10 activities for the family in Gamla Linköping

Imagine traveling 100 years back in time! In Old Linköping, a summer filled with adventure awaits the whole family. From June 23rd to August 10th, the Summer of Ages takes place with extra fun activities. And the best part of all – entry to the entire area is free.

Experience Street Theater

The schoolmistress, the tramp, and other characters from the past appear where you least expect them! If you stroll around the open-air museum during the Summer of Ages, small theater scenes might pop up right before your eyes, where you can learn more about historical events and people who lived in Linköping in the past.

Solve a Mystery in LasseMaja’s Detective House

Step into the world of books and help solve tricky cases! The Detective House is best suited for little detectives aged 4 – 14 years, but it’s at least a little exciting for adults. Lasse and Maja need your help to find all the clues and unravel the mystery!

Experience life in historical settings

What did it feel like to go to school in the 1910s? How did people get water before there were faucets inside houses, and how did they do laundry before washing machines existed? In Gamla Linköping, there are many historical settings where children can experience life in the past! They try on period-appropriate clothing and old tools while learning about how people lived, worked, and lived in both the city and the countryside.

Meet the animals at Valla Farm

Meet goats, rabbits, horses, and other farm animals just like Samir did when he visited the animals at Valla Farm. Check out the video below to see which animal he chose as the cutest in Old Linköping!

Ride the puff-puff train through history

Experience the open-air museum’s puff-puff train! The electric mini train takes you around the entire area, from the city quarters to Valla farm.

Shop candy in Cloetta’s store

Craving a nostalgic retro experience with Cloetta’s tastiest classics? Welcome to a unique, 50s-inspired grocery store in Old Linköping! If you feel like shopping more, of course, there are more cozy stores that you can read about a little further down on this page.

Play freely in Lill-Valla playground

The best remedy for restless legs is a visit to Linköping’s largest playground! You’ll find Lill-Valla at Valla Farm, the rural part of the open-air museum, just a stone’s throw (or a short ride on the puff-puff train) away.

Play a round of mini golf

Two 18-hole courses with a café at Valla gård. It’s perfect for the whole family – both beginners and competitors! Open every day from May to September, subject to bad weather.

See the summer theater “Rasmus på Luffen”

One of Astrid Lindgren’s most beloved classics is performed at the Folkparksteatern this summer. On stage, we see a large ensemble together with live musicians, drama, and dance. This story of friendship, loyalty, and longing for freedom is a fine experience for all ages. If you get a taste for more, you can even attend a vagabond school at Valla Farm!