Old-fashioned Christmas in Gamla Linköping
In Gamla Linköping, you go back 100 years in time to cobblestone alleys and red wooden houses where streets and squares are decorated with stars, fir trees, and garlands, and Christmas lights shine in the windows. Stroll around the historic quarters and discover the charming shops where you can find unique Christmas gifts for both big and small.
Activities and events during Christmas time
Old Linköping is transformed into a magical place during Christmas time, and several events are organized here that are suitable for both adults and children. Whether you are looking for the classic Christmas atmosphere at a bustling market or a cozy evening activity, there is something for everyone.
For the children – old-fashioned Christmas fun, mysteries and experiments
Young and old love Gamla Linköping, especially during Christmas! Cloetta’s shop is filled with Christmas goodies. In Gamla Linköping, the family can discover Christmas and Gamla Linköping on their own. Take the children on a cozy Christmas walk and explore the various museum environments where you can learn more about how people lived in the past!
It’s also Christmas in Valleby and take the opportunity to visit LasseMaja’s Detective House and solve one of their tricky mysteries. You book tickets for the mysteries in advance via the link below. If you don’t want to solve mysteries today, you can have a coffee at Panini and Bernards café. Also take the opportunity to visit the Fenomenmagasinet to explore and experiment!
Shop for Timeless Christmas Gifts
Is Christmas gift shopping getting to you? Are you tired of hearing Feliz Navidad and Juligen when you stroll around looking for presents for your loved ones? Take a deep breath and stroll around the shops in Gamla Linköping – here you will find personal Christmas gifts suitable for the entire family!
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Fika with seven kinds of cookies and waffles
When the stomachs start to rumble, everything good you could wish for is close at hand in Gamla Linköping! There can hardly be anything cozier than snuggling into an old-fashioned fika at the charming Dahlbergs Café or enjoying steaming hot waffles at Skönfärgargården’s waffle hut. For those who are more hungry, well-cooked traditional Swedish food at the Wärdshuset or Mjellerumsgården is a must!
Stay overnight
In the middle of Old Linköping, there is the absolutely wonderful Hilma Winblads B&B to stay overnight at. Here, you can stay in charming, modern, renovated rooms with an old-fashioned feel. New for this year is that one of the rooms is decorated for Christmas, perfect for those who want to maximize the Christmas atmosphere. Valla Hostel also stays open during the Christmas holiday and a bit into January.
There are also plenty of cozy countryside B&Bs around the rural areas. If you prefer city hotels, Linköping has all the major hotel chains, privately owned cozy hotels, as well as one of Sweden’s oldest city hotels, Elite Stora Hotellet with a view over the Stora Torget.
If the snow comes
Pack a snack, dress warmly, and bring the sled when the snow is finally on the ground! There is a fantastic sledding hill at Valla Gård right next to the Old Linköping city quarters. Or maybe you’ll compete to see who can build the best snowman?
Opening hours in Gamla Linköping
Prepare yourself for your visit by checking out the opening hours! You know that there are buses to Gamla Linköping, right? So feel free to leave the car at home.
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