A CITY in Europe has been compared to Manchester because of its "thriving cultural scene" and similar history. The city in the north west of the UK has a rich industrial heritage, which has left an indelible mark, despite it becoming much more of a cultural hotspot in recent decades. Norrköping in Sweden is not unlike Manchester in that respect, with its museums and galleries drawing very close comparisons.
It's been hailed as a great city break destination by those who have been, with music and arts events adding to the great number of reasons that tourists should visit. Among those singing its praises are brothers Mattis and Niklas, who created luxury luggage brand Carl Friedrik, who are based in the "stylish" city. Mattis told Suitcase Magazine why he believes it's worth a visit.
He said: "Dubbed 'the Manchester of Sweden,' Norrköping was once a thriving industrial hub, but today the city has a much calmer and quieter attitude. "With three postcard-worthy promenades and the Motala cutting through the centre of the city, it makes for a great long-weekend destination. "The city also has a thriving cultural scene, with music and arts events taking place year-round.
" Unlike most holiday destinations, Mattis recommends visiting in the winter instead of the summer, describing its frozen river as "almost surreal and blissfully beautiful". He claims that everyone should experience "Swedish winter’s tranquillity". It's not just people from the city recommending a visit either.
