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Historical quarters

Welcome to Söderköping & S:t Anna archipelago

Söderköping is a charming small town, surrounded by a lovely countryside and the beautiful archipelago of S:t Anna.

In Söderköping you can find small vinding alleys and historical quarters from medieval times as well as the Göta canal, small shops, restaurants, ice-creamshops, cafes and outdoor activities.

Welcome to söderköping

Sights & activities

Historical town

St. Anna archipelago

Göta canal

Nature

Kayaking in St. Anna Archipelago

The St. Anna Archipelago with its thousands of islands and unique nature reserves is a fantastic part of the Östgöta Archipelago. St. Anna archipelago, with all its islets and reefs, is a delight to experience with a kayak or canoe. Whether you are a novice or experienced paddler, it's a great way to get closer to nature and island life.

Practical information

Fishing license, rent lifevest, parking, travel here and other useful practical information
Practical information
Practical information

Shopping

Söderköping offers a veriety of shops and farmshops with locally produced items.
Shopping
Shopping

Nature and outdoor life

In Söderköping, it is close to nature and outdoor life. Here you will find nice hiking and climbing trails, exercise tracks and outdoor gym.
The archipelago offers a great outdoor life, from fishing, kayaking to miniature golf.
Nature and outdoor life
Nature and outdoor life

Fika like a Swede

Fika, the delightful custom of enjoying a coffee and a treat with friends, is as Swedish as ABBA. Surely it’s just a coffee break? Not quite. It’s much more than that.

10 things to know about the Swedish food

Swedish food is much more than just iconic meatballs and chewy fish-shaped sweets.

The Day of Semla

What is it with the Swedes and this cream-filled bun, which some gulp down with litre upon litre of coffee? Find out.

Crayfish party, kräftskiva

Swedish crayfish are a sought-after delicacy and you have to fight the cray fishing restrictions law as well as parasitic moulds to get your hands on them.

Walpurgis Night (Valborg) and May Day

This is the night of the bonfire in Sweden, traditionally believed to ward off evil spirits, but now a festive way of getting rid of excess gardening odds and ends.

Swedish midsummer

Apart from Christmas, midsummer is the most important holiday in the Swedish calendar. For some, midsummer is the most important.

December 13th, when Lucia,is celebrated.

On St. Lucia’s day you will see thousands of girls emerge from the darkness of a Swedish winters day and gently silence the crowds with a procession of light and song.

Sweden’s most dangerous animal

Sweden’s most dangerous animal might not be the moose. But the moose is definitely Sweden’s zoological superstar – featured on safaris, bumper stickers and t-shirts.

Swedish waters

With almost 100 000 lakes, Sweden has more inland water than most countries, and a very long coastline dotted with islands. Allemansrätten gives you the right to roam freely and explore Swedish waters on your own.

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