Ostergotland County

Natural attractions in Ostergotland County

Swedish Natural Wonders

Explore the diverse landscapes of Östergötland, ranging from the deep, clear waters of Lake Vättern to the internationally recognized bird habitats of Lake Tåkern. This collection features geological highlights like the horizontal Rösjögrottan and the bedrock formations of Solltorpsgrottan. Discover the interconnected lake systems of Åsunden and Järnlunden, alongside the historic Pålsboda–Finspång narrow-gauge railway route, which offers scenic paths through the region's rugged interior and serene wetlands.

Swedish Natural Wonders — Map

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Vättern

Vättern is the second largest lake by surface area in Sweden, after Vänern, and the sixth largest lake in Europe.

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Solltorpsgrottan

A bedrock cave located approximately 3.5 kilometers north of Ulrika in Linköping municipality.

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Tåkern

Lake Tåkern is a lake in Östergötland County, Sweden. It is considered one of northern Europe's foremost bird lakes.

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Åsunden

A lake in the Kinda municipality belonging to the Stångån water system.

E

Sommen

Sommen is a lake in the South Swedish highlands lying across the border of the provinces of Östergötland and Småland.

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Glan

Glan is a lake in Sweden, located in the province of Östergötland, more specifically within the municipalities of Finspång and Norrköping.

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Tisnaren

Tisnaren is a lake of Södermanland, Sweden.

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Järnlunden

A lake situated within the Kinda and Linköping municipalities, forming part of the Motala ström catchment area.

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Pålsboda–Finspång Järnväg

A former narrow-gauge railway line between Finspång and Pålsboda, now featuring gravel paths used for hiking and cycling.

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Nästången

A lake in the Ydre municipality that is part of the Motala ström catchment area.

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Rösjögrottan

A rare horizontal cave located east of Bona in Motala municipality, situated at the edge of a glaciated rock surface.

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Veteklint

A peak located in the northern part of Östergötland near Lake Glan.

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Yggers grotta

A cave located in the eastern part of the region near the Baltic coast.

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Hålgrytsgrottan

A cave situated in the northern part of Östergötland near the border with Södermanland.

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