Nyköping: A Charming Town in the South of Sweden
Nyköping, Sweden is a locality and the seat of the municipality of the same name in Södermanland County. Its name translates to "new market" in English. Situated near the Baltic Sea coast, the town sits on the the Mälaren Valley. The nearest airport is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO), just 5 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
Nyköping, Sweden offers great weather for travel between early June and mid September. Expect August, May, and June to be the busiest months for tourism. Best to book Nyköping, Sweden hotels in December, during the lean season. Head up to Borlange in July for the Peace and Love Festival featuring musical performances that rivals Woodstock in the U.S.
What to Do & Area Attractions
A trip to the 12th century Nyköping Castle is a must when in Nyköping, Sweden. It is the venue of the Nyköping Banquet, a party turned coup against the King of Sweden in 1317. To learn more about Swedish cultural history and archeology, visit the Sörmland Museum and then check out F11 Airplane Museum for its flight simulators and displays. Go canoeing or trout fishing in Nyköpingsån or visit the Hållet-Marieberg-Stenbro Nature Reserve for its trails, BBQ, and picnic areas. The riverside Clarion Collection Hotel Kompaniet is set in a redbrick former furniture factory and offers relaxed rooms with complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, and dinner. Relax at the lobby bar, hot tub, or sauna. Scandic Stora Hotellet offers well-equipped modern rooms with free breakfast. Guests can enjoy a grill restaurant, whiskey bar, and hot tub and sauna.