Visit Nyköping Nyköping by the sea, one hour south of Stockholm.

HAVE A PIC-NIC Play hide and seek and GO SWIMMING Find your favorite beach or experience the Sörmland countryside take a swim in one of many lakes. Welcome to Nyköping.

On the east coast, an hour south of Stockholm, Nyköping is one of ’s oldest towns. Discover the historic town centre, the lively restaurant scene, the rugged, unspoilt beauty of the archipelago, and the warm welcome extended to visitors. Nestled between the sea and the country estates of Sörmland, Nyköping offers something for everyone, from nature reserves to sporting and cultural events. The rest of the world is within easy reach, with Stockholm Skavsta international airport right on the doorstep. Soon Nyköping will be a stop on Sweden’s first high- speed rail line. Welcome to a vibrant meeting place by the sea. Welcome to Nyköping. Ask us about Nyköping

Call into one of Nyköping’s Tourist informations for local informa- tion, maps and brochures.

The friendly staff can offer helpful advice on where to stay and information to help you make the most of your trip in Nyköping.

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2//VISITNYKOPING.SE VISITNYKOPING.SE//3 Outdoor & Adventure. WALK UNTIL YOU GET SORE • CYCLE SEVERAL MILES • STAY OVERNIGHT IN SHELTERS

Näckrosleden The bicycle trail Näckrosleden Bike rental. passes through Sörmland and • Nyköping Tourist Information. is divided into 14 sections. Näckrosleden +46 (0)155-24 82 00 (May – October) One section is suitable for a • Nävekvarn Tourist Information. Take a walk on one of one-day trip. +46(0)155-24 82 86 (open in summer) Fly & Bike. The trail is marked with yellow • Nyköpings Guestharbour. Sörmlandsleden’s hiking trails signs along the way. To see the different stage +46 (0)155 – 21 72 30 of the map and the whole trail visit • Rosvalla. +46(0)155-24 89 10 visitnykoping.se Sörmlandsleden is a 1,000 km network of trails and paths through • Nynäs slott. +46(0)155-26 15 40 Sörmland’s forests and countryside. Around Nyköping, you can hike To rent your bike and other outdoor equipment (open in summer) on the cliffs by the sea, through the nature reserve with its unique visit skavstaadventure.se prior to your arrival. • Station. Mountainbikes. wildlife, and across cultural landscapes marked by traces of the past. +46(0)155-40 02 03 If you prefer a simpler walk, choose one of the many loop trails. • Skavsta Adventure. Mountainbikes. Find more information about all of the hiking trails and loop trails at sorm- +46(0)70-466 80 90 landsleden.se. If you become a member, you will be able to access all the • Connect Hotel Skavsta, +46(0)155-22 0220 digital maps. You can also buy a map of eastern Sörmland from the Nykö- ping Tourist Information. Fly & Walk. Flights to Stockholm Skavsta (Nykoping) from any of the over 30 different desti- nations in Europe. Start walking on the 1,000-kilometer-long Sörmlandsleden directly from the arrivals hall. You will find the first markings of the trail outside the Connect Hotel. Three kilometers later you will leave the tarmac behind you and in front of you a magnificent landscape of forests, fields and lakes opens up. 4//VISITNYKOPING.SE VISITNYKOPING.SE//5 FLEN GNESTA

Båven KATRINEHOLM

Ripsa Likstammen

Tullgarns slott Sibrobadet VAGNHÄRAD Experience the ASPA Ericsberg Husby- Ändebolsgård Öster Malma slott Oppunda Lid Nyköping countryside BETTNA Glottran Eknaren Lidsjön TROSA Ökna Ånstabadet Route 52 north from Nyköping will take you past Edstorp Runnviken Lästringe Uppsa and Vrena, which are both hamlets in the kulle Långhalsen RÅBY VRENA Björken Nyköping countryside. Näset BJÖRKVIK The farm shops Vrena Vilt and Vrena Grönt sell Sörmland Hallbosjön Täckhammar Svärta game and organic fruit and vegetables respectively, while Nyköpingsån Yngaren Vrena Boutique has almost everything for those intere- STIGTOMTA Nynäs slott sted in home furnishings.

Skavsta Källviks brygga SJÖSA Virå Bygg- Large families or groups of up to 12 people can book a Utflyktsvägen ningen Sävö 1000 km trip on the steamboat Munter to see the lakes in the area. Ången Rinkebysjön Helgö Långö Stendörren Ringsö JÖNÅKER Horn Krampö Stavsjön Wreta ÅLBERGA Svärdsklova Rågö Kiladalen Palstorps ARNÖ Oxelösund lies 15 km south of Nyköping, close to Lasätters hage STAVSJÖ Ryssbergen Örstigsnäs gård Strandstuviken Hartsö the Baltic. In old Oxelösund you’ll find some lovely old Broken Risö Bålsjön buildings and a vibrant archipelago environment with Stjärnholms slott Lövsjön Gälkhyttedammen waterside inns dating from the 1600s. OXELÖSUND Jogersö Utflyktsvägen The island Femöre offers hiking trails and cliffs that Femöre KOLMÅRDEN Nävsjön are inviting for those who fancy a dip in the sea. The Beten Säter Kvarsebo Koppartorp Skärgårdsvåfflan café with its wide variety of waffles also Hummelvik Skenäs NÄVEKVARN Kovik attract visitors.

Parkbadet Hidden in the rock below the Femöre nature reserve is a gigantic facility dating from the Cold War whose existen- ce was kept secret until 2003, now a museum.

The adventure route 223 Find fun activities in Kiladalen Do you have time to take a scenic route on your way to Stockholm? Golf on three courses, fun-filled activities for children and adults who are Take Route 223 for a richer experience along a road that winds through young at heart, and the best food. Kiladalen is situated to the west of the idyllic Sörmland countryside. Nyköping and offers active families a variety of ways to amuse themselves. At Öster Malma, you can see elks and other wild animals in enclosures, have a meal at the castle There are three golf courses in the area, Palstorpshage play and adventure farm offers activities and visit the farm shop. Along the route, stop at cafés next to grazing cows where you can enjoy in the barn and the forest, and at the 18th century Wreta Gästgifveri you can enjoy a candlelit the view from Uppsa kulle, which is an ancient burial mound. Find bargains at garage sales and culinary experience. For those who enjoy hiking, the Sörmlandsleden trail is nearby, and there’s buy handicrafts to take home as a souvenir. also a Bed & Breakfast in a rural setting. • Café Östergården. Café with home-baked • Pensionat Runnviken. Accommodation in • Kiladalen, Jönåker and Nyköping Golf • Tuna Bed & Breakfast. Is situated on the treats and a view over the cow pastures. Art a manor house with that little bit extra. Sleep clubs. Try out the short-hole courses without countryside. A café in Our orangery-styled house exhibition and garage sale in the barn. well and begin your day with mindfulness. Café a green card or just work on your swing at the during summer. during the summer. driving range. Accommodation is available next • Uppsa kulle. Södermanland’s largest royal • Rustik Gårdsbutik – www.rustikgardsbutik.se to the golf courses. burial mound with a diameter of 55 metres and • More than 20 farm shops, garage sales and ar- • Wreta Gästgifveri – hotel and restaurant in a height of nine metres. tists, see www.vag223.se (website in Swedish only). • Palstorpshage adventure farm – a manor house setting dating from the 1700s. A place for play and adventure with obstacle www.wreta.nu courses, a play barn and pedal cars.

6//VISITNYKOPING.SE VISITNYKOPING.SE//7 Lake and sea fishing By the sea Archipelago life. • Fishing in Nyköpingsån – in the town centre. Fish for perch, bream, pike, pike-perch and AFTER BEACH • KITESURF • SWIMRUN • EVENING SAIL • ARCHIEPELAGO WALK • BOAT CRUISE sea trout in Nyköpingsån. Fly fishing, spin fishing and coarse fishing are popular pastimes in and around town during the fishing season which is 1/1–15/9. Fishing permits for Nyköpingsån are availa- ble from the Nyköping Tourist Infocentre.

• Fishing in Nävsjön. Nävsjön is approx 80 hectares in size and lies approx 19 km southwest of Nyköping in an > SWIMMING IN THE SEA area of natural beauty. The northern part has Strandstuviken. Long strip been provided with gravel paths to enable of sandy beach, good for those with a disability to get about more easily. children and kiosk by the There is year-round fishing. beach. Distance 9 km. Fishing permits are available from fishing Bus 2 to Arnö, 4 km walk. permit machines which take cash or Swish Svärdsklova. Cliffs and and are situated in the large carpark at the a sandy beach, beautiful northern end of the lake. archipelago setting. Distance 20 km. Route 219. • Sea Fishing Nyköping has a long coastline where you can Parkbadet, Cliffs and sand. 20 One of the east coast’s wildest archipelagos lies just outside Nyköping. fish in the sea all year round free of charge. km south of Nyköping, road The Stendörren nature reserve, to many a favourite spot, and once you’ve towards Nävekarn. begun exploring, you’ll long to come back again. Västra Kovik. Nice sandy beach and swimming. Dis- In an archipelago with thousands of islands, it’s visitor centre. An exhibition informs curious tance 20 km. Drive towards not difficult to find your own personal paradise. visitors about the mysterious life beneath the Experience the archipelago Buskhyttan and Koppartorp. If you have your own boat, there are many na- surface of the water, man’s changing relations- by boat. See sign ”badplats” V Kovik. tural harbours to choose from and, if you prefer hip with the Baltic Sea and the environmental Don’t miss a boat tour with Skärgårdstrafiken offers boat kayaking, you will discover places where you challenges we face today. M/S Fiskeskär from the Oxelö- trips from Källviks brygga to the Jogersö, Oxelösund. Sandy can feel like you’re the first person to set foot sund harbour to the archipelago islands of Sävö, Ringsö, Långö, beach and cliffs, good for The exhibition is suitable for both children and there since the last ice age. of Oxelösund and the islands Krampö and Hartsö. children and kiosk by the adults. There is a laboratory where you can Beten and Äspskär. Book in advanc: beach. Distance 10 km. At Stendörren, you can experience the archi- look at mussels and insects through a magni- Daily trips during the summer: +46(0)73-040 55 13. Bus 715 to Oxelösund, pelago without needing a boat. Walk across fying glass. A small cartoon mussel leads you visitoxelosund.se 1,6 km walk. the suspension bridges to reach the islands through the exhibition. The big question is: The old steamboat Munter, and views of the open sea. Facilities include a does it make the mussel happy or sad if you tours on lake Yngaren and > LAKE SWIMMING Hallbosjön. May-September. visitor centre, picnic areas, hiking trails, places pee in the water? Edstorpsbadet, Lidsjön. to light fires, telephones and toilets, as well as www.munter.nu Combine your visit to Stendörren’s visitor centre Råby. Sandy beach. 17 a separate path suitable for wheelchairs and with some time for yourself, by sunbathing on km, 53 N. pushchairs. the rocks by the water or fishing far out in the Likstammen, Tystberga. Learn about the wildlife, environment and cul- Baltic. Sandy beach. Distance tural history of the archipelago at Stendörren’s 23,5 km, Route E4 N, turn left for Lästringe. 8//VISITNYKOPING.SE VISITNYKOPING.SE//9 Paddle – be on the lookout for seals and eagles!

Get close to the sea and Kayak rental. archipelago islands in a • Hälgö Kajak. • Baggetorp Hostel, Ripsa. kayak. Route 219, +46(0)155-22 06 05 Route 53, +46(0)70-695 25 97 See eagles and seals, picnic • Kajak och fritid. • Skanpol. Stensund, on an island and swim off Oxelösund, +46(0)73- 953 24 19 cliffs. +46(0)70-644 97 76 • Skavsta Adventure. If you would rather paddle in • Lodge Långhalsen Hostel. Mountainbikes. calmer waters, try canoeing on Route 53, +46(0)155–24 16 28 +46(0)70-466 80 90 a river or inland lake. • Nyköpings Gästhamn. • Skog och Äventyr. Björkvik, Nyköpings harbour, +46 (0)70-677 13 54 +46(0)155-21 72 30

Nyköpingshus castle

Nyköpingshus castle is situated right where performances or visit the museum. Nyköping the river flows into the harbour. The King’s Castle is an obvious meeting place for Nykö- Tower is the most visible portion of what was ping locals as well as visitors. once the great showplace of Duke Karl (later Climb the King’s Tower – past the large rat Karl IX). With its white tower and black tower that spread the bubonic plague – into the roof, it is a Nyköping landmark. castle keep and up the stairs to see swords, On the ramparts, children celebrate the last daggers and other medieval weapons used day of school, go sledding or have picnics. by knights and warriors. The exhibits are People walk their dogs here, watch the exciting for both young and old. Don’t miss swans in the pond, see summer theatre the museum shop. Free entrance.

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SPORTS • BOOKS • THEATRE • GRAFFITTI • SWING • CLIMB TREES • EAT ICE CREAM • PET DOLPHINS

Jump in! Welcome to the newly built Hjortensbergsbadet swimming pool complex in Nyköping! Babies and toddlers have a pool of their own In summer the outdoor pool is open. Do you with a mini waterslide and toys to climb on or dare throw yourself off the five-level diving to be lifted on to. platform? Children who are a bit bigger can enjoy the For adults wanting a bit of rest there is a large Have fun at Palstorps Hage wave pool, the climbing wall and the 93 metre long relaxation area with a steam sauna, sauna, ja- water slide which extends outside the building. cuzzi, cold pool and recliners (age limit 17 years). Visit Palstorps Hage, where fun and adventure mix with relaxation and family time. You can take on the challenge of one of the five obstacle courses, learn more about medley.se/hjortensbergsbadet animals and nature along the nature path or climb onto a tractor seat and whoosh down the cableway. Palstorps Hage is a destination for the whole stroke the animals in the pastures. In the large family. Of course there are a lot of possibilities barn you play indoors, jump into a haystack and for play and activities in the huts, trees for clim- try to tune an old combine harvester. Kolmården - the largest wildlife park bing and obstacle courses that children love, Rooms for overnight guests are up a small, but parents and other adults can also have fun in Scandinavia steep path in the forest. You can stay the night here. Play a tricky round of 9-hole football golf, in one of the six simply furnished cottages. Kolmården is home to more than 750 animals from all over the world, and the compete against the kids in the big obstacle There is no electricity in the cottages, and you wildlife park is one of Scandinavia’s most popular destinations. Kolmården has course or barbeque your lunch while the child- must get your own fresh water. something for the whole family, including world-class shows and displays with ren play by themselves. dolphins and birds of prey. Enjoy the world’s biggest wooden rollercoaster You will have a memorable time together At Palstorps Hage you have to have your wits and, of course, The World of Bamse, where you will meet the world’s surrounded by nature. about you when you walk along planks, through kindest bear and his friends. www.palstorpshage.se nets and over old barrels, but you can take it Plan your visit and adventure now! You can visit the park for a day or even two days easy too. – there is a variety of places to stay in Nyköping so you will perhaps have time to Have a relaxing moment in the story corner or visit the park and do something nice in the surrounding area. www.kolmarden.com 12//VISITNYKOPING.SE VISITNYKOPING.SE//13 I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

In Nyköping you’ll find the Baltic sea, restaurants, shopping and cultural activities close by. Children love ice cream and in Nykö- ping’s harbour there are lots of different varieties to choose from.

A stroll along the harbour in the water and marvel at the bustling summer is a must when you are restaurants and cafes. in Nyköping. Things can get a bit wild at the During the summer, the harbour playground along the harbour comes to life with restaurants and promenade. Children swing from handicraft shops along the quay. the ropes and masts of the pirate Locals and visitors all gather here. ship, climb high up the spider’s web and build fairytale castle in You and your children can watch the sand. People of all ages will the boats bobbing at the quay, find something to play with here. chase the birds playing in the Dinosaurielekplatsen Hamnens lekplats

Six fun playgrounds you won’t want to miss

Ghosts, dinosaurs or flying saucers. Nyköping Tourist Information will inform you on some exciting playgrounds in Nyköping.

• Cirkuslekplatsen, (the circus playground), • Spöklekplatsen, (the haunted playground), between Ahlbergs väg and Industrigatan. Hagvägen/Mariebergsvägen. Here children A circus theme with a mini trampoline, mini climb, crawl, swing and sail down the slide carousel, trampoline, climbing and balance among the ghosts. Listen to ghost stories in the ropes, and a dangerous tiger, grrr! sound machine - if you dare. • Dinosaurielekplatsen, (the dinosaur play- • Rymdlekplatsen, (the space playground), Every Wednesday ground, Lennings väg. A dinosaur theme with Jupitervägen. Take a ride in the space rocket – all summer a play frame, climbing frame and slide. Young or travel by moon car! You can also go on the Mustangs, Jaguars, Thunderbirds and paleontologists will find something hidden in swings and play in the sand pit. many other makes of car convene the sand pit, and naturally there are dinosaurs • Träffens lekplats, Stockholmsvägen. every Wednesday evening from June in the park too. One of Nyköping’s biggest and possibly most to August by Nyköping’s harbour. • Hamnens lekplats, the harbour playground), fun playgrounds. The play equipment here is Gert Fredrikssons väg. Play until you drop in suitable for almost all ages with everything Smell the polish and high-octane petrol! the climbing net and on the whirligigs, rocking from a sand pit for toddlers to a high climbing horses and a large pirate ship. frame and zip line for older children. Finish off with an icecream by the harbour.

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Nynäs Manor House

The Manor House at Nynäs takes you on a But look at how short the bed is! Did people journey through time, from the 1600s to the sleep sitting up? more modern 1900s. The house has now The rooms have different themes and colour- woken from its long beauty sleep and welco- schemes. The walls of the hunting salon are mes children and adults to come and visit an covered with large animal heads and antlers, almost completely preserved manor house, which makes you wonder whether there really Skutskepparhusen, Västra Trädgårdsgatan featuring many original items that provide an are elks of that size! Skippers’ houses, built during the 18th century. insight into the lives of the families and ser- vants who lived here for almost four hundred The Nynäs Estate has something for everyone, years. whatever their age. You and your family can enjoy a playful history lesson, stroke sheep and Fine ladies and gentlemen with towering whi- Right where the river passes Nyköpingshus and flows into the harbour, new waterfront pigs, eat lunch at the Orangeriet restaurant, te hairstyles look down from the walls of the enjoy a concert or stroll around the gardens. homes are cropping up alongside 18th-century heritage buildings. beautiful rooms, and the kitchen features beau- Down by the Rundbosjön lake is Nynäs Youth tiful porcelain, utensils and rows of saucepans Hostel, cows graze peacefully in their pastures Restaurants, bakeries, artisan shops and modern Take a walk on your own along in high cupboards as if they were only used and the Sörmlandsleden hiking trail winds its shopping centres line the shopping street and Nyköpingsån and don´t miss: yesterday. The bedroom of the lady of the hou- way through green fields and leafy forests. the banks of the river in the heart of the town. • Fåfängan Culture & Garden Café. se is bright and light, and the bed is wrapped in Join in on the daily tours in the town centre • The old Brewery. Collection of artists flowing floral fabric to form a canopy. www.nynasslott.se during the summer season. Guided walks and artisans. through town will tell you about the architecture • The NK Villa (The Nordic Company). and the rich and bloody history of Nyköping. • Art galleries. Visit the the harbour and listen to the beautiful • Hamnbodarna (Harbour huts). Porthouse, mix of people walking by, the jingle of porcelain, Nyköpings Ljusfabrik, Rökeriet, Hantverks- Öster Malma Manor waves and seabirds. gruppen Sörmland. and Wildlife park Discover the public art around town. Get your • Nyköpingshus Castle. own map in the Nyköping Tourist Information The baroque Öster Malma Manor is surrounded by rolling and see if you can find them all. fields and forests. Enjoy a fine meal with local products in the modern restaurant. Visit the 25 hectares Wildlife Park with moose, red deer and fallow deer! Read more about Öster Malma om page 6 or at www.ostermalma.se 16//VISITNYKOPING.SE VISITNYKOPING.SE//17 Folkets Park

Olof Brand Pa Got time to kill? - vä HÅ LL k särr g lm ET s kolan Träffen e Do you have an hour or three? Make the most out of s 15 your stay and visit the highlights of Nyköping. Pick up a Stenb miniguide from the Nyköping Tourist Information located rovägen in the Old Town Hall at the Town Square or at Stockholm Skavsta Airport. Miniguides are available in seven diffe- 17 rent languages. Come and find yours! Sjukhus Stockholmsvägen unebergsgatan 16 R IS AK SDA L also frame the town square. [1.] Behmbron Beautiful old bridge over 14 Nyköpingsån. [11.] S:t Nicolai kyrka One of Nyköping’s medi- Folkunga- vallen Stockholmsv [2.] Bryggeriet You will find several craftspeo- eval churches, probably founded in the 1100s. The Ö. Rundgatan ple and artists selling and exhibiting art in vari- bell tower behind the residence survived the 1719 ous forms at Bryggeriet on Behmbrogatan. fire and is the city’s oldest building.

13 ä [3.] NK-villan Cultural centre with various exhi- [12.] Culturum Concert and cultural centre and Fors- Ö. K gen 18 bitions, and a lunchtime restaurant and café. main library. gränd yrkogata Sporthall 19 Ringv [4.] Nyköpingshus Medieval Renaissance cas- [13.] Forsen Old wool spinning mill. St. Anne an äge tle, most famous for the feast in 1317. Climb up Kvarn, which dates back to the 1400s, is also 12 n n . Storgat HÖG B R U N N RepslagaregatanCulturum Ö the steps of the Kungstornet (King’s tower) and located here. Now a restaurant. 20 learn about the kings who lived here and life in S:t Nicolai [14.] Folkungavallen An old stadium from the Kyrka n rngatan the middle ages. Sankta Kva early 1900s. 10 Ö. Storgata Ö. ÖS TE R Anna 11 21 F [5.] Nyköpingshamn The sumer meeting place Kyrka ruängsgatan Ba Hem [15.] Fåfängan Visit an idyllic, verdant area at g Be 9 with cafés, jumble sales, restaurants and bou- gårdsv aregatan Bruks- ägthe edge of Hållet nature reserve. Sit down in hem tiques, a 18 hole mini-golf course, and a graffiti en gränd the cosy garden café and have a cup of coffee. n br Alla wall open to anyone who wants to paint. This is og Gripenskolan Ny Svede torget V. Sl 8 Helgona Nyköpings biggest playground, with beach vol- liusv atan [16.] Magasinetäg Built in 1923 and used as a V. Storgata Tr ottsg 7 Kyrka leyball courts and barbecue areas. warehouse for the textile industry. Today a cul- VÄ ST E R äd 1 g B årds at Nyköpings Nyköpings tural centre. n r an 2 [6.] Piren Walk along the pier and see all the ta unnsgata gymnasium högstadium arnga gatan boats sailing towards Nyköping’s harbour. [17.] Kråkberget Walk to the top of the hill and Kv gårdsgatan Tessin V. Träd Folkungavägen enjoy the nice view of the city and over the har- n Ö. [7.] Alla Helgona kyrka An old stone church bour. There are places where you can sit down Rosvalla dating from the 1200s located in an area rich in 3 and barbecue areas. Busstation Eventcenter cultural history. Polis [18.] Gripsholmsparken A beautiful area with [8.] Prosten Pihls gård A rectory dating back Nyköpings different types of vegetation. During the winter ngsgatan to the 1700s. During the summer you can have a ÄCKE N teater Ku 4 the park is lit by a lightedID trailB and sculptures. g cup of coffee in the beautiful garden. Nyköpingshus Lenningsvä [19.] Östra storgatan Lots of small shops sell- Idbä [9.] Storhusfallet Walk over the bridge and ing second-hand items, furnishings, as well as a c Hamnvägen Storhusfallet waterfall which is 4 metres high ks 5 selection of cafés and restaurants. v Hamnpromenad and serves as a power source. You can also see ä g e the salmon ladder and beautiful sculptures here. [20.] Sparbankshuset One of Nyköping’s most n beautiful buildings built in 1898. O [10.] Stora torget The historical buildings used x el by the leaders from four different periods are ö [21.] Stadsbron Walk across a historicalsundsv cultur- located here. The yellow building was the town al monument. Nyköpingsån flows under the hall, built in 1723, now housing theTourist bridge. ä g e Information. The city hall and the royal residence n

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The key The banquet

Devastating fires Looking at the buildings around the Town The Renaissance palace, Nyköping’s pride, Square in Nyköping, you experience four burned down in a fire that ravaged the town different architectural eras. St Nicolai Church in 1665. Both churches and all the bridges in is partly from the 15th century, the old Town Nyköping were destroyed. The next fire occur- Hall is from the 18th century, the County red on 25 July 1719. The whole town was bur- Residence is from the 19th century and the ned down by Russian troops, as part of the current Town Hall was built in the 1960s. Tsar’s war plans. Only the All Saints Church, Western bell tower and a few small buildings Memories from the past escaped the flames. • Rock carvings at Släbro • Erratic boulder Spikstenen at Ripsa Nyköping was rebuilt, and now the streets were straight and wide, with a large town squ- • NK-villa, site of NK workshops Nyköping – one of the oldest towns in Sweden are in the centre. A new, impressive Town Hall Nyköpings Automobilfabrik (ANA) was was built in stone, with a cellar and rooms for established as a subsidiary of Nordiska Nyköping was founded in 1187 and is one of his brothers Erik and Valdemar in prison. travellers. This is where the Nyköping Tourist Kompaniet (NK). Information is located. the oldest towns in Sweden. In the 11th According to tradition, the king threw the key F11 reconnaissance wing was stationed at century, a rune stone was erected to mark to the dungeon into the river Nyköpingsån Industrialism and modern times Skavsta airfield. F11 was Sweden’s largest air a large settlement northwest of present day and his brothers starved to death. A cotton mill and a woollen mill were wing for 20 years. Nyköping. People had already lived here since The Nyköping Banquet is described in history established in the late 19th century, and the the Bronze Age. A settlement in a secluded Nyköping’s outstanding gold medalist books and is also re-enacted every summer Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) workshops opened bay where sea meets land offered great con- Gert Fredriksson won eight Olympic medals in the castle courtyard. in 1904. All of these enterprises carried on ditions for trade along the coast and inland. between 1948 and 1960. until the 1960s and 70s. It was here in Birger Jarl, who also founded Stockholm, Golden age in the Nyköping that the success of the great NK Nyköping has many prominent canoeists and is believed to be responsible for the develop- 16th – 17th centuries department store in Stockholm started. whitewater kayakers. You can see them ment of Nyköping in the 13th century. He and Karl IX became King of Sweden in the 16th training at the water sports stadium in the Today you can visit the NK-villa by the river. his son Magnus III of Sweden built the castle century. He rebuilt the castle into one of the harbour or at the rapids at Perioden. Symbolising genuine, solid craftsmanship, that is known as Nyköpingshus. most luxurious Renaissance palaces it is located on the same site as the former Nyköping Town Hall from 1969, building mate- imaginable. From the end of the century, NK workshops. Nyköping was widely known rials include Carrara marble, copper and teak. One of the most important events during the industry flourished and Nyköping experienced for its high quality furniture and interior Middle Ages was the Nyköping Banquet in a real golden age. 1317, when King Birger (son of Magnus III) put decorations.

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PICNIC IN NATURE • EAT ELK SAUSAGE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE • VEGETARIAN LUNCH IN THE GARDEN A Swedish fika

Buns fragrant with cinnamon, hearty open sandwiches or freshly- baked raspberry muffins. Tempted? Having a coffee break Swedish-style is definitely something not to be missed, so here are some ideas for cafés where you can get the full experience.

> PRINCESS KONDITORI > FÅFÄNGANS KULTUR The oldest café in Nyköping with a cult fol- & TRÄDGÅRDSCAFÉ lowing. Their party piece every year is to create Try Hållet nature reserve for vegetarian dishes an entire Christmas buffet out of marzipan! and home made buns and cakes. Enjoy perfor- mances by up-and-coming musicians, listen to > MÅRTENS HUS storytellers in the garden, see some theatre or New hangout in the town centre with good watch a film. Open in summer. healthy fika, organic food, vegan lunch, cakes and raw food. > OHLSONS BRÖDBOD A pleasant café in Öster on the eastern side of > VAR. DAGS. RUM the town centre offering traditional Swedish cakes A good spot for a break with children when and pastries. Fresh bread available first thing in the you’re visiting Västerport shopping centre. The- morning. Five-courses, finger food or slow food? re’s a play area on the lower ground floor, and adults can sip their coffee at the nearby tables. > SYSTRARNA BRÅDHE´S CAFÉ The restaurants in Nyköping offer an exciting mix of flavours and Enjoy the view of the harbour and skerries while > HELLMANSKA GÅRDEN environments. having lunch or a coffee in Nävekvarn. The A café housed in an old mews building in the shrimp sandwiches are especially popular. Taste food with influences from around the There is even more to discover for those who town centre, specialising in locally sourced, world, with ingredients from the Sörmland fo- visit the archipelago or the countryside. organic food, cakes and pastries. > CAFÉ MUNTERHUSET rests, the wildlife that grazed in our meadows Don’t leave Nyköping hungry. A café situated in Vrena’s old wash house, right > CAFÉ ÖSTERGÅRDEN or from nearby vegetable patches. on the shores of lake Hallbosjön. Here you’ll find Enjoy home made Swedish fika next to cows filling sandwiches and home baking. Right next in the countryside. door you can take a boat trip on the steamboat Munter. Open in summer. SOME TIPS FOR YOU FOODIES: > ALMA > SKAFFERIET Vegetarian and vegan restaurant - healthy Italian bar food and à la carte with local food made of greens. ingredients in an old barber’s shop. > LIBANON KÖK & BAR > THE KITCHEN Amazing libanese food. Modern bistro with influences from all over the world. > PINCHOS Burgers, dumplings och creme brulee, pinchos > ÄT has fun sharing apetizers for all flavours. Classic Swedish lunch and vibrant street food at night. > WRETA GESTGIFVERI A la carte in the Sörmland countryside. 22//VISITNYKOPING.SE VISITNYKOPING.SE//23 Stay.

Enjoy a weekend at the mansion or have a city break with shopping, culture and a long breakfast overlooking the river. In Nyköping, you will find many accommodation options. Let us help you make the right choice at www.visitnykoping.se