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Jönköping County Museum

There are plenty of attractions worth checking out when on a mini break in Jönköping, including the Jönköpings Läns Museum, located in the city centre. This is the major regional museum for northern Småland. The museum has permanent exhibitions on the cultural history of the region over 10,000 years and the art of painting.

Jönköping

On a summer holiday or a mini break in southern Sweden, visit the region's largest city, Jönköping, an old market town. Here you will find a rich selection of shops to suit all tastes. It is one of the fastest growing cities and there is always something happening. It is worth visiting areas such as City Park, exciting museums, concerts and theatre performances in the newly built cultural centre "Spira", several cinemas and one of the largest shopping centres in Scandinavia; A6 centre. Jönköping also has a long coastline with a lovely harbour filled with cafes, outdoor terraces, restaurants and cosy bars.

The Match Museum in Jönköping

The Match Museum in Jönköping is housed in one of the old factory buildings from 1848. In the mid-19th century, the match industry flourished and Jönköping grew rapidly. At that time, Jönköping was known throughout the world for its match production. At the Match Museum in Jönköping, located by the harbour, you can see tools, machines, matchboxes, labels and more from the childhood of matchmaking.

Fuglemuseet i Jönköping

I udkanten af Jönköping Stadspark, I en rød teglbygning fra 1914, ligger fuglemuseet i Jönköping med en stor samling udstoppede fugle. Samlingen består af 1.450 udstoppede fugle fordelt på 330 arter, som stammer fra perioden omkring år 1900. Museet rummer også 2.580 æg fra svenske fugle.

Jönköpings Stadspark

On a ridge west of the city center is Jönköpings Stadspark, which was established in 1896. It is a beautiful nature park with views over large parts of the city.

Vättern

Sweden's second largest lake and Europe's sixth largest. The lake is known for its very clear water, which actually supplies many of the area's municipalities. There are also several beaches at Lake Vättern. However, the water can be quite cold in some places.

Gränna

Gränna is known for its production of bolche bars. The first buns were produced in 1859, when Amalia Eriksson was given permission to open a buns factory in the town. Best known are the popular red and white peppermint buns. Don't deprive yourself of a visit to "Gränna Bolchekogeri". The shop is open most of the year and during the summer (weeks 24-32) there are free tours every day at 10.30, 13.00, 15.00 and 16.30. Every year, the World Biscuit Production Championships are also held in Gränna.

At Gränna Museum you can learn more about the town's famous personality, Salomon August Andrée, who was born in Gränna in 1854. Here you can learn about his ill-fated balloon voyage to the North Pole in 1897.

Take the ferry over to Visingsö, where the Brahe family ruled for a long time. There is still a permanent population on the island and it is popular to visit the old fortress ruins.

For visitors with children, the best bathing area is at Grenna Harbour.

Visingsö

Visingsö, an island in Lake Vättern, offers a rich blend of history and natural beauty. Explore the ruins of Visingsborg Castle, once a grand Renaissance fortress. Visit the Brahe Church, known for its beautiful interior and historic significance. The island is perfect for cycling, with scenic routes offering stunning lake views and lush landscapes. Stroll through the oak forest, known for its ancient, majestic trees, or enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride for a unique experience. Don't miss the island's local shops and cafes, where you can savor traditional Swedish delicacies.

Skullaryd Elk Park

Take a tour around the beautiful park, where you can see moose and reindeer. The park has several daily safaris around the park in summer, where you will get close to the "King of the Forest" - the moose, which is nothing less than impressive. The park also has a café selling refreshments.

Eksjö

Go on a cheap car holiday in Sweden where you can visit Eksjö, an old school and regimental town on the Småland Highlands. Here you can take an exciting visit to the Aschanska farm, which shows the life of a typical farming family in the last half of the 19th century. The farm is so well preserved that you could almost believe that one of the Aschan family members could step through the door at any time. Business cards, menus and invitations bear witness to a bygone era.

Eksjö Museum is located in the centre and here you can visit the 3 permanent exhibitions: the Albert Engström drawings, the military history exhibition and the urban history exhibition. In addition, there are changing special exhibitions of modern art. Concerts and other events are held regularly in the museum garden. At Risskov you can book a hotel or a cheap weekend break for the whole family.