Nyköping is located on the coast an hour south of Stockholm.
Its proximity to the major cities of Europe via Stockholm Skavsta Airport, to the archipelago and the cultural landscape of Sörmland makes Nyköping an attractive place to live.
Nyköping was founded in 1187 and is one of Sweden´s oldest towns.
Nyköping, with its landmark Nyköpingshus Castle, is one of Sweden’s oldest towns. Nyköpingshus Castle is situated where the Nyköping River flows into the harbour. Climb the King’s Tower and see swords, daggers and other mediaeval weapons used by knights and soldiers. Learn more about the Nyköping Banquet, which took place here once upon a time.
In Nyköping you’ll find the Baltic sea, restaurants, shopping and cultural activities close by.
During the summer, the harbour comes to life with restaurants and handicraft shops along the quay. Inveterate locals and visitors all gather here. Climb aboard a tour boat for a journey of discovery in the archipelago.
Nyköping is located on the Baltic coast, with Sörmland’s cultural landscape close by. There are many beautiful and exciting places within easy reach. Outside town are hiking trails, hills to climb and kayaks to rent. Discover eagles and seals from the deck of a tour boat, explore a castle, find a bargain at an auction or cycle along a bike path.
Nyköping and its surroundings
There are roughly 35,000 people living in central Nyköping and about to 52,000 in the whole municipality. The small towns around Nyköping such as Stigtomta, Nävekvarn, Jönåker, Tystberga, Stavsjö and Ålberga – all have their own character and advantages.
Nyköping is growing
Nyköping is growing and expanding toward the water with new residential areas. Increased migration to Nyköping and more inhabitants are an explicit policy goal.
Transport
It’s easy to get to Nyköping and easy to continue on from here. The E4 motorway swings past just outside Nyköping, and Stockholm Skavsta Airport takes you elsewhere in Europe quickly and in comfort. Trains stop twenty-six times a day, which is convenient for commuters.