Norrköping is a fairly large city for Sweden on the Mutala River. Historically, industry has been actively developing here, but over the last 40-50 years there has been a sharp change in the course: the city has become a cultural, student and creative one. Or, at least, aspires to it. In any case Norrköping is worth a trip for a day and even more: this is an excellent example of how industrial quarters that have outlived themselves can be turned into an art object and the main city attraction.
How to get to Norrkoping
Norrkoping Airport accepts flights from Copenhagen, Helsinki and Munich. In addition, the city is only 60 km from Stockholm Airport. High-speed train Х2000, following from Stockholm to Malmö, makes a stop in Norrkoping. Well, the last option is to get a shuttle bus, for example, Swebus Express.
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Some history
The history of the city began with a medieval settlement, and today it is impossible to say exactly when exactly . But the first written mention about the city church consecrated in honor of St. Olaf, dates back to the 12th century . The river became a source of vitality for Norrköping: it built dams, from which the mills worked; In addition, the Mutala had a lot of fish . Officially, the status of the city of Norrkoping was received in the 14th century . And by the 19th century the city had become one of the large industrial centers where the fabric was mainly made . And today it is the industrial past of those times that serves as the basis Heritage of Norrköping: old buildings have been restored and placed in them a lot of museums, cultural centers and art sites .
Entertainment, excursions and to Norrkoping's sightseeing
Norrkoping Center is so big. It is essentially enclosed in a square between the three main roads, which are called promenades - "promenaderna" in Swedish. Actually, walking along them, you can make an impression of the city as a whole and see all the most basic in Norrkoping. So then, with a clear conscience, go for a walk in the old industrial quarter with picturesque stone factory buildings: although it sounds a little unusual, but the place is really atmospheric, even beautiful, and it's nice to be here.
One of the main sights of the city - museum of labor . It is worth a visit, especially since the entrance is free . The contrasting yellow building with vertical stripes in itself represents a certain interest: it occupies the whole small island of Laxholmen in the Techen and because of this repeats the outlines of its shoreline . Because the building has seven corners, and in the people it is called "iron" . In addition, the industrial district surrounding the museum is also worth a visit: here in a restricted area there is a scientific park, a tourist center, a church, a school of arts, a university campus and a pretty waterfall . There are also a few smaller museums nearby: for example, a mill . Before entering it, you can see a large stone mill, which was ground until the middle of the 20th century .
Art Museum on Christianplatz owns an extensive collection of exhibits of the 20th century. It is widely represented and the most modern art. The museum is open for free visits. Another interesting museum is stone carvings, where you can see products of prehistoric times or buy more modern handmade gizmos. And this museum is also free of charge.
Cactus garden - a funny and somewhat unexpected attraction in these latitudes. Nevertheless, in the park of King Charles XIV Juhan (near the railway station), you can see more than 25 000 different cacti. In summer, cacti are planted directly on open flower beds and form bizarre patterns with inscriptions, each year the appearance of the flower beds varies. Here, in the fresh air, trampling all the laws of logic, growing palm trees and agaves.
- Ride on a fast and quiet yellow tram: this is one of the best ways to look around in the city. A ticket purchased at the tram itself will cost twice as much as it was purchased in advance at a kiosk or supermarket.
- Drive to Linköping: the train goes here for less than half an hour and leaves every 15 minutes. Admire the beautiful cathedral and look into the museums - aviation, railway or chocolate, to whom.
- Go up to the tower of the City Hall to admire the city from a viewing platform at a height of 50 meters - if you can get there.
- Take a picture of a sculpture with a chair on entrance to the city. It makes sense, since a person does not sit on a chair, but holds him over his head for one leg.
- See also a small amusing monument on Squallertorget Square: it reminds us of the story of "grandma for a grandfather", only the role of a turnip is played by a golden calf.
Tourists who came to Norrköping not for museums and exhibitions can be advised to take a stroll through Strømmen (in translation it means "flow") . Strømmen is a pleasant walk along the river, which automatically coincides with the inspection of dams and industrial facilities . @ Here you can see the old wood houses built directly above the canal, and some fragments of the route are even "embedded" in old structures that have not been dismantled. . The loop-like route begins in the main city park (Stadskparken) and ends at the entrance to the old industrial zone . However, in the dark there is still better not to go: some of the route is not covered .
Another lesson that you can devote a lot of time in Norrkoping is fishing. You can fish here right in the middle of the city; and it happens, there trout trout and salmon weighing 10 kg. City authorities annually release the young in the river. The fishing permit can be bought at the tourist office or at the Refsws Hus fishing center and there you can rent the necessary equipment. Sports fishing is allowed from February 15 to October 31.
Those who are interested in modern and creative ideas can be advised to visit the cultural quarter of Hallarn. This is the center of urban modern art, where the theater "Ostgeotteatren" is located, the conference center and the concert hall "Dinamo", the theater "Bryadgatan 34", the palace of culture. The entire quarter is abundantly decorated with street art, metal design designs, sculptures and installations. The quarter is located between the streets of Kunigsgaten, Slottsgaten and Tunnbindaregaten
The Goethe-Canal originated in Norrköping, which originates in the town Mem immediately outside the city limits and ends in Sjortorpe. On the channel 58 locks, and its length is 190 km; It flows through many cities of Sweden and is considered one of the most popular tourist attractions.
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Neighborhood of Norrköping
30 km north-east of the city is located Colmarden, the largest zoo in the country, which annually receives about half a million visitors. The main lure of the park is the Dolphinarium, the only one in Scandinavia, where daily shows with dolphins take place. In addition, the territory of Colmarden is equipped with a safari park, where you can come by car and ride surrounded by animals. However, his visit is paid separately.
About 40 km north of the city is the glassware factory Reijmyre. Here you can see the products, the oldest of which were released in 1810, as well as watch the modern process of making exquisite things from glass and buy something beautiful.
Also south of Norrkoping is the old town of Söderköping . It is worth a visit for several reasons . First of all, there is a lovely medieval old tree patting here: churches, paved streets, St. Lawrence Cathedral of the 13th century and the Town Hall of the 18th century . And secondly, here on the bank of the Goethe-channel a very original restaurant is opened, famous all over the country . This is Smultronstalet, an ice cream restaurant that specializes exclusively in this delicacy - sweet, salty, burning, black and so on . It is believed that the taste of his nep Secondly, and in the grandeur of supply is not to be doubted sample: portions are huge and intricately decorated .