Top Things to do in Ostergotland County
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Things to do in Ostergotland County, Ostergotland County: The Best Castles
Discover the best top things to do in Ostergotland County, Sweden including Vadstena Klosterkyrka, Linkopings Castle- and Cathedral museum, Vadstena Castle, The Manor Ljung, Finspang Castle, Ekenas slott, Johannisborgs slottsruin.
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1. Vadstena Klosterkyrka
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By StevenKolsteren - Groningen, The Netherlands
The church and monastery were at the time of our visit, very quiet, at a peaceful lake. The story of Saint Birgitta is very interesting. There are several nice sculptures representing her, one in ecstasy, another more realistic. The church also had fine altarpieces. The town itself is well worth a visit too, with wooden houses and a castle as a bonus.
2. Linkopings Castle- and Cathedral museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 37 reviews
The castle is situated in the center of Linkoping. The oldest part of the building is dated 1153. The Linkoping Castle- & Cathedral museum tells the story about a medieval Bishop’s stronghold that was turned into a castle and a residence for the county governor. The treasury chamber in the castle holds unique silver and textiles from the Cathedral dated back to the Middle Ages. Discover the castle's 900 years of history on our digital screens. Find out more about the Battle of Stångebro 1598 and the Bloodbath of Linköping 1600. The museum is also accessible for disabled. Guided groups by prior arrangement at all times. We have guided tours every saturday at 11.00. During summer we have one guided tour every day at 11.00.
3. Vadstena Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By ProfessorSassaroli - Pescia, Italy
Not one of the most famous place to visit in Sweden, but definitely worth a visit, amazing castle surrounded by the water and perfectly preserved
4. The Manor Ljung
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
5. Finspang Castle
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By stevencP899DV
The Siemens company maintains this small (20-something room) hotel primarily for visiting employees or executives, but when not filled with their people it is available to the public. We visited over the New Years holidays when no one other than our party of eight was staying there. They generously gave us four of the largest rooms, all of which are appointed in period furniture and decorations. The only complaint about the rooms themselves is the silliness of the tiny shower "area" which is denoted by swinging glass doors that "sorta" make an enclosure. Like many European hotel showers, water ends up everywhere. Otherwise the beds were quite comfortable and everything was clean -- and roomy! The wifi was down during our visit -- hallelujah! Vacations should be exposed to as little wifi as possible. Also, the facility was completely unattended due to the holidays, but we were provided with easy self-check-in instructions. A variety of breakfast goodies was left for us in the kitchen and fridge, including yogurt, cheese, ham, bread, butter, orange and apple juice, and the sophisticated coffee machine would automatically make every type of coffee drink you can imagine. The common area is beautifully appointed, very comfortable, and a great place to sit and visit. The grounds of the adjacent palace (now offices, I think?) are a great place to stroll about with a rushing stream on each side of the promenade. It would be worth a trip out of your way to stay here.
6. Ekenas slott
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By paolao102 - Stockholm, Sweden
We visited the “castle” with friends, the English guided tour was fantastic! Our guide, Maria, is a great storytellers and also passionate about this place and it’s stories. It is a lovely place to visit!
