january-2012

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SWEDISH CHARM
WHAT TO SEE
Gothic grandeur
Majestic Linköping Cathedral
(see Don’t Miss) dominates the
city with its Gothic tower.
Browse through centuries of
art history at the Östergötland
Museum (ostergotlandslans
museum.se) or revisit the past
in pretty Old Linköping. In the
summer, tour the Göta Canal
(gotakanal.se), by bike or by
boat, to marvel at the Swedish
countryside, or visit Ekanas
Castle (ekenasslott.se) to
travel back to 17th-century
Sweden at its grandest.
WHERE TO EAT
More than meatballs
There are many restaurants in
Linköping’s city centre. The
traditional Swedish
Restaurant Gula Huset
(Klostergatan 19; +46 13 138838)
serves local fi sh and meat
dishes, while Wasabi Sushi bar
(Storgatan 27; +46 13 128388)
specialises in affordable
Japanese cuisine. Top-end
Stangs Magasin
(stangsmagasin.se) satisfi es
refi ned palates and has beautiful
views over the Stångån River.
WHERE TO BOOGIE
For dancing queens
Ågatan street, in Linköping's
centre, is the place to be as night
falls, with its lively clubs and
friendly bars packed with locals.
Partygoers of all ages gather at
Bar & Kok (Ågatan 47; +46 13
100111) nightclub, and house
music lovers opt for trendy Platå
(Platensgatan 4; +46 13 352121).
A CITY OF YOUNG...
Canals, culture and charm
Packed with museums and home to a soaring Gothic cathedral, this delightful city is
one of Sweden’s main university centres. It offers a smorgasbord of art, theatre,
history, concerts, markets and festivals.
Bars and pubs like Storan (Stora
Torget 9; +46 13 103190) are
found around the main square.
For musical events of all kinds,
head to Arenabolaget
(arenabolaget.se), Linköping's
cultural hub.
HOW TO GET THERE
KLM operates two direct daily
fl ights to Linköping City Airport
from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Tourist information
visitlinkoping.se
Looking for handy, up-to-date
travel information? Check out
KLM’s Destination Guide pages
– and book your fl ight – on klm.
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DON’T MISS
Winter
wonders
The 107-metre high tower of
Linköping's Cathedral was
once the tallest building in
Sweden. With parts of the
building dating back to the
13th century, its grand
architecture still dominates
the city’s skyline. The gold
ornaments inside are
particularly impressive.
linkopingsdomkyrka.se
TOWERING OVER THE CITY
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