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The Top 20 Attractions in Östergötland

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Östergötland. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Östergötland is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Bergs Slussar, Göta Canal

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Bergs Slussar is the Göta Canal's largest flight of locks and one of Sweden's most famous engineering structures. The imposing lock system, almost a kilometer long, is a well-visited attraction …

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Hjässan Observation Tower on Omberg

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The view from up here is awesome. If you climb the observation tower, the view is even better. Signs explain what is in which direction.

Picnic tables are available in prime locations.

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Carl Johans Lock Staircase (Berg Lock Staircase)

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The lock staircase in Berg is one of Sweden's most spectacular structures. The boats are raised or lowered almost 30 meters via a total of 11 locks.
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Naturum Tåkern Visitor Centre

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Conservation station and bird watching point, nature trail through the reed belt and beautiful orchid meadows.

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Carl Johans Locks, Berg, Göta Canal

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Where the Göta Canal joins the lake on the west bank of the Roxen is the lowest point of the Bergs Slussar lock staircase, which consists of eleven steps. It …

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Gamla Linköping Open-Air Museum

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This district was built from old houses from Linköping and the region. Admission is free and there are shops based on historical models as well as artists and handicraft shops

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Linköping Cathedral (Cathedral Church)

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Anyone who has ever been to downtown Linköping will immediately remember the magnificent cathedral. Because this determines the city center with its venerable cathedral. Visitors feel the old time in …

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Stora Torget, Linköping

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Stora Torget is the oldest and most central square in Linköping. The square is cut through by Storgatan, which is car-free but served by buses. The square is sometimes unofficially …

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Vadstena Abbey Church (St. Birgitta's Church)

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From the pier on the Vadstena beach promenade, you have a great view over the water to St. Birgitta's monastery.
In 1346, the foundation stone was laid in the town …

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Borenshult Lock Staircase

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Five interlocking locks overcome 15.3 m. The locks can be easily reached from Motala on foot or by bike. Simply follow the path along the canal. At the top there …

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Vätternrundan Monument Motala

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The route circles the country's second-largest lake, Lake Vättern, and is part of the Skandinavialoppet (Skandinavialoppet). The race was first held in 1966 and has been held annually since then. …

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The Top 20 Attractions in Östergötland

Bergs Slussar, Göta Canal

Hjässan Observation Tower on Omberg

Carl Johans Lock Staircase (Berg Lock Staircase)

Naturum Tåkern Visitor Centre

Carl Johans Locks, Berg, Göta Canal

Gamla Linköping Open-Air Museum

Linköping Cathedral (Cathedral Church)

Stora Torget, Linköping

Vadstena Abbey Church (St. Birgitta's Church)

Borenshult Lock Staircase

Vätternrundan Monument Motala

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