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Granhult church in Småland - Sweden's oldest wooden church

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Granhult Church in Småland is Sweden's oldest wooden church. This fine little wooden church, dating from the 1220s, survived against all odds and is today a fascinating attraction. Not least, it is fantastic to see all the old paintings and decorations in wood.

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Kronoberg castle ruins in Växjö - Vasa and the Dacke feud

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Kronoberg Castle Ruin is a well-preserved historical ruin that tells interesting stories about Gustav Vasa and the Dacke feud. Join us on an exciting journey to the 16th century!

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Huseby mill in Småland - a well-preserved time bubble

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Huseby Bruk is a fine destination in Småland with old mill environments, castle, park, restaurant, shops and exhibitions. The mill is like a time bubble that shows what it looked like here when the last owner, Miss Florence Stephens, lived here.

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Teleborg Castle in Växjö - a fairytale castle in Småland

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Teleborg Castle is a beautiful fairytale castle just outside Växjö. Here you can enjoy the fantastic surroundings, or why not have lunch or dinner in the castle restaurant? Follow us up the stairs ...

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Things to do in Jönköping – 15 tips and excursions

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Writer: Helena Bergström

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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What to do in Gränna - 9 tips for the candy cane town at Lake Vättern

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Writer: Helena Bergström

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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What to do on Visingsö - 12 tips for Vättern's largest island

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Writer: Helena Bergström

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 - an engaging story

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Writer: Helena Bergström

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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Husqvarna museum - and more to do in Huskvarna

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Writer: Helena Bergström

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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Västervik Resort – Lysingsbadets campsite by the sea

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Västervik Resort, known to many as Lysingsbadets camping, is a large holiday resort by the sea with camping, cottages, swimming and activities. We visited the campsite with our camper in May 2013 and especially appreciated the location by the water, the walk among the rocky islands and a nice evening together with camper friends.

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