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Ten Destinations to Visit in Sweden, 2024
If water is your element, Motala is your destination In Motala, also known as the Lake City of East Sweden, water is all around. Home to northern Europe’s largest inland beach, as well as the historic Göta Canal and Lake Vättern, Sweden’s second-largest lake, the municipality is a dream come true for travellers who love to be in the water, on the water, and around water. By Signe Hansen
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Photos: Tillväxt Motala AB
Whether you are looking at your kid’s deflated unicorn float and dreaming about next summer’s family holiday or glancing longingly at your idle bike and pining for the meditative sound of wheels spinning and water rippling, Motala has the answer to your dreams. Indeed, with a total of 170 lakes in the municipality and the 190km long Göta Canal running through it, if water, and fresh water in particu38
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Issue 162
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January 2024
On board Kung Sverker, travellers can enjoy a scenic boat ride down the historic Göta Canal.
lar, is your element, you will feel right at home in Motala. “The lakes and the water are everywhere in all of the municipality - you are never more than five minutes away from it,” says Pia Axelsson, tourism development, Tillväxt Motala AB. “It gives a very special feeling when you can see water everywhere – its calming and recreational benefits are something we, who live here, feel every day, and we also clearly see the effect in people visiting.” Of course, the water also invites a host of activities all year round, from canoeing, kayaking, and standup paddleboarding