Österbybruk is beautifully located in Roslagen and offers a beautiful manor house, historical mill environment and plenty of activities around arts and crafts. When we were here, not everything had opened yet, but despite that we had a nice afternoon.
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Updated: October 2026 | We have returned to Jönköping time and time again over the years – sometimes with a camper, sometimes for trade fairs and work and sometimes just to discover the city and the surrounding areas. Here there are of course matches and John Bauer's trolls, but also swimming in the middle of town, nice walks, lively market stalls and Lake Vättern, which is somehow always there in the background.
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Lövstabruk in Uppland is one of the so-called 'vallonbruks' in Sweden, a historic ironworks dating back to the 16th century. It was once the largest ironworks in Sweden, owned by the de Geer family for 13 generations. Today, the mill is a popular tourist destination with attractions, exhibitions and an inn.
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Forsmark's mill in Roslagen is one of the many beautiful Walloon mills in the area. Iron was once produced here, and in the 17th century the Walloons came from Belgium to improve production. Today the mill is a great place to visit with historic buildings, an English park, a restaurant and a café.
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Updated: October 2026 | Ekenäs Castle is a beautiful fairytale castle that you can find in Linköping municipality. There is an interesting history here … and no less than seven ghosts! In the summers, tours are also arranged in this fine 17th-century castle.
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Updated: October 2026 | What can you do in Gränna? Many would probably answer ”eat candy canes” and that is true, but there is also more to experience. Here you can, for example, learn about Andrée's polar expedition, hike in beautiful nature or take the boat to Visingsö.
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Updated: October 2026 | Visingsö is a very special island in the middle of Lake Vättern, with a wonderful mix of rural tranquility, beautiful nature and exciting history. We took our electric bikes on the ferry from Gränna and set out to discover the island's castle ruins, old churches and other attractions.
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The Matchstick Museum in Jönköping tells the story of a time of child labour and terrible working conditions, but also of Ivar Kreuger's fascinating matchstick empire that conquered the world before it collapsed. If you visit Jönköping - don't miss the captivating Match Museum!
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The Husqvarna museum in Huskvarna tells the story of a company that started making rifles in the 17th century and is now a world leader in forestry and gardening products. Nearby, you can visit the charming Smedbyn village or see the view from Huskvarna mountain.
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Gamla Linköping is a charming open-air museum that shows Linköping from the past, with city blocks, houses, shops and farms. There is a wide range of museum environments that show how people lived and worked in the old days. There are also many cosy cafés and shops.
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