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Discover Linköping by Hire Car

The city of Linköping is located in the province of Östergötland in Sweden, about 200 kilometres from the capital Stockholm.

City recreation areas, beautiful parks and an adventure pool with many attractions always attract many tourists.

The city of Linköping is very nice to explore by bike, hire car or even on foot. Already since the 12th century, the city of Linköping was a central place of the church.

Sights in Linköping

In 1128, the monastery of Vreta was built and has been preserved to this day. Remaining walls of outbuildings, which have been lovingly restored, can be seen here.

Another sight of Linköping is the old cathedral church, which can be seen from afar and is one of the most famous buildings in Scandinavia.

The beautiful city center of Linköping is characterized by small shops, cozy cafes and restaurants. Visitors can spend the evening together with the locals in one of the numerous dance halls or in a nice theatre.

Exploring the Linköping area

If you drive, for example by hire car, in the direction of Motala, you will come to the open-air museum Gamla Linköping.

Here, the old town has been recreated with the help of numerous wooden houses. Strolling through the extensive park, visitors will come across old-fashioned cafés and shops, as well as a postal museum and arts and crafts studios.

The Länsmuseet is a new museum with a painting section, archaeological finds and collections from religious art.