Östergötlands län
Birgitta's headland at Boren is a tranquil environment within cycling distance of Motala urban area. Here are the ruins of the medieval castle complex where Saint Birgitta lived and worked. The castle was built in the early 13th century and consisted of a s…
Ulvåsa Castle is surrounded by a lush park which, together with the scenic location next to Lake Boren, adds further dimensions to Ulvåsa's grandeur. The English park was laid out in the early 19th century with the atmospheric grazing landscape and the Rena…
Råssnäsudden is a well-visited area by the people of Motala. You come here for peaceful walks or a little more demanding jogging rounds. You will find walking trails, swimming area, marina, exercise tracks and green areas for boules, warp and football. Ther…
Kärsbyån is one of few reproduction areas for trout on the eastern side of Lake Vättern. The association "Motala Flugfiskare" has restored the river since the beginning of the 1990s. Several tonnes of gravel and pebbles have increased the water speed and th…
Vätternstranden north of Motala consists of long and undisturbed sandy beaches. They bring to mind much warmer latitudes. Tall, coarse pines grow on the sand dunes. Several of them are marked as natural monuments. There is also an exciting flora here. The b…
Tokanäset's beautiful beachwalk is lined with centuries-old pines with their branches stretched out over Lake Vättern. The path next to the water is patched by large stands of skavfräken (Equisetum hyemale), which have previously been used as abrasives. Her…
The Medevi Islands form an archipelago-like environment that extends in a string of pearls from the Medevi bridge out into Lake Vättern. All islands except Boön are uninhabited. Boön is the island in Lake Vättern, with the exception of Visingsö, which has h…
Bondebacka, in the heart of Motala, is one of the city's most frequently used green areas. The open fields around the radio station are surrounded by vivid forest areas dominated by oaks and hazel trees. In the spring, before oaks and hazel trees steal all…
In Djurkällaplatån, there are exercise tracks and many paths that attract you to walk your own routes in nature. The landscape is dramatic in the area with long ridge formations and kettles. On the dry and lean sand and gravel fields, primarily pine forest…
Fålehagen, where the king's horses once grazed, is today one of Motala's most popular recreational areas. The area is crossed by paths and there is also a light track, running track and mountain bike track. The location close to urban areas makes the area f…
Södra Freberga's limestone marsh is located inside Frebergaviken in Lake Vättern and is surrounded by open pastures. Here you will find many beautiful and interesting flowers. Follow the paved path from the pedestrian- and bicycle path that goes to Jerusale…
Bring a coffee and make a short excursion to Vargbacken, a forested hilltop northwest of Söderköping. Here you will find a largely open and hiking-friendly coniferous forest with several interesting ancient and cultural remains lying dormant, including buri…
The blue ribbon of Göta Kanal divides Motala into two parts. The 3.5 km long canal section through the urban area is bordered by a green border of tall deciduous trees. In an inventory, more than 800 coarse deciduous or hollow trees have been described. The…
Mariebergsudden surprises with its primeval forest-like mixed forest environment. Around the cape is a marked nature trail that is easily reached from Varamostranden. Along the path there is, among other things, a firesite and a natural monument protected o…
Kristberg's oak pasture is also called "Brinkängen". In the meadow, the municipality's coarsest oaks grow with strong and often hollow trunks. In the spring, countless wood anemones bloom and form a beautiful white carpet. In the cavities of the oaks severa…
