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Linköping on a Budget: 4 Days of Adventure

Discover the charm of Linköping without breaking the bank.

21 June 2023

A trip to Linköping on a limited budget would be an adventure filled with historic attractions, beautiful landscapes and delicious local cuisine. Take a tour of the medieval Linköping Castle, walk around the idyllic Old Town and visit the renowned Swedish Air Force Museum. For budget-friendly meals, look out for local pizza and kebab shops and treat yourself to some traditional Swedish pastry at a bakery.

Travel plan

• Check into your hotel, the Scandic Linköping Väst, on the outskirts of the city but with great transport links.
• Start your day with a traditional Swedish breakfast at Café Ekelund, known for its homemade pastries and bread.
• Head to Linköping Castle for a tour of the historic site, complete with a 500-year-old moat.
• Take a stroll through Slottsparken, the castle’s beautiful park, with its impressive fountain and serene atmosphere.
• For a light lunch, try STÅ or any of Linköping’s numerous cafés, offering traditional Swedish food.

• Begin the day with a hearty breakfast at the cozy Café String, known for its artisanal coffee, locally sourced ingredients and rustic decor.
• Visit the Östergötland Museum for an exploration of local history and culture, as well as temporary exhibitions like the current outdoor photography exhibit.
• Check out Linköping’s street art scene with guided walking tours or explorations on your own, taking in the perfectly named collaborations like “Kärlek i betong” (Love in concrete).
• Discover the works of the famous Swedish video game designer Markus Persson at the Museum of Computer Games and Media Technology.
• End your day with dinner at Mat och Destillat, a cosy restaurant serving up a variety of Swedish meat dishes and vegetarian options.

• Start your day in Linköping with a traditional Swedish smörgåsbord breakfast at the historic Scandic Linköping City Hotel.
• Spend the day exploring the stunning beauty of Lake Vättern, the fifth-largest lake in Europe. Stop by Lövstad Castle, built in the mid-1700s.
• Take a leisurely walk around Lake Roxen, one of the principal lakes in Östergötland County. It is a great spot for picnics or simply relaxing.
• Trekking through the beautiful Tinnerö Eco-Park, named for the towering Tinnerö Oak, which is more than 70 feet tall and 11 feet broad at its base.
• Enjoy a bit of fresh fish at the iconic Gamla Linköping fish restaurant, Slottskällaren.

• Get a caffeine boost at Barista in central Linköping, a café with rustic charm and delicious coffee served by friendly personnel.
• Visit the Cloetta Chocolate Factory for a guided tour – you’ll get to see the process of making sweets and candy from cocoa beans.
• Explore the Swedish Air Force Museum and its impressive displays of military aircrafts, weapons, and alternative aviation history.
• Finish with a stop at the Linköping Cathedral, which offers beautiful architecture, stunning artwork, and a chance to catch the sunset over the city before your departure.