A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Linkoping vs. Holloko for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Linkoping or Holloko?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Linkoping or Holloko? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Linkoping or Holloko?

Linkoping

Linkoping is in the northern portion of the Gotaland region and is the capital of Ostergotland county. The city has all of the amenities of a larger city, but manages to maintain the feel and atmosphere of a quaint small town. This is mainly due to the lack of tall buildings within the city limits. Building height is restricted by the nearby military airfield, so Linkoping has a cosy ambiance that leads you to believe that you're somewhere hidden away. The university that is located here also helps create the feel of a college town. The students are well integrated into city life and help bring energy and entertainment to town, both in the form of cultural events during the day as well and an active night life in the evening.

Holloko

Located in northern Hungary, Holloko is a preserved ethnographic village with a castle and traditional houses which date from the 13th century. The village, castle ruins, and the surrounding area are today designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in a stunning valley of the Cserhat Mountains, surrounded by low peaks.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm, The Best 10-Day Tours from Stockholm, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Hungary, and The Best River Cruises in Hungary.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Linkoping and Holloko, we can see that Linkoping is more expensive. And not only is Holloko much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Holloko would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Holloko and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Linkoping would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Linkoping than you might in Holloko.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Linkoping Expensive? and Is Holloko Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Linkoping or Holloko?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Linkoping or Holloko in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Linkoping and Holloko.

Linkoping is cooler than Holloko in the summer. The daily temperature in Linkoping averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Holloko fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Holloko this time of the year. In Linkoping, it's very sunny this time of the year. Linkoping usually receives less sunshine than Holloko during summer. Linkoping gets 214 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 278 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Linkoping usually receives more rain than Holloko. Linkoping gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Linkoping or Holloko in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Linkoping as well as Holloko.

In the autumn, Linkoping is cooler than Holloko. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Linkoping in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Holloko averages at about 12°C (53°F).

In the autumn, Linkoping often gets less sunshine than Holloko. Linkoping gets 80 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 152 hours of full sun.

Linkoping usually gets more rain in October than Holloko. Linkoping gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Linkoping or Holloko in the Winter?

Both Holloko and Linkoping are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.

Holloko can be very cold during winter. Linkoping can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Linkoping is generally much colder than Holloko. Daily temperatures in Linkoping average around -3°C (28°F), and Holloko fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).

Linkoping usually receives less sunshine than Holloko during winter. Linkoping gets 32 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 61 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Linkoping usually receives less rain than Holloko. Linkoping gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Linkoping or Holloko in the Spring?

Both Holloko and Linkoping during the spring are popular places to visit.

Linkoping is much colder than Holloko in the spring. The daily temperature in Linkoping averages around 6°C (42°F) in April, and Holloko fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

In the spring, Linkoping often gets less sunshine than Holloko. Linkoping gets 157 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 178 hours of full sun.

Linkoping usually gets less rain in April than Holloko. Linkoping gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Holloko and Linkoping