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Linköping’s canal district is a green oasis during the summer, but when Christmas approaches, the area transforms into a winter wonderland that invites you to cozy up indoors a little more. So take the opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season in Linköping’s canal district. 

At Linköping’s canal district, you’ll find a variety of different players offering both activities and dining experiences that are perfect to visit when winter’s chill invites you to stay indoors and the Christmas spirit is at its peak. Below you’ll find inspiration for what you can do in the area during the Christmas season.

Christmas buffet + sushi = true

Christmas buffet and sushi, how does that actually fit together? Sushi might not be the first thing that comes to mind when talking about a Christmas buffet, but at NoriKa, they have combined these at their delightful Asian Christmas buffet where you can enjoy sushi and various delicacies from other parts of the world. Perfect for those who want to explore different types of Christmas food than what is usually found on the classic Swedish Christmas buffet.

Swedish Christmas flavors

If you’re looking for a classic Swedish Christmas buffet, you’ll find it at ÖK Smak & Tak. There you can enjoy a festive Christmas dinner with classic flavors through their carefully composed Christmas menu with the most beloved flavors of Christmas. Here you will find a safe and warm environment to enjoy good flavors with well-prepared ingredients together with friends and family.

A traditional Swedish Christmas buffet but with innovative elements can be found at Stångs magasin. In their venerable and cozy restaurant with a view over the Kinda canal, they invite you to a Christmas buffet with a wide range of flavors from forest and sea with a focus on locally produced and organic ingredients. A perfect place to escape the winter cold and discover food from our surroundings.

View from Stångebro over Kinda canal, M/S Kind and Stångs Magasin

Fika, food and entertainment

In Linköping’s canal district, you can both cozy up with a pleasant coffee break and get active with friends and family. At Ronaldo’s Bistro, you can enjoy one of their homemade sweets and a cup of something warm to warm you up from the cold outside. If you’re more in the mood for food, they also offer soup for lunch or smørrebrød in the evening.

If you’re looking for fun activities to do with family or friends, Strandgatan Two is a very good option, with bowling, karaoke, darts, billiards, and shuffleboard, there’s plenty to do for all ages. In their sports bar, you can also choose from a wide range of food and drinks.