A holiday in Småland is not a bad idea. Here you will find everything from Astrid Lindgren's world in Vimmerby to glass art and wild forests. Below you will find lots of tips and inspiration for your holiday in Småland.
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Holidays in Småland
There are around 30,000 moose in Småland and seven large moose parks. Is that the end of it? No, far from it! How about the IKEA museum, four national parks, castles and fortresses, the James Bond museum, Glasriket, the candy cane town of Gränna and Visingsö in Lake Vättern.
You'll also find charming towns like Kalmar, Eksjö, Jönköping, Växjö and Huskvarna. In addition, you can discover John Bauer's troll forests, Europe's longest zipline and cowboys and Indians at High Chaparral.
Tips for your holiday in Småland
Astrid Lindgren's World in Vimmerby - Grandma Anna's secret journey in 2024
Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets It was time for the annual secret outing with the grandchildren and some...
Visiting Visan's ship - a different kind of monument in Småland
To visit Visan's ship is to be part of the Swedish song treasure, in a place...
Planning a trip in the Glasriket - we've tested the 'trip planner'
Did you know that you can plan a trip in the Glass Kingdom using a digital journey planner,...
Motorhome pitches in Glasriket in Småland - we tested these 9
There are many campsites in Glasriket in Småland (far more than we first realised!) and we...
Fika and restaurants in Glasriket - 7 places you don't want to miss
There are some cafés and restaurants in Glasriket that you don't want to miss! We have travelled...
Glasshouses and glassworks in Glasriket - guide with map
Did you know that there are more than a dozen glassworks and glassworks in Glasriket? This area in Småland...
Sauna rafting in Småland - a magical experience at Ödevata farm hotel
We have tested sauna rafts in Småland, at Ödevata Gårdshotell in Glasriket, and it was an absolute ...
Visiting a moose park - moose safari in Glasriket moose park
What is it like to visit a moose park? We have long been keen to familiarise ourselves...
Visiting Kosta in Glasriket - a gem in Småland
What is it like to visit Kosta in Glasriket? We have once again visited this gem in Småland,...
What to do in Eksjö - 11 tips for the wooden city in Småland
What to do in Eksjö? This town in Småland, known as 'the unique wooden town', offers...
Trolls in Gamleby - Friends of the Garpe Sculpture Park
Trollen i Gamleby, or Friends of Garpe Sculpture Park, is a different kind of sculpture park in Västervik. When...
Swedish Smålandsvägen - FREEDOMtravel Themed roads
Svenska Smålandsvägen is a themed road that takes you through beautiful Småland, to experience...
Things to do in Växjö - 15 tips for sights and experiences
What to see and do in Växjö? Växjö is a pleasant city that offers...
Things to do in Glasriket - 25 tips for sights and experiences
What can you see and do in Glasriket in Småland? We have travelled around the area...
The emigrant village in Småland - in the footsteps of Vilhelm Moberg
Utvandrarbygden in Småland is the area that lots of Swedes left to emigrate to the USA....
Ödevata farm hotel and caravan park - sustainable in Småland
Ödevata gårdshotell in Småland is a cosy, simple and natural hotel, where you are also welcome to...
Lessebo hand-paper mill - try making paper
The Lessebo hand paper mill in Småland is something very special as it is still a working mill, producing hand paper...
James Bond museum in Småland - the world's only Bond museum
James Bond Museum in Småland - why is it here and could it really be the world's...
Vidinge gård och ställplats - dog-friendly accommodation in Småland, Sweden
Vidinge Farm is a dog-friendly accommodation in Småland, a camping site, a fishing centre and a starting point for...
Europe's longest zipline - Sweden Zipline in Småland.
Europe's longest zipline course is in Sweden, deep in the forests of Småland. Sure, it's...
Blowing glass - try it at the Kosta Glass Centre
Want to try blowing glass? At the Kosta Glass Centre you can create your own...
Kosta Art Gallery - exciting art in the Glass Kingdom
Kosta Art Gallery is an art gallery in the Glasriket region of Småland, showcasing glass art of various...
Kosta Christmas market - a wonderful Christmas atmosphere in the Kingdom of Crystal.
Kosta Christmas Market is part of the Christmas celebrations in Kosta, in the Kingdom of Glass. Here you can experience Christmas shopping, ...
IKEA Museum in Älmhult - fascinating about a department store
The IKEA Museum tells the story of the huge furniture store that was founded in 1943 as a mail order company by...
The Kyrkö bog car cemetery - a different kind of attraction
The car cemetery Kyrkö mosse outside Ryd in Tingsryd municipality is an unusual attraction, to say the least. In the centre of ...
Things to do in Kalmar - 17 tips for experiences and attractions
What to do in Kalmar? Well, we'll tell you! Kalmar is a city...
Kalmar läns museum - about the regal ship Kronan
Kalmar County Museum offers a very exciting exhibition about the regal ship Kronan, which sank in the Baltic Sea....
Kalmar castle - 800 years of war, celebration and power games
Kalmar Castle is a mighty edifice, which feels both historic and fairytale-like where it rises...
Granhult church in Småland - Sweden's oldest wooden church
Granhult Church in Småland is Sweden's oldest wooden church. This fine little wooden church, dating back to the 1220s, survived against...
Kronoberg castle ruins in Växjö - Vasa and the Dacke feud
Kronoberg Castle Ruin is a well-preserved historical ruin that tells interesting stories about Gustav Vasa and the Dacke feud....
Huseby mill in Småland - a well-preserved time bubble
Huseby Bruk is a fine destination in Småland with old mill environments, castle, park, restaurant, shops and...
Teleborg Castle in Växjö - a fairytale castle in Småland
Teleborg Castle is a beautiful fairytale castle just outside Växjö. Here you can enjoy the fantastic...
What to do in Jönköping - 17 tips for the matchstick city
What to do in Jönköping? The city is famous for its matchstick history and you should definitely...
What to do in Gränna - 9 tips for the candy cane town at Lake Vättern
What can you do in Gränna? Many would probably answer "eat candy canes" and that's...
What to do on Visingsö - 12 tips for Vättern's largest island
What can you do on Visingsö? First and foremost, you can relax and enjoy...
The Matchstick Museum in Jönköping - an engaging story
The Matchstick Museum in Jönköping tells the story of a time of child labour and terrible working conditions, but also of Ivar...
Husqvarna museum - and more to do in Huskvarna
The Husqvarna Museum in Huskvarna tells the story of a company that started making rifles in the 17th century and...
Lysingsbadets camping - Västervik Resort in Västervik
We have now travelled to Lysingsbadets camping, which is located just outside Västervik. This is...
Gamleby camping - Kustcamp Gamleby
Now we have arrived at Gamleby camping, not far from Västervik. The campsite is large and...
Mönsterås by campervan - festival and camping site
In Mönsterås, between Oskarshamn and Kalmar, we were greeted by a blues festival, long-haired guys in leather clothes,...
Tättö Havsbad - nice campsite by the sea
Yesterday we ended up at a campsite at Tättö Havsbad, in Loftahammar north of Västervik. We are...
Video from beautiful Eksjö
Video from the troll forest in Gamleby
Video from all 3 wooden towns - Eksjö,Hjo, Nora
Video från Konst i Kosta Boda
Video från Mickejohans glashytta
Video från Glaskonst i Småland
80 things to do in Småland
Blowing glass, hiking in wild forests or meeting Pippi Longstocking? Here you will find tips for activities and experiences during your holiday in Småland.
Good to know for your holiday in Småland
Here you will find information and things to know before your holiday in Småland.
Accommodation in Småland
- Hotels, cottages and hostels: There are many different types of accommodation around Småland. For example, you can find tips on the destination's website.
- Camping and caravanning sites: There are plenty of campsites and pitches, many of which are in a scenic location. Please note that popular sites may become full during the high season Read more about campsites and pitches in Småland here.
- Free camping: Free camping with a motorhome is fine as long as you follow laws and local regulations.
Food and drink in Småland
- Regional courts: Isterband, cheese gratinated pike-perch fillet with mashed potatoes, Småland cheesecake or honey-glazed wild boar steak.
- Delicacies: Isterband and herring
- Desserts: Try the Småland cheesecake with jam.
- Drinks: In Äppledalen, between Gränna and Huskvarna, apple juice and other fruit drinks are produced.
Activities in Småland
- Nature: Hiking in magical forests, cycling and boat trips on lakes and seas.
- Culture: Glassblowing, art, design and galleries
- History: Emigration, mines, castle ruins and museums
- For children: Swimming, camping and theme parks
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