Mini Guide - Nykoping, Sweden

Explore Nykoping

                             Nykoping is one of Sweden's oldest towns and was founded in 1187.  There are
                             roughly 35,000 people living in central Nykoping and about 52,000 in the whole
                             municipality.

Stora Torget - Nykoping Market Square

                             Take a look around you. The yellow building is the Old Town Hall built in 1723.
                             Next to it is the modern Town hall from the 1960's .  It's built in white Italian                                        marble and represents the 20th -century and it's called Capitolium.  The white
                             building situated on the opposite side is the county governor's house from the                                        1900th century.  The oldest building at the square is the st Nicolai Church which
                             dates back to the 16th century.

Culturum

                            Behind the Nicolai church lies Culturum, a concert - and culture centre, also with                                 the town library.

Our history along the river.

                            Take a walk along the river that runs through the town, a lively stretch where you'll
                            find culture, history and restaurants.  keep an eye out for sculptures that pop up
                            here and there.

Alla Helgona kyrkan

                             Construction of the church began in the late 13th century. There was a major
                             rebuilding during Duke Karl's reign.  When the church was restored in 1909, the
                             little steeple was added.

Bryggeriet (Old Brewery)

                              At the Brewery next to the Nykoping river you will find a collection of artists and
                              artisans.  Painters, bookbinders, silversmiths, potters, musicians and furniture
                              restorers all gather under the same roof.

The Nordic Company (department store)

                               This villa was built up a as a showroom in 1906.  NK in Stockholm had it's                                            furniture production here during most of the 20th century.
                               This Villa is a symbol of quality craft work. Exhibitions, lunch and cafe all year.

Nykopingshus Castle

                               Nykoping castle is situated where the Nykoping River flows into the harbour.
                               Visit the King's Tower, see swords, daggers and other medieval weapons used
                                by knightss and soldiers.  Explore the history.  Free entrance.

Nykoping - an hour south of Stockholm

                                 Discover, delight and don't forget to come back soon! Ideas, inspiration and a
                                 few quick facts.  Everything you need to know about Nykoping is at your
                                 fingertips at    www.visitnykoping.se

Nykoping harbour

                                Autumn / winter.  Visit the harbour in winter setting, walk out on the 1,5                                               kilometre long pontoon bridge.
                                Summertime:  Find bargains at a flee market, buy Swedish craft work, eat fish
                                soup or smoked shrimps in red  harbour hut.
                                Choose between 32 kinds of ice cream in homemade cones. End the evening with
                                miniature golf.
                                don't miss a boat trip fotr times a week out in the archipelago in summertime.