Culture and Children
Discover Astrid Lindgren’s world and Pippi Longstocking. Visit Sweden’s biggest Zoo or make a trip to one of the surrounding cities.
City trips
Swedish cities are spacious, colorful and clean. Fashion, design and art like glasriket (glassblowing) are heavily represented in many boutiques and ateliers. Below, you will find some information concerning a couple of cities in the surrounding area of Loftahammar.
Västervik
The port Västervik is situated 50 km to the south of Loftahammar. The city is, amongst others, known for the yacht construction industry. It has atmospheric shopping streets and terraces at the water. On the website you will find all kinds of information concerning activities and culture the city offers.
Söderköping
Söderköping is situated 80 km to the north of Loftahammar. The Gota canal flows from this city in the Baltic Sea. In Summer many boats fill the harbour. You will find more information on: www.soderkoping.se.
Linköping
Linköping (95km) is a wonderful city with a perfect size: it’s large enough to offer anything you need and it’s small enough to find it nearby! You will find more information on: www.visitlinkoping.se.
Stockholm
You can make a trip to this capital city (250 km). This city is definitely worth a visit! For more information, please check: www.visitstockholm.com.
Amusement parks
Kolmården djurpark
The Kolmården Wildlife Zoo opened in 1965 and has grown into the largest zoo in Northern Europe. The zoo features a large tiger house, elephants, gorillas, antelopes, and much more. It includes a ‘Marine World’ and a Dolphinarium with a popular daily show. One of the highlights is the safari tour, where visitors can enjoy a breathtaking aerial ride over the safari area in a gondola. Since 1998, the park has also featured an attraction (Bamses Värld) dedicated to Bamse, the beloved Swedish comic character.
Kolmårdens Djurpark is definitely worth a visit!
Astrid Lindgrensvärld and Pipi Longstocking
Astrid Lindgren’s World is a theatre and theme park where visitors can experience characters from Astrid Lindgren’s books in their true settings. Everyone can meet the characters, they perform scenes from the books and improvise situations involving the children in the park.
Moose park Virum
Virum Moosepark opend in the spring of 2008. Visitors will be able to experience moose and deer in their natural habitat. In beautiful surroundings, you can get close to the animals, observe their behaviour and be fascinated by their special beauty.
Vimmerby Adventure
Vimmerby Adventure is a treetop climbing park for all ages. Enjoy courses at different heights, zipline, and free fall. Fun for both beginners and experienced climbers!
Indoor Playgrounds
Discover fun indoor playgrounds for kids! Kingpin Lekland in Västervik, Leos Lekland in Linköping, and Funplays in Norrköping are true paradises for children.
