Experience in Linköping, Sweden

What is it like to live in Linköping? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

For a student I would definitely recommend Linköping.

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How much does it cost to live in Linköping?

For a student it could be all from 300€ to 550€ depending on how you want to live. The cheapest way is to live in a student hall, you have your room and a bathroom and a shared kitchen with maybe seven other students.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Linköping? Is there any advice you can give?

Yes it´s very hard. You can collect point in different accommodations company. You have to find which company is in what city and then just sign up. I don´t really know but say that you get 2000 points after a year and you need 2500 points to get first in line for an apartment, you just have to wait. I think it´s easier for exchange students.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

The food in Sweden is kind of boring so that´s probably why we adapted dishes from other countries. I definitely like the Swedish version of "Tacos", a lot of people eat it on Fridays for some reason.

What places would you recommend visiting in Linköping?

In the summer I would recommend a small "lake" outside the city. It takes maybe 20 minutes by car, very wholesome, I think it's located in "Kolbyttemon". A viewpoint near "Majelden", from there you can see the whole city. I think that the church "Domkyrkan" is worth a visit, also in the city there´s a river and you can take a walk around it, kinda nice in the summer. In the winter I recommend finding your favorite café.

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Is it good to eat out in Linköping? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

I haven´t been eating out a lot in Linköping. But there´s everything from thai, china, japanese, american, "classic swedish", greek, healthy, vegetarian restaurants. Think my favorit is "Ghingis", it´s a restaurant with asian food.

Is the nightlife good in Linköping? Where is good to go?

There is only one street in Linköping where you can party and it´s called "Ågatan". Here you have all clubs and bars. Normally it´s free entrance to the clubs before 23. 00 if you are on a list and after that time it costs around 10€. "Platens" and "ågatan bar och café" are the places where I´ve been hanging out the most.

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What advice would you give future students heading to Linköping?

Get active in all the diffent "kårer", student community always have stuff going on if you´re active there you will probaly have a good time! And Sweden have spring, summer, fall and winter, in the winter it gets cold, sometimes -15 so be prepared.