What to do in Växjö in Sweden
Växjö is located in the middle of the Småland region and is known as “the greenest city in Europe”. It’s not just a marketing slogan: the city has been working on sustainability, local food and green mobility for decades. But apart from that ambition, Växjö is above all a surprisingly nice destination for those who love nature, culture and typical Swedish conviviality. Whether you are traveling through southern Sweden or staying in Småland for a few days, this city is definitely worth a visit. There is enough to see in Växjö to keep you entertained for a few hours. Below I list the best sights in Växjö: My favorite place in…
Five beautiful walks in Småland
In this article I share five beautiful walks in Småland with you. Småland is a very varied province in the south of Sweden and extremely popular with families with children and nature lovers. In summer it can be quite busy in Småland, but there is enough to walk for everyone and that is why I have deliberately made a combination of well-known and unknown places. Enjoy reading! Hey! My name is Antonette and I have been living in Swedish Lapland since the summer of 2023. On my site you will therefore find a lot of tips and facts written by a local. Enjoy reading! Store Mosse National Park has the…
What to do in Jönkoping in Sweden
The town of Jönköping is located on the southern shores of Lake Vättern and is well worth a visit. You can wander around through the picturesque and narrow alleys of the city center and along the canals that flow into the lake. Jönköping is located in the Småland region and has approximately 85,000 inhabitants. In this article I will tell you more about Jönköping and what you can do there. Hey! My name is Antonette and I have been living in Swedish Lapland since the summer of 2023. On my site you will therefore find a lot of tips and facts written by a local. Enjoy reading! Jönköping (pronounced Jeunsjeuping) became…
Åsnen National Park: this is what you can do there
The Åsnen National Park is located in the central part of Småland and is a great place to spend a few hours. It is a relatively young national park and has some short walks. It is also very nice to go out with a canoe or kayak from Getnö Gård. In this article you can read more about the beautiful Åsnen National Park. Åsnen National Park was established in 2018, making it Sweden’s youngest national park. Åsnen consists of about 75% water and is located around Lake Åsnen and the archipelago. The national park is less developed for tourism, for example there is no visitor center and few hiking trails.…
One week itinerary for the South of Sweden
In this article I will sahre my favorite itinerary in southern Sweden with you. I have described a one week route, which you can of course expand further with free time and extra days. I recommend a trip of at least two weeks to really get to know the country and stay in one place for several nights. You can therefore completely customize the routes below to your wishes. This route comes from my e-book Sweden for Beginners. Are you also going to Sweden for the first time and are you looking for the best tips and tricks? Then my e-book is a true must have! The south of Sweden…
The most beautiful places in southern Sweden
Are you going on a trip to southern Sweden and do you want to make sure you don’t miss any highlights? In this article you will find my personal top 10 of the most beautiful places in southern Sweden. Please note: I have not been everywhere (yet) and am always open to additional tips and suggestions, which you can leave in the comments so that other readers can benefit from them too! I have listed the places from south to north and are in no particular order of preference The Stones of Ale, or Ales Stenar, is one of the most beautiful places in southern Sweden. These 59 stones are…
Unique places to stay: Friluftshotell Mullsjö
In my “Unique places to stay” series I highlight special places to spend the night in Sweden. No standard tourist hotels but special, charming accommodations, often in the middle of nature. The accommodations have been handpicked by myself and I would only advise those out of my own experiences. In this article I will take you to the Småland region, where the Friluftshotell Mullsjö awaits you! Hej hej! My name is Antonette and in 2023 I moved from The Netherlands to Sweden. On my website, you will only find firsthand information, written by a local. Enjoy! Just half an hour’s drive west of the city Jönkoping is the village of…
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