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Jönköping/Huskvarna
from Around Vättern 2022
by Runtvattern
Jönköping is beautifully situated along the southern shore of Lake Vättern. Here you can enjoy the city vibes, beach life, and nature. Jönköping's city centre features cosy alleys and canals that open up to three lakes. The old mill town of Huskvarna, east of Jönköping, offers a wealth of cultural treasures.
Jönköping
Central Jönköping has a wide selection of shops and lovely restaurants. The pier is one of Jönköping's watering holes, with places for meals, socialising, or just an ice cream in the sun on what may be Sweden’s longest park bench. A beach promenade stretches from the Pier and along several kilometres of sandy beaches and the crystal clear water of Lake Vättern.
In central Jönköping, on the north-eastern shore of Lake Munksjön, is Atollen shopping centre, which has restaurants, cafés, and shops. Asecs shopping centre also has several shops of different sizes. The mall has 80 shops, open seven days a week, all year round, and is conveniently located along the E4 highway. Jönköping has plenty of high-quality restaurants with different cuisines. Dine in or get a take-away meal to enjoy by the water.
If you're looking for a place to explore by bike, you've come to the right place! Jönköping and the surrounding area are made to experience by bike. Enjoy the endless views, the rolling landscape, and the cosy cafés along the way. Whether you’re cycling south to Taberg, west along the highlands above Bankeryd, east up the Klevaliden hill, or north up to Grännaberget Mountain, there are always plenty of lookout points. If you’re looking for something a little more challenging, there are several great MTB tracks of various shapes and level of difficulty.
Jönköping offers many beautiful views. If you want a great view of the city, there are several lookout points to choose from. Some have views of Mount Taberg in Taberg, Vattenlednings Park, Brunstorpsberget, or Utsikten in Huskvarna. Perfect for enjoying a delicious picnic in good company.
Huskvarna
Huskvarna has developed around its world-famous industry. Today, visitors flock to the Husqvarna Museum, where products such as rifles, motorcycles, stoves, and sewing machines are on display, along with many other products made in the factory for 325 years. Right next door is Smedbyn, with its charming red cottages housing handicraft studios, cafés, and galleries. There is plenty of nature to explore in Huskvarna, whether wandering a scenic path in town, exploring winding gravel roads by bike, or enjoying quiet view of Lake Vättern. Just north of the city is Äppledalen, known as ‘Småland’s Tuscany’. This offers stunning view of the lake and lovely fields, breathtaking surroundings and many pleasant farm shops with lots of locally sourced products. Make sure to stop at some of the lovely coffee shops along the way, such as Kroatorpet, Brunstorps Trädgårdscafé and Rudenstams Gårdsbutik & Kafé.
Tourist Information Infopoints:
• Match Museum • Elite Stora Hotellet • Villa Björkhagen • Grand Hotel • Familjen Ericsson's City Hotel • Hotel Savoy • First Hotel • Municipal reception • Husqvarna Museum • Huskvarna Stadshotell • Rudenstams Gårdsbutik & Kafé • Hotell Taberg
Destination Jönköping info@destinationjonkoping.se +46(0)771 211 300 www.jkpg.com Event calendar:
Culture
The unique Match Museum is located on the site of the former match factory. The museum tells the story of an industry that once was vital to the city. This area includes galleries, different artists and craftsmen, restaurants and soon a entirely new hotel. The Jönköping County Museum is located just a short distance away. At this art and cultural-historical museum, you can visit John Bauer's magical fairy tale world. The exhibition Följa John (Swedish expression for Simon Says) invites both young and old to explore the great picture treasure of John Bauer. You can even test the museum's main exhibition, Kampen i Tiden (the Battle in Time) which invites both children and adults to take part in exciting adventures in an interactive game world. Higher up, and with amazing views of Jönköping, is the City Park. You’ll find restaurants and coffee shops, as well as scenic hiking trails along animal enclosures. The park also includes Fröjden, a popular outdoor dance venue, an open-air museum, Jönköping’s largest playground, and a unique bird museum.
There is a lot more to be said about Jönköping and its surroundings – but how about it exploring it in person instead? Welcome!