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Place in Östergötland, Sweden
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Motala is a town in Sweden. It is in the northern part of the Götaland region in the Östergötland county. An old industrial town, it is a nice tourist town in the summer, with activities and opportunities for the whole family. For the boat person, Motala is a nice excursion destination during the trip on the Göta Canal or around Lake Vättern. For those who are interested in Swedish industrial history, the city is a must visit. It had about 31,000 inhabitants in 2020.
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Built. Crosses the country from the Baltic Sea to the North Sea. In Motala there are locks at Borenshult and Motala harbour. The founder, count Baltzar von Platen, is buried by the canal in Motala.
Exhibitions connected to the history of Motala. Also a nice art collection with 17- to 20th-century artists.
By train
The Motala train station is linked with Mjölby in the South and Hallsberg in the North. From Hallsberg, you reach Stockholm and Gothenburg. From Mjölby, you reach Malmö/Copenhagen.
By bus
Buses leave from the Bussterminalen (Bus terminal) close to the Main Square.
By car
Bike
Motala is a popular town for bicycling. In the harbour you can rent a bike.
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