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MOTALA
DISCOVER MOTALA – THE SEASIDE CITY OF ÖSTERGÖTLAND!
Welcome to a journey of discovery in Motala, and explore our lakeside city. Perhaps you’d like to spend a day at Varamobaden beach, the longest freshwater beach in the Nordic region, with sand as fine as a Caribbean beach. If you're looking for an active holiday, there is a lot to choose between – kayaking on Lake Boren, or standup paddleboarding on beautiful Lake Vättern. Enjoy the lakeside city as you power walk alongside Motala River or fish in Lake Salstern. Watch a spectacular sunset while having a good meal at a lakeside restaurant. At Motala harbour, you can stroll past the boats and choose between several restaurants just a stone’s throw from Motala city centre. Have you signed up for the world’s largest recreational cycling event, Vätternrundan? Motala is both the starting point and finish line for the 315 km cycling route, which is held each year in June.
The lake has given us our history. We know that people had settled here as early as 11,000 years ago, likely due to the lakeside location. Inquisitive minds can find more information about archaeological findings and other Motala history at Charlottenborg Manor House. Another well-known piece of history is that of Motala Verkstad, which celebrates its 200th anniversary this year! Baltzar von Paten began construction of the Göta Canal in Motala in May 1810, but it was not completed until 1832.
Tourist Information Motala Visitor Service Visiting address summer season: Motala town square, Stora torget Tel. +46(0)141-101 205 upplev@motala.se · www.motalasjostad.se Follow us on Facebook and Instagram For an updated list of events, see www.motalasjostad.se InfoPoints in Motala municipality: • Best Western Motala Stadshotell • Motala Library • Borensberg Library • Brunneby Musteri Charlottenborg Manor House • Hotell Carl Friman • Hotell Östermalm • ICA near Tjällmo • Kaffeteriet
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Lindgården Miniature Golf Course Fornåsa Flea Market Mallboden Café & Hostel Medevi ProSalus / Medevi Ointment Motala Motor Museum / Hotell Nostalgi Rapps Photo Sveriges Rundradiomuseum (Swedish Broadcasting Museum) • Övralid
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This was heavy and demanding work. After a while, they realised the importance of skilled labour, being able to manufacture what was needed for canal construction, and the benefit of having their own repair workshop. In 1822, Baltzar von Platen took the initiative to establish what would become Motala Verkstad. And the rest is history.
