Taking the Little Canal Cruise on the Göta Canal has long been on our bucket list. The classic cruise between Söderköping and Motala aboard the M/S Wilhelm Tham offers a unique combination of history, nature experiences, lock-walking and gastronomy. And after experiencing the trip ourselves, we really understand why the Göta Canal attracts so many people every year.
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The first part of our motorhome trip in Sweden, together with our South African friends, went from Trosa to Kosta. We show pictures and tell about the trip!
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Never before does a landscape show itself in such a way as during events such as harvest festivals and the like, and Östergötland is no exception. What is sown during Östgötadagarna spring harvested during Östgötadagarna autumn.
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I search the archives of my memory and wonder when I was last at Kolmården, could it have been 30 years ago? Or 40? I don't really remember, but here we are; me, my son and my two granddaughters.
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Svenska Östergötlandsvägen is a themed road that takes you through Östergötland, to experience the beautiful Swedish west coast. Travel on your own and at your own pace - by car, motorhome, caravan or motorbike.
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My name is Cornelia Tonéri and I run a travel blog. litemerarosa.se with a focus on both short and long journeys and adding a touch of colour to everyday life. Living life a little more pink or whatever colour makes you a little happier.
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Updated September 2026 | We have visited Norrköping several times, but there is one thing that makes us want to come back: the old Industrial Landscape where the Motala Stream flows between the factories in the middle of the city. Add trams, thousands of years old rock carvings and 25,000 cacti – Norrköping is much stranger and more fun than you might first think.
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Updated: October 2026 | Here you can wander through old city quarters, visit a mighty medieval cathedral, discover Swedish aviation history and watch boats climb the Göta Canal's lock steps. We have returned to Linköping many times with the camper and found both historical environments, beautiful parks and exciting excursion destinations.
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Updated: October 2026 | The parking space in Valdemarsvik's guest harbor is nicely located by the water, with a view of the boats and close to the center. We stayed here in 2009, when we were quite new to motorhome life, and returned in 2021 as the end of a month-long motorhome trip in southern Sweden. The water situation was just as nice as we remembered it, while the service had improved significantly.
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Updated: October 2026 | Ekenäs Castle is a beautiful fairytale castle that you can find in Linköping municipality. There is an interesting history here … and no less than seven ghosts! In the summers, tours are also arranged in this fine 17th-century castle.
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