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Norrköping
Norrköping is located in Östergötland in Sweden. It is Sweden's 8th largest municipality with a population of 124 642. Traditionally, it was dominated by the paper and textile industry, giving it the nickname "The Manchester of Sweden". Get in
Norrköping airport (Kungsängen) with connection to Copenhagen and also regional flights to VisbyBy train to the central stationBy bus with Swebus ExpressGet around
A nice way to get around in Norrköping is with the yellow trams. Tickets or cards are bought onboard. Everything listed here that's located in the city is within walking distance of the other listings, as the actual town centre isn't that big. See
Arbetets museum (The museum of work) (free entrance) is worth a visit, as is the surrounding Industrilandskapet/Strykjärnet area with a concert hall, a science park, a tourist centre, a church, other museums, an art school, some space owned by the university and a lovely waterfall.Norrköpings konstmuseum (Norrköping's art museum) (Kristinaplatsen) has a large collection of 20th century modern art as well as contemporary works. Free entrance.The cactus display in Karl Johans park (close to the railway station) has over 25 000 cacti.Buy
There are lots of shops on the main street Drottninggatan and nearby streets. Especially interesting are the shopping malls Linden, Domino and Spiralen at Drottninggatan.Vaxkupan (Drottninggatan 25) is an ambitious record store with both new and used records. They also sell postcards.Pressbyrån (Drottninggatan 37) is a well-stocked magazine store with lots of international and Swedish magazines.Eat
Sing Thai (Trädgårdsgatan 15) serves well-done Thai food, and is located close to Drottninggatan. Mains 135-195 SEK.Restaurang Athena (Kungsgatan 19) is a nice and price-worthy Greek restaurant. They also serve pizza. Mains 75-175 SEK.Fräcka frökens frestelser (S:t Persgatan 101, Kungsgatan 43) serves salads, sandwiches, bagels and various types of coffee in a trendy environment.Drink
You can pick up the free Nollelva magazine in various stores to read more about Norrköping's nightlife. It is only available in Swedish though. Sleep
BudgetSTF Vandrarhem Norrköping/Abborreberg , Lindö, 011-31 93 44. Bus 116 from Norrköping station, 5 km.STF Vandrarhem Norrköping/Turistgården, , Ingelstagatan 31, 011-10 11 60.Mid-rangeSplurgeGrand HotelGet out
30 kilometers north-east of Norrköping you'll find Kolmårdens Djurpark, Sweden's largest zoo with some 500 000 visitors yearly. Its main attraction is the dolphinarium, the only one in Scandinavia, with daily dolphin shows. Another popular feature is the safari park, where visitors drive their own cars among the animals. Entrance to the park is 230 SEK for adults or 120 SEK for children. The dolphinarium is included in the price, but not the safari park drive. Vildmarkshotellet (The Wilderness Hotel) is a hotel for those wishing to stay near the zoo. In summer another option is Safari Camp Kolmården, where families stay in African-style camp tents near the safari park. Bookings at 011-15 71 00 or via email safaricamp@vildmarkshotellet.se....
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Hotels in Norrköping
| | Best Western Princess Hotel  |
Score 7.525 from 39 reviews | | Skomakaregatan 8 |  |
| Close at hand, there are a wide range of theatres, concert venues, cinemas and Kolmården´s famous zoo. ... more | | |
| | Hotel President  |
Score 8.25 from 51 reviews | | Vattengränden 11 | |
| All rooms are equipped with Flat Screen TV's, DVD players (movies can be borrowed from the front- desk) and electrical kettle to make your own coffee/tea and drinking chocolate.
All rooms are non-smoking. ... more | | |
 | Elite Grand Hotel |
Score 7.775 from 22 reviews | | Tyska Torget 2 | |
| The hotel is centrally located, close to the town hall, with easy access to shopping, theater and other recreational activities. Situated in Norrkoping's city centre just 200 metres from the train station and 10 kilometres from Lofstad Castle, while just 3 kilometres from Norrkoping Kungsangen Airport.
The zoological Kolmardens Djurpark is 20 kilometres away, with its drive through safari park and dolphin shows.
The Elite Grand Hotel combines expert service with state of the art facilities with an aim to provide guests with a memorable stay.
The lobby is the heart of the hotel where guests convene to socialise, enjoy a meal or a drink.
All 206 rooms are tastefully and personally decorated, providing space for both rest and relaxation while still catering for business travellers.
Many of our rooms are non smoking and suit allergy sufferers. ... more | | | | More hotels in Norrköping |
| Stockholm in a Nutshell |
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This is the combination tour which shows you the whole of Stockholm. We start with a coach trip around the city, viewing the best known sites and buildings. After one hour and a half, we transfer to a boat to sail around the royal park of Djurgarden and past the most inner archipelago islands.
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| Golden Stockholm City Tour - Alfred Nobel |
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Enjoy this traditional city sightseeing tour with special emphasis on Alfred Nobel's life, and the Nobel prize ceremony.
Pass the Konsert huset (Concert Hall) where the Nobel ceremony is held every year. The tour takes you through the area of Djurgarden and past the embassy.
In the Gamla Stan (Old City) visit the Nobel Museum before stopping at Fjallgata to enjoy the beautiful view over Stockholm. Pass Helenelund where Alfred Nobel lived and performed his experiments with dynamite!
See also where Alfred lost one of his brothers due to one of the explosions.
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VIP Entrance to the Jazz Club Stampen! Feel the atmosphere of Stockholm, one of the world's most beautiful capitals! "The Venice of the North", built on 14 islands. And an Eldorado for Shoppers!
VIP entrance to Stampen, located in the Old Town, is a famous traditional Swedish Jazz Club. Offers a range of Jazz styles in a real Jazz Club atmosphere. From happy Traditional Jazz, to bopping Swing Rock and Roll, to tasteful Soulful Deep Blues to Piano Boggie. The dancing takes place at the lower floor "Gamlingen". General scheme for Fridays and Saturdays. Two bands, usually one swing/jazz and one blues/soul. Opening hours for Fri and Sat: 20.00-02.00.
You stay at the 4* Park Inn, a modern business, conference and leisure hotel in Solna Centrum (9 min from Stockholm Centrum). One of Scandinavia's most popular shopping center, north of Stockholm and close to transport links. The hotel offers 246 modern, fully equipped rooms and a popular restaurant serving modern European cuisine. Note! During Summertime, the cuisine is closed, only buffet breakfast is served.
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