An important textile and engineering town, Norrköping is virtually synonymous with industry in Sweden- the town started growing during the Industrial Revolution, and hasn’t looked back since.

Norrköping is a seaport, situated on the bank of the Motala River, southwest of Stockholm, and lying at the head of an inlet of the Baltic Sea. The town dates back to the 14^th century, although most of its buildings were destroyed in frequent fires, particularly in 1719, when the Northern War was in progress; subsequent reconstruction has resulted in modern-day Norrköping.The town, however, still retains many old and interesting buildings, most well-known of which are its many museums. Befittingly, the Museum of Industry and the Arbetets Museum, which depicts working conditions at the time of the Industrial Revolution, are two of Norrköping’s most popular sights.

Norrköping, however, is not known so much for the sights within the town as for the sights outside town. On the fringes of the city, towards the south, are located rock carvings ‘Hallristningar’- 1600 of them- dating back to the Bronze Age; an important historical find, they are a must see for anybody visiting the city.

20 km from Norrköping lies Kolmarden Djurpark, the largest animal and safari park in Europe. A huge expanse covering an adventure park and a dolphin centre, the park contains an impressive assortment of exotic and native wildlife.