Writer: Helena Bergström
Tiveden National Park offers wonderful nature experiences in wild forests with dramatically large boulders. There are many hiking trails, but also fine beaches and opportunities for barbecues.
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Writer: Helena Bergström
Updated June 2026 | LAskersund is a charming and idyllic small town with low wooden houses, cafes, boats and promenades along the water. Just outside the town, in northern Vättern, there is an archipelago with 250 islands, islets and skerries. Here is also Stjernsund Castle, surrounded by water on several sides.
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Writer: Helena Bergström
Alvastra Abbey Ruin is the ruin of the monastery where St Birgitta once received her most famous revelations. Just ten minutes away you'll find the Rökstenen - the stone with the longest runic inscription in the world. A lot of history in a small area!
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Writer: Helena Bergström
Updated: October 2026 | Vadstena is one of Sweden's most fascinating historic towns, with a mighty Renaissance castle, a medieval monastery and an exciting history revolving around Saint Birgitta. It also has charming neighbourhoods, cosy cafés and a beautiful promenade along Lake Vättern.
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Writer: Helena Bergström
Updated October 2026 | What is there to do in Motala? Here the Göta Canal and Lake Vättern meet, and the city offers everything from impressive locks and historic industrial environments to fine cycle paths, harbor life and long sandy beaches. We have visited Motala both by motorhome and aboard the classic canal boat M/S Wilhelm Tham. Here we share our best tips for sights and experiences in the capital of the Göta Canal.
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Writer: Helena Bergström
Updated: October 2026 | Borensberg is a cozy little town on the Göta Canal, where you can see one of the canal's two hand-operated locks. Here you can also cycle, shop for delicacies in farm shops and ... squeeze in among a lot of camper vans.
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Writer: Helena Bergström
The Berg locks in the Göta Canal include a total of 11 locks, and it's really fascinating to watch the boats make their way up and down the steep lock stairs. The Berg locks also have a café, restaurants, mini-golf and a caravan park.
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Writer: Helena Bergström
Updated: October 2026 | Vreta Monastery in Östergötland is one of Sweden's oldest monasteries. Today there are monastery ruins and a beautiful church from the 12th century. Not far from here are the ruins of Stjärnorp Castle. Both places have a lot of history, and of course the stories are intertwined.
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Writer: Helena Bergström
Updated October 2026 | Söderköping is one of those small Swedish towns that is hard not to like. The Göta Canal runs right through the centre, the boats pass between the locks and around the corner are old alleys, ice cream parlours and 318 steps up to Ramunderberget. We have returned several times – on foot, by bike, by camper and most recently to embark on a canal trip.
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Writer: Helena Bergström
Stegeborg is located about 20 kilometres from Söderköping, and here you will find, among other things, a castle ruin from the 13th century. There is also a marina, a harbour restaurant, a garden hotel, a caravan park and an airfield for those who prefer to arrive in their own aircraft.
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