Linkoping - Airport City Dating back from more than 700 years, Linkoping is the center of an old cultural region, mostly known nowadays for its university and its high-technology industry. During the Middle Ages, the Old Town (east bank) developed at the river's only fjord as a commercial center with busy river traffic. The great square, still used as the marketplace for the town and surrounding countryside, was surprisingly modern for the period. Dominating the city's skyline is the tower of the cathedral - one of the finest buildings in Scandinavia. The city also offers: fine parks, an adventure pool and swimming baths, a newly built Diocese and County Library, the world famous Old Linkoping with Valla Recreation Area, the Air Force Museum, the County Museum, fine churches, sports grounds. Several old castles round the city are well-known sights for excursions with activities. | Book this City | Orebro - Airport City Orebro is a beautiful town located in the very heart of Sweden. Its old town Wadkoping, located on the banks of the Svartan, contains many 18th and 19th century wooden houses, museums and exhibitions. The water tower of Orebro, nicknamed The Mushroom is an excellent viewing point. Another landmark is the medieval fortress located on an island in the river Svartan, which was transformed into a major castle in the 16th century. The marshes around the outlet of the river Svartan into the lake Hjalmaren are a famous bird watching area. Gustavsvik, the largest water park in the Nordic countries, is located just a kilometer from Orebro and is one of the most popular leisure establishments in Sweden. Orebro also offers a wide range of sporting and leisure activities in the town, in the mountains and by Lake Hjalmaren - the 4th largest lake in Sweden. | Book this City | Skovde - Airport City Located between the two largest lakes in Sweden, Vanern and Vattern and at the foot of Mount Billingen, Skovde is a beautiful city with much to offer: ski slopes, cross-country ski tracks, jogging tracks and forests rich in flora and fauna. The Skovde Municipal Museum houses a copy of the Timboholm treasure (dating from 375 ? 550 AD). There are many beautiful churches that are well worth visiting like Forsby church - Sweden's oldest church, or St Lukas church - considered to be the most beautiful in Sweden. Skovde is also a starting point for exploring many important sights in West Sweden: Lake Hornborga, Sweden's largest aqua park Skara Sommarland, the baroque castle at Lacko, Gota Canal - the blue ribbon of Sweden, the fortress at Karlsborg, the idyllic, turn-of-the-century town of Hjo on Lake Vattern, the medieval town of Skara and the town of Falkoping. | Book this City | Trollhattan - Airport City Trollhattan is a modern city famous for its most prominent industries are Volvo Aero and Saab Automobile. Saab Automobile is one of Swedens two major car makers whereas Volvo Aero is a maker of aircraft engines and aerospace parts. In Trollhattan, the Gota River takes a mighty leap, offering an amazing sight, a dramatic demonstration of the natural forces. The best spots for viewing these waterfalls include Kopparklinten, Nyckelbergeet, and Spikon Island. The Saab car museum - a newly renovated museum with guided tours in 9 languages. Here you'll find old models, concept cars, innovations, and everything else that made Saab to what it is today. The Canal Museum depicts the history of the Trollhatte Canal by means of, amongst others, boat models, divers, and film presentations in Swedish, English, and German. | Book this City |
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