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Rhododendron Valley

Åbackarna has long been a popular walking route, connecting central Norrköping with Himmelstalund. Below is the stunningly beautiful Rhododendron Valley with wild rhododendrons. There is movement and scent here pretty much all year round, but especially from May onwards, when the flowers are in full bloom, the valley is a fantastic experience for several senses.

The heights in Himmelstalund

Just outside Norrköping, in a hilly area by Motala Ström, you can experience an exciting open-air area with numerous rock carvings from ancient times. In total, there are around 1,660 figures carved into the area's stones, spread over 57 small sites. The carvings are very diverse and depict animals, ships, weapons, hunting scenes and much more. The local Helleristnings Museum offers plenty of information about the special petroglyphs and the Bronze Age in their interesting permanent exhibitions and is an ideal destination for a mini break or summer holiday in southern Sweden.

Löfstad Castle

Find a cheap self-drive holiday at Risskov and enjoy a summer or winter holiday in Sweden near Norrköping. Visit Löfstad Castle, an intact castle from the 17th century, where you can take a guided tour and get a fascinating insight into how the nobility lived over the years and hear the stories of ghosts in the castle. Find child-friendly hotels for your driving holiday and set off on adventures in the Norrköping area with Risskov.

Bråviken Golf Club

Go on a golf holiday with Risskov and play a round of golf at Bråvikens Golfklub, one of 20 golf courses in Östergötland County. This beautifully situated club is located in the city of Norrköping and has 36 holes, with alternating 18- and 9-hole loops. If you're in the area and you like golf, don't miss a round at Bråviken Golf Club's stunning surroundings. Find a cheap weekend break and pack your golf bags for the trip. Find a cheap hotel stay in the area and get some practice on the handicap.

Kolmården Zoo

Go on a self-drive experience in Sweden and find child-friendly hotels for the trip at Risskov. Northeast of Norrköping lies one of many lovely family experiences waiting for a visit. It's the Kolmårdens Djurparken animal park, located in the woods outside Norrköping, and here you'll find wild animals from all over the world. Kolmården is the largest zoo and safari park in the Nordic countries and also the most famous Swedish zoo. Find a cheap summer holiday at Risskov and explore Sweden on a real family holiday.

Christmas market in Norrköping

Welcome to Christmas in Värmekyrkan and Norrköping, where the whole family can enjoy the magical Christmas atmosphere and celebrate the first Advent of the year. Take a short weekend break or a mini break in your own car and pay Norrköping a Christmas visit.

Take a trip to the traditional Christmas market held on the first day of Advent. Children can also send their Christmas greetings to Santa Claus, who walks around the fir trees. There's Christmas music and a buzz of activity around the stalls, where crafts are sold, there's also a craft workshop, and Christmas treats. Also take the opportunity to visit Norrköping, a lovely city with good restaurants, cosy cafés and great shopping and sightseeing opportunities.

Take the opportunity to combine a shopping trip and the start of Christmas with a visit to the Christmas market in Norrköping. You can book cheap hotel packages in and around Norrköping at Risskov and get Christmas started in Norrköping, Sweden.