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Småland – Sweden for Real! Yes, we’re brave enough to call it that! We truly believe the best of Sweden can be found in Småland, which is one of Sweden’s largest provinces. Browse and read about our great region, the real Sweden, a rich blend of forest, meadow, lake and coast. here you’ll find the country’s southernmost wilderness – you don’t need to look further. We have plenty of space and you’re welcome to share it with us. You’ll have no trouble whatsoever finding a forest trail, a beach or a rock by the sea that will become your very own special place. In Småland we love to play outdoors – come and join us! Go fishing, canoeing, hiking, take your bike for a ride or set out on an adventure. The whole of Småland is a natural playground and your own “Bullerby” adventure, but the actual settings and characters from this and other Astrid Lindgren stories can be found in Vimmerby and its surroundings. People here in Småland are entrepreneurs. We’re always coming up with something new but we cherish our traditions and love good design of whatever size or shape. Meet the craftsmen and women in the forest, be tempted by the world-famous glass designs in the Kingdom of Crystal or be fascinated by the candy cane bakers of Gränna. We offer you the tastes of delicious Småland, introduce you to mystical Småland and provide you with all the information and advice you need to make your holiday even more enjoyable. Join us on the journey and we’ll see you there!

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ASTRID LINDGREN

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Few children’s authors are as beloved as Astrid Lindgren. The stories about Pippi Longstocking, Emil, Karlsson on the Roof and others have made her famous and respected all over the world. even though it is 70 years since Pippi Longstocking was first published, Astrid’s books continue to attract new readers simply because they are so good. In Vimmerby you can have a close look at Astrid Lindgren’s life and work. Visit her childhood home at Astrid Lindgren’s Näs, where Astrid Anna Emilia Ericsson was born on 14 November 1907. This is where Astrid climbed the lemonade tree, which is still standing, played with her siblings in the toolshed, jumped in the hay and got to hear her first fairytale in Kristin’s kitchen. As an adult Astrid moved to Stockholm but the inspiration for her books was often found in her happy childhood years in Vimmerby. Everyday life on the farm at Näs and in rural Småland is always present in the stories. What we encounter is simply Astrid’s playful way of looking at the world and nature. Many stories have become muchloved films that were shot in the areas surrounding Vimmerby. By using a new app you can visit the various filming locations and experience them in real life. You are sure to recognise several of them

from the films. At each location there is a sign that explains what happened right there.

at astrid lindgren’s world you will arrive directly in a world of fairytales and will meet Pippi Longstocking, Ronja Robbersdaughter, Emil and all the others. Don’t be scared if police constables Kling & Klang and Mrs. Prysselius suddently set off in pursuit of Pippi. And imagine joining Pippi Longstocking for a birthday party this summer when it is her birthday. If you have read the books you will recognise both the characters and the environments, but you will never have experienced them in this way before. Here you can step straight into adventures and pranks from Astrid Lindgren’s stories. Don’t forget to visit the home of Emil, Ida and the Svensson family in Katthult – a genuine Småland farmers’ region that looks just like when Astrid Lindgren was growing up in Vimmerby at the beginning of the 1900’s. If you have far to go it is good to know that you can sleep comfortably right next to Astrid Lindgren’s World. Their own cottages and camp4

site are located just 250 metres from the entrance. The cottages are built like soldiers’ cottages, similar to the ones that have existed in Småland since the end of the 17th century. There are three different cottage types as well as several campsites.

astrid lindgren is always of current interest. She was a woman who fought for children’s rights, for nature conservation, for animal rights, for culture and reading, for justice, peace and non-violence. For that she is still admired and loved. And that is why you will find her on the new Swedish 20 kronor note to be released in October this year. THE APP WILL GUIDE YOU An app is now available with a map that guides you to twelve different filming locations around the area. Signs in Swedish, English and German tell your more about what happened at each location. Scan a QR code with your smartphone in order to see pictures and film with film extras who talk about their memories from the filming location. Download the app “Barnfilmbyn” for free from Google Play and Appstore.

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CHILDREN’S FILM VILLAGE IN MARIANNELUND In the 70’s, in connection with the filming of Emil, the folk high school in Mariannelund was transformed into the headquarters for film making. This forms the basis for what is known today as the Children’s Film Village where visitors may look at filming locations and how films were made in the 70’s. WOULD YOU LIKE TO VISIT THE ACTUAL FILMING LOCATIONS? Sevedstorp – Here the three Bullerby farms are located. Norra gatan in Mariannelund – in two different locations on this street the indoor scenes of Emil’s Toolshed and the Doctor in Mariannelund were filmed. The outdoor scenes were filmed in Gibberyd. Mossjön – Where Emil and Alfred went swimming. Gibberyd – Here the outdoor scenes from Katthult were filmed. Stensjö village – Here several scenes from Emil and Bullerby were filmed. WWW.VISITSMALAND.SE

Outdoor Kingdom

Biking and hiking, boating and fishing, jogging and paddling – outdoor enthusiasts are never short of something to do in the area around Mullsjö, just up the road from Jönköping.

HAGÅRDS LAGÅRD One of Europe’s most secure high-ropes system means you’ll feel safe on the forest course here, eight meters above ground. The adventure park also has two ziplines, one of them 150 metres long. No age or weight limits but the safety equipment has to fit. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. And if you haven’t a head for heights, there are paintball and shooting activities on offer at this action-minded outdoor centre on the municipal border with Habo.

It’s called the Open-Air Kingdom and it’s easy to see why. The range of activities is striking, whether you’re looking for action or just want to relax in beautiful surroundings and breathe the crystal clear air. Take a zipline ride through the treetops, ski downhill or cross-country, paddle through calm blue waters or ride into deep forest areas. There are 14 hiking trails here, 75 kilometres of prepared snow tracks and plenty of fishing waters to choose from. Also, Sweden’s first golf course was established in this recreational paradise, dating back to 1888. And good food and accommodation are always close at hand, for instance at the time-honoured Hotell Mullsjö, which also has swimming pools, a gym and Qigong classes. In other words, there’s something here for everyone – all year round.

KYRKEKVARN Cottage with pony! Here you can rent a cottage with an Icelandic pony thrown in! Then you can just ride off along the winding river valley. Or if you prefer, paddle through it in a canoe. Or to get the best of both worlds, canoeists can swap places with pony riders halfway! Try soaking luxuriously in a wood-fired outdoor bathtub at the end of the day. Situated just outside Mullsjö, the centre also welcomes dogs – there’s even an agility course to keep them fit and happy! MULLSJÖ ALPIN A firm family favourite, this is one of the best-equipped alpine ski centres in southern Sweden. Its 60 snow cannons can produce 600m3 of snow per hour! Seven pistes of varying grades, including a beginners’ slope, and five lifts where you seldom have to queue. Snowboarders can revel both in a big jump and in a number of smaller jumps. If you’ve never tried skiing downhill or snowboarding before, Mullsjö Alpin is the place to start! Equipment can be hired.

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”…auctions were so much fun in Lönneberga and in all of Småland” as told by Astrid Lindgren in the book about Emil in Lönneberga. And that is exactly how it still is, but nowadays it is not as crazy as the farm auction in Backhorva. From time to time it is still possible to attend an old-fashioned farm auction but nowadays the big Sunday pleasure is to visit some of the hundreds of fleamarkets that you can find in Småland. A fleamarket could be anything from large, well-organised shops to a small outhouse at the home of a Smålander. Smålanders are known to be thrifty - the art of saving, keeping and reusing - with a special love for old things. At a fleamarket you may find anything from folk art, woven and embroidered fabrics, furniture of all types, art, books, silver, porcelain, yes you could even find a bargain such as “grandma’s coffee set” for very little money. Close to 200 glassworks have come and gone in Småland since 1742 and have left behind lots of nice, sparkling crystal glass that you may be lucky enough to find at the fleamarkets. To visit a fleamarket is addictive!

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GET IN THE SADDLE SKOGSUPPLEVELSER, VIMMERBY Here you may think that you have been transported to the time of Emil of Lönneberga. Reliable Ardennes carthorses will take you on a horse and carriage ride through the village and in the enchanted forest. You may also try riding these reliable horses.

MINA CUSAR, URSHULT The focus is on the interaction between horse and rider. You can choose from dawn rides, to look for moose and deer from the saddle and nature rides on Icelandic horses. Full and halfday tours of riding or long-reining.

HÄGNEN’S ISLANDSHÄSTAR, NYBRO Trail rides on Icelandic horses for up to an hour and a half along small roads and trails (from age 10 and up). You can also choose to ride freely in the paddock for an hour.

RANCH 52, URSHULT This is the place for sturdy western saddles. With the village Buskahult as the starting point, longer and shorter rides in the forest are offered. You can also take riding lessons as a beginner or with riding experience.

BRÅNA BASJKIR, NÄSSJÖ Book a round trip with an hour in the saddle. As the name of the farm suggests, they are focusing on the Russian Bashkir horses and everything is done on the horse’s terms. Harmony and relaxation are the key words. These horses are often suitable also for people with allergies. 1

FINGALSTORP’S ISLANDSHÄSTAR, GRÄNNA In the wonderful surroundings of the biosphere area Östra Vätterbranterna you will find horses that answer to names such as Sedill, Grimur and Alfdis. Join the charming Icelandic horses for longer or shorter rides, finish the ride with coffee and grilled sausages in the farm’s lavvu. Fingalstop breed their own horses and have qualified horses. WWW.VISITSMALAND.SE

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1. Elinge Moose Park 2. Laganland Moose Park 3. Grönåsens Moose Park Kosta 4. Älgriket Moose Park, Tingsryd 5. Målilla Moose Park 6. Virum Moose Park 7. Glasrikets Moose Park, Nybro 8. Isaberg Moose Park 9. Vrigstad Moose Park 10. Skullaryd Moose Park, Nässjö 11. Smålandet Moose & Bison Park, Markaryd

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It is easier than you think to get close to the king of the forest – you can even take a train all the way through the park. the largest deer animal in Europe is timid. Despite the existence of more than 200,000 moose in Sweden and that they may weigh up to 800 kilos, they are not easy to discover. A safe and exciting way to get close to them is to visit a moose park. In the Markaryd park, Smålandet, you can get near them by taking the car or the train along a three kilometre road that is lined by both moose and bison. If you choose to take the train you will be given a twig which the moose are happy to chew on – the best way to become popular with the king of the forest. Småland is one of Sweden’s most moose-dense regions, both in terms of moose enclosures and the number of moose in the forest. Almost 30,000 moose are moving around in Småland. But life has not always been easy for the Swedish moose. At the beginning of the 19th century they came close to extinction due to extensive hunting. You understand that the moose has been valuable because it is the most common motif in

Swedish rock carvings, which suggests that the interest dates back to the Stone Age approx. 8,000 years BC. The first person said to have mentioned the moose in writing was Julius Ceasar 50 years BC. Sweden’s largest moose park opened in 1995 and you can still visit it in Elinge south of Ljungby. Here you can feed the moose bull Bruno who figured in the German TV series Inga Lindström, or buy moose antlers, moose sweaters, moose erasers or moose droppings(!). If you want be sure to come home with not just a close-moose-encounter, but with even more nice or funny moose souvenirs you can visit Laganland Moose Park. Here you will find Sweden’s largest assortment of moose products and a “mooséum” with texts in English and German. They also sell the incredibly popular warning signs for moose that you may see along the roads in Sweden – choose between the one for 70 km/h or 110 km/h. See you in the Småland moose lands! WWW.VISITSMALAND.SE

PLAY YOURSELF HAPPY Bring out your playful side and let the children be the focus during your vacation. All around Småland there are child-friendly activities for all ages. 1 1

THE CHILDREN’S CASTLE, KALMAR Enjoy an exciting adventure at Kalmar Castle. Put on your armour and challenge a knight to a duel, get knighted by a princess, listen to a fairy tell fairytales, find something to do in the Vasa Workshop or go on a treasure hunt together with the jesters. The castle is full of activities for all ages during the summer. 2

HIGH CHAPARRAL, HILLERSTORP Howdy. Experience the real Wild West, as it once was in the middle of 19th century America. Meet all the different characters that lived in the Wild West; cowboys, bandits, sheriffs, Mexicans and Indians. Meet fascinating heroes like Zorro and Lucky Luke, learn how to pan for gold, watch shows full of excitement and games and have dinner in a real saloon. 3 1

NILS HOLGERSSON’S WORLD, SÖDRA VI Discover 19th century Sweden in miniature, wander through the Swedish scenery and look at the houses that have been built in size 1:8, see all the flags of the different provinces, listen to various dialects or take a ride on the steam train. You can also play miniature golf, ride a pedal car, swim, pedal a pedal boat or walk on the water in an aqua bubble, or play a laser hunter game or try out the high rope adventure tracks. All activities available are suitable for both children and adults and there is also a cafeteria for when you get hungry or just fancy something to eat.

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www.roxx.se Photo: Astrid Lindgren’s World

Astrid Lindgren’s Vimmerby Vimmerby is the place where perhaps families with children in particular find adventure and the very best experiences. There are playful destinations here, such as Astrid Lindgren’s World, Virum Moose Park and Nils Holgersson’s World. Näs, the place where Astrid Lindgren grew up, also is here. Experience all of this with us this summer.

Photo: Astrid Lindgren’s World

Welcome to Astrid Lindgren’s Vimmerby!

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TRADITIONS OF RELIABLE DESIGN When creativity and entrepreneurial spirit meet a sense of design the most amazing things happen. The region is perhaps most famous for its distinguished glass and furniture design, but art has also found a natural base in the creative soil of Småland.

VANDALORUM, VÄRNAMO Inside Vandalorum there is room for the entire world. Here the best of the best of international design and art have their own meeting place in the Småland landscape. From the outside it reminds you of two traditional barns, designed by the famous architect Renzo Piano. There are high ceilings, both figuratively and literally, and the exhibitions combine science with feeling. Here you will also find Konstarkivet, with collections and exhibitions of art from Småland. Vandalorum has already gained international recognition and is an arena which will grow even bigger with time.

BRUNO MATHSSON CENTER , VÄRNAMO Bruno Mathsson was one of Sweden’s most important designers during the 20th century. With his furniture in bentwood and saddle girth he gave homes of that time a new and fresh expression. The Scandinavian Blond is a symbol for his entire production, from the slender armchairs to the bright villas with their large dominating window surfaces. At the Bruno Mathsson Center in Värnamo you can visit interiors that have been furnished with his creations. A timeless design experience.

VIRSERUM’S ART MUSEUM Expect the unexpected! Virserum’s Art Museum invites large and small for clever reflections on everyday occurrences. For surprise and reflection. Småland in all its forms is often in focus and there is always an exciting link to the present. This year’s program links Småland to both America and Africa. It is all about craftsmanship, traditions and dreams for the future. And then there is an entire exhibition about love.

KALMAR ART MUSEUM An exciting building with exciting contents. In 2008 a black-painted cube arrived near Kalmar Castle, signed by the architects Martin Videgård Hansson and Bolle Tham. The unusual building contains many interesting nooks and crannies, but primarily it provides an outlook on the current art world. The exhibitions are of a high international standard and have a special focus on art from the countries around the Baltic Sea.

LJUNGBERG MUSEUM No Swedish artist has depicted life in Småland as well as Sven Ljungberg (1913-2010). During eight decades he immortalised his home district, the flowers in his garden and his favourite place in Italy in razor-sharp paintings. His life-work has been compiled in the Ljungberg Museum together with the works of his wife Ann Margret Dahlquist-Ljungberg. The Ljungberg Museum is Kronoberg County’s visual art museum and in addition to temporary exhibitions by famous artist it also offers creative activities for children.

THE SWEDISH GLASS MUSEUM – KULTURPARKEN SMÅLAND The Kingdom of Crystal was built by skilled craftsmen and forward-looking artists. Out in the glassworks they were blowing both simple glass tableware and unique pieces and at the Swedish Glass Museum you can follow the spectacular progress until today. See art glass that you never knew existed! Kulturparken Småland have extensive activities for children and outside the city of Växjö you find the family-friendly destinations Kronoberg’s Castle Ruins and the steamboat Thor.

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Where preservation is a part of the culture

Historically, people in Småland had to eke out a living in an often harsh environment and make the most out of what little they possessed. Emigration to America saved many from starvation. For those who stayed, ingenuity and a firm resolve were essential – as were good, solid materials. People lived in small wooden cottages, toiled on the land and saved and preserved whatever they could. The legacy of this era is clearly visible today. Museums and churches, mills and old towns bear witness to the past, fascinating reminders of a bygone age, preserved for the future. The wooden town centres of Eksjö and Gränna, the ‘Wooden Cathedral’ at Habo, the Huskvarna industrial museum… the list of Småland’s historical features is endless. A source of pride to local inhabitants, they have become a source of enchantment to visitors from many parts of the world. Have a look round yourself!

HABO KYRKA – A WOODEN CATHEDRAL Close to lake Vättern, the church is unique in its architecture, resembling a cathedral but built entirely of wood, in 1680. It is shaped like a basilica, with a high nave and two lower side aisles. The magnificent interior was painted from ceiling to floor by two local artists in 1741-43 and illustrates Martin Luther’s catechism. Guided tours available in English. KOMSTAD KVARN Time seems to have stood still in this beautifully preserved rural setting outside Sävsjö, with its sawmill, waterfall, village shop and café. People have in fact lived here since the Bronze Age. Among them was Jonas Brunck, who emigrated to America in the 17th century and is said to have given the Bronx in New York its name! Expert guiding in English. HUSQVARNA INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM A well-known brand worldwide, Husqvarna has gone down the peace road, abandoning arms manufacture in favour of sewing machines, stoves, chainsaws, motorcycles and kitchen appliances etc. The museum, spread over 2,400 square metres, traces this development, displaying the goods that have made the company famous. Open all year round.

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There’s a welcome in the links!

Golfers visiting Sweden and looking for variety tend to make their way to the beautiful countryside around Jönköping, which boasts no fewer than nine major clubs. No wonder the city has been proclaimed Sweden’s golfing Mecca! The rolling stretches of lakeside grassland and woodland that characterise the courses here make for ideal playing conditions. Sand Golf Club, by way of contrast, with its high dunes, sandy soil and deep bunkers, is about as close to an Irish or Scottish links course as you can get. And it’s just a short drive from the city centre. Several of the clubs offer excellent restaurant facilities and congenial accommodation in delightful surroundings, never far from the glittering lakes that are a feature of Småland province. Golf here is so much more than a sport. It’s relaxation, social interaction and an aesthetic experience – and for some, almost a way of life!

HOOK Originally a four-hole recreational course, the Hooks Herrgård golf centre now offers two beautifully maintained 18-hole courses, a 9-hole par three course and an excellent practice facility. Its lakeside location is ranked among the most attractive in Sweden. The pastoral elegance of the Park Course is ideal for a friendly round, while the treelined Forest Course offers more of a challenge. ISABERG One of the main attractions of Isaberg is its twin 18-hole courses overlooking lake Hammarsjön. Many golfers have described the last four holes of the East Course as the most beautiful in the country. A 6-hole pay-and-play course was completed in 2014. Golf carts are available for hire. WIREDAHOLM Embedded in the lush Småland countryside, the Wiredaholm venue with its large, elegant manor house, lakeside restaurant and light, attractive conference facilities is a popular destination for many. The 18-hole course is situated in technically interesting parkland and woodland. Its varying degrees of difficulty make for an interesting challenge in a pleasant setting!

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Småland Resorts

Taste, sleep and breathe freely – these are the qualities of life given priority by nine Småland resorts offering the best of gastronomy, hospitality and scenery. All nine are situated in beautiful surroundings beside or overlooking lakes and always close to nature. Good food and accommodation are ever-present. You eat well, sleep well and have access to just about everything your mind and body needs to keep fit.

Visit Toftaholm manor’s own little island. Go for a hike through John Bauer country near the imposing Gyllene Uttern manor hotel. Fish for perch in the glittering blue waters of Lake Skirö beside Wallby Säteri. Relax in Hotel Björkhaga’s outdoor bubble pool – or try their home-made powershots! Yoga and spa activities complement the golf and excellent cuisine at Hooks Herrgård. The riverside Hotell Hestraviken has delightful rooms with a classic Nordic feel. And the high, crystal-clear air around Hotell Mullsjö is a major attraction in itself. At Ullinge you can alternate between a steaming sauna and dips in the lake, if you dare! In summer, Isaberg Höganloft offers herb walks in a nature reserve closed off to other active outdoor pursuits. Nine resorts with that little bit extra – but all unique in their own way. Read more on www.smalandresorts.se

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ADVENTURES FOR EVERYONE

In Småland you will encounter adventure in Sweden’s southernmost wilderness with forests, lakes and sea. Here are a few suggestions for some amazing experiences.

in deep forests near klavreström in the Kingdom of Crystal a breathtaking experience awaits at the Little Rock Lake Zipline, which is the largest zipline track in Northern Europe. You will be travelling hanging in a harness along a wire stretched between towers, platforms and trees at a maximum speed of 70 km/h and up to a maximum of 52 metres above the ground on eleven different lines. As far as the eye can see you will be greeted by forests, sparkling rivers and lakes. The tour is adventurous but safe. Two experienced guides will accompany each group and you can choose between two different tracks; black and green of various lengths and difficulty. Should you wish to stay overnight there are exclusive accommodation at the top of the high towers – sky camping! Not far from the zipline, outside Vetlanda, is the Kleva Mine dating back to the 17th century. The mine is now open for exciting excursions along the mine shafts where only bats are resid-

ing. You may explore the winding shafts on your own or with a guide. This is also the place where both young and old can go on a real treasure hunt! You can even go dog-sledding in Sweden’s southernmost wilderness. This you can do at Nystedt Husky Tur & Natur in Hökensås to the west of the lake Vättern where lively sled dogs are waiting to take you out. They love to run and work year round on bare ground as well as snow. There are many adventures: run your own dog span at an amazing speed, go mini dog-sledding with the children or go for a quiet husky walk in the deep forest.

Further south in Kalmarsund, outside Bergkvara, are the largest colonies of the Baltic Sea’s harbour seals – curious, fast and skilled swimmers. You board the boat in Kolboda or in Bergkvara for the seal safari. Really exciting is a technical form of freeclimbing using no ropes which is called bouldering. Västervik has become world famous as a climbing destination since there are as many as 22 areas here that may be referred to as “hiking trails” for climbing. At Västervik climbing centre you may try out bouldering and indoor climbing walls under the supervision of an instructor.

the småland coast also provides adventure. Idö Skärgårdsliv makes trips to the outer archipelago of Västervik to look for seals and the mighty sea eagle. You will encounter the three metres long and 200–300 kilos heavy grey seals and high above the horizon the sea eagle glides around in circles.

lake åsnen south of Växjö is home to the rare osprey. With Getnö Gård as the starting point you can go on a guided osprey safari by boat, but only by mid August when the sensitive birds have bred. Before that time you may look at sea eagles and other birds.

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LITTLE ROCK LAKE ZIPLINE All year round.

OSPREY SAFARI AT GETNÖ GÅRD Open from mid-August. KLEVA GRUVA, VETLANDA May to September. 2.

NYSTEDT HUSKY TUR & NATUR, HABO All year round. 3.

SEAL SAFARI VÄSTERVIK May to October.

SEAL SAFARI BERGKVARA June to August. SEAL SAFARI KOLBODA June to August.

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THE KINGDOM OF

CRYSTAL

It looks so easy when the masters are shaping the glass. The glowing mass first appears to be alive and unpredictable but the glass-blowers catch it, blow it into beautiful shapes and rotate the substance until it becomes shimmering and thin. in the kingdom of crystal you also have the chance to try this magical art. At Kosta Glascenter, Skrufs Glasbruk and Målerås Glasbruk those who dare may try to blow their own glass. Or alternatively, you may work together with a glass-blower to realise the dream of a glass object designed entirely by you. Skulls, exotic animals and a tattoo machine made entirely of glass. The glass pieces by the designer Ludvig Löfgren are really something special. For the past few years he has been associated with Målerås Glasbruk. A totally Swedish glassworks that this year celebrates its 125 year anniversary

and that definitely demonstrates that the Kingdom of Crystal is very much alive. The exhibition hall Designarenan is exhibiting glass from several leading artists and you have the chance to experience the craftsmanship at close range. From your lunch table at the inn you actually look straight into the work going on in the glassworks. There are many glassworks to choose from in the Kingdom of Crystal. Kosta, Skruf, Målerås, Nybro and Pukeberg are some of the glassworks with the longest tradition, but there are also glass studios that have been established during recent years, for example Transjö Hytta and Mickejohans

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Konstglas. The Glass Factory in Boda occupies a special position with its extensive collections and exhibitions of international top class. Here you may both view the latest in art glass and let the children loose in the creative activities. In the entire Kingdom of Crystal there are plenty of sights and activities to suit all ages. Kosta also invites you to stop at the Kosta Boda Art Hotel, a hotel that is unlike any other. Here you can also visit the Kosta Boda Art Gallery and shop in the Kosta Boda Shop and Kosta Hem. Exciting and inexpensive second-rate shopping can be found both here and at the other glassworks in the Kingdom of Crystal. An enjoyable old tradition at several of the glassworks is the hot shop herring, a feast eaten inside the actual glassworks while being entertained. When you have spent the day visiting various glassworks or shopping in the glass shops, this is the perfect end to the day. Welcome to an evening of warmth and good company!

MÅLERÅS At Målerås Glasbruk, celebrating its 125 year anniversary this year, only art glass and decorative glass is produced nowadays. A visit to the glassworks has a lot to offer. See how the glass is produced, try to blow your own glass or purchase crystal objects by famous designers at factory prices. 2

KOSTA BODA The glassworks at Kosta were established in 1742 and is the oldest glassworks still in use in Sweden. Here you may take a guided tour, see works by leading glass artists and shop in the factory outlet. Next to the glassworks you will find Kosta Boda Art Hotel - an internationally unique design hotel in glass and stone, designed by Kosta Boda’s designers. 3 3

GLASS FACTORY The Glass Factory is an experience-based, interactive glass museum. The museum acts as a centre of knowledge and creative meeting place for artists, designers and visitors. Here you can enjoy Sweden’s most extensive art glass collection, approx. 40,000 items from different glassworks by some 50 artists who have worked with the material glass, from the 18th century until today.

SKRUF Skruf ’s glassworks are distinguished by timeless and stylish utility glassware. Beautiful and functional. The glassworks is open for visitors who want to watch the work of the skilled glassblowers or who want to try to blow glass themselves. In the shop you can purchase Skruf ’s glassware at factory prices and you can finish with a visit to the glass museum next to the glassworks. 2

HOT SHOP HERRING Hot Shop Herring is a glassworks tradition that may be experienced at the glassworks of Kosta, Målerås and Pukeberg. In addition to good food, there is entertainment as well as a sing-along in the glassworks. Originating from poverty at the beginning of the 1900’s, the hot shop herring has evolved into a festive evening in the heat from the ovens and good company. MÅLERÅS

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DREAM ACCOMMODATION FOR EVERY TASTE

The Swedish saying “from castle to hut” is certainly true in the case of Småland. You can literally choose to live in a castle or behind a wind shelter next to a hiking trail. In between these two you will find red cottages, well cared for campsites, hostels and exciting hotels. perhaps småland is most famous for its red and white cottages that are often located close to lakes, in the forest or in the beautiful cultural landscape. The best experience is then just around the corner as you wander directly into nature, to the fishing lake or jump on your bike for a ride on winding dirt roads. You can also “Live on a Farm” and take care of the animals – both self-catering and Bed & Breakfast is available. There are also holiday chalet villages if you wish to live close to services and other activities. For example Kosta Hotel and Cottages, the Västervik resort Lysingsbaden-by-the-Sea (see page 43) and Isaberg Mountain Resort (see page 56.) In Sweden hostels are mostly of a good standard and provide affordable accommodation. At visitsmaland.se you will find about a hundred to choose from. A few gems are Korrö beside the Ronneby river or Åsens By where you actually stay in the middle of a cultural heritage reserve. The accommodation in itself may be worth the trip – spend a few nights where you get an

added spice in a design hotel, high up in a tree or out on a lake.

design is part of everyday life for Smålanders – crystal, wood, textiles, metal. And it is noticeable in several hotels. The latest addition is VOX Hotel in the middle of central Jönköping with breathtaking views of the lake Vättern. Design down to the fingertips created by the architect Magnus Månsson. In Växjö the award-winning restaurant PM & Vänner has opened a gastrohotel, PM & Vänner Hotel, which reflects the philosophy forest, lake and meadow using materials such as limestone from Öland and massive oak floors from the Småland forest. The most secret design hotel is perhaps Ekebacken Hotel and Conference in Markaryd where primarily Danish design from the 60’s is dominating the interior. At the design hotel Scandic Hotel in Värnamo local design is important and the rooms are decorated with furniture from designers that include Bruno Mathsson and Källemo. Huskvarna City Hotel has a playful design all of its own and all rooms are different. 22

Hooks Herrgård

Kosta Boda Art Hotel could not exist anywhere but in the Kingdom of Crystal in Småland. Here Kosta Boda’s best designers have created environments in art glassware throughout the entire hotel - in the rooms, in the glass bar, at the bottom of the pool in the awardwinning spa... and all of the art is for sale.

close to water is also a characteristic of Småland - Garpen’s lighthouse station outside Bergkvara you can even rent entirely for yourself with accommodation for 20 people. Otherwise you can book a room in the lighthouse guards’ cottages and fall asleep to the sound of the waves of Kalmar Sound. On the large Hindsjön you will be rocked to sleep out on the waves. You will live on one of the rafts of Alsterbro Mini Hotel and can stay right out in the middle of the lake and at Ödevata fishing camp you live in a tipi on your very own island. Hjortseryd Conference and Wilderness can on the other hand offer a cottage with its very own fishing lake included in the cottage rent. You can even live like a bird and wake up to

Kosta Boda Art Hotel

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Vox Hotell

Husflottens Bed & Breakfast birdsong in Korpaboet, Kosta. Here you will stay in a tree house, six metres up in an old oak tree. The house contains two rooms, a toilet, a double bed and a breakfast kitchen. There are plenty of manors and mansions all of them with their own enchanting charm. Hooks Herrgård dating from the 14th century has been complemented by a spa where you get the sensation of being in the middle of the Småland nature with the Hoka lake close by. Others that may be mentioned are Stufvenäs Inn at Kalmar Sound and Toftaholm’s Manor Hotel beautifully situated by the lake Vidöstern. Typical for the manors is that they are situated by a lake, have beautiful state rooms and a good kitchen.

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and then there are the castles. Gränsö Castle with accompanying spa can be found directly by the port entry to Västervik and in Växjö there is one of Sweden’s youngest castles, Teleborg castle, which count Bonde gave to his young wife as a morning gift. Now you can reside and sleep like royalty in the countess’s state rooms.

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CAMPING CLOSE TO NATURE

Småland is definitely a region for campers no matter whether you come with a camper, caravan or tent. Many camp sites are in a beautiful location and often next to a lake or the sea.

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the contrasts are great – a wilderness camping with no electricity or a camp site close to a city with all services and close to restaurants and shops. At visitsmaland.se there are almost 100 camp sites listed. Suggested nice camp sites in the archipelago are First Camp Gunnarsö, Kustcamp Gamleby, Tättö Havsbad, Västervik Resort Lysingsbadet (the only one with five stars). If you really want to get away from a stressful daily life you should go to Hätteboda Wilderness Camping, deep in the forest with clear spring lakes. It is considered one of the best in Europe. There is no electricity, you will work together, chop your own wood and pump your own water. There are also many nature camp sites that provide a little more comfort but are located in the middle of nature with longer distances to the nearest neighbour. Camp sites close to the city where you can walk to the city are for example Eksjö Camping & Konferens, Östanå Camping in Vetlanda, Stensö Camping in Kalmar and Grännastrandens camping. 24

The Emigrant Trail Bike, hike or paddle in the footsteps of the emigrants

Korrö

Hostel and hotel, restaurant, café and shop in an old craft village, with a scenic location next to the Ronneby creek. Nature activities such as fishing, hiking and canoeing for both adults and children. www.korro.se

Life in Sweden in the 19th century was hard. Many Swedes were poor and dreamed of a better life in America. Almost a quarter of all Swedes chose to emigrate and many of them came from this very district. The 20th century’s most beloved Swedish author, Vilhelm Moberg, was born here and he wrote his novels inspired by this place, and its hard working people. Based on Moberg’s novels about the Emigrants, Björn Ulveaus and Benny Andersson, former members of the world-famous group ABBA, wrote the musical ”Kristina from Duvemåla”. The musical was a great success and has also been set up as a concert in both London and New York. Hiking in the footsteps of Vilhelm Moberg is a journey in a typical Småland landscape, with birdsong, the smell of spruce forests and peaceful silence. Travel through woods and meadows, along lakes and stone walls, past cottages and fences. You can feel the echoes of history when passing through the famous villages and locations from Moberg’s world famous book about ”the Emigrants”. The novel’s locations with names such as Ljuder, Långasjö, Korpamoen, Moshult and Duvemåla aren’t fictional. They really do exist. In Småland. The Emigrant Trail consists of both a hiking trail and a bike path. Along one stretch it is also possible to go by canoe. Both trails are round trips with accommodation options at suitable distances. The places where you stay overnight are hostels in idyllic surroundings and of a good standard. When you purchase a package, food is served at all places. Restaurants with locally produced food are located in Korrö and Grimsnäs. You can easily book tour packages with different lengths and varied contents of accommodation and meals at www.visitsmaland.se

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Sjöviksgården

Sjöviksgården is a hostel and breakfast hotel located in the village of Dångebo. In a beautiful location by the lake Södra Sandsjön, which is a natural part of the Ronneby creek, with a great swimming area. www.sjoviksgarden.se 3

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Långasjö Hostel

Hostel and café with unique accommodations in the old church stables which have been renovated on the inside while preserving the old exterior. Picturesque surroundings with a lake suitable for swimming close by. www.langasjovandrarhem.se 4

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Moshults Vandrarhem

A genuine, intimate, year-round open hostel with personalized service. An oasis where you can relax in a historic setting, with culture, art and design all around. The house where Vilhelm Moberg went to school is right next to the hostel. www.moshultsvandrarhem.com 5

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Grimsnäs Herrgård

In the middle of beautiful oak forest lies this newly renovated manor with Bed & Breakfast with both single and double rooms. Charming garden with a pavilion and an organic evening restaurant open during the summer for reservations. www.grimsnas.se

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THE BLUE

SMÅLAND

Many people associate deep and enchanted forests with Småland. That is only partly true. With more than 20,000 lakes and waterways as well as a long coast Småland can provide some amazing blue experiences.

KAYAKING IN THE ARCHIPELAGO OF MISTERHULT If you are looking for magnificent sea kayaking where you can find your own island to spend the night on, the beautiful archipelago of Misterhult is perfect. Plenty of islands and few people makes this place a paradise for kayakers. A classic starting point is Klintemåla. A PEACEFUL CANOE TRIP ON VÄRENDSLEDEN A wonderful way to experience the peacefulness of Småland waters is to slide out in a canoe. In Småland there are many canoe trails and canoe rental agencies. One example is Värendsleden – 120 kilometres of waterway that winds through rivers and spreads out into several lakes. It extends from Asa in the north to Mörrumsån in the south, passes by Växjö and Huseby Bruk on its way to the sea. 1

TAKE THE ÖLAND FERRY TO BYXELKROK From Oskarshamn there are daily departures in the summer to Byxelkrok in the north of Öland. Bring your bike for free, pack a picknick basket and enjoy a lovely day out both at sea and on land. Solkustturer also organises shrimp cruises with live music and archipelago tours. 2

KALMARFLUNDRAN Kalmar is already a beautiful city from land, but even more exciting and beautiful from the water. A tour with the sightseeing boat Kalmarflundran takes you around Kvarnholmen – the island that today is the centre of Kalmar. In just under an hour you get to see many of the sights of Kalmar, while getting a sense of the city’s quiet interior waters. 3

STEAM OUT THIS SUMMER Enjoy Småland in a peaceful way which brings you back in time - by steamboat. The steamboat Boxholm II departs from Tranås and has been operating on the lake Sommen since 1904. A trip with Boxholm II will give you the best of the lake, which is said to have as many islands as there are days in a year. The steamer Thor is Sweden’s oldest wood-burning steamer still in operation and it provides tours on Helgasjön and sometimes through Sweden’s most southern locks in Åby.

ENJOY VÄTTERN AND VISINGSÖ The island of Visingsö is just a 30-minute boat trip away from Gränna and ideal for a daytrip. The island is best explored by bicycle. But you can also hike or take a special horse-drawn carriage (known as a remmalag). 27

TAKE TO THE ROAD for those wanting a nature experience while feeling the wings of history the Emigrant Trail is a good choice. The full length of the trail that follows in Vilhelm Moberg’s footprints is 120 km and those who would like to maximise their experience may book accommodation and meal packages. You choose if you wish to hike, bike or even paddle a canoe for some of the distance. Another alternative if you wish to hike in history’s footsteps is to set out on a pilgrim trail. There are several trails to choose from and some of the trails converge in the middle of Småland by the Nydala Abbey area outside Värnamo. Three other gems for the hiker are the Ostkust trail, the Lönneberga trail and the Seved trail all of which offer varied terrain and many impressions. If you have time and energy it is possible to hike all three of the trails one after the other but you can also pick a few goodies from each or all of the trails.

Another beautiful place to explore by foot is Utsikterna’s trail which goes between Lövhult and Mariannelund and where you can discover Skurugata, a mystical place in the form of a 800 metre long ravine. Either camp in nature or take the chance to combine the nature experience with some well-deserved luxury at Eksjö Stadshotell where you can book a package for accommodation and dinner. In the surroundings around Ryfors you can see old mills and relax in Bottnaryd’s primeval forest. If you would like to stay for a few days it is recommended that you set up base camp in Mullsjö from where there are a number of nice day trips to choose from. Another suggestion is to experience the 80 km long Kalmarsund hiking trail. The trail which mainly extends along the coast consists of older highways, country lanes and coastal roads. Here it is easy to find shelter when you want to rest

or make a fire. And weather permitting, there are also plenty of nice swimming areas along the road such as Ljungnäs, Ekö and Vita Sand. Some parts of the Kalmarsund trail are also suitable for bikes. Småland, which incidentally has the greatest number of lakes of any Swedish region, also has another treasure – the magic of the lakes. A smorgasbord of 5,000 lakes that must be experienced. A few nice lakes that are interesting to bike all the way around are Vättern, Landsjön, Åsnen, Bolmen and Sommen. Bring a packed lunch and find your own spot for a picnic along the way. Should you wish to combine the biking with canoeing and fishing a suggestion is to explore the 140 km long bike trail around Åsnen. The beautiful lake has an untouched archipelago which will also become a national park in the near future. WWW.VISITSMALAND.SE

Enjoy scenic surroundings, endless forests filled with berries and mushrooms, thousands of beautiful lakes and birdsong. A vacation in Småland gives you many impressions and the best way to discover nature’s treasures is either in your hiking boots or on a bike. Let the pursuit of nature’s best experiences begin.

COMMON RIGHT OF ACCESS TO PRIVATE LAND The Swedish common right of access to private land gives everyone who visits nature a unique opportunity. Anybody can go hiking, canoeing, biking or riding through nature. You are also allowed to camp for one night without asking permission from the landowner. What you are not allowed to do can be summed up as follows: Do not disturb wildlife or destroy nature. For example you are not allowed to walk across fields or plots, break off branches from trees and bushes or pick protected plants. Also do not harm wildlife or fish from lakes unless you have a licence. If you should bring a dog you must keep it under control and preferably on the leash. When it comes to nature’s pantry it is permitted to pick berries and mushrooms but leave the acorns. When you spend time in a national park or in a nature reserve the rules are slightly different. In Småland there are three national parks. Store Mosse, Norra Kvill and Blå Jungfrun. The visitor must be more careful with nature there. It is not permitted to make a fire or disturb animals or plant life and it is not permitted to camp in the national parks. In every national park or nature reserve information is available on what is permitted or not permitted in the area concerned. WWW.VISITSMALAND.SE

ÅSNEN

NATURE FOR REAL Welcome to Småland’s nature paradise! Åsnen with its unique and untouched archipelago offers exciting fishing and exclusive bird life with ospreys and blackthroated divers. Here you may go canoeing among the islands but also to bike around the entire lake and hike all year round in the nature reserve and to experience historical culture. Åsnen gives you Nature for real!

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Södrekvarn’s turbines

Getnö Gård – Lake Åsnen Resort

B&B/hostel in historic Södrekvarn in the centre of Ingelstad. In the summer of 2015 we are offering eight newlyrenovated rooms, a new laundry room, kitchen, showers as well as space for motor homes and campers in tents. Eat well in Café & Restaurang Trollkvarnen in the same house.

A wildlife adventure – a memory for life! Unique nature paradise in lake Åsnen. Cottages, Naturecamping, Fishingschool, Motorboats, Fishingcayaks, Canoes. Book our: Pike-safari tours and Nightfishing for Zander with our great fishingguides. +46-477-240 11 | www.getnogard.se

Are you longing for a vacation with a lake, meadows and deciduous forest as your neighbour? We are offering six comfortable and cosy houses near the lake as well as boat, canoe and bike.

Mjölknabben’s is är Mjölknabbenscamping camping aen comfortable nature campbekväm naturcamping ground on the lake with vid Åsnen med enÅsnen atmosa wilderness atmosphere. Rent fär av vildmark. Hyr stuga, a cabin, camp, camp in a tent, campa, tälta, paddla kanot, go canoeing, fishing or enjoy fiska eller njut av hembahomebaked cakes and coffee kad fika café. på Amys at Amy’s Learnkafé. more at Se mera på mjolknabben.se mjolknabben.se

TORNE CAMPING & FISHINGCAMP Enjoy YOUR vacation in a scenic and idyllic campground with good atmosphere. We rent out cabins and have rentals of boats, canoes and bikes. Nature is in the centre!

Open: 1/5 – 30/9 Tel +46 470-75 41 20

Bosgårds stugor www.ursberg.se bo.monica@ursberg.se

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TOFTAHULT GÅRD

Works environment from the 19th century. The interior of the manor house remains as the last owner Florence Stephens left it upon her death in 1979. Iron works, Mill, Kitchen garden and park, nature room, shops, restaurant and café. Huseby, 340 32 Grimslöv Tel. +46 470-75 20 97 www.husebybruk.se Open: May weekends and public holidays 11-17. June-August daily 11-17. September weekends 11-17

Welcome to

Stay on a farm close to animals and nature. We provide Bed & Breakfast, cottages, farm camping, a sauna & hot tub. Farm shop with meat from lambs, lambskins and handicrafts. Enjoy tea & scones in the garden. We warmly welcome you!

Camping • Cabins • Restaurant

Christina and family

You can walk to a nearby waterpark and during summer you can ride in to town by horse and carriage. Children’s activities during July, circus performances and adventure golf.

+46 459 86086 • www.toftahult.se • Ålshult 11, 360 10 Ryd

URSHULTS HOTELL Centrally in Urshult in the old traditional hotel is where this Bed and Breakfast is located. Accommodation is offered in 14 rooms of varying sizes and number of beds. Tfn: +46 477-200 01 • www.urshultshotell.se Smedjevägen 5, 360 13 Urshult

www.tingsrydresort.se +4647710554

Book your accommodation in quiet and beautiful surroundings at Ekhagen Kurs & Konferens. Nice accommodations in a perfect location only three kilometres from Huseby Bruk. Here are 28 cosy and comfortable rooms. info@ekhagenkonferens.se www.ekhagenkonferens.se Tel: +46 470-76 37 39

ICA RYD Your grocery store in Ryd with post office, games, ATG, dispenser for the wine and spirit shop Systembolaget, Bake Off, video rentals. With low prices, nice staff, generous opening hours, good parking, and good service we welcome you to our store.

We supply all types of properties and we speak Swedish, We have widesortiment range of Vi har ettabrett food products and proviav matvaror och livsmedel sions from local suppliers, från lokala leverantörer, agourmethörna, gourmet corner, fri free WiFi WiFi and a summer och sommarcafé. Encafé. bra Great in the serviceservice på landsbygden. countryside. Välkommen!Welcome! For hours För opening öppettider se: see: kalvsvikslanthandel.net kalvsvikslanthandel.net

Danish, German

Open: Monday-Sunday 08.00–21.00 Jonas & Anja with staff

and English.

– your local property agent

Welcome to Osaby, a small and cosy hostel in the middle of the enchanted forests of Småland.

Hantverksgatan 9 i Tingsryd Tel +46 477-100 00 | info@tieg.se www.tieg.se

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DISCOVER THE

WILDERNESS

In Småland there are three national parks, areas with particularly attractive features where everyone can find peace and harmony and enjoy the beauty of nature. Lace up your hiking boots, it’s time to discover Sweden’s southermost wilderness.

if you wish to visit a national park in Småland you have no less than three alternatives: Norra Kvill, Store Mosse and Blå Jungfrun. There is no entrance fee and the national parks are open all year round. The only thing required is that you are very careful with nature’s treasures. You can freely pick berries and mushrooms but it is not permitted to pick flowers, camp, have your dog off the leash or make a fire. 1. The national park Norra Kvill is where the well-kept primeval forest intermingles with huge boulders and a visit to the park will give the visitor a true nature experience. Hike in the untouched forest and find peace among the pine trees, some as old as 350 years where the very largest are measuring 2.5 metres in diameter and are 35 metres high. A special place in the park worth visiting is the beautiful pond Stora Idegölen. Norra Kvill is close to the road that goes between Vimmerby and Ydrefors. Follow the signs to find the way to the park’s parking area where you will also find information about the area.

2. Another kind of nature experience awaits in the Store Mosse national park. Here you will find Sweden’s largest connected raised bog area south of Lappland. The area is largely untouched and if you look out over the bog area you will see pine-forested sand dunes, known locally as “rocknar”. The gate to the national park is Naturum with exhibitions, an observation tower and barbecue areas. There are also several hiking trails that start from here and if you want you can join in activities such as snowshoeing, adventure tours and bird watching. Kävsjön is one of the most important nesting sites for cranes in southern Sweden and in the winter you may look for golden eagles from the national park’s hide-outs. If you would like to explore the area for longer than a day there are some preserved dwelling houses in Svänö and Lövö, currently being used as hostels. 3. Blå Jungfrun is the name of an island that is also a national park. A mythical place with a magical landscape that has attracted people throughout the ages. The island which is located in Kalmarsund 32

consists of red-coloured cliffs that got their polished surface from the inland ice sheet. The easiest way to reach Blå Jungfrun is to take a day trip that departs from Oskarshamn. Blå Jungfrun’s surface is not really that big, only 65 hectares, but nature is showing off a great diversity with flat rocks, caves, and even a beautiful broad-leaved deciduous forest. Do not forget to visit the stone maze and keep your eyes open and you may see either a black guillemot or a sea eagle. If you have time for even more adventure Åsnen is an area you must visit. A unique and untouched lake archipelago soon to be classified as a national park. Here is a kingdom of islands with approx. 200 forested islands and islets. There are no built-up areas so the feeling of wilderness is very apparent. Take the chance to explore this unique environment by canoeing through the nice surroundings, and bring your fishing rod as it is said that you can catch perch here. WWW.VISITSMALAND.SE

CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THE FOREST

“If you place a Smålander on a rock in the sea, he’ll scrape bits off until he is full”. This is a centuries old saying – and today Smålanders are still associated with ingenuity. The art of making use of anything available, no matter how small or meagre, has turned them into great entrepreneurs. And that may be exactly why there are so many small business owners around.

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GRÄNSÖ CANDLE FACTORY, VÄSTERVIK Handmade candles in small quantities, a classic is the branched candle. The visitors can have a look at the studio, with everything from tying to decoration, and can purchase utility candles or artistic candles to bring home. What about some oak-shaped candles or a mini princess wreath? 2

GULDTACKAN, TRANÅS Farm shop and studio with lambskins and sheepskins being the speciality. The lambskins come from the farm’s own Gotland sheep and in the shop you may find both outerwear and home decoration items made of fur and leather products.

KALLFELDTS LÄDER, NISSAFORS Swedish-made leather from which Kallfeldts manufacture their own products such as wallets, belts, cellphone cases and aprons in calf and moose leather. Apart from shopping from the 300 models in the shop you can also learn how the products are manufactured, from punching to the finished product.

122:AN LANTLIV & DESIGN, LINNERYD This takes you to the craftsmen in the small villages. At Glasholmen Keramik & Design you can purchase stoneware and try out raku firing. In Lera.nu’s shop you can purchase sturdy and rustic pottery. Visit Korrö Hantverksby and restaurant where you can buy artisan food and are guaranteed to taste rustic food from Småland. 3

HAUGES HANTVERKSGLAS Hauge works with environmentally-friendly recycled raw material such as recovered disposable glass which he heats up and transforms. In that process only 1/4 of the energy is used compared to new production of glass. You can also bring your own favourite bottle for re-shaping!

WESTHOLMS GLAS, KALMAR Perhaps one of Sweden’s smallest glassworks. This is a family-run glassworks with focus on the craftsmanship and the uniqueness of the glass. As a visitor you may watch as glassblower Dennis Westholm blows art glass. You will also have the opportunity to try out glass-blowing yourself.

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GRÄNNA & VISINGSÖ THE FORMER COUNTSHIP IS A TOURIST MAGNET

VISINGSÖ GRÄNNA

JÖNKÖPING

Already on the road down to Gränna they appear - the candy canes. The town is wellknown for its striped cane candy and there aren’t just one or two producers but many. to enter one of the old genuine candy shops is a feast for the eyes. Candy canes in all kinds of varieties and they are produced right before your eyes. Stop for a while and watch when the skilled sugar workers work on the special dough. Watch as it transforms before your eyes, from a sticky mass to neatly striped canes, lollipops and candy in all kinds of colours and tastes. If you want to try it yourself you can book yourself into a try-it-out event.

The surroundings of Gränna slope steeply down towards the lake Vättern, Sweden’s second largest lake. It is a beautiful landscape with plenty of orchards, in particular the many apple varieties that are processed into juices and sparkling beverages. An alternative to the candy canes, but just as good, is the thin crispbread from Grännaknäcke. You will find the crispbread bakery and accompanying shop on the main street in Gränna. After having walked around the idyllic little town it feels natural to gravitate towards the harbour. Here the ferry to Visingsö awaits, Vättern’s big island of historic interest. Take your time, for out there there are lots of things worth seeing for all ages. The natural way to travel at a leisurely pace around the island is by horse-drawn carriages. The type of carriage used is said to stem form the early 18th century when king Karl XII held Russian prisoners of war on the island. In Russia these were the kind of carriages used for hunting. The grand ruin of Visingsborg was the stronghold of the king,

but it burnt down in 1718, the same year as the king was killed on the field. Some of the prisoners were then able to return home, others are buried in the mysterious cemetery in the forest close by. The castle Visingsborg was constructed already in the 1560’s by Count Per Brahe. His successors expanded the castle and drew attention to the island’s early history with several monuments. In the 19th century some rune stones were moved to the ruin from the church of Kumlaby. This is also when the island’s unique oak forest was established, one of the largest in Sweden, so as to supply the Navy with the best possible timber. The island has approx. 700 permanent residents and comes to life thoroughly during the summer months. The medieval church of Kumlaby is an obvious place to visit, as well as Persgården’s farm shop. Here you can have a cup of coffee and buy locally-produced organic muesli. If the weather is nice you can go cycling. Rent a bike in the harbour and explore the small roads! WWW.VISITSMALAND.SE

Welcome to ELKLAND–LAGANLAND An exciting experience for the whole family! Directly off the E4, 10 km north of Ljungby (Småland)

MEET THE KING OF THE FOREST! An elk park where you can get really close to the majestic elks, which are happy to be photographed and fed with leaves and apples. The exhibition “Mooseum” tells the story (in Swedish, German and English) in words and pictures of a year in the life of elks. Entrance via Laganland Sweden Shop. During the tourist season, the opening times are the same as for Sweden Shop. The elk park is closed from November to March. Open Christmas and New Year. See the home page at www.laganland.se

SOUVENIRS AND HANDICRAFT ELKS! A wide range of souvenirs, handicraft, soft furnishings etc with ELK themes. • ”King of the Forest” Exclusive products made from elk leather • Trolls and gnomes, Vikings, Dalecarlian horses • Swedish glass, pottery, knives and axes • Elk antlers, elk hides, elk meat, elk sausages, etc • Pippi, Findus, etc

See the product gallery at www.laganland.se

Laganland Sweden Shop & Tourist Office / NOVASOL Tel +46 (0)372-308 80 Fax +46 (0)372-300 36 SE-341 50 Lagan info@laganland.se www.laganland.se

INDOOR PLAY CENTER

Cottage Reservations Småland Laganland Turistbyrå/NOVASOL

GPS: Lat: N 56º 55’ 8.88” Long: E 13º 58’ 12.53” X= 6311778 Y= 1388243

OPEN: June-Sept daily 9 am-6 pm. April, May and Oct daily 10 am-5 pm. Other times, Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm and limited opening on public holidays. Extra opening times Christmas and New Year.

Cafeteria for children and adults www.buslandetlagan.se Tel. +46 (0)372-352 00

MOTEL DIRECTLY OFF THE E4

SHOP LAGANLAND Hunting & Fishing, Forest & Garden Tel +46 (0)372-301 18

• Reasonably priced comfortable rooms • Restaurant and Tavern. Speciality: Elk casserole à la Småland • Statoil service station Motell Lagan, E4:an, SE-341 50 Lagan Tel. +46 (0)372-352 00, reception@motellagan.se

GOLF FOR EVERYONE! Golf Shop and Pay & Play & driving range by Laganland.

THE

GREEN

ROOM

Nature, flowers and gardens are important to the people of Småland and have been for a long time. There are many gardens to visit throughout the region. The Flower King Carl von Linné was born here and now Gunillaberg’s Herrgård is the place to go to see the works of the Danish flower artist Tage Andersen.

Gunillaberg

at gunillaberg’s herrgård Tage Andersen has created a space that is so much more than a garden – it is a cultural centre with exhibitions, art, nature, culture and magic in harmonic unity. In the summer he welcomes visitors to the manor where you can see the creative and beautiful exhibition of his and other people’s work. The manor, which is from the period of Karl XII, has been carefully renovated and blends into the garden. Tage Andersen has his base in Copenhagen and supplies flower art all over the world, but he says that “a new chapter has begun for both Gunillaberg and myself, there is light and air here, room for my art and my animals.” It is difficult to describe the place but when you are there you feel the magic. The manor is also a stage for musicians of the highest standard. 2

in the most southern part of Småland “the flower king” Carl von Linné was once born – the most famous Swede of all time. He was the one who created the modern classification system that grouped plants and animals, he was the foremost botanist at that time. You may visit the 18th century estate where he was born, Linné’s Råshult to the north of Älmult, and see the crops, gardens, houses and cultural heritage reserve – all built to show what it would have looked like at that time. Linné also lent his name to the delicate province flower of Småland, the Linnea that grows deep in the forest but is hard to find today.

the question is whether Astrid Lindgren is the most famous Swede of our time. Her childhood home is located very close to the centre of Vimmerby, which today is part of the cultural centre Astrid Lindren’s Näs. Here you will find the exhibition “The Whole World’s Astrid Lindgren” and now also a newly-planted garden with room for culture, conversations, mischief, discussions, play, seriousness and humour. The green surroundings come from themes that have been important to Astrid Lindgren herself. The ambition for the garden is to inspire and stir emotions, the wild should go hand in hand with the tamed. The gardens at Astrid Lindgren’s Näs are evolving, like a fairytale without an ending, and in June this year chapter 2 will be opened. Eventually the area will cover approx. four hectares of land.

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WHERE TIME HAS STOOD STILL There are many places in Småland where you can get a glimpse of what Sweden was once like.

ÅSENS BY This is what it was like in Sweden a hundred years ago. In Åsens By time has simply stood still since the turn of the century 1900. Here you will find traditional fences, the characteristic red-coloured cottages and sometimes horses that work on the fields. It can hardly get more like Småland than this. The former vicarage is open for accommodation and in the coffee house home made baking is served. Sit down, enjoy the smells and sounds and experience the unique calmness.

EKSJÖ – THE UNIQUE WOODEN TOWN The Eksjö Old Town invites all age groups to discover it, on their own or together with a guide. Narrow cobbled streets between low wooden houses provide an idyllic setting that remains with you. It feels like walking around behind the scenes of an Astrid Lindgren film. Eksjö is one of Sweden’s best preserved wooden towns and has been awarded the Europa Nostra. It is almost impossible to resist being seduced by this environment. 2

THE NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY You are comfortably transported through Småland by railcar. The history of the landscape appears outside the window and you take picturesque breaks in places you can only reach by railway. The journey from Hultsfred to Västervik is the longest on a narrow gauge railway in the Nordic countries and takes place in delightful railcars from the 1950’s. The smells, the sounds and the sense of getting closer to life in the past. This is the perfect family outing if the journey itself is the goal.

KALMAR CASTLE Only a real castle has its own fairytale tower. That is how it is at Kalmar Castle and here you will encounter the fairytale fairy in her chamber. A few hundred years ago it was not quite such a nice place. Then it was called the Rödkulla Tower and women accused of being witches were locked in there. The entire castle environment is full of medieval history and through guided tours, exhibitions and events people and stories come to life.

HUSEBY BRUK Huseby is a former ironworks with a living history. Here you can walk around on your own in an ironworks environment from the 17th century or participate in guided tours that include dramatic demonstrations. Colourful personalities from the past talk about events and human destinies. And also about the white manor castle and its fascinating collections. For those with an interest in gardening there is a park to wander through and a nature museum that is suitable for even the youngest visitors.

LESSEBO HANDPAPPERSBRUK To hold a sheet of handmade paper is special. At Lessebo Handpappersbruk paper has been produced for almost 300 years. It started in 1719 and production here looks almost the same today. Skilled craftsmen capture the soft pulp in frames and squeeze out the water by hand using large wooden presses. Join a guided tour and take the opportunity to purchase really attractive notepaper in the shop. WWW.VISITSMALAND.SE

FESTIVALS / EVENTS 2

In Småland there is a lot going on all year round. Most of the information can be found at www.visitsmaland.se under ”Events”. Here we provide some ideas to suit every taste. 1

SPEEDWAY GRAND PRIX 2015, MÅLILLA 25 JULY Speedway has almost become a national sport of Småland. Would you like to see some spraying of coal dust on the home arena of Dackarna? Then you should plan to visit the FIM Speedway Grand Prix which is a world class day of speedway.

MUSKELROCK, TYROLEN, BLÄDINGE 28–30 MAY A sense of nostalgia like no other in an old fashioned amusement park. Concerts, flea markets and children’s activities are organised here throughout the summer. The Festival Muskelrock attracts heavy metal crowds from all over Europe.

DREAMHACK, JÖNKÖPING 13–15 JUNE The LAN festival Dreamhack, the biggest in the world, is organised twice a year in Jönköping, and at other times in other locations in the world. The festival in the winter attracted almost 25,000 computer game hungry visitors. During the festival game tournaments are also held.

IRONMAN, KALMAR 15 AUGUST Every year Ironman is organised in Kalmar. The competition has 50 qualifying spots for the desirable World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. The competition involves the distances 3.8 km of swimming in open water, a 180 km bicycle ride and finally 42.2 km of running. It is a popular celebration in Kalmar when the event takes place. 2,700 people from a total of 49 countries have registered for Ironman 2015 in Kalmar.

GRENNA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL 15 AUGUST Bluegrass music has been played in Gränna since the 1970’s, the legendary tavern Hjorten became at that time a meeting place for all bluegrass fans and eventually a festival was organised. The tavern no longer exists, but the festival still does and is now being organised for the 39th time!

CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL, EKSJÖ 5–9 AUGUST The inspiration for the chamber music festival has been taken from the spirit of the wooden city. Established artists as well as ensembles that have not yet reached a broad public attend the festival.

KORRÖ FOLKMUSIKFESTIVAL 20–26 JULY At Sweden’s largest folk music festival you get to experience Swedish traditional music culture during a long weekend. Take the opportunity to sign up for a course to learn more about folk music while you are there.

HOJROCK, VÄSTERVIK 23–26 JULY The biggest motorcycle event in the Nordic countries with approx. 14,000 participants is organised in Gränsö Castle in Västervik every year. Several concerts and a large motorcycle procession through the city. 6

MIDSUMMER EVE 19 JUNE When the light summer night is at its shortest, people celebrate Midsummer. A feast beloved by the Swedes, celebrated in just about every village. According to tradition people get together to dress a maypole with leaves and flowers and then they dance around it. Often a folk dance group in traditional costume will attend and demonstrate folk dancing. Traditionally the food eaten is a herring buffet, strawberry cream cake and in the evening a barbecue, and often you get together with friends and family to celebrate. However, everyone is welcome to dance around the maypole and in a few places you can also enjoy the midsummer food. In the culture reserve Åsens By you can experience an old-fashioned midsummer in historical surroundings, bring a picnic basket or purchase coffee and food in the cafeteria. In Korrö Hantverksby there is also a celebration in historical surroundings and a herring buffet is served. If you would rather breathe some sea air you should go to Idö in Västervik’s outer archipelago where you can celebrate traditionally and eat both a herring lunch and a barbecue in the evening. WWW.VISITSMALAND.SE

THE ARCHIPELAGO CITY

Would you like the best of two worlds, both the pulse of the city and the peacefulness of the sea? In that case Västervik is the best place to stop in Småland.

many activities to occupy yourself with. You can jump onto a tractor platform and go sightseeing around the island, rent a kayak and discover the surroundings from the water or rent a bike and discover the island on your own, such as old fishing villages, cow pastures, clearings and beautiful scenery. If your stomach starts to rumble you can sit down at a table in the restaurant Sjökanten and eat an archipelago buffet. On Idö the archipelago lunch has also become somewhat of a classic. If you want to explore island life you should sign up for a seal and sea eagle safari.

within a radius of just a few hundred meters you can find anything from cosy cafés and shopping to summer concerts and a swim in the sea. Why not make an outing to one of the holiday resorts that are located close by? From a choice of approx. 5,000 islands and skerries taking a boat trip to Hasselö or Idö is the obvious choice. Hasselö is the very image of pleasant family life in the archipelago. On the big green island, with red little cottages and a large sandy beach there are

VÄSTERVIK RESORT LYSINGSBADET What once started as an ambition to build a swimming area and a few camping spots has now evolved into the largest resort in Sweden. A total of 142 cottages and 900 camping spots share an area that is equivalent to 180 football fields. Two restaurants, inflatable castles, cableway, artificial ice rink and no less than 43 children’s activities a week make the family experience complete. Add to that the new 2,000 square metres large water park. 43

If you want to make a day trip you can take your car along the winding inland roads towards Vimmerby and discover Astrid Lindgren’s World which is located only 60 km away and , if you like, a moose park. Take the opportunity and book your vacation week in Västervik at a time when one of the city’s major events are taking place. How about VisFestivalen (song festival) which takes place during week 28 each year. ”All” of the major Swedish artists have performed here over the years. In 2015 the festival will celebrate its 50 year anniversary and they promise that it will be something very special. Another event is HojRock which is the biggest bike event in the Nordic countries with 14,000 visitors from all over Northern Europe. There is also Skärgårdsdagen (Archipelago Day) which includes Hasselörodden where old rowboats are handled by classically dressed rowers, both men and women, from the outer archipelago, an exciting experience. WWW.VISITSMALAND.SE

FANTASTIC FISHING

Alsterån

Few areas in Sweden offer such a variety of sports fishing as Småland. Fly fishing in winding streams, angling in small forest lakes and archipelago fishing for really big fish – a dream for every sports fisherman and a paradise for everyone who appreciates outdoor activities.

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GREAT CATCHES IN EMÅN Few fish are as mysterious as the wels catfish, a beast that may weigh up to 15 kilos and which is only found in a few places in Sweden. Emån is one of those. Fishermen travel to Emån both to catch large salmons and sea trout but also to get a glimpse of the timid wels catfish. Rent your own cottage next to Emån in Ädelfors or stay at Grönskogs gård and get that manor feel. FISHING FOR CRAYFISH AND A GENUINE CRAYFISH PARTY Experience a traditional, Swedish crayfish party with hats, songs and typical accompaniments. At Paradis Fiskecamp, Wallby Säteri and Hotel Mullsjö you can fish for crayfish by submerging cages in the morning and eating the contents in the evening. Accommodation is available on site. At Paradis Fiskecamp you may choose your own red cottage with nature as your neighbour. VARIETY IN VÄTTERN As many as 31 species of fish and visibility depth of up to 17 metres make Vättern very exciting as a fishing destination. Here you can catch delicacies such as char and freshwater salmon, but also common species such as zander, pike and perch. The fishing guide Henrik Olsson also recommends ice fishing for those who wish to see Småland in the winter and experience fishing in a different way. BOLMEN – RICH IN FISH Bolmen is Sweden’s tenth biggest lake. Here you will find as many as 24 species of fish, over 300 islands and numerous coves to fish in. Not surprisingly, this is a very popular fishing lake. If you are lucky you may even get salmon or trout on the hook. Both Björn’s Sports Fishing Guide and Kjellvi’s Fishing Guide offer fishing trips in modern boats. Look for accommodation close to the beach: a few suggestions are Bolmen Marin & Fritid, Bolmstad Säteri and Bolmsö Island Camping. CATCH AND RELEASE AT SEA At Västervik’s Fiskecamp the guides speak Swedish, English, Russian, German and Polish, and perhaps also the language of the fish because they almost always catch something. You choose the fish – salmon, pike, sea trout and perch – Västervik’s Fiskecamp takes you to the right location. Please plan ahead so that they can recommend the right time period. Stay at nearby Lysingsbadet, but be sure to choose a cottage close to the water so that you can keep an eye on when the fish come to the surface. SMART FISHING With the app Fish Kingdom you will know where your favourite fish are hiding. Download the app for free and click on a species and all lakes and waterways where you can fish for it will be listed. You may also purchase a fishing licence through the app. WWW.VISITSMALAND.SE

THE GREAT CHALLENGE

Pike, Sweden’s number one predatory fish, can be caught almost everywhere in Småland, but at Getnö Gård – Lake Åsnen Resort – there is basically a pike guarantee. A guide will show you where the pikes are lurking and then it is up to you to try to catch one. The waters are well-known for their large pikes so be prepared with both rod and camera. During warm summer nights you may also go night-fishing for zander. Children may attend nature school where fishing is high on the wish list. Stay at Getnö Gård in a cottage or on the nature campsite.

The biggest predator fish in Swedish waters is both big and ferocious – it eats young birds, rodents and fellow species. if you manage to catch a pike, be prepared for it to put up a fight. This is why so many sports fishermen pay tribute to it. It is also why the European Championships in pike fishing take place in Västervik, which has among the best fishing waters in the world, and why Discovery Channel and National Geographic have both visited the area to make documentaries about pike fishing. If you want to catch a pike you need not only a good rod but also knowledge. Enlist the help of one of the many fishing guides in Småland to make your pike fishing the best possible. At www.visitsmaland.se you will find contact information for guides wherever you are travelling in Småland. Once you have a pike on the hook, remember that it could be a big one. By that we mean up to 20 kilos and with a jaw filled with hundreds of reclining teeth to ensure that the prey doesn’t get away. But don’t believe the myths about “crown pikes” – pikes that supposedly have the claws of a predatory bird embedded in their back after an aerial attack which ended with the fish dragging the bird down into the water. Do believe, however, that your first pike will stay in your memory for the rest of your life. If, that is, you dare drop the lure into the water in the first place!

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VÄTTERN STORA NÄTAREN

BOLMEN

RUSKEN

MÖCKELN ÅSNEN

ÖRKEN

EXPERIENCE SMÅLAND NATURE AT ITS BEST!

Bring the family on holiday where nature is constantly present and adventure just a stone’s throw away. www.sjoriket.se The Lake Kingdom of Småland is the area with the greatest lake density in Småland. There are more than 1,000 lakes and waterways with more than 20 different species of fish. Here you are always close to fishing, great swimming, canoe adventures and beautiful bike paths. In the Lake Kingdom of Småland cultural history and modern design meet wilderness and cosy little towns. Let your own adventure begin right now! 47

Stråkenloppet

MULLSJÖ

Seedningsgrundande för Vasaloppet

Open-air Kingdom

One of southern Sweden’s largest long-distance races on skies

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The obvious choice if you love outdoor life!

EXPERIENCE KYRKEKVARN Open all year round

Information Center, tel +46 392-140 00 www.mullsjo.se | www.friluftsriket.se

Factoryoutlet -Clothes-

Weekdays 10-18, Saturdays 10-14, Sundays 12-16 Garverigatan 15, Mullsjö • info@damella.com • www.damella.com

Grimstorp Vita huset Manor house accommodation the way you like it. Grimstorp, Samdhem +46 515-760 397 www.grimstorp.se

A gem in the forest

www.mullsjohotell.se • Tel. +46 392-494 00

7 downhill slopes/5 lifts Ski shop Restaurant +46 392-210 95 www.mullsjoalpin.se

Play golf in a lovely environment on Sweden’s first golf course, founded in 1888. For bookings phone: +46 392-128 84

SOLHÄSTEN Professional guiding in all of Gotaland in German, English and Swedish. www.guiding-gotaland-solhasten.se

A home from home!

Bosebygdsvägen 15 I 565 31 I Mullsjö I Tel: +46 392-120 50 I www.hotellbjorkhaga.se

Marston Hill Mullsjö An inter-cultural centre for the quality of life Rooms, cottages, course, class rooms, activities www.marstonhill.com

A TASTE OF SMÅLAND

Food and wine experiences of absolute world class may not be what you expect outside major metropolises. But perhaps it is precisely the smallscaliness, creativity and closeness to the ingredients which has put several Småland kitchens on the culinary world map. Tommy Myllymäki, Sjön PM & VÄNNER, VÄXJÖ Again and again PM & Vänner is rewarded for its genuine and caring food culture. Most recently with a 15th place in the exclusive White Guide Norden. The restaurant is one of the best in the country and is aiming to maintain local food traditions while also having international ambitions. The consistent trinity is “Forest, Meadow and Lake” and each plate serves a well-balanced taste of Småland. The restaurant is complemented by a newly opened gastro-hotel in the same spirit. In collaboration with recognised designers of the region and materials that are connected to the Småland wilderness, the culinary experience has been given an additional dimension. At PM & Vänner the food and accommodations are simply top class. SJÖN, JÖNKÖPING Top chef Tommy Myllymäki’s newly established restaurant is situated next to the city of Jönköping’s own sandy beach. It’s name is simply “Sjön” and from your table you get a view that extends for miles over Vättern. That is also the origin of some

of the fish included on the well-composed menu, including the unique Vättern char. It is accompanied on the plate by other Swedish classics and rarities, all served with that something extra. Sjön has placed Jönköping on the culinary map and it is included in the top 30 of the White Guide Norden. In spite of his young age Tommy Myllymäki has gained international recognition and he has won several important awards for his cooking. SLOTTSRESTAURANGEN KALMAR White linen tablecloths, silver cutlery and candlelight under centuries-old vaults. The atmosphere in Slottsrestaurangen is the very best, a mix of top modern kitchen and a history rich in tradition. This is where you come to enjoy world-class food and beverages, in an environment that gives the right feeling of feast. This is where members of the royal family have enjoyed meals during hundreds of years and who knows - perhaps Gustav Vasa himself or Queen Kristina have sat at the same table? The creative menu follows the changes of the season and always offer new refined taste sensations. 50

LINNÉA ART RESTAURANT, KOSTA BODA ART HOTEL The Linnéa Art Restaurant has taken its name from the Småland province flower and has been decorated by the glass designer Ulrica HydmanVallien. That means that it will be a special experience for the eyes as well. Yes, the entire menu has been inspired by glass. The kitchen delivers meals of the highest quality and in a short period of time the restaurant has landed on the top 30 list of the White Guide Norden. The carefully selected ingredients come to a great extent from local farms. DEN SMÅLÄNDSKA KOLONIN, JÖNKÖPING Behind an unpretentious front you find the little restaurant with the big taste sensations. A dedicated group serves food that is top class and spice up the experience with personality, dedication and stubbornness. The high quality has given them a top 30 placement in the White Guide Norden.

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Wherever you are in Småland you will notice how locally and organically produced food is cherished. urban cultivation is emerging in more and more cities and in the countryside there are many nice farm shops. This is where you can find the typical Småland specialities isterband sausage and cheese cake. What do they taste like? Just delicious! The cheese cake has for a long time had its own special spot at a Småland party and everyone who bakes has their own recipe. At Sussie’s café in Flattinge north of Ljungby they bake cheese cake and it is always found on the menu. If you want to be sure to find a menu that includes locally produced isterband sausage, go to Korrö Restaurant and Café in Linneryd. These specialities may of course be found all over Småland - just ask! To enjoy good food is not just about tasting but

also to see with your own eyes how it is made and where it comes from. In Vimmerby Håkan’s Happy Pigs stay outside all year round and you can see for yourself how happy they are. After shopping in the farm shop you may actually be brave enough to go back and pet them. This is also the case at Fröset’s farm in Landsbro where you can discover delicious goat cheeses. Children love to pet the goats on the farm and watch as the young kids jump around. The whole family can also participate in discovering the secret of baking bread in a stone oven. At Askebo Brygghus in Gislaved everyone gathers around the wood-fired oven to learn this noble art, a craft suitable for both small and big hands.

The Småland specialities may be found in every other café, both in cities and in the countryside. Just look for “hembakat” (home baked) or “närodlat” (locally grown) and your coffee break will be extra nice and full of flavour. Sometimes restaurants even get their produce from their own cultivation next door, like Timjan café & restaurant in Vrigstad. Here they have a herb garden with more than 150 different medicinal plants, both for cooking with and for sale. Many restaurants also serve beer from nearby microbreweries. A visit to for example Ängö Kvarterbryggeri in Kalmar gives an interesting insight into this area of food culture. During the summer they also organise their own beer festival. WWW.VISITSMALAND.SE

SUSTAINABLE

FOOD

EXPERIENCE

Växjö is a culinary city with ambitions and it is hardly a coincidence that the Government nominated Växjö as the Culinary Nation’s Capital of the Year 2015.

local food producers and an abundance of cafés and restaurants make the city well worth a visit. In Växjö you will find the entire range from affordable family restaurants and international kitchens to award-winning fine dining experiences of the best quality. The region is full of food producers that have dedicated their lives to cheeses, sausages, juices, beer, fruit, vegetables etc. In Växjö they care about the origin of the ingredient. The interest for sustainable food is great and the kitchens of the city are good at picking up and using organic and locally-produced ingredients. Kafé de Luxe with its more fancy sister restaurant Gräddhyllan de Luxe both emphasise local and organic food. In a setting that has a retro feel you will be served a mix of the genuine, the elegant and the creative. Locally-oriented dishes vary according to season and the vegetarian selection is always well-composed. Food that touches your senses, is the motto of the restaurateurs and it is important to them that people of

all kinds and ages enjoy visiting them. Perhaps it is natural that they also operate Bondens Butik (Farmer’s Shop), a loving tribute to the area’s locally-produced food. Be sure to visit the lively market in Stortorget, the main city square. Every Wednesday and Saturday all year the square is transformed into a well-attended marketplace. During late summer there is also a Farmer’s Market beside the lake in central Växjö, offering a unique range of small-scale and locally-produced goods. An opportunity to meet the food producers and talk about cultivation and livestock farming. A little further east you will find a special vegetable garden, Östrabo Ekobacke. On land that once formed the border between the countryside and the city grid lies a scenic organic growing area. Here, locals and small-scale growers share the fertile land in the middle of the city. Växjö is well on its way to becoming a natural meeting place for people and food, notes the jury in its motivation for the Culinary Nation’s 52

Capital of the Year. The MAT (FOOD) festival on 10–12 September is one of the most important events of the year. During three days, Växjö becomes a national meeting place for anything to do with locally-produced, small-scale and sustainable meals. Last year the food festival attracted as many as 50,000 visitors and more than 100 exhibitors, which makes it the largest market for small-scale food producers in Sweden. GREEN RESTAURANTS WITH A PASSION FOR ORGANIC AND LOCALLY-PRODUCED FOOD. Kafé de luxe Gräddhyllan de luxe PM & Vänner Villa Vik Teleborgs slott Hemma hos oss Öjaby Herrgård

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Visit Växjö

– This Year’s Culinary Capital 2015 Local food producers and an abundance of cafés and restaurants guarantee a culinary experience beyond the ordinary. In Växjö the origin of the ingredients is very important and they are grown in the city as well

The Farmer’s Market

as in the countryside. Here the culinary traditions stem from centuries old roots and exciting taste sensations can be found on every corner. Welcome to discover the culinary city and locally grown Småland cooking.

Organic

Marketplace

8 organic cafés and bakeries

18 organic restaurants Locally grown 1 Fairtrade shop Farmer’s Shop 2 organic shops

9 Second hand shops Urban farming

Kafé de luxe & Gräddhyllan de luxe

Villa Vik & Toftastrand

Everyone feels at home in these beloved restaurants that are offering their very own world of food, beverages, art and music. The setting is retro and the food organic, locally produced and fantastic.

At beautiful Villa Vik you will enjoy well-cooked food with ingredients from the Småland pantry. Enjoy a glass of wine in our outdoor restaurant or a cup of coffee with something freshly baked from our own bakery while you dip your toes into the lake Toftasjön.

Kafé de luxe & Gräddhyllan de luxe Sandgärdsgatan 19, +46 470 74 04 09, www.kafedeluxe.se

Villa Vik & Toftastrand hotell och konditori Lenhovdavägen 72, +46 470 652 90, www.villavik.se

MYTHICAL CHARACTERS Blå Jungfrun

In Småland we know how to tell fairytales and scary stories – come with us to the trolls of the forest and the witches’ island if you dare... John Bauer

the story-telling district in the southwest of Småland has its own museum – the Museum of Legends in Ljungby is exciting for both children and adults. It is situated in a district with innumerable legendary sites. Fantastic stories and legends about gnomes and trolls, the water spirit and wood nymph, demons and ghouls have always amused and scared people. The stories passed from mouth to mouth, from generation to generation. The Museum of Legends brings to life the oral story-telling tradition in Sweden in many different ways and it has been combined with modern technology. Find the legendary sites using geocaching or an iPhone app – search for “Sagobygden” in order to download it. Here you can also listen to the stories in three languages, but it is just as easy to download Mp3 files at www.onspotstory.com. You will be taken to exciting and beautiful sites in the Land of Legends, which you may never otherwise have found. Crawl into the cave where a small child was hidden! Try to move the giant stone! Walk up to the top of gallows hill!

One of the greatest names in illustration of the world of fairytales is John Bauer who became famous for bringing to life the Småland primeval forest and its characters. Through the book “Among gnomes and trolls” he became widely known. He was born in Jönköping where he found his inspiration in the Småland primeval forests. The forest landscape is the background to which he added small gnomes and trolls in various forms. You will find an exhibition of his work at the Jönköping County Museum. Blå Jungfrun is a legendary island located between Öland and the mainland port of Oskarshamn. Since the beginning of time stories have been told about this island. The best-known legend has the witches going to Blåkulla, as the island is called in these tales, on Maundy Thursday to meet Satan and celebrate the Witches’ Sabbath. According to popular belief they flew to the island on broomsticks and held meetings to try out their witchcraft. The Blå Jungfru ferry leaves from Oskarshamn, but remember not to bring any stones back home with you – or 54

something scary might happen! See also page 32 about the national park. The artist and illustrator Jenny Nyström was born in Kalmar in the mid 1800’s. She is most famous for having given Santa Claus a face in Sweden, primarily through her Christmas cards. She is also famous for illustrating Victor Rydberg’s fairy-tale “Little Vigg’s Adventures on Christmas Eve”. The Kalmar County Museum has a permanent exhibition with works and drawings by the artist.

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triple ticket

three attractions in Smaland Decide which attraction you would like to visit first. Show this discount -ticket* in order to get it stamped. At the second attraction you will get 10 % discount on entrance fee and a second stamp. If you visit the last of the three attractions you have to hand over your ticket in order to get 20 % discount on the entrance fee. * can‘t be combined with other discount-offers

Open: 09/5 - 21/6 22/6 - 12/7 13/7 - 14/8 15/8 - 28/8

Sat/Sun daily daily daily

12-16 11-17 10-18 11-17

Swedish Culture Park incl. steamtrain Adults 125 kr Children (3-12 yrs.) 85 kr Over 60 years old 110 kr GPS 57.73 33 00 E: 15.76 06 72 www.nhvpark.com tel: 073 386 86 58 • 076 611 66 21

Open: 28/3 - 26/4 Sat/Sun 01/5 - 14/6 Fri-Sun 15/6 - 13/9 daily On Wednesdays open 19/9-8/11 Sat/Sun

11-16 11-16 10-17 10-21 11-16

19-20/6 closed (midsummer)

Adults Children (3-12 year)

100 kr 60 kr

GPS: N 57*21’ 10” E 15* 47’ 14” www.algpark.eu tel: 0495-220 77 • 070 645 90 77

Feed the moose, souvenir shop, barbecue, coffee & ice cream.

Open: 23/5 - 14/6 15/6 - 30/6 01/7 - 31/7 01/8 - 06/9 12/9 - 27/9

Sat/Sun daily daily daily Sat/Sun

11-16 11-16 11-18 11-16 11-16

19/6 closed (Midsummer Evening)

A real family adventure Adults Children (3-12 years) Students and seniors

100 kr 60 kr 80 kr

Attention !!!! Payment by cards is not everytime possible! Make sure you have cash!

GPS 57°27’34,19’’N; 15°15’23,83’’E http://www.klevagruva.se tel: 0383-54033 • 076 0198 867

activities for couples families & groups mining tours with or without guide (warm clothes recommended ca. +3°C !!!)

treasurehunt goldpanning climbing barbeque & meals

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ACTIVITIES ALL YEAR ROUND

Isaberg – an adventure mountain resort. the primary rock hill 310 metres above sea level has become somewhat of an eldorado for all lovers of outdoor pursuits. From the top of the mountain you have a panoramic view of the surroundings, extending for miles and miles. You see the glittering mirror surface of the lake Algutstorpasjön and the river Nissan winding its way through the landscape. Isaberg in the winter offers southern Sweden’s largest ski resort with ten slopes, from black pistes to children’s slopes and everything in between. Six lifts ensure that the queues to the top are never long. A good end to your day’s skiing is a visit to Toppstugan where there is After Ski – or you can rent a barbecue hut and gather the family or a group of friends there for a good time. In the summer the Adventure Mountain and its surroundings have several attractive hiking and mountain bike trails. During the spring, summer and autumn, road and mountain biking camps and competitions for professional riders and amateurs

are organised. The area has 10 mountain bike trails, pump tracks and also a newly built technique track (Swedish Championship track) for those who wish to practice jumps and drops. In July the Swedish Championships will be held at Isaberg Mountain Resort. If you would like to go paddling in a kayak or canoe the lake Algutstorpasjön and the river Nissan are just a short distance away from the resort. Along Nissan there is a canoe trail with 10 resting areas where you can barbecue or stay overnight in wind shelters. Canoe checks can be purchased in the reception at Isaberg Mountain Resort. Another attraction not to be missed is Isaberg Mountain Resort’s popular high rope course. The children have their very own special adventure playground. Count on a long visit there as it is fun for children of all ages. You can also look for moose at Isaberg, since there are several in the area’s own moose park. The park has been adapted to the natural living conditions of the moose in an area

covering 6 hectares, where the animals graze and wander around freely. We strongly recommend that you stay at Isaberg Mountain Resort so that you really have the time to enjoy everything on offer. Choose whether to camp, to stay in a cottage with self-catering or in one with hotel services. If you are travelling as a big group the pleasant lodge houses are recommended, with room for 12 people and equipped with their own sauna. Isaberg Mountain Resort has been approved by the quality system Swedish Welcome, which strives to ensure better experiences and sustainable development. Good meals prepared with local ingredients inspired by Isaberg’s beautiful surroundings are served in the restaurant Höganloft. Isaberg Mountain Resort is truly a complete resort if you like outdoor life, activities and good food, and enjoy relaxing in nature! WWW.VISITSMALAND.SE

Welcome to

Småland’s

archipelago city When you are in Västervik, you are in the archipelago. Indeed, no matter where you are, it will be there in the corner of your eye, and you will always be able to feel its freshness; when you shop, eat, sleep, play, sunbathe, hike or swim! Away from the bustling city, the archipelago finds its way out to sea forming a myriad of more than 5,000 islands and islets. So why not join us out there! In Västervik you’ll also find camp sites close to nature and Scandinavia’s largest family resort, Västervik Resort Lysingsbadet, located in an idyllic archipelago environment boasting a water park, golf courses, an adventure trail and much more. Västervik is a perfect complement to Astrid Lindgren’s world, which is only a 45 minute drive away.

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See you in Kalmar! Enjoy a holiday with sun and swimming, shopping and entertainment, art and culture. Kalmar offers the opportunities of a large city but also the charm of a smaller place.

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Art, culture, design, entertainment and shopping, Kalmar has much to offer the visitor. Explore the city with the Experience Kalmar-Package! The package consists of hotel accommodation including breakfast and a destination pass providing reduced entrance (50 %) to many of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attractions.

A package for the whole family with accomodation in a comfortable Kalmar hotel with breakfast buffet. Includes family admission to Kalmar Castle, where children take part in the Castle Battle. The castle also offers fascinating exhibitions and guided tours.

From: SEK 445 per person in double room.

From: SEK 1 502 per family (two adults and two children).

Experience Kalmar by bike Kalmar is a wonderful cycling-city! With our cycling package you will receive maps with three suggested routes. The maps also contain information about sights along the routes. The food for the journey (a sandwich with beef and egg) is picked up at the picturesque cafĂŠ HamnkafĂŠet in Kalmar Harbor. From: SEK 509 per person in double room.

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COMING UP 2016 We’re looking ahead – great things will be happening in Småland in 2016 IKEA MUSEUM The only IKEA Museum in the world opens in the spring of 2016 in Älmhult where Ingvar Kamprad built his very first store in 1958. The modern store has now moved to new premises and is said to contain the world’s largest range of goods. The old store has been given a new mandate – to be home to the first and only IKEA Museum, which will be a house of stories about people, challenges, opportunities, designs, home and home decorations. ONE OF THE ABBA STARS IS OPENING A HOTEL IN VÄSTERVIK The former ABBA member Björn Ulvaeus grew up in Västervik and that is where he is now building Slottsholmen’s Hotel with a marina in the centre of town. It will have 60 rooms, all with amazing seaviews. And plans are in the making for a very unique Mamma Mia Suite! THE SOUTH EAST TRAIL – A 270 KM LONG BIKE TRAIL FROM THE SOUTH COAST TO THE INLAND This will be a car-free trail of international standard that will extend from Simrishamn by the sea in the south with blossoming rapseed fields and apple orchards to dense forests and lakes in the north, and ending in Växjö. It offers a rich and varied trip through countryside of historical and natural interest. WOOD 2016 IN VIRSERUM’S KONSTHALL Småland’s surface area consists of 73% forest and is both a recreational environment and an important source of income. Sustainability is the theme for Wood 2016 which will take place at Virserum’s Konsthall in the centre of Småland. EUROPEAN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP FOR WOMEN AMATEURS 2016 The fight for the women’s amateur title will be decided at Hooks Golf Club on 20–23 July 2016. This will be a a 72 hole stroke play tournament. The last time the tournament was played in Sweden, in 2009 at Falsterbo, it was won by Sweden’s Caroline Hedwall. Hook is a complete golf facility with two excellent 18 hole courses and the delightful Hooks Herrgård manor house to cap it all off.

THE THREE PROVINCIAL

CAPITALS

The three provincial capitals Kalmar, Växjö and Jönköping are cities with charm, good shopping and plenty of restaurants and cafés. You will enjoy it here whether you like shopping, night life, culture or just strolling around looking at people. Izakaya Moshi, Växjö

kalmar is a city full of contrasts. It is a mix of past and present, relaxation and pulse. Historical buildings, cobblestoned streets and beautiful parks give charm and character to the city. There is also a wide range of shops, restaurants and pubs. Within walking and biking distance you can enjoy parks, meadows, the sea, museums and the historically significant Kalmar Castle. A few musts for your visit to Kalmar: Krusenstiernska gården, Kalmar City Park, Kalmar Art Museum and Kalmar Castle. jönköping is surrounded by water and boasts of having a two kilometres long sandy beach in the middle of the city, a canal, a pier and wooden docks that provide the setting for enjoyable moments and a pulsating nightlife by the water. Elmia is here, the leading trade fair company in the Nordic countries, and there are many visitors that flock to various fairs. You will find shopping in the centre of the city with a good selection as well as one-stop shopping at the shopping centre A6. The city is particularly proud of

it’s cultural and industrial history, both the famous matchsticks and the Husqvarna chainsaws are from Jönköping and can be seen at the Matchstick Museum and Husqvarna Industrial Museum. växjö – the lakeside city where roads meet. Hence the name of this junction, surrounded by lakes and waterways. The city dates back to the 12th century with a cathedral where the oldest parts date back to the same period. Växjö is known as the greenest city in Europe with its many parks, a cycling culture and the lake Växjösjön in the middle of the city, although it originally got its epithet as the result of a strong environmental commitment. If you feel like shopping there are two choices: The city centre with small shops and cosy cafés or the shopping centre Grand Samarkand – both have received awards as the best of their kind in Sweden. Do not miss: The Cathedral, the House of Emigrants, Kronoberg’s Castle Ruins, Kulturparken Småland with the Swedish Glass Museum and Teleborg’s Castle. 60

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Would you like to see some more? You will find several attractions that are well worth visiting close to the three cities.

FROM JÖNKÖPING: Husqvarna Industrial Museum – 2,400 square metres big museum based on the Husqvarna factory’s history. Gränna – Learn everything there is to know about making candy canes in the candy cane town of Gränna. Tabergs Gruva – Join us for a walk in Taberg’s inner mine shafts and if you are lucky you will see long-eared bats. Grenna Polarcenter – Get an insight into what the explorer Andrée’s balloon flight to the North Pole was like. Visingsö – Take the ferry to Visingsö and take a horse and carriage between the historical monuments. Äppeldalen - apple growing district, farm shop, apple safaris in autumn and a beautiful view of Lake Vättern Skillingaryd Design Center - furniture and home decoration products, also local design and manufacture 2

FROM VÄXJÖ: The Kingdom of Crystal – Internationally famous glassworks and shops. Lessebo Handpappersbruk – Paper is traditionally made here by hand. Kronoberg’s castle ruins – Old castle overlooking the lake Helgasjön. IKEA Fynda – The world’s first and only IKEA bargain store is located in Älmhult. Hjärtenholm’s agricultural museum – Learn more about Kronoberg’s agricultural history in Alvesta. Ljungberg’s Museum – The Ljungby artist Sven Ljungberg’s art can be found in his own museum. Tågcentralen – At Tågcentralen in Ljungby there are model railways and other useful things for the train lover. 3

FROM KALMAR: Öland – Discover Sweden’s second largest island with special nature and lovely beaches. In the summer you can take the bicycle ferry between Kalmar and Färjestaden, half an hour’s boat ride over Kalmarsund. Torsås Fajans pottery – For 120 years four generations have created art from clay. In the exhibition hall you can look at classic utility items. Blomlöfs Rökeri – In Brömsebro visitors have been able to purchase smoked fish since the 1920’s. Äspölaboratioriet – An unusual journey underground where research is done on the storage of spent nuclear fuel. Pataholms Köping – Stroll around this idyllic and nostalgic place and let yourself be taken back in time. There are several folk museums, craft shops and a café. Råsnäs Konfektyrer and Timmernabbens Karamellfabrik – Burnt almonds is the failed Christmas candy that became a great success. It originates from Mönsterås.

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Adventure and experience in Habo In Habo there are many companies that offer exciting adventures, experiences and local produce. We also have lively commerce and excellent service. We are close to cycle and hiking trails, untouched countryside and glorious bathing in Sweden’s second largest lake, Vättern.

Local companies in collaboration!

HABO Jönköping

www.upplev.habokommun.se

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ELINGE

MARKARYD

Everyone is given a bit of under growth to feed our ten tame moose.

Swedens first moose park is located 12 km south of Ljungby. Here, you can hug the moose Klara and feed the big bull Bruno, a 16tiner. Swedens nicest moose park.

lose contact! Drive in with your own car or ride the safari train into a large moose compound. Along a three kilometre winding forest road you will be able to experience the king of the forest and American bison at very close range. Souvenir shop and 18th century café.

Markaryd 2km from E4 Tel. +46433-129 23, 121 72, 0730-932 778 smalandet.se

Tel. 070 37 00 822 Elinge 340 13 Hamneda GPS 56.71 8856 13.87 8570 www.elingealgpark.com Open daily 9 am – 7 pm.

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MARKARYD

Everyone is given a bit of undergrowth to feed our ten tame moose.

Swedens first moose park is located 12 km south of Ljungby. Here, you can hug the moose Klara and feed the big bull Bruno, a 16-tiner. Swedens nicest moose park.

Markaryd 2km from E4 Tel. +46433-129 23, 121 72, 0730-932 778 smalandet.se

Tel. 070 37 00 822 Elinge 340 13 Hamneda GPS 56.71 8856 13.87 8570 www.elingealgpark.com Open daily 9 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 pm.

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VETLANDA

The Gardens at Astrid Lindgrens Näs the second Chapter opens June 13th 2015

TOURIST

CENTER

A Fairy-

tale without end

Visit the childhood home of Astrid Lindgren, see the exhibition “The whole world’s Astrid Lindgren”, experience our new gardens and enjoy food and drinks in our café. Opening hours 2015: Konstnären Eric Johansson växer, trots sitt svenska 1 Mar -7 May Wed- Sun 11-16 ursprung, upp i tyska Dresden. Här befinner han 8 May -12 June daily 10-16 • 13 June - 9 Sep. daily 10-18 expressionismen skapas. Han är en aktiv del av Welcome! Astrid Lindgrens Näs • Prästgårdsgatan 24 • Vimmerby, Sweden Weimarrepubliken. Tillsammans med Otto Nagel Tel +46(0)492-76 94 00 • www.astridlindgrensnas.se

WELCOME

Eric Johanssons verk köps av de ryska moderna museerna och ingår numer i deras samlingar. I Moskva stiftar han även bekantskap med en ung Efter sex årtionden av rockmusik snurrar LP-skivan fortfarande

När nazisterna 1937 tömmer de tyska museerna upp på scenen och börjar sprida en helt ny musik över världen.

TO VETLANDA!

Skivomslagen är konstverk och design som speglar sin tid. De berättar om hur rocken blev vår tids unga kultur. Under 1960med ett eget uttryck. Idag är det åter allt fler artister som ger ut

SMÅLAND’S BEST RANGE OF COUNTRYSIDE EXPERIENCES

Vetlanda Turistbyrå turistbyran@vetlanda.se +46 (0)383-974 14 destinationvetlanda.se facebook.com/vetlanda

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VIMMERBY

JÖNKÖPING NÄSSJÖ ISABERG

The Mountain of Summer Adventures Isaberg has the natural setting for an active vacation. Go for a mountainbike ride, a hike or visit our Moose Park. Raise the pulse in our Tree Top Adventure – and relax in the camping site or in one of 72 cabins.

Adventure package! Price for 4 persons SEK 1650:- | Incl. lodging and two optional activities

www.isaberg.com

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KLAVRESTRÖM

MÅLERÅS KOSTA

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BODA

KALMAR

Garpen lighthouse

TORSÅS

Upplev Sveriges största konstglasmuseum mitt i Glasriket! Fantastiska glasföremål! Spännande utställningar! a small lighthouse Prova-på glasblåsning island i hyttan! located Fika! Shopping! kilometers from Bergkvara in the

Experience Sweden’s largest glass museum in the heart of the Kingdom of Crystal! Fantastic glass articles! Exciting exhibitions! Try glassblowing in the blowing room! Coffee and snacks! Shopping! Hours

25/4-13/9 Mån-fre 10-18 Lör-sön 11-17

Garpen is about two 26.4-14.9 15.9 - 24.4 Baltic Sea. TheÖppet boat departs from the marina mån-fre 10-18 ons-sön 11-16 in Bergkvara and it takes 15 minutes to lör-sön about 11-17 Storgatan 5 , 360 65 a Boda glasbruk, arrive. Welcome to make day trip,0471-249360, overnight www.theglassfactory.se, info@theglassfactory.se or why not rent the entire island?

14/9-22/4 Lör-sön 11-16

Storgatan 5 , SE-360 65 Boda glasbruk, +46 471-249360 www.theglassfactory.se, info@theglassfactory.se

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The adventure begins at Kalmar Castle! Throw yourself into the adventure in the Children’s Castle! Here are exciting challenges for both big and small children. Let the children join the jesters for a treasure hunt, challenge the Black Knight to a duel or be knighted by the princess. In the newlyopened café there is lunch and snacks if you get hungry from all the adventure. The Children’s Castle is open every day between 22 June - 9 August.

Explore the royal apartments, visit the dungeon and absorb yourself in the Kalmar War. We have various exhibitions and guided tours for our visitors. Please see programs and times at kalmarslott.se.

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Travel on the narrow gauge

Let’s spend the night together!

OSKARSHAMN HÖGSBY MÖNSTERÅS

Scandinavia’s longest historic monument. Train or inspection trolley

www.oskarshamn.com www.visithultsfred.se

HULTSFRED

attraktivaoskarshamn #oskarshamn

Welcome to

MÖNSTERÅS - by Smålandskusten -

visitmonsteras.se  turism@monsteras.se

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NISSAFORS HILLERSTORP

Find a bargain in our factory shop and visit our workshop. Choose from 300 different models made from elk leather. Make your own wallet with us! We are selling KL Sweden’s assortment.

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Läder

www.kallfeldt.se www.klsweden.com

Norra Bruksgatan 5 SE-335 92 Nissafors Tel. +46 (0)370-33 62 06

OPEN Mon-Thur 9 – 16, Fri 9 – 13 W 28 – 31 (6 July – 2 Aug) Mon-Thur 10 – 16, Fri 10 – 14 Limited opening hours on major public holidays, see the homepage.

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GETTING AROUND THESE PAGES

KEY TO SYMBOLS A C C O M M O D AT I O N

All of our activities and destinations are classified according to themes. Loads of fun and special tips. Lodging, of course! Visit www.visitsmaland.se/en

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No. of beds / No. of rooms No. of beds No. of beds + extra beds

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CHILDREN & FAMILY

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Tingsryd Turistbyrå Skyttegatan 2, 362 30 Tingsryd Tfn: +46 477-441 64 • www.visittingsryd.se Kyrkö Mosse, 360 10 Ryd. Open all year.

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ACCOMMODATION

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Numbers refer to the numbers of the destination and accommodation, respectively, on the road map.

DISTANCE IN KM

Jönköping

Kalmar

Stockholm

Växjö

Map coordinates – refer to the inset map on the road map. The Jkpg, Vxj or Klm map coordinates refer to the separate town maps for Jönköping, Växjö and Kalmar, respectively, on the road map.

Göteborg

157

366

490

277

Helsingborg

247

272

580

184

Copenhagen

338

332

630

244

Malmö

289

279

638

205

Oslo

444

673

540

562

Stockholm

336

424

456

Trelleborg

311

300

671

226

292

257

638

198

Ystad

Number of cottages available for booking, with or without self-catering.

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Campsite standard acc. to SCR. www.scr.se

Wilderness campsite Pinball/Video games

Heated pool

Crown fishing

Open-air/seawater pool

Canoe rental

Children’s pool

Boat rental

FOLD-OUT CAR MAP AND TOURIST INFORMATION

Sauna

Bicycle rental

Main assembly room

Prep. jogging track

The Småland brochure contains a foldout road map with a list of all the activities, places of interest and accommodation marked with numbers on the map to make it easy for you to find your destination. The road map also contains a list of tourist agencies with contact information for your tourist agency in Småland.

Children’s playroom

Windsurfing

Playground

Boule

Ball games

Baby-sitting service

Tennis

Guest harbour

Minigolf

Boat ramp

Golf

Sailing boat rental

Angling

Diving school / rental

D11

Hotel set in an inspiring environment, Lake views, wonderful restaurant. 10 min to Älmhult.

Map coordinates – refer to the inset map on the road map

Indoor pool

102. Möckelsnäs Herrgård Tfn: +46 476-532 00 www.mockelsnas.se Möckelsnäs 1, 343 71 Diö (Älmhult)

(yes)

Open during the season, also (all year) bookings other times

Limited conference facilities

Number of pitches

F12

A cult-declared location. Brings back many memories and leaves no one untouched! Unique car graveyard with a 50-yearold history. The car wrecks have slowly decomposed and nature is reclaiming its forest.

Open during the season

No conference facilities

M A N O R H O US ES

49. The car graveyard in Ryd

Conference facilities yes

CAMPING

PAG E 78

CU LTU R A L E N V IRO NME NT S

(yes)

all year

NATURE & ADVENTURE

THE GOOD LIFE

Limited restaurant services available

Open all year

PAG E 73

PAG E 72

No restaurant no

No. of beds / No. of cottages

CULTURE & DESIGN

Restaurant yes

Stockholm

Göteborg

Jönköping Växjö

Kalmar

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Malmö

(WITHOUT THE LEADING ”0”) + LOCAL NUMBER

A DV E NTURE SWIM MING

CHILDREN & FAMILY

1. Familjebadet

A NIM A L S

The warm water park with exciting attractions for the whole family. Adventure pool, exercise pool, whirling channel, water slide, water cave and bubble pool, as well as sauna and food. Familjebadet Hägnevägen, 576 80 Sävsjö Tfn: +46 382-153 00, +46 382-153 01 www.savsjo.se

2. Målilla Älgpark

A NIM A L S

Welcome to visit the king of the forest in a Småland manor setting! Take all the time you want, stroll about in our moose park. Souvenir shop offering a wide assortment. Coffee and ice cream. Kristineberg, 570 82 Målilla Tfn: +46 495-220 77, +46 706-45 90 77 www.algpark.eu

4. Traryds djurpark – for the whole family

A NIM A L S

C11

Zoo with Swedish landrace animals located in a very beautiful nature area with local historic park and Lake Tovhultssjön. BBQ sites. Playground.

5. Virum Älgpark

Virum Tuna 520, 598 96 Vimmerby www.virummoosepark.se

Strandpromenaden 1, 287 72 Traryd Tfn: +46 433-621 13, +46 730-84 41 88 www.traryd.eu

Open: All the year round (The moose park is open 15 May-15 Sept)

A NIM A L S

Welcome to Virum Moose Park. Here you may experience moose and deer in their natural habitat. You will get really close to the animals by taking one of our safari tours. Café & Moose Shop in the Barn.

6. Åsa Gård I&D

A NIM A L S

Horse farm providing lessons on the ground & in the woods, horse & cart, riding under a full moon, etc. Most things are possible, as long as the horse enjoys it! A vacation with your horse? Book accommodations for you and your best friend! Edshults-Åsa 1, 575 93 Eksjö Tfn: +46 381-77 31 11, +46 76-793 57 54 www.asagard.se

Open: all day, all year round.

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10. Buslandet Lagan

Get up close to the elks – feed them and take photos! You are guaranteed to meet the King of the Forest! The exhibition ”Mooseum” (in Swedish, English and German) tells the story about the life of moose. Buy factual books. E4:an/Laganvägen 10, 341 50 Lagan Tfn: +46 372-308 80 • www.laganland.se

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9. Elinge Elk Park

Drive among the moose in your own car. Meet the king of the forest on the 3 km road winding through the forest. Don’t forget the camera – moose are guaranteed! Also bison safari, coffee shop in 18th century setting, shop and goat pen.

Welcome to Elinge Moose Park. Feed, photograph and get up close with the moose. Scenic farm 15 km S Ljungby. Moose souvenirs and trophies, playground and café.

Buslandet Lagan indoor play centre filled with activities and adventure for children ages 1-15. We arrange birthday parties. Restaurant for children and adults.

Indoor racing for the entire family. Prices from SEK 320/adult, from SEK 250/child (age 7-12). Gokart from age 7. Electric vehicles for children age 2-6 from SEK 50.

Östra Elinge, 340 13 Hamneda Tfn: +46 70-37008 22, +46 70-655 06 99 www.elingealgpark.com

E4/Laganvägen 8, 341 50 Lagan Tfn: +46 372-352 00 www.buslandetlagan.se

Delary Industripark 7, 343 95 Älmhult Tfn: +46 476-70 99 70 www.delary.se

Open: Daily 9-19, year-round. In winter 9-16.

Open: Visit our website or call us.

Open for booking, every day between 9-21.

Misterhult 2018, 285 91 Markaryd Tfn: +46 433-129 23, +46 730-93 27 78 www.smalandet.se

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Open: Jun-Sept daily 9-18. Spring and autumn 10-17. Closed in winter.

Open: Open all year

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Meet the king of the forest at beautiful Isaberg Mountain Resort. Come along on an exciting guided tour and get up close to the moose. Sales, restaurant, accommodation and adventures in the forest, on the lake and river. Isaberg Moose Park, 330 27 Hestra Tfn: +46 370-33 93 00 • www.isaberg.com

Open: See homepage.

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3. The moose paradise – Isaberg Moose Park!

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12. Grenna Polkagriskokeri

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Genuine candy shop with large assortment of peppermint rock and old-fashioned sweets. Listen to the tour guide and be amazed by the art of baking peppermint rock like Amalia did in 1859. Brahegatan 39, 563 32 Gränna Tfn: +46 390-100 39 www.polkagris.com Open: Weekdays 9-18, Sat-Sun 10-18. Wk 24-32 weekdays 8-21, Sat-Sun 9-20.

13. Kleva Gruva – a family adventure!

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Sweden’s most beautiful mine from the 17th century. Try washing gold or treasure hunting! Mine museum, café, climbing wall. For groups: competitions, BBQ evenings, night thrillers, etc. Kleva Gruva 5, 570 15 Holsbybrunn Tfn: +46 383-540 33 • www.klevagruva.com

14. Kronobergs Slottsruin

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Castle ruin by the shores of Lake Helgasjön. Ryttmästargården’s café and berth for the S/S steamship Thor. Kulturparken Småland, Box 102, 351 04 Växjö Tfn: +46 470-70 42 00 www.kulturparkensmaland.se Open: Summer.

GPS: 57°27’34,19’’N; 15°15’23,83’’E. Open: see ad page 55. Groups: call for information.

15. Naturum Kronoberg – nature information centre F10 Throughout summer curious children and adults can learn about animals and nature at Naturum Kronoberg. Follow the tracks of small animals, learn about predators or walk along Jussi Gjusé’s nature trail out to Maden. Huseby Bruk, 340 32 Grimslöv Tfn: +46 470-75 20 97 • www.naturumkronoberg.se Open: May, Sat-Sun and holidays. June-Aug. daily. Sept. Sat-Sun. 11-17

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16. Nils Holgerssons World, Multi Park

Three Parks in one. Swedish Culture Park. Family Activities Park. Adventure Park. Road 23/34 between Kalmar and Linköping. Tfn: +46 73-386 86 58, +46 76-611 66 21 www.nhvpark.com Open from 9&10 May untill 20&21 June every weekend. Open from 22 June untill 28 August every day.

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20. TågCentralen – A great experience for the whole family

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17. Ohsabanan

A 15 km long narrow-gauge museum railway. Ride behind a steam locomotive through the woods, along lakes and past red cottages. Ticket prices: Ohs-Gimarp-Ohs adults SEK 80, Ohs-Bor-Ohs adults SEK 160. Järnvägsstationen, Ohs Bruk, 331 98 Värnamo Tfn: +46 370-65 11 11 www.ohsabanan.com Open: July–Aug

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Dr Schultze’s model railway is unique. You can now see it rebuilt in a very imaginative way. In addition: Miniature tracks where children may ride. Play room. Café. The great model construction of Bolmen’s railway. Helsingborgsvägen 9, 341 23 Ljungby Tfn: +46 70-573 65 24 • www.tagcentralen.se Open: 4/4, 30/5, 15-16/8. 13-16, 7/7-14/8. Weekdays 11-15. A NTIQ UES & B RIC-A-B R AC

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Open: 26/4-13/9

22. Vallsjöbadens fritidsanläggning G6

Open: Holidays and school breaks. See home page for more info. Tues-Fri reservations, also private.

Open: 3 June-16 August 11-21

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Kvarnarps Gård, 575 95 Eksjö Tfn: +46 381-143 50, +46 70-416 33 52 www.qvarnarp.com

Kulturparken Småland, Box 102, 351 04 Växjö Tfn: +46 470-70 42 00 www.kulturparkensmaland.se

Open: April-Nov Wed, Thurs 12-18, Sun 12-16. July Wed-Fri, Sun 12-18.

In service June-August.

Open April-May Sat, Sun 11-17 June, July, Aug every day from 11-17 Sept Sat, Sun 11-17

Torpöns Färjeläge, 57394 Ydre Tfn: +46 140-42041, +46 70-538 74 78 www.torponsfarjelage.se

Open: see home page for hours and prices. Or call tourist office.

Torset, 576 91 Sävsjö Tfn: +46 382-612 90 www.vallsjobaden.se

One of the oldest wood-fired boats in Sweden. It offers passenger and charter tours over Lake Helgasjön and connected waters with departure from the Kronoberg Castle ruins.

Kronobergsslöjdarna Grevebyggnaden Huseby Bruk www.kronobergsslojdarna.se

Gruvgården, Taberg Tfn: +46 36-642 23 www.gruvan.nu

Kålgårdsomr, Västra Holmgatan 34 A 553 23 Jönköping • Tfn: +46 36-10 60 77 www.jonkoping.se/upptech

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28. Laganland Sweden Shop Crafts & Souvenirs

25. Bankebergs Bird Boxes

The largest selection of nesting boxes in Sweden. Also other wooden handicrafts e.g. chopping boards made from various kinds of wood. Everything is made by us using ecolabelled wood from our forests in Småland. Mail order available. Näsby, Bankeberg 3, 574 94 Vetlanda Tfn: +46 70-618 66 71 • www.bankeberg.com

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Sweden’s largest assortment of souvenirs and crafts based on the elk. Exclusive products of elk skin. Antlers, elk skins, etc. Even typical Swedish souvenirs like the “Dalecarlian Horse” (Dalarna Horse), vikings, trolls, etc. E4:an/Laganvägen 10, 341 50 Lagan Tfn: +46 372-308 80 • www.laganlande.se

29. 122:an Lantliv & Design

Open: See home page.

Open: In summer daily 9-18. Other times, see advert on page 37.

26. Countryline Sweden

Lovely, classic studio-tailored linen clothing of original design and knitted with linen and wool. Shop without intermediaries at a good price! Wecome to visit our stores in Gränna or look at our website and web shop. Countryline Sweden Brahegatan 39, 563 32 Gränna Tfn: +46 390-101 01 • www.countryline.se Open: See homepage.

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Enjoy interesting handicrafts, interesting art, fleamarket bargains, selected antiques, wonderful surroundings, beautiful gardens, good food and coffee along road 122 south of Växjö towards Karlskrona. Road 122, 360 24 Linneryd www.122an.com

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Open: Tue-sat. Hällinge-Näsby-Bankeberg. GPS: N57° 26’24, E 14° 59’46

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With us you can satisfy your hunger and thirst in the restaurant and ice-cream shop or climb the high-altitude course, rent a canoe/ boat, hike or just relax and view the boating activities. Welcome!

Vallsjöbaden leisure centre by Sävsjö. Cafeteria, swimming, kiosk, dancing Wednesdays. Sweden’s most beautiful summer dance hall.

A gold mine for those seeking genuine building components: paints, paint pigments, linseed oil, furnishings, rustic furniture, large inventory with older and newly made building components.

Exhibition and sales of unique handicrafts of a high quality of approx. 20 Småland artisans.

19. Torpöns Färjeläge Mat & Camp H2

With a hard hat and torch in to the mine. Minerals, plants, animals, cultural history. Guided tours May-Oct. Warm clothes, sturdy shoes.

Come and play with technique and science in an easy and creative way. Experiments allow visitors to test e.g. movement, water, sound and light. All ages welcome!

23. Qvarnarp’s Building Supplies H4

27. Kronobergsslöjdarna

18. Taberg Mine and Bat Museum D4

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30. Ljusboden Candle Shop

Our own manufacture and design of lights. Swedish craftsmanship from 65 artisans, including chainsaw art plus many articles for home and garden. Coffee served with cheese curd cake, waffles and more. Road 40, 9 km east of Eksjö. Kållarp, 575 92 Hult Tfn: +46 381-300 61 • www.ljusbodenihult.se Open: Mon-Fri 11-18, Sat 11-14. Sundays in July, 11-14 . Closed Mon Oct-Apr.

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31. Möbelriket Lammhult

32. Santa’s workshop

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Möbelriket Lammhult displays and sells designer furniture on 13 000 sq m of floor space. Shops include Svenssons, Norrgavel and Nilssons.

Own prod. of Santas, gnomes and trolls, etc. Handicraft, gifts, souvenirs. Large assortment of hobby materials. Discontinued and seconds at special prices.

Möbelriket Lammhult Köpmannagatan 1, Lammhult www.mobelriket.se

Tomteverkstan Alseda 28, 570 15 Holsbybrunn Tfn: +46 383-520 30 www.tomteverkstan.com

Open: all year.

Bsweden Belysningsbolaget designs and produces trend setting light fixtures that become classics. Welcome to our factory shop in Herråkra where you can find great deals on seconds.

Open: Mon-Thur 9-16, Fri 9-13. 7/7-3/8 Mon-Thur 10-16, Fri 9-14. Limited opening times on major public holidays, see the homepage.

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You can refill your liquid gas bottles for SEK 23/kg and your LPG car for SEK 9 per litre! Älmhultsgasol Barkhult, Häradsbäck Tfn: +46 708-76 10 03 www.almhultsgasol.se

Art exhibitions – video programmes – lectures – art projects – artist and school presentations.

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The art gallery exhibits contemporary Swedish and international art. Some historical exhibitions. Tours for all ages by arrangement. Free admission.

44. Eksjö – The unique wooden town

Open: all year.

Open: Weekdays 8–18, Sat/Sun 10–17

38. Slussen Second Hand

Nykyrkevägen 58B, 565 33 Mullsjö Tfn: +46 392-388 30 www.ryforskonfektyr.se

Slussen Second Hand Ringvägen 1, 341 50 Lagan Tfn: +46 70-959 58 82 www.slussenilagan.se

Open: weekdays 09.30-18.00, Sat 09.30-14.00. Also open Sundays throughout July, 11.00-16.00.

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41. Gunnar ”Bissefällarn” Svensson D5

45. Komstad Kvarn & Kafé

Open: See www.komstadkvarn.se

42. Vandalorum & The Småland Art Archive

International art and design exhibited at Vandalorum. Also home to the Art Archive exhibitions and collections, visits can only be booked in advance. Don’t miss Restaurant Syltan & the design shop. Skulpturvägen 2, 331 93 Värnamo Tfn: +46 370-30 22 13 www.vandalorum.se Open: Daily 11-17. CULTUR A L E N V IRO NME NT S

Experience the village where the mill by the river was the centre in the 1900s. Exhibition about Jonas Brunck who named the borough Bronx in New York. Summer café with Småland curd cake, etc. Guided tours. Komstad, 576 91 Sävsjö Tfn: +46 725-240 450 www.komstadkvarn.se

Open: Saturdays 10-13, first Wednesday/ month 15-18.

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Barkhults Outlet Barkhult, Häradsbäck Tfn: +46 708-76 10 03 www.almhultsgasol.se

Quality-oriented Second Hand with Café & Garden. Supports the relief organisation SAM-hjälp.

Open: Mon-Thu 10-13, 14-19, Fri 10-13, 14-18.

One of the best preserved wooden towns in Sweden. The entire town centre is listed as a cultural landmark. Enjoy walks through town, either with a guide or on your own. Colourful cultural life. Norra Storgatan 29 B, 575 80 Eksjö Tfn: +46 381-361 70 www.visiteksjo.se

Artillerigatan 34, Skillingehus, 568 21 Skillingaryd Tfn: +46 370-67 80 00, +46 370-67 81 01 www.vaggeryd.se/kultur

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A large outlet of 500 square metres filled with clothes, shoes, fishing equipment, glassware, china etc. Always new goods!

Makers of chocolate, marmalade, liquorice, marzipan etc. Factory outlet. Pick-and-mix sweets from SEK 4:98/100 gr. Welcome!

Gunnar Svensson (d. 2009), sculptor and artist, depicts street life in Småland as it was 100 years ago. The exhibition displays 250 wooden sculptures. Film about Gunnar and life in former times. Book group showings.

Open: Tues-Fri 12.00–17.00. Sat-Sun 11.00–15.00.

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Open: Tue-Fri 12-18, Sat-Sun 12-16.

40. Gislaved Art Gallery

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34. Barkhults Outlet

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Köpmangatan 12, 332 30 Gislaved Tfn: +46 371-813 84, +46 371-810 00 www.gislavedskonsthall.se

Open: Weekdays 8–18, Sat/Sun 10–17

Västra Esplanaden 10, 351 12 Växjö Tfn: +46 470-414 75 www.vaxjo.se/konsthall

N Bruksgatan 5, 335 92 Nissafors Tfn: +46 370-336 206 www.kallfeldt.se • www.klstore.se

Open: daily 9-17. June 15-Aug 15: Sat 10-17, Sun 14-17.

43. Växjö Konsthall

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Visit the studio with workshop. Great bargains in the shop; iPhone and laptop covers, belts, wallets, Småland purses, bags and gloves, etc. Everything is made from real elk and calf skin.

Herråkra, 360 73 Lenhovda Tfn: +46 474-230 40 www.bsweden.com

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36. Kallfeldts Leather

Shop in an old-world setting with locally produced goods and handicrafts. Sweets in a cone, cheesecake, Åsen’s own honey and gifts reminiscent of the turn of the 19th century.

Open: 1/5-30/6 Sat, Sun, holidays 11-17. 1/7-9/8 daily 11-17. 10/8-13/9 Sat, Sun 11-17.

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35. Bsweden Belysningsbolaget

Åsen Haurida, 578 92 Aneby Tfn: +46 36-830 55 www.asensby.com

Open: 22/6-14/8 Mon-Fri 11-17. See home page for more info.

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33. Shop, Åsens by Cultural Reserve

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46. Culture Reserve Åsens Village F2 Experience what a village in Småland would have looked like 100 years ago! Family activities, guided tours, exhibitions, native breed animals, etc. Eat good, home cooked food in the coffee cottage. We also welcome booked groups for food and coffee. Åsen Haurida, 578 92 Aneby Tfn: +46 36-830 55 www.asensby.com Open: Open all year

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47. Kristinas Duvemåla – Rundqvistagården

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Birthplace of Vilhelm Moberg’s grandmother. The place inspired Moberg’s emigrant novels. Many of Kristina’s characteristics were borrowed from her grandmother. Guided tours. Café with home-baked goods. Local handicrafts. Duvemåla, 361 91 Emmaboda Tfn: +46 471-249048, +46 471-249047 www.emmaboda.se Open: Jun-Aug. MUS EUMS

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48. Cultural reserve Linnés Råshult E11

49. The car graveyard in Ryd

Experience genuine 18th century atmosphere where Sweden’s greatest scientist, Carl Linnaeus, was born. House, herb- and cabbage garden, hay fields. Cultural activities. Organic garden café. Lunch service.

The church is one of Sweden’s most remarkable wooden churches. The interior is entirely decorated with illustrations from Martin Luther’s catechism. The church is open all year round. Road chapel in summer. Guide: Daniel Carlsson.

Tingsryd Turistbyrå Skyttegatan 2, 362 30 Tingsryd Tfn: +46 477-441 64 • www.visittingsryd.se

Habo kyrkby, 566 91 Habo Tfn: +46 36-420 82, +46 701-74 30 45 www.svenskakyrkan.se/habo

Råshult 78, 343 71 Diö Tfn: +46 476-213 18 www.linnesrashult.se Open: May-Aug. Mondays closed. For opening hours visit our website. MUS EUMS

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52. Eksjö museum

The museum displays manners and customs surrounding death and burial during the 19th and 20th centuries. Artefacts encompass all stages of a burial – traditions and rites that often are significantly altered.

Eksjö through the centuries, Albert Engström, art exhibitions. Military history museum. Guided tours in this unique town with its wooden houses.

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50. Habo Church

Kyrkö Mosse, 360 10 Ryd. Open all year.

51. Begravningsmuseum i Ljungby D9

Begravningsmuseum i Ljungby Skogskyrkogården, Donationsgatan, Ljungby Tfn: +46 372-671 10 www.svenskakyrkan.se/ljungby

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Österlånggatan 31, 575 80 Eksjö Tfn: +46 381-36160 www.eksjomuseum.se Open: Thu-Fri 13-17. Sat-Sun 11-15. 20 juni – 20 Aug Mon-Fri 11-18, Sat-Sun 11-15.

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53. Emån Ecological Museum

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Brown and white signed tourist attraction. Look under the surface of the Emån National River. Forge. Water playground. Beautiful garden. Nature trail. Varying exhibitions. Guided tours. Café. Shop.

54. Eriksbergs Museum

Dammgatan 15, 571 62 Bodafors Tfn: +46 380-370376 www.ekomuseum.nu

Eriksbergs Museum Storgatan 54, 573 82 Tranås Tfn: +46 140-681 09 www.tranas.se/kultur

Open: www.ekomuseum.nu

Open: See home page.

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– Fur ”from raw pelt to soft fur”. – Art and sculpture by Herman Norrman and Ansgar Almquist. – School museum as well as temporary exhibits.

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55. Gislaved’s Industrial Museum B6

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57. Hyltén’s Industrial Museum

The museum is specialised in Rubber, Plastic and Leather. In addition glass, watchmaker shop, workshop, paper parachute, older cameras and mobile phones are exhibited. Audio guides are available in several languages.

Follow an almost 400 year old 2 400 sq m development at one of the world’s oldest and most diverse industrial companies. Everything from weapons and motorcycles to sewing machines and stoves.

Complete metal factory that operated 1874-1974. Foundry, engineering plant, etc. Award-winning museum. Facilities shown in operation. For price and other information, please call us.

Exhibitions about the county’s cultural history as well as art by famous Swedish 20th century artists such as John Bauer and his mythical creatures. (Try on their costumes in our fairytale wardrobe.) Free admission.

Danska vägen 13, 332 36 Gislaved Tfn: +46 371-149 35 www.industrimuseum-gislaved.se

Hakarpsv. 1, 561 41 Huskvarna Tfn: +46 36-1461 62 • www.husqvarnamuseum.se

Gåröström, 335 33 Gnosjö Tfn: +46 370-917 00, +46 370-33 10 41 www.visitgnosjo.se

Dag Hammarskjölds plats 2, Jönköping Tfn: +46 36-30 18 00 www.jkpglm.se

Open: daily 13-16 Mon after midsummer to 3rd. Sun in Aug. Rest of year weekdays 13-16.

For up-to-date opening hours and exhibitions, please visit www.jkpglm.se

Open: Mon–fri 9–17. Other times by appointment. MUS EUMS

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59. Lantbruksmuseum Hjärtenholm F9

60. Match Museum

The museum displays agricultural history as well as temporary exhibitions.

By Lake Vättern, in a wooden building from 1848 that was Jönköping’s first match factory, you’ll meet men and machines that built up an industry and made it an international company.

Hjärtenholm, 342 92 Alvesta Tfn: +46 470-70 42 00 www.kulturparkensmaland.se Open: summer season.

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61. Norrahammar Industry and Local History Museum

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Shows iron production from Viking times to the end of the blast furnace era, as well as the change of the Tabergsådal valley from farming to modern industry society.

Tändsticksgränd 27, 553 15 Jönköping Tfn: +46 36-10 55 43 www.matchmuseum.se

Norrahammars industri- och bygdemuseum Hammarvägen 39, 562 32 Norrahammar Tfn: +46 36-31 66 21 • www.industrimuseet.se

Open: 1/6-31/8, Mon-Fri 10-17, Sat-Sun 10-15. 1/9-31/5, Tues-Sun 11-15.

Open: 9/5-27/9 Sat-Sun. June-Aug Thu-Sun 13-17.

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62. Miliseum and Skillingaryd Military camp

The region’s newly established military historical museum in a unique base setting from the 19th century. Exhibitions about tenement soldiers and engineering troops. Museum shop and library. Artillerigatan 14, 568 21 Skillingaryd Tfn: +46 370-67 89 50, +46 370-67 82 62 www.vaggeryd.se/museum • www.miliseum.com Open: Tue-Fri 11-16. Sat 11-15.

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63. The Glass Factory – Glasmuseet i Boda

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The largest art glass collection in the Nordic region, with historic and contemporary Swedish glass! Six glass exhibitions! Glass blowing in the glassworks! Shopping! Exhibition. Play house and studio activities for children! Storgatan 5, 360 65 Boda Glasbruk Tfn: +46 471-24 93 60 • www.theglassfactory.se Open: see website. MUS EUMS

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64. The Museums of Legends in Ljungby (Sagomuseet)

Sweden’s museum with experiences for everyone in the world of folk tales and legends! Story-telling festival 12-15/6, Summer Programme in the Land of Legends. Look for treasures with your GPS. Märta Ljungbergsv. 1, 341 35 Ljungby Tfn: +46 372-148 55 • www.sagobygden.se

65. Smålands museum, Sveriges Glasmuseum, Utvandrarnas Hus

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Visit the original Malte Lieven Stierngranat museum and the 7 m high pyramid as well as its school and railway museum.

Södra järnvägsgatan 2, 35234 Växjö Tfn: +46 470-70 42 00 www.kulturparkensmaland.se

Stjärneborg Museum Stjärneborg, 578 91 Aneby Tfn: +46 380 462 40, +46 703 82 03 54 www.stjarneborg.se Opening hours: See www.stjarneborg.se

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67. Töllstorps Industrial Museum C6

68. Visingsö Museum

At Töllstorp you will find a living museum where the water wheels are still spinning and the old workshops are operational. You will be taken for a guided tour through a beautiful river valley.

A courthouse built 1663, during the time of the Brahe family rule. After 1680 the building became a school. Today the museum displays an exhibition presenting the island´s history.

Displaying iron manufacturing from bog iron ore in unique works setting with museum, blast furnace smelting-house, foundry and coal bin. Guided tours, exhibits and events.

Fritidsvägen 16, 335 31 Gnosjö Tfn:+46 370-991 06 GPS WGS84 57.363438, 13.756921 www.visitgnosjo.se

Norrbov. 90, 560 34 Visingsö Tfn: +46 390-566 10 www.braheskolan.se

Åminne Bruksmuseum 331 91 Värnamo Tfn: +46 70-643 40 94 www.aminnebruk.se

Open: Daily 13–16. Mon. after midsummer to 3rd Sun. in Aug. Rest of year weekdays 13–16. G O LF

70. Götaströms Golfklubb

Götaströms Golfklubb Osbäcks väg, 568 32 Skillingaryd Tfn: +46 370-764 90 www.gotastromsgk.se

Open: Daily.

71. Värnamo Golfklubb

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27-hole course that will challenge golfers of all levels. Beautifully situated on the slopes of Lake Hindsen. Pay & Long play on one of the nine-hole courses. Värnamo Golfklubb Näsbyholm 5, 331 96 Värnamo Tfn: +46 370-239 91 www.varnamogk.se

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72. Gräddhyllan Lantcafé

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Gräddhyllan Lantcafé & Gårdsbutik (country café & farm shop) is located in a scenic, cultural landscape by river Lagan. Different varieties of coffees, cakes from our own kitchen, sandwiches and simple meals are all served here. Ryd 4355, 285 93 Markaryd Tfn: +46 433-140 40 • www.graddhyllan.net

73. Kosta Boda Art Hotel

The hotel offers buffet lunch, bistro menu and a la carte. Welcome to glass inspired meals. Stora vägen 75, 360 52 Kosta Tfn: +46 478-348 30 www.kostabodaarthotel.com Open: All year round, see homepage.

Open: Wed-Sun 11-17. 15/6-15/8 Mon-Sun 11-17, Wed 11-20.

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Homemade baked goods – smell our freshly baked pastries. Genuine surroundings. Enjoy a coffee break in our cosy garden. Melins Konditori Kopparslagaregatan 10, 576 35 Sävsjö Tfn: +46 382-103 06 www.melinskonditori.se

Open: Jun-Aug 11-16. Other times for groups by arr.

Open: April–Oct.

FO O D E XPE RIE N CES

74. Melins Konditori

G O LF

18-hole park/heath-land course. The course is beautifully situated along River Lagan. Nice restaurant in the club house. Golf package with accommodation by the course. 18 caravan pitches with electricity.

Exhibitions about the history of Småland, glass and emigration. There is also a museum shop, restaurants and a café.

Open: See home page.

Open: 1/9–30/4 Thu 12-16. 1/5–31/8 Tue-Sun 12-16.

66. The Stjärneborg Museum and Pyramid

FO O D E XPE RIE N CES

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76. Stellas Ostkaka

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Meeting place for parties, coffee, relaxation and conferences. Restaurant and terrace have wonderful lake views. Enjoy the nice accommodation as well as numerous activities and culinary experiences!

Quality, proximity and awareness. Cheese cake, calf cheese pudding and bread.

Möckelsnäs Herrgård Möckelsnäs 1, 343 71 Diö (Älmhult) Tfn: +46 476-532 00 www.mockelsnas.se

Opening hours by arrangement.

Pilås Norregård, 360 42 Braås Tfn: +46 733-322 338 www.stellasostkaka.se

77. Stockhultgårdens Teahouse

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The house of tea – an oasis for tea lovers. Experience something different in a cosy, relaxing forest setting. Tea, tea sets, textiles and exciting gifts. Tea and coffee room offering homebaking. Wonderful countryside area. Stockhult, Markaryd • Tfn: +46 433-420 44 www.stockhultgardenstebod.com Open: 16/6-15/8, Wed-Sun 11-18. 16/8-15/6, Wed-Sun 11-17. Fridays open until 22. Closed January.

Open: All year round, see homepage.

FO O D E XPE RIE N CES

HE A LTH

78. Timjan Café & Restaurang

Herbal garden, café, restaurant, conference, accommodation. Home cooked and home baked. Member of Culinary Heritage. Over 150 different medicinal plants. Small farm animals. Farm products, plants, furnishings, birch sap for sale. Flahult 2, 570 03 Vrigstad Tfn: +46 70-634 62 75 • www.timjan.se Open: Year-round. Daily through June-JulyAugust. For other times, www.timjan.se.

79. Hjärtats Livsharmoni

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81. Gnosjö Turistinformation

At the Tourist Information Office you can meet and get help from our helpful tourist hosts. Do not miss to take a look in the shop. It is filled with locally produced products! The Tourist Information Office is open from the 23 of June and all through the summer. Gnosjö Turistinformation Nyfiket, Järnvägsgatan 14, Gnosjö Tfn: +46 370-33 10 41 www.visitgnosjo.se FI S HING

Dunshult, Grönalund, 360 13 Urshult Tfn: +46 477-202 23, +46 735-89 08 54 www.greenleaves.se

Tingsryds Turistbyrå Skyttegatan 2, 362 30 Tingsryd Tfn: +46 477-441 64 www.visittingsryd.se

Open: Mon, Tue, Fri 9.00-18.00. Wed 9.00-20.00

82. Åsnen Runt

FI S HIN G

A 140 km (87 mile) mostly car-free bicycle route around Lake Åsnen. The path runs through a beautiful landscape rich in wildlife and heritage. Call for more information and bicycle package. Alvesta Turistbyrå Stationshuset, 342 30 Alvesta Tfn: +46 472-152 55 www.alvesta.se / www.visitalvesta.se

83. Alvesta Turistbyrå

FI S HIN G

86. Kjelvis Fiskeguide

Guided fishing trips for northern pike, walleye and perch. Fishing year-round in Småland – by boat or on ice. Vast experience.

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Kjelvis Fiskeguide Kjell Johansson, Hästskovägen 21 352 55 Växjö Tfn: +46 470-827 02, +46 730-49 21 46 www.kjelvis.com

Alvesta Turistbyrå Stationshuset, 342 30 Alvesta Tfn: +46 472-152 55 www.alvesta.se / www.visitalvesta.se

Älmhults Turistbyrå Kommunhuset, Stortorget 1, 343 23 Älmhult Tfn: +46 476-551 52 www.visitalmhult.se

FI S HIN G

87. Fishing in southern Småland G11 In Tingsryd you will find several hundred lakes with exciting fishing opportunities. Large and small lakes, streaming water as well as putand-take. Detailed info about boats, guides, ramps and sales of fishing permits.

Experience nature in the most wonderful way! Go through deep troll woods, past peaceful lakes and fabulous spots. Come along on a pack horse walk or take a ride for two. All year-round! Skärsjö Alphyddan 1, 578 92 Aneby Tfn: +46 73-702 72 19 www.skarsjohast.se

90. EMventure

EMventure AB Kröken/Emhult 7, 570 16 Kvillsfors Tfn: +46 72-514 64 02 www.emventure.se

91. Höglandets Kanotcenter

Open: 15 May – 15 Sept 9-17

Open: 1 May-30 Sept.

C A N O ES

The upper reaches of the River Emån are a canoeists’ delight. Höglandets Kanotcenter Bocksjöstugan, 575 96 Eksjö Tfn: +46 381-121 31, +46 708-57 01 14 www.visiteksjo.se

Fish for rainbow trout and salmon trout in one of the best put-and-take waters in Southern Sweden. Fishing from land with spinning or fly rods. Fishing permits available from the permit booth at the fishing camping site.

Open: Start of fishing season 15 May. Season lasts until 30 September.

C A N O ES

Canoes and mountain bikes for hire. Adventure programme & overnight accom. English-, Swedish- & Dutch-speaking guides.

88. Värnamo Sportfishing club – Kalvsjön

Gåeryd 15, 570 03 Vrigstad Tfn: +46 382-310 34 • www.kalvsjon.se

Open: All year.

89. Horse drawn carriage with ”Skärsjöhäst”

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Fishing licences and information available for several lakes and flowing waters.

Tingsryds Turistbyrå Skyttegatan 2, 362 30 Tingsryd Tfn: +46 477-441 64 www.visittingsryd.se

C A N O ES

84. Fishing in Älmhult

Information about fishing and sales of fishing licenses.

FI S HIN G

85. Getnö Gård – Lake Åsnen Resort F11

HO RS ES

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Tingsryd is biker’s paradise and offers varied scenery, a beautiful cultural environment and several hundred lakes to cool off in. Bike rental is available in several locations. Sign-posted trails from 6 to 120 km.

FI S HING

Getnö Gård – Lake Åsnen Resort, 360 10 Ryd Tfn: +46 477-240 11, +46 477-240 21 www.getnogard.se

80. Bike trails in southern Småland

Beyond space and time you will meet me for inner peace and tranquillity. I work as a Healer, Medium, Aromatherapist, Animal Communicator, Photographer and Artist.

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92. River Helge å

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80 km paddling in southern Småland along River Helge å and Lake Möckeln. Sales of canoe checks and canoe trail fishing license. Älmhults turistbyrå Kommunhuset, Stortorget 1, 343 23 Älmhult Tfn: +46 476-551 52 • www.visitalmhult.se Ljungby turistbyrå Stora Torget 6, 341 30 Ljungby Tfn: +46 372-78 92 20 • www.visitljungby.se

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93. Smålandsbyns Kanotuthyrning K4 Rental, delivery, pick-up of canoes. Very close to paddling in Stångån, approx. 150 km (Ösjön-Linköping).

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94. The Emigrant Trail in the south of Småland

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The trail, 110 km long, runs through varied scenery. Hostels/hotels are located along the trail at suitable distances. May also be combined with biking and canoeing for some stretches. Packages can be booked.

Smålandsbyns Kanotuthyrning Hultsfredsvägen 34, 598 40 Vimmerby Tfn: +46 492-122 59, +46 70-584 52 39 www.smalandsbyn.se

A DV E NTURE

95. Hörnebo Skiffergruva

Sweden’s most beautiful open-cast mine. Illuminated with serene music or performances Wednesdays in July and the two first Wednesdays in Aug. 10 pm. Other times not illuminated. A wonderful setting – worth visiting. Call for info. Hörnebo, 574 74 Ramkvilla Tfn: +46 474-600 34 • www.ramkvilla.com

www.utvandrarleden.se

Open: 1 May-15 Sept.

Open: May-October. Reservations for guided tours. A DV E NTURE

A DV E NTURE

97. Little Rock Lake Zipline

Zipline adventure.

Store Mosse is one of Sweden’s most extensive mires. 40 km of walking trails, some adapted for wheelchairs. Visitor Centre with exhibitions. Guided tours. Rich bird life.

Little Rock Lake Zipline Bränderydsvägen, entry from mainroad 31 360 72 Klavreström Tfn: +46 470-54 29 00 www.littlerocklake.com

The National Park is free to enter and open 24 hours. Check opening hours for naturum Visitor Centre at www.storemosse.se

Dog sledding in Småland ALL YEAR ROUND for adventurers, families and enjoyers of life. Award-winning activities in small groups. Beavers, hiking, biking, showshoeing, multi-sport competitions, showcase garden & guided tours. Baskarp Fredriksberg, 556 92 Habo Tfn: +46 70-696 88 90 • www.turochnatur.se

64/32

Ringvägen 1, 341 50 Lagan Tfn: +46 70-959 58 82 www.slussenilagan.se

all year

yes

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24/12

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yes

all year

yes

103. Möckelsnäs Herrgård

Tfn: +46 381-810 60 www.ullinge.se Ullinge, 575 86 Eksjö

Tfn: +46 476-532 00 www.mockelsnas.se Möckelsnäs 1, 343 71 Diö (Älmhult)

Enjoy life and treat yourself to a stay at Ullinge. Fabulous, beautiful location by Lake Södra Wixen.

Hotel set in an inspiring environment, Lake views, wonderful restaurant. 10 min to Älmhult.

M A N O R H O US ES

yes

100/46

102. Hotell Ullinge

M A N O R H O US ES

yes

Lixhult 202, 57992 Högsby Tfn: +46 70-248 60 28, +46 70-658 73 23 www.ematurism.se • ematurism@lixhult.se

ACCOMMODATION

Bergastigen – Accessible nature trail along the river Lagan. See the 360° panoramic views at www.bergastigen.se. Slussen’s Pilgrim Garden – A unique garden with rooms according to the seven pilgrim words.

88/45

Year round. Enquiries by mail and mobile phone.

M A N O R H O US ES

100. Paddle a canoe, fish, hike, stay…

The perfect starting point for canoeing or a fishing trip on the Em river. Take a walk in Lixhultsbrännan’s natural park and stay overnight in a cottage, take a sauna and a bath in a tub with bubbles!

Open: See home page.

101. Nature experiences in Lagan D9

Isaberg Mountain Resort Hestra, 330 27 Hestra Tfn: +46 370-33 93 00 www.isaberg.com

A DV E NTURE

99. Nystedts Husky Tur & Natur

A DV E NTURE

A bicycle paradise for mountain bikers. Tree Top Adventure, adventure playground, moose park, beach, canoe centre and 36-hole golf course nearby. Stay in cottages or at the campsite. Fully licensed restaurant.

Open: All year.

A DV E NTURE

98. Naturum Store Mosse nationalpark

96. Isaberg Tree top adventure

62/19

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yes

D11

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yes

300/158

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yes

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104. Toftaholm Herrgård

105. Villa Gransholm

106. Wallby Säteri

107. Best Western Hotel Royal Corner

Tfn: +46 310-440 55 www.toftaholm.se Toftaholm, 340 14 Lagan

Tfn: +46 470-676 65 www.villagransholm.se Gransholmsvägen 132, 360 32 Gemla

Tfn: +46 383-46 21 60 www.wallby.se Vallby Säteri 1, Skirö, 574 96 Vetlanda

Tfn: +46 470-70 10 00 www.royalcorner.se Liedbergsg. 11, 352 32 Växjö

45 charmingly furnished rooms. Beautiful lounges, dining room. First class kitchen. Situated in beautiful countryside.

Peaceful location, excellent cuisine and personal service. Cycling, canoe, fishing, riding, tennis, etc.

Stay in a wonderful manor setting dating back to the 1300s. Lakes, meadows, woods. Restaurant serving locally produced food.

In the centre of Växjö with relaxation area, free parking, restaurant.

H OTE L S

189/111

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(yes)

yes

Vxj

84/52

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all year

yes

40/20

all year

H OTE L S

yes

64/32

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108. Clarion Collection Hotel Cardinal

109. Eksjö Stadshotell

110. Götaströms Värdshus

111. Hotel Småland

Tfn: +46 470-72 28 00 www.choice.se Bäckg. 10, 352 30 Växjö

Tfn: +46 381-130 20 www.eksjostadshotell.se Stora Torget 9, 575 31 Eksjö

Tfn: +46 370-766 70 www.gotastromsvardshus.se Osbäcksväg 4, 568 32 Skillingaryd

Tfn: +46 370-30 05 00 www.hotelsmaland.se Klevshult, 568 92 Skillingaryd

First class hotel in the town centre. Culture & entertainment around the corner. Breakfast, afternoon coffee and dinner on the house.

Antique hotel with central location in Eksjö. Open-air café during summer. Family room, child menu.

Perfect location by the E4. 100 m to the golf club Götaströms GK. Golf package. Restaurant, comfortable accommodation, good food.

Intimate and family-friendly hotel in the middle of Småland, near High Chaparral.

H OTE L S

180/104

all year

yes

170/95

H OTE L S

all year

yes

19/10

112. Hotell Högland

113. Hotell Terraza

Tfn: +46 380-131 00 www.hogland.se Esplanaden 4, 571 31 Nässjö

Tfn: +46 372-135 60 www.terraza.com Stora Torget 1, 341 30 Ljungby

In the centre of Nässjö with private spa and free parking. Restaurant, outdoor seating & shopping.

Family hotel in the centre of Ljungby. Comfortable beds, typical Småland breakfast buffet and family rates.

H OTE L S

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(yes)

yes

Tfn: +46 478-590 530 www.KostaHotell.se Stora Vägen 2, 36052 Kosta We offer pleasant accommodations in cottages or rooms at a reasonable price – in the middle of the Kingdom of Crystal.

H OTE L S

173/120

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40/10

all year

yes

(yes)

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Jkpg

Tfn: +46 36-14 88 70 www.hhv.se Odengatan 10, 561 32 Huskvarna Romantically designed hotel in a garden setting at Rosendala Herrgård, dating back to 1774. H OTE L S

(yes)

yes

all year

204/102

all year

yes

The hotel offers a spa with 4 pools and restaurant, all with art glassware as the common thread.

H OTE L S

yes

239/147

all year

yes

119. Quality Hotel Växjö

Tfn: +46 496-108 98 www.pensionatsolhojden.se Kullagatan 2, 570 30 Mariannelund

Tfn: +46 491-970 00 • www.paskallavik.se Kustvägen 31, 570 90 Påskallavik

Tfn: +46 470-70 72 00 www.choice.se Sandviksvägen 1, 352 41 Växjö

all year

Traditional inn offering traditional cooking as well as classic banquet and party food in line with the local traditions and tastes of Småland. We also offer accommodation by the sea, with access to a large garden and pool. H OTE L S

(yes)

yes

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31/16

all year

Tfn: +46 478-348 30 www.kostabodaarthotel.com Stora vägen 75, 36052 Kosta

118. Påskallaviks Gästgifveri

Hotel standard in homelike setting in the heart of Astrid Lindgren’s fairytale idyll. Read more on our website.

yes

115. Kosta Boda Art Hotel

117. Pensionat Solhöjden

H OTE L S

yes

H OTE L S

114. Huskvarna Hotell – Rosendala Herrgård

H OTE L S

116. Kosta Hotell & Stugby

all year

yes

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At the gateway to the Kingdom of Crystal. Pleasant business & conference hotel with an informal atmosphere.

H OTE L S

yes

G10

40/21

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yes

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120. Scandic Värnamo

121. Sjöstugans Hotell & Konferens

122. Solvikens Pensionat

123. Toftastrand hotell & konditori

Tfn: +46 370-65 66 00 www.scandichotels.se/varnamo Storgatsbacken 20 E, 331 22 Värnamo

Tfn: +46 476-716 00 www.sjostugan.com Bökhult, 343 94 Älmhult

Tfn: +46 470-382 80 www.solvikens.com Somravägen 1, 360 44 Ingelstad

Tfn: +46 470-652 90 www.villavik.se Lenhovdavägen 72, 352 49 Växjö

Explore the Kingdom of Furniture, starting with Bruno Mathsson, Källemo and Svenssons in Lammhult.

Sjöstugans Hotell & Konferens is idyllically situated on the water’s edge of scenic Möckeln.

Select, small boarding house. Beautifully situated. Traditional, cosy atmosphere. Acclaimed food.

By the water’s edge of Toftasjön you find Toftastrand, offering natural beauty yet close to everything the city has to offer.

H OTE L S

38/17

all year

H OTE L S

yes

56/27

all year

B E D & B RE A KFA S T

yes

all year

yes

B E D & B RE A KFA S T

ca 30/15

all year

yes

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124. Vidinge Gård Pensionat

127. Hotell & Pensionat Paradis

125. B&B Flattinge Fritidshus

126. Grimsnäs Herrgård

Tfn: +46 481-632 37 www.vidingegard.com Vidingegården. Svartshult, 360 76 Älghult

Tfn: +46 381-810 15 www.pensionatparadis.nu Paradis 2, 575 96 Eksjö

Tfn: +46 372-320 84, +46 70-20 17 158 www.flattinge.se Flattinge Skattegård 1, 341 55 Vittaryd

Tfn: +46 478-204 00 www.grimsnas.se 360 53 Skruv

Scenic accommodation and delicious food. Fishing centre, bike paths in the beautiful countryside of the Kingdom of Crystal. Farm animals.

Amazing views over the lake. Right in the middle of a nature preservation area. 70 km to Astrid Lindgren’s World.

Bed and breakfast in your own cottage. Swimming & fishing, 400 m. Boats. Cottages with selfcatering.

Accommodation with an organic restaurant in the middle of the Kingdom of Crystal and the Emigrant District. Always make a reservation!

H OS TE L S

B E D & B RE A KFA S T

28/14

all year

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yes

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54/15

all year

H OS TE L S

all year

H OS TE L S

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yes

155/

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yes

128. Urshults Hotell

129. Eksjö Vandrarhem

130. Hasselö Vandrarhem och stugor

131. Kullagårdens Vandrarhem – B&B

Tfn: +46 477-200 01 www.urshultshotell.se Smedjevägen 5, 360 13 Urshult

Tfn: +46 381-133 00 www.eksjovandrarhem.se Stora Torget 9, 575 31 Eksjö

Tfn: +46 490-911 30 www.hasselo.com 593 91 Västervik

Tfn: +46 496-101 05 www.kullagarden.com Kullagatan 14, 598 97 Mariannelund

Centrally in Urshult in the old traditional hotel is where this Bed and Breakfast is located. Accommodation is offered in 14 rooms of varying sizes and number of beds.

Newly renovated, in the heart of the unique wooden town. TV in all rooms. Close to all sights.

Nice and well-run youth hostel in the heart of the archipelago, close to sandy beach, bicycle rental, restaurant and café, cottages.

Cosy youth hostel, high standard. WC in all rooms, playroom, TV. 15 min to Vimmerby.

H OS TE L S

40/20

all year

H OS TE L S

(yes)

yes

132. Logi Tuppen – Oskarshamns folkhögskola

H OS TE L S

59/23

yes

Basic rooms at affordable rates. Close to the forest, swimming, café, golf course.

40/8

all year

yes

137. Store Mosse Nationalpark

Tfn: +46 493-611 10 www.svenskaturistforeningen.se Trillinvägen 3, 590 95 Loftahammar

Tfn: +46 10-22 36 130 www.storemosse.se Road 151, 2 km from Hillerstorp towards Värnamo, 330 33 Hillerstorp Exotic living, wood stove, water from a well, no electricity. Book through www.svenskaturistforeningen.se.

season

(yes)

yes

Jkpg

Partially decorated in a New England style. Some rooms in the manor house. Homely garden, in the centre of town.

H OS TE L S

yes

138. Värnamo Folkhögskolas Vandrarhem Tfn: +46 370-37 90 50 www.rjl.se/varnamofolkhogskola Sveavägen 32, 331 50 Värnamo Visit the market town of Värnamo. Stay centrally in modern rooms with shower and WC.

all year

Tfn: +46 36-14 88 70 www.hhv.se Odengatan 10, 561 32 Huskvarna

Our establishment is located as scenically as possible at the tip of the lake Sommen. Welcome!

80/20

80/30

135. STF Huskvarna Vandrarhem

H OS TE L S

136. STF Vandrarhem Loftahammar

Discover Blå kusten (the Blue Coast). Breakfast. Canoe and bicycle rentals. Fishing, mini golf, swimming.

(yes)

Tfn: +46 140-40 100 www.solviken.nu Solviken, 573 94 Ydre

H OS TE L S

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all year

H OS TE L S

134. Solviken Vandrarhem & Konferens

Tfn: +46 383-77 11 45 www.backaby.se Bäckaby, 570 10 Korsberga

Centrally located close to shops, harbour and public transport. High room standard in quiet environment. Suitable for disabled guests.

all year

133. Plymska Huset

Tfn: +46 70-261 60 31 www.oskarshamnsfolkhogskola.se Axel Munthes stig 1, 572 32 Oskarshamn

22/6

H OS TE L S

90/29

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139. Växjö Vandrarhem Evedal Tfn: +46 470-630 70 www.vaxjovandrarhem.nu Lj Brandts väg 11, 352 63 Växjö Reasonably priced cosy accommodation in beautiful Evedal 6 km north east of Växjö City Centre. Breakfast buffet.

FA RM H O LIDAY

H OS TE L S

22/9

all year

(yes)

yes

22/11

all year

FA RM H O LIDAY

4/2

all year

COT TAG ES

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all year

140. Åsens by Vandrarhem

141. Gåvetorps Gård

142. Hagalund B&B

143. Bo i Småland – Stugbokning

Tfn: +46 36-83055 www.asensby.com Åsen, Haurida, 578 92 Aneby

Tfn: +46 70-8448212, +46 472-40036 www.gavetorpsgard.se Gåvetorps Gård, 34292 Alvesta

Tfn: +46 470-29934, +46 708156163 Hollstorp Hagalund, 355 91 Växjö

Tfn: +46 36-33 00 990 www.boismaland.se

Rural environment with activities, walking trails, native breed animals, etc. Self-catering.

Self-catering accommodation in apartments by lake or in cottages. Fishing, golf. Wifi. German-speaking.

5 km east of Växjö. Bed & breakfast on farm, forest walks, bicycles available.

Cottages all over Småland, kitchen/ kitchenette, shower and toilet. Many are located by a lake with your own boat and dock.

COT TAG ES

40/6

all year

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274/58

season

COT TAG ES

yes

304/72

all year

COT TAG ES

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29/15

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144. Bosgårds stuguthyrning

145. High Chaparrals Stugby (F22)

146. Isaberg Mountain Resort ***

147. Kalvshults Gård

Tfn: +46 70-528 31 45 www.ursberg.se Västerbotorp Bosgård 27, 360 13 Urshult

Tfn: +46 370-827 85 www.bhc.nu 330 33 Hillerstorp

Tfn: +46 370-33 93 00 www.isaberg.com Nissastigen, 330 27 Hestra

Tfn: +46 479-600 21, +46 70-243 70 51 www.kalvshult.se Kalvshult Mellangård 44, 343 96 Hallaryd

Fishing and family holiday. Modern cottages by Lake Åsnen for outdoor life and peaceful relaxation.

Our nice holiday village is located right next to the amusement park.

Cottage accommodation. Tree top adventure course, adventure playground, moose park, beach, canoe trails, adjacent to 36-hole golf course.

Accommodation in modern cottages in a scenic, rural woodland environment on the lake Örsjön, swimming, fishing, boat included.

COT TAG ES

8/4

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148. Konferens & Utveckling Besekull AB Tfn: +46 70-639 22 33 www.besekull.se Besekull 1, 571 64 Sandsjöfors Two modern cottages of 2 rooms each. Large lawn. Bike paths, forest, field & meadow with berries & mushrooms. C A MPIN G

3200

all year

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6/3

(yes)

150. SemesterhusSmåland

Tfn: +46 372-308 80 www.laganland.se E4:an/Laganvägen 10, 341 50 Lagan

Tfn: +46 382-401 33 • www.ekhamragard.se Häggatorp Ekhamra, 576 92 Sävsjö

Largest selection of holiday homes in Småland. Over 800 cottages by lakes, forests etc. Fishing permits available for sale.

Vacation house Småland, year-round accommodation in a log house surrounded by nature. Fully modern, with wifi internet. Wonderful wood-fired sauna with dip in nature’s bath, fishing on lake with your own boat. C A MPIN G

152. Camping Hultsfred

153. E4:ans Camping *

Tfn: +46 70-217 31 16 www.camping-hultsfred.eu Folkparksvägen 10, 577 36 Hultsfred

Tfn: +46 370-440 35 Toftaholm, 341 55 Vittaryd

Beautiful location by Lake Hulingen, 20 km to Vimmerby.

149. Laganland Turistbyrå/Novasol

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all year

C A MPIN G

119

Small camping site, situated in beautiful countryside on Lake Vidöstern. Fishing, cottages, boat hire.

151. Bolmsö Island Camping *** Tfn: +46 372-911 02 www.bolmsocamping.se Kyrkbyvägen 12, 341 93 Bolmsö Attractive family camping site on an island in Lake Bolmen. Restaurant. Canoe and boat hire, B&B. C A MPIN G

154. Eksjö Camping & Konferens

155. Getingaryds Camping & Stugor ***

Tfn: +46 381-395 00 www.eksjocamping.se Prästängsvägen 5, 575 36 Eksjö

Tfn: +46 390-210 15, +46 70-723 31 72 www.getingarydscamping.se Getingaryd, 563 91 Gränna

Close to Eksjö Old Town, 40 minutes from Astrid Lindgren’s World. Tourist train with guided tours.

Child-friendly campsite and holiday village with playground, mini golf, swimming and pony rides.

C A MPIN G

160

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156. Getnö Gård – Lake Åsnen Resort *** Tfn: +46 477-240 11, +46 477-240 21 360 10 Ryd • www.getnogard.se A wildlife adventure – a memory for life! Unique nature paradise in lake Åsnen. Cottages, Naturecamping, Fishingschool, Motorboats, Fishingcayaks, Canoes. Book our: Pike-safari tours and Nightfishing for Zander with our great fishingguides.

157. Grännastrandens Familjecamping **** Tfn: +46 390-107 06 www.grannacamping.se Hamnvägen 49, 563 31 Gränna Beautifully situated in Gränna harbour. Near town centre.

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Tfn: +46 70-236 10 10 www.osterskog.se Österskog, 560 13 Hok

Tfn: +46 477-205 96 www.vildmarkscamping.se hatteboda@vildmarkscamping.se Hätteboda Gård, 360 13 Urshult

Scenic location. 8 fully equipped cottages. Swimming, fishing, golf. Horse hire available.

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162. Sjöstugans Camping, Vandrarhem & Hotell ***

Tfn: +46 370-33 93 00 • www.isaberg.com Nissastigen Rv 26, 330 27 Hestra

Tfn: +46 490-521 40 www.langsjon.se Fagersand, 590 90 Ankarsrum

Tfn: +46 476-716 00 www.sjostugan.com Bökhult, 343 94 Älmhult

Scenic campsite. Small beach, bicycle, canoe and hiking trips. Astrid Lindgren’s World, Moose Park.

Scenic family campsite with cottages, restaurant, swimming and fishing.

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164. Sävsjö Camping Tfn: +46 382-100 40, +46 76-77 33 317 www.infosavsjocamping.se Hägnevägen 15, 576 33 Sävsjö

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163. Spilhammars camping Tfn: +46 496-102 73 www.campinggladje.se/campingkatalogen/FC557 Spilhammarsvägen 2, 598 97 Mariannelund Camping close to Astrid Lindgren’s World, swimming, fishing, canoeing and cycles. Restaurant.

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165. Urshults Camping *** Tfn: +46 477-202 43 www.urshult-camping.com Rävabacken, 360 13 Urshult

A wonderful family camping in the beautiful environment of Småland with nice cottages and beachfront sites. Open: 1/5–30/9.

Family campsite in beautiful rural location by Lake Åsnen. Cottages, swimming. Fishing, canoeing and cycle routes.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

100. Astrid Lindgrens Värld ........................ K4 103. Car, Music and Toy Museum ............. E8 104. the Countship of Gränna-Visingsö .....E1-2 46. Culture Reserve Åsens By ....................F2 105. DackeStop............................................. J6 44. Eksjö – the unique wooden town........G4 53. Emåns Ecological Museum ..................G5 102. Glass factory ........................................J10 106. Goldwashing in Ädelfors....................... I6 107. Gränna Glasbruk ...................................F2 108. Gränna Tourist Route ...........................F1 50. Habo Church ........................................ D2 109. High Chaparral .................................... C6 65. the House of Emigrants ....................... Vxj 111. Huseby Bruk..........................................F10 56. Husqvarna Industrial Museum ...........Jkpg 57. Hylténs Industrial Museum .................. C6 112. Isaberg .................................................... C5 36. Kallfeldts Leather .................................. C6 13. Kleva Gruva .............................................H5 113. Korrö Hantverksby .............................. H11 114. Kosta Glasbruk ........................................ I9 115. Kurrebo Demonstration Garden.........G11

Today, the brown and white road signs are found in many places in Småland. The signs lead to sights of particular interest: something unique, unusual or an interesting tourist area.

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161. Långsjön Stugor & Camping AB ***

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160. Isaberg Mountain Resort *** Tree top adventure course, adventure playground, moose park, place to swim, canoe trails, bicycle and walking trails. Also cottage accommodation.

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158. Hoks naturcamping **

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166. Växjö Swecamp Evedal **** Tfn: +46 470-630 34 www.evedalscamping.com Evedalsvägen, 35263 Växjö Welcome to Evedal all year round with fishing and adventure golf course, new billiard football course. 116. Lessebo Paper Mill.............................. H10 117. Linnéleden Tourist Route ................D-E11 48. Linnés Råshult ....................................... E11 118. Ljungbergmuseet ..................................D9 60. the Match Museum............................Jkpg 62. Miliseum & Skillingaryd Military camp ... D5 64. the Museum of Legends ......................D9 119. Målerås Glasbruk ................................... J9 16. Nils Holgersson World.............................J3 120. Nybro Glasbruk ..................................K10 121. Nydala Klosterkyrka...............................E6 122. Orrefors Bruksområde ......................... J9 123. Pukeberg Glasbruk .............................K10 124. Skrufs Glasbruk .................................... I10 125. Store Mosse Nationalpark ..................D6 65. the Swedish Glass Museum ................. C6 67. Töllstop’s Industrial Museum ................ C6 42. Vandalorum ............................................ D7 127. Visans Skepp ......................................... K4 128. Växjö Cathedral.................................... Vxj Bullerbyn ......................Road 33/706, Pelarne Båtsmansstugorna .............................Västervik Döderhultarmuseét .....................Oskarshamn

FOLD-OUT CAR MAP The Småland brochure contains a foldout road map with a list of all the activities, places of interest and accommodation marked with numbers on the map to make it easy for you to find your destination.

Fajans krukmakeri........ Road 504/518, Torsås Fredsstenen ...................................E22, Bröms Frödinge kyrka .........Road 831/834, Frödinge Gamla stan ..............................................Kalmar Gränsö .................................................Västervik Johansfors glasbruk ...Road 25/28, Eriksmåla Kalmar slott .............................................Kalmar Katthult ................. Road 33/812, Göreda Bro Kvilleken ..................... Road 814, Ventzelholm Källströmsgården .........Road 642, Påskallavik Lilla Landet .........................Road 34, Södra Vi Madesjö museum ................................... Nybro Motormuseum .............. Road 34/722, Målilla Norra Kvills nationalpark .......... Road 812/813 Pelarne kyrka ...............Road 33/706, Pelarne Regalskeppet Kronan .............................Kalmar Stensjö by....................................E22, Virkvarn Stenhuggarmuseéum ........ E22/642, Vånevik Slöjdhuset ............................Road 504, Torsås Ullspinneri ........................... E22/642, Nygård Åfors glasbruk ......... Road 28/547, Eriksmåla

Search for THINGS g n i k with Pippi Longstoc In Astrid Lindgren’s World you can step right into Villekulla Cottage and join Pippi, Tommy and Annika in their search for things. You can play with Emil in Katthult, visit Ronja in Matt’s Fort and many other settings and characters from Astrid Lindgren’s stories. This year it is 70 years since the first Pippi Longstocking book was published. We will be celebrating that in lots of different ways starting in May. A warm welcome. Where fairy tales come to life!

PR ICE EXA M PLE 15 5 0 SEK

The price is for 2 days in the park and 1 night at the campsite for 2 adults and 2 children Sunday - Thu rsday, 13/5-11/6 2015.

The adventure starts at www.alv.se

Vimmerby, Småland, Sverige | +46 (0)492-798 00 | info@alv.se

Experience Småland in a new way! TAKE A RIDE ON THE KRÖSA TRAINS! From the train window you will experience authentic Småland environments and beautiful nature that are not visible from the main track. Join us on a journey past red cottages and deep forests. We will stop at many stations all over Småland. Welcome aboard!

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