the country's regal past and stunning architectural beauty.
Hamngatan 4, 592 30 Vadstena4.4Very Good 4,773 Reviews -
Vadstena Klosterkyrka
Discover the historical beauty of Vadstena Klosterkyrka, a stunning medieval church and a significant landmark in Sweden's rich cultural heritage.
Lasarettsgatan 5, 592 30 Vadstena4.6Excellent 475 Reviews -
Vallaskogen
A compact urban nature reserve where farmhouse pastures, mixed woodland and grazed clearings meet the city’s eastern edge.
582 46 Linköping4.4Very Good 436 Reviews -
Vegalla
Explore Vegalla National Reserve: A serene retreat in Östergötland, where nature flourishes and tranquility reigns supreme.
597 96 Åtvidaberg4.2Very Good 18 Reviews -
Vrinneviskogen
Serene forest reserve in Norrköping with walking trails, bike paths, wooden gym, and wildlife—perfect urban nature escape since 1978.
Unnamed Road, 603 62 Norrköping4.5Excellent 215 Reviews -
Västra Hargs lövskogar
Ancient oaks, spring flowers and a bird tower beside Lake Aren — a mosaic of old broadleaf forest, meadows and wetlands south of Mjölby.
595 91 Mjölby4.3Very Good 73 Reviews -
Ycke
A small, time‑deep remnant of primeval broadleaf forest west of Ulrika — quiet, mossy and rich in veteran trees and deadwood habitats.
SV, Linköping4.3Very Good 38 Reviews -
Yxbacken
A compact, club-run ski hill near Åby — family-friendly slopes, coaching heritage and a cosy base for local winter days.
Yxbacken, 616 90 Åby4.3Very Good 375 Reviews -
Åsabackarna
Explore ice age eskers, rare orchids, and serene forests in this 34-hectare Östergötland gem, where glacial drama meets botanical wonders.
v, Väderstad4.3Very Good 24 Reviews -
ÅSSA Industri- och Bilmuseum
A compact, authentic industrial and car museum that preserves Åtvidaberg’s factory floors, workshop tools and automotive heritage in former production premises.
Bryggaregatan 2, 597 30 Åtvidaberg4.2Very Good 74 Reviews -
Öna kulturreservat
Discover Öna Kulturreservat: a hauntingly preserved forest hamlet of timber farms and lakeside meadows, revealing centuries of Swedish rural endurance amid stark natural beauty.
ÖNA 2, 590 53 Ulrika4.6Excellent 90 Reviews -
Örbacken naturreservat
A compact limestone marsh near Skänninge where calcium-rich springs support orchids, sedges and a high-value wetland mosaic.
596 92 Skänninge4.2Very Good 31 Reviews -
Östanå Castle
A late-18th-century Roslagen manor beside sheltered waters — classical proportions, garden views and a cluster of welcoming dining venues.
Ö4.4Very Good 35 Reviews -
Österbybruks Herrgård
A tranquil Uppland manor where 18th‑century ironworks, ponds and workers’ cottages combine with a restaurant and guest rooms for relaxed heritage stays.
Herrgårdsvägen 1, Box 46, 748 32 Österbybruk4.5Excellent 303 Reviews
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