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HJO – EIGHT SUMMER TIPS! 1. Refreshing swim In Hjo, a swim in the lake is always within easy reach, and on hot summer days, there's nothing better than a dip or two in cool water. Visit Guldkroksbadet, in Hjo Harbour, a free outdoor facility with heated pools for people of all ages. There is also a sandy beach by Lake Vättern, where guests can rent a bathing cabin for a day. Other central swimming areas include the south pier of the harbour with convenient steps into the water, or the jetties by the beach promenade south of the town square. If you want shallow waters, Lake Mullsjön is the place to go.
2. Discover Swedish design in the Estrid Ericson exhibition Founder of Firma Svenskt Tenn, Estrid Ericson is one of our design icons of the 20th century. She grew up in Hjo but moved to Stockholm in 1924, at the age of 30, to use her inheritance from her father to create what has now become an internationally recognised interior design brand. The exhibition on Estrid Ericson and the company Svenskt Tenn describes Estrid's childhood in Hjo, along with a broad selection of both older and newer objects from Svenskt Tenn. There is free entrance to the exhibition.
3. History of Hjo – on your own or with a guide
6. Sightseeing with the Lok-Hjo-Motivet Train
You can easily experience the history of Hjo on your own, by scanning our QR codes on buildings around the wooden town. There are also guided tours. During the tour, you can learn about monks stepping ashore, devastating fires, steamboats, travelling merchants, cattle paths, and outhouses. An exciting journey into the history of this idyllic little town.
If you want to experience Hjo comfortably seated, we recommend you hop aboard the sightseeing train, Lok-HjoMotivet. During the 20-minute ride, you’ll get tips on where to shop and eat, and see the award-winning wooden town and Hjo Town Park, the historic environment of Hantverksgatan, and the harbour area. Simple sight seeing!
4. Standup paddleboarding and kayaking on Lake Vättern Experience Hjo from the seaside. This summer, you can rent kayaks and standup paddle boards at the Biergarten restaurant. A fantastic way to experience Lake Vättern.
5. A game of chess in Hjo TOWN Park Would you like to challenge your friends or family members to a game of chess? Outdoor chess in Hjo Town Park is a great spontaneous activity, completely free of charge. As a bonus, you’ll get a fantastic view of Lake Vättern.
7. Bison safari We suggest a visit to the Bison Farm, where you can expect a unique and exciting nature experience. On your safari tour, you see the animals up close and can get to know Bamse the bison bull and his friends. A popular adventure for young and old alike.
8. Steamboat tour on Lake Vättern Join the steamer Trafik on a trip on Lake Vättern. Trafik, celebrating its 130th birthday this year, was built in 1892, and is one of Sweden's best preserved steamships. During the summer months, she takes trips to Visingsö, Vadstena and Hästholmen. You can also take shorter day cruises or evening jazz tours. We wish you a pleasant trip and a lovely experience on Lake Vättern.
Tourist information VISIT HJO – HJO TOURIST INFORMATION Contact us: +46-(0)503-352 55, visithjo@hjo.se Visit us: at the Kulturkvarteret or digitally at www.visithjo.se Send us post: Bangatan 1 B, 544 30 Hjo Follow us: Visit Hjo on Facebook and Instagram Share with us: use #ilovehjo to enable your content being shared on our channels Our authorised tourist information at Kulturkvarteret is open all year: High season: daily from June to August (Mon–Fri 9 am–6 pm, Sat 10 am–5 pm, Sun 12 noon–4pm, Midsummer’s Eve 10 am–2pm). For the rest of the year, please check the opening hours at www.visithjo.se
Photo: Jesper Anhede
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Photo: Jesper An
