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Norrköping, Sweden

Norrköping is a city in the province of Östergötland in eastern Sweden and the seat of Norrköping Municipality, Östergötland County, about 160 km southwest of the national capital Stockholm, 40 km east of county seat Linköping and 60 km west of the Södermanland capital of Nyköping. The city has a population of 98,229 inhabitants in 2023, out of a municipal total of 144,980, making it Sweden's eleventh largest city and tenth largest municipality.

Type CityPopulation 98,229

Why go

  • Place in Östergötland, Sweden.
  • Served by Norrköping Airport (NRK).

History

Norrköping is a city in the province of Östergötland in eastern Sweden and the seat of Norrköping Municipality, Östergötland County, about 160 km southwest of the national capital Stockholm, 40 km east of county seat Linköping and 60 km west of the Södermanland capital of Nyköping. The city has a population of 98,229 inhabitants in 2023, out of a municipal total of 144,980, making it Sweden's eleventh largest city and tenth largest municipality.

Airports

Linköping City Airport (LPI) 36 km to the centre
Linköping, E, SE — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 2 airlines (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines System) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Amsterdam, Copenhagen (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (EMJ, F70) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
  • Scandinavian Airlines System SK (ATR 72) · 1 route: Copenhagen

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Norrköping Airport (NRK) 3.3 km to the centre
Norrköping, E, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Finnair, Flybe) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Helsinki (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Stegeborg 30 km to the centre
E, SE
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Hulta
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
Cykelbåt
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Norrköping, Sweden
Norrköping, Sweden
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Norrköping Airport (NRK); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NRK has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Helsinki). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Hulta, 12 km); routes include Cykelbåt.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Norrköping, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

SJ
National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Air Charter Service
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
ExecuJet
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Flexjet
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Global Jet
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Jet Aviation
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences

Segway Norrkoping
Bike Tour