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Guest reviews
4.0 / 5
Very good (63 Reviews)
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Very nice staff, nice sauna, good food, and a nice room.
5/5
Janne
Everything was great: service, meals, friendly staff. 10 out of 10.
5/5
Gunilla Lagerberg
Good and fun with local characters.
5/5
Patrik Brisander
Really nice and cozy hotel. Lovely wonderful room. Pleasant experience
Nice decor
5/5
Susanne Christensen
We were received very nicely. It was a nice hotel.
5/5
Great breakfast and nice rooms.
5/5
Sören Gustafsson
Great breakfast and nice rooms.
5/5
Sören Gustafsson
Very affordable hotel, good for families with children and close to play and swim as well as Astrid Lindgren's World.
5/5
Ronny Gyllnérius
Very affordable hotel, good for families with children and close to playgrounds, swimming, and Astrid Lindgren's World.
5/5
Ronny Gyllnérius
Easy to find but the times when the kitchen closed did not match the information.
4/5
Per Svensson
A pleasant welcome and a pleasant experience to recommend
4/5
GÖRAN JOHANSSON
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About the hotel
Enjoy a wonderful family holiday in the heart of Astrid Lindgren's
Småland, at the unique family-run Karaktärshotellet, which is
the centre of Vimmerby. Here you stay close to Astrid Lindgren's World and the
nature, and can look forward to a stay with good service and lots of exciting
opportunities in all directions.
About the hotel
This 4-star modern hotel has a homely atmosphere,
where there is a strong focus on service, hospitality and sustainability. The hotel is
perfect for family holidays, both because it is close to Astrid Lindgren's
World and the western town of High Chaparral, but also because the
includes a pool area, adventure mini-golf, a barbecue area and a large playground.
At the same time, you have an excellent base for exploring charming Vimmerby, as well as
countryside, which is ideal for an active holiday with your family.
hiking and cycling in the green surroundings.
Let yourself be surrounded by a unique hotel environment where each room has
named after a person who lived around Astrid Lindgren when she grew up
the country. Many of these people have inspired the characters in
her stories, and guests will have the opportunity to participate in these
stories.
Every day you can wake up to a delicious breakfast with both cold and
hot dishes, which you can choose to enjoy in the hotel's outdoor pavilions
the cosy breakfast lobby. In the evening, tasty dishes are served in the
cosy restaurant.
Free parking is available at the hotel, and during your stay
free wireless internet access. It is also possible to charge electric cars. Payable at the hotel.
Rooms
You stay in cosy and comfortable rooms, all of which are
named after characters from Astrid Lindgren's universe. You can choose between single rooms
and double rooms, with the option of booking the double rooms with one or two extra beds.
About the hotel
About the hotel
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell is an inviting retreat where the charm of Småland meets modern comfort. Enjoy a leisurely stroll in the lush gardens, unwind by the pool, or relish regional cuisine. Families will love the playful water park, while couples can savor cozy evenings by the fireplace.
See the good prices for children. To achieve the advantageous prices, there must be at minimum of 2 paying adults in the room.
Child 0-4.99 years in parents' bed 100% discount
Child 0-12.99 years in own bed 50% discount
Child 13-99.99 years in own bed 20% discount
Hotel notes
The swimming pool is open from June to August.
The outdoor minigolf course is weather-dependent and is normally open daily from 09:00–21:00 between mid-May and the end of September.
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Guest reviews
4.0 / 5
Very good (63 Reviews)
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Very nice staff, nice sauna, good food, and a nice room.
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Janne
- 2025-11-18
Good
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Monica Andersson
- 2025-10-27
Everything was great: service, meals, friendly staff. 10 out of 10.
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5/5
Gunilla Lagerberg
- 2025-10-20
Good and fun with local characters.
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5/5
Patrik Brisander
- 2025-09-07
The restaurant was closed for dinner. We had to get takeout from the town, which did not live up to the 4 stars the hotel has. But otherwise, the stay was completely fine. Lots of good stories about the hotel.
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5/5
Allan Ove Christensen
- 2025-04-28
Really nice and cozy hotel. Lovely wonderful room. Pleasant experience
Nice decor
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5/5
Susanne Christensen
- 2024-11-23
We were received very nicely. It was a nice hotel.
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5/5
- 2024-09-11
5/5
- 2024-09-06
5/5
- 2024-09-06
Great breakfast and nice rooms.
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5/5
Sören Gustafsson
- 2024-08-30
Great breakfast and nice rooms.
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5/5
Sören Gustafsson
- 2024-08-30
5/5
Marina H Rasmussen
- 2024-08-28
Very affordable hotel, good for families with children and close to play and swim as well as Astrid Lindgren's World.
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5/5
Ronny Gyllnérius
- 2024-08-28
5/5
Marina H Rasmussen
- 2024-08-28
Very affordable hotel, good for families with children and close to playgrounds, swimming, and Astrid Lindgren's World.
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5/5
Ronny Gyllnérius
- 2024-08-28
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Points of interests
Astrid Lindgren's World
Find a cheap summer holiday at Risskov and go to the southeast of Sweden with the whole family. One of the great children's experiences awaiting you in this area is a visit to Astrid Lindgren's World. Here you will get an insight into the beautiful world of Emil and Ida. Children's theatre is performed all summer and there are plenty of other activities. Book a hotel for a family holiday in Sweden and drive yourself to Vimmerby to meet Pippi and all the other beloved characters. Find child-friendly hotels for the trip and get away in style. Find the perfect family holiday at Risskov.
Virum Elk Park
You can also visit Virum Älgpark, where you can meet the majestic animals up close in their natural environment. Take a safari tour around the beautiful surroundings and experience the impressive animal up close. The curious moose will often come and greet you so you can pet and hand-feed them. In addition to the amazing moose, the park is also home to a tribe of fallow deer with a population of between 10 and 15. Round off the day with a walk in the lodge where there is a café and souvenir shop.
Stuverydsbäcken Skrôle Hie
East of Eksjö, you can visit Stuverydsbäcken Skrôle Hie, an 800 m long and steep rocky gorge with fallen trees and special vegetation. A stream runs at the bottom of the gorge and is home to a very special old trout herd.
Tolvmannabacken
If you're visiting Västervik in the winter, a visit to Tolvmannabacken in Kisa is recommended. It is Västervik's closest ski resort, where there is a wide selection of slopes and where it is of course possible to rent ski equipment.
Bråbo Nature Centre Hiking Trails
Find a cheap self-drive holiday at Risskov and have a wonderful and active summer holiday in Sweden. Discover Bråbo Nature Centre's hiking trails where you can choose between three different stretches of 1.5 km, 4.5 km and 8 km. The hiking trails wind through meadows, stone walls and wetlands and along the way you will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery that characterises the whole area. Find child-friendly hotels in the area and have a great family holiday in your own car. Find Denmark's cheapest prices on weekend breaks in Sweden at Risskov.
Västervik
Västervik is a small archipelago town with plenty to offer both young and old. But Västervik is not just an archipelago town, because in the cosy town centre you can also stroll around and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. There are great shopping opportunities, and you'll find big chains as well as small trendy and original shops. When you get hungry, stop off at one of the many restaurants or cafés in town.
Visit the Stegeholm Castle Ruin
Stegeholm was a medieval former fortress near Slottsholmen in Västervik, on the small island of the same name, on the shallow waters of Gamlebyviken Bay. It was specifically designed to protect this estuary in the Baltic Sea. Stegeholm was founded in 1370 by Albrecht II. Duke of Mecklenburg, who had it built to secure the waterway to old Västervik, today's Gamleby at the end of the bay.
Over the centuries, the castle changed hands several times and had to be rebuilt several times after being destroyed, so that it was even converted into a luxurious castle in the 17th century. But this too was destroyed again and - unlike the town - was not completely rebuilt. Rather, the inhabitants of Västervik even received permission to use the ruins as a quarry for building their houses.
Thus, today you can experience the historical remains of the medieval castle.
Child 0-4.99 years in parents' bed 100% discount
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