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 transforms into a magical place during Christmas time, and several events are organized here that suit both the young and the old. Whether you are looking for the classic Christmas spirit at a bustling market or a cozy evening activity, there is something for everyone. Stay tuned! At the end of 2026, we will present next year’s exciting activities and events.
For the children – old-fashioned Christmas fun and mysteries
Both big and small love Old Linköping, especially during Christmas! Cloetta’s shop is filled with Christmas treats. In Old Linköping, the family can discover Christmas and Old 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! Valla Ponnyklubb also offers pony rides for children on selected dates in December. Don’t miss Santa’s workshop at Just Wood, where children can tiptoe around Santa’s workshop and see how the toys come to life.
It is also Christmas in Valleby, so 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, feel free to have a coffee in Panini and Bernards café.
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 delicious you could wish for is close at hand in Old Linköping! There can hardly be anything cozier than popping into a traditional fika at the charming Dahlbergs Café or enjoying freshly made warm waffles at Skönfärgargårdens waffle house. For those who are hungrier, well-prepared traditional Swedish food at the newly opened Wärdshuset 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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