Discover Nyköping

Nyköping combines an impressive urban history with river landscapes, harbour life and unusual museum experiences. Those looking for a holiday apartment for a family holiday can tailor their stay to their own interests: culture and historic sites, walks along the Nyköpingsån or insights into Swedish aviation history offer different focal points for planning a trip.

Castles, squares and urban history

A striking starting point for visitors interested in culture is Nyköpingshus. The complex began as a defensive tower built in the 12th century, grew into a powerful castle under Birger Jarl and was transformed into a splendid Renaissance palace in the 16th century by Duke Karl, later Charles IX. The exhibitions in the Kungstornet cover the history of the palace and the Nyköpings Gästabud.

The historic open-air exhibition in Nyköping also brings the city’s history to life in public spaces. On 35 posts with red pennants, it tells the stories of people who shaped the character of the city. The S:t Nicolai Church is located by Stora torget and complements this cultural and historical focus. Stadsvakten, Nyköping’s Museum of Cultural Heritage, is housed in the city’s oldest surviving industrial building. The exhibitions explore a society shaped by manufacturing, the textile industry and trade; a completely preserved metal printing press from 1930 can also be seen there.

Riverside path, nature reserve and harbour

For a more active or relaxing day, Å-promenaden is a good option. It follows the Nyköpingsån from Harg to the harbour, passing through various interesting surroundings along the way. The upper section runs past the Hållet-Marieberg-Stenbro nature reserve. The area is home to a diverse bird population, so the walk offers opportunities for observing nature as well as getting exercise.

The harbour provides a different focus. It has more than 100 berths for visiting boats. This combination of water, waterside path and urban history can be a helpful guide when choosing accommodation: consider whether you would like to focus primarily on cultural discoveries, riverside walks or the atmosphere of the harbour before choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home.

Museums and events as additional elements of your trip

Sörmlands Museum is located in the western harbour of Nyköping, opposite Nyköpingshus. The nearest railway station to the museum is Nyköpings centralstation, approximately 1.8 kilometres from the museum. This information provides a concrete reference point for planning your journey without anticipating the other travel routes during your stay.

The F11 Museum opened in Skavsta, Nyköping, in 1991. It displays Swedish reconnaissance aircraft from the Cold War, including the S29 Tunnan, S32 Lansen, S35 Draken and SF37 Viggen. Those interested in technology and contemporary history will find a clear contrast here to the medieval themes of Nyköpingshus. The Nyköping City Archives welcomes visitors in a research room with limited capacity. There, you can study original documents and search archival catalogues. The concert hall at Culturum can accommodate concerts, lectures, conferences, meetings and other public events for up to 538 participants.

For further location options, you can also check the pages on Stavsjö, Vrena, Jönåker, Nävekvarn, Västerljung and Tystberga.

For the overarching travel overview: Nyköping.