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| Linkoping | ||
| Landskap | Östergötland | |
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| Residents | 115.672 (2020) | |
| height | 45 m | |
| Tourist info | 46 13 20 68 35 visitlinkoping.se | |
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Linkoping is a city in Östergötland. The industrial and university city is on the important train connection between Gothenburg and Stockholm. It is the fifth largest city Sweden.
The city is home to many high-tech companies that are here for the university and a Saab branch.
Linköping has a lot of squares and parks, which are also located in the relatively small city center.
background
getting there
Since Linköping is on the best-served railway line Gothenburg-Stockholm it is very easy to travel by train.
By plane
The Linköping / Saab Airport
(IATA: LPI) is from Amsterdam flown from. Linköping is close by Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
(IATA: ARN). From there you have significantly more flight connections and in just two and a half hours you can be in Linköping by train.
By train
Of Stockholm there are several trains a day that leave the city's main train station, Linkoping C, hold. Linköping can be reached from the south either from Gothenburg in the southwest or by Kustpilen (Coastal Railway) from Kalmar in the southeast.
Stockholm can be reached by train in 1.5 to 2 hours. In second class, the route costs between SEK 200 and SEK 550, depending on the train. In first class one way can cost up to 700 SEK. It is advisable to look carefully and choose the trains carefully, because the prices vary greatly depending on the connection and ticket type.
By bus
Linköping is on the bus network from ÖstgötaTrafik involved and is used by many places like Squid and Norrkoping approached from.
In the street
You can get to the by car E4 either from direction Stockholm or Gothenburg to Linköping.
mobility
The city can be easily explored on foot. The main sights and most of the accommodations are within a radius of a good 2 km in the city center and a maximum of 4 km outside.
Linköping has invested heavily in bicycle friendliness in recent years. The distances are short, but you can get anywhere quickly by bike.
Tourist Attractions
Churches
- Domkyrkan, right at the west end of the old town at the end of the Ågatan.
- S: t Lars Kyrkan, at the S: t Lars Torget.
Museums
- Gamla Linkoping (Old Linkoping), Kryddbodtorget 1, 582 46 Linköping (west of the city). Tel.: 46 13-12 11 10, Fax: 46 13-12 30 29, Email: [email protected].
- Flygvapenmuseum (Area of Linköping), Carl Cederströms gata 2, Malmslätt. Tel.: 46 13-495 97 10, Fax: 46 13-495 97 31, Email: [email protected].
- Östergötland County Museum (Linkoping), Raoul Wallenbergs plats, Linköping (downtown). Tel.: 46 13-23 03 00.
- Computer museum IT-ceum (Linkoping), Vasavägen 16, 581 02 Linköping (downtown). Tel.: 46 13-23 03 00.
- 1 Östergötland's Järnvägsmuseum, Studienvägen, 583 30 Linköping. Tel.: 46 (0)13 12 11 10, Email: [email protected].
The Railway Museum is located on the site of the former Valla Gård within the Gamla Linköping open-air museum on the outskirts of Linköping. It is the largest railway museum in the province of Östergötland County and has an interesting collection of rare historical locomotives and railway wagons. The museum has a.o. including Sweden's very first AC-powered electric locomotive as well as several narrow-gauge locomotives and wagons. The vehicles stand on three tracks in a historic vehicle hall surrounded by an extensive collection with all kinds of objects from railway history such as B. old telegraphs, signal lamps, oil cans, signal lights, signs and special tools.Open: in summer daily 11: 00-17: 00.Price: free.
Streets and squares
- S: t Lars Torget
- Stortoget. With various street restaurants and cafés in summer.
activities
in the Cloetta Center in the northwest of the city Ice hockey games, Concerts and more Bus factories is an indoor play paradise with a Dschngel environment Kinda channel an 80 km long canal and lake system with 15 locks which extends to the south and invites you to go hiking, canoeing and boating.
shop
In Linköpingen you can find well-known chain stores as well as smaller boutiques which invite you to shop with a large range.
Downtown
In the pedestrian zone of the city center you can find the shops of the big chains as well as small boutiques with a large selection. The big shopping mile is located in the three big squares of the city. From Stora Torget over Tanneforsgatan to Trädgårdstorget further over a piece of Nygatan to Lilla Torget.
Tornby Shopping Center
In addition to IKEA, you will find another 50 stores in the Ikano-Haus here in the shoppers' paradise. Their product range extends from computer technology to furnishing articles as well as sports, car, do-it-yourself and household items. In nearby Tornby City, between Tornby Center and downtown, you will find everything to do with interior design.
kitchen
In the city center, the restaurants are next to each other. From national cuisine to Italian and French cuisine, she also finds sushi bars and American cuisine. From stylish for the perfect end to the evening to a quick snack, everything is represented. It is up to you what you choose. Gastronomy like those at the Berg locks can also be found in the vicinity of the city.
nightlife
accommodation
Overnight stays in Linköping are almost always very expensive. The cheapest address is certain Linköpings Vandrarhem och Hotell, but there are some camping sites in the Linköping area.
Cheap
- Linköpings Vandrarhem och Hotell, Klostergatan 52A, S-582 23 Linköping. Tel.: 46 13 359 000, Fax: 46 13 359 080, Email: [email protected]. Open: Reception: daily 7-19.Check-in: 3 p.m.Check-out: 10.00.Price: Hostel: bed from 245 SEK (weekend 210 SEK); Hotel double room per person: 420 SEK (weekend 298 SEK).
medium
- 1 First Hotell Linköping, Storgatan 70-76, 582 28 Linköping. Tel.: 46 13 13 02 00, Fax: 46 13 13 27 85, Email: [email protected]. Open: 24h.Price: Double room from approx. 640 SEK, on weekends possibly cheaper prices.
- 2 Scandic Frimurarehotellet, S: t Larsgatan 14, 582 24 Linköping. Tel.: 46 13 495 30 00, Fax: 46 13 495 30 11, Email: [email protected]. Price: bed from 790 SEK.
- Stångå Hotell Linköping, Tullgränd 4, 582 22 Linköping. Tel.: 46 13 311 275, Fax: 46 13 122 804, Email: [email protected]. Price: Double room from 795 SEK (weekend).
Upscale
- Park Hotel (Fawlty Towers), Järnvägsgatan 6, 582 22 Linköping (right across from the train station). Tel.: 46 13-12 90 05, Fax: 46 13-10 04 18, Email: [email protected]. Price: Double: Mon-Fri 1140 SEK, Sat-Sun 890 SEK.
- Quality Hotel Ekoxen, Klostergatan 68, 582 23 Linköping. Tel.: 46 13 25 26 00, Fax: 46 13 12 19 03, Email: [email protected]. Price: DR from SEK 895.
- Radisson SAS Linkoping Hotel, Stora torget 9, 582 19 Linköping (centrally on the main square). Tel.: 46 13 129 630, Fax: 46 133 769, Email: [email protected].
Learn
- Linköping University. The university is located southwest of the city and offers numerous courses.
security
health
- Linköping University Hospital. Linköping University Hospital is located south of the city center (SwedishUniversitetssjukhuset) with an emergency room and all necessary medical services.
Practical advice
- Linköpings Turistbyrå (Linköping Tourist Office), Storgatan 15, 582 23 Linköping (at S: t Lars-Platz). Tel.: 46 13-190 00 70, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon-Fri 09-18; Sat-Sun 11-15.
trips
By Kustpilen you can get there in about 1.40 hours Vastervik.
Located in the west of the city Gamla Linkoping, so the old Linköping. A few streets are freely accessible open air museum shown the old Linköping with many small shops. Parking spaces are right next to the area, and you can walk there in around 15 minutes from the city center.
literature
Official tourist guide Linköping 2010/2011
Web links
- http://www.linkoping.se/ - Linköping official website
- Visitor portal and tourist information on visitlinkoping.se
