Gamla Linköping

Historical village Linkoping, Ostergotland County, Sweden
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What to expect

Gamla Linköping is a popular tourist destination that takes visitors back in time to the city, countryside, and forest of yesteryear. The city quarters feature about 100 wooden houses, winding cobblestone alleys, courtyards, and historic gardens, providing a peaceful atmosphere. The houses host 25 museum environments and exhibitions, showcasing how people lived and worked in the past. The area also offers quaint shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as activities for families, including a detective house, animals, mini golf, sledding hills, and a large playground. Visitors can roam freely in the nearby nature reserve, Vallaskogen, and enjoy various events and activities throughout the year, including a popular Christmas market

Plan your family visit to the Gamla Linköping with these blog insights 👇

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Old Linköping - A memorable journey through time through the city

Old Linköping - A memorable journey through time through the city
This family's experience:

Activities: We went to Gamla Linköping and had a memorable journey back in time! We strolled through the city, forest, and land as it was a hundred years ago. We explored the charming shops with candy, old-fashioned household items, and locally grown products. We also enjoyed the fun activities for both young and old

Highlights: The kids especially loved the fun activities. They played with cool things, did some carpentry, rode a train, saw animals, played in huts, and much more. We could easily spend the whole day there, enjoying the lovely surroundings ✨

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Five tips for museums and historical attractions in Linköping

Five tips for museums and historical attractions in Linköping
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Gamla Linköping, a free open-air museum. We wandered through the 'sagorikt söta miljöer inramade av äldre byggnader'. We explored shops, cafes, and the LasseMajas Deckarhus. We also enjoyed the Vallaskogen nature reserve

Highlights: The kids loved Gamla Linköping! It's a family favorite. We loved the mix of historical buildings, shops, and the nice nature reserve. The article mentions: 'Att besöka Gamla Linköping är kostnadsfritt' ✨

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About our floorball weekend in Linköping

About our floorball weekend in Linköping
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the open-air museum. We also were lucky to be there during the Apple Weekend with a market and various activities

Highlights: The sun was shining, we found several market finds, and I generally enjoyed myself very much in this place ✨

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Trollegater nature reserve in Östergötland: troll caves and beautiful nature

Trollegater nature reserve in Östergötland: troll caves and beautiful nature
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Gamla Linköping. We spent a day there and enjoyed the sights

Highlights: We had a great time exploring the area and the children enjoyed the day ✨