Husqvarna Museum - A journey through 300 years of Swedish ingenuity Are you curious about Swedish industrial history and love to discover the stories behind our most iconic products? Then the Husqvarna Museum in Huskvarna is an obvious stop during your stay at Smålandstorpet. In the heart of one of Sweden's most historically significant industrial areas, the museum offers a [...]
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Discover Habo Church - A unique heritage site near Smålandstorpet In the tranquil Småland landscape, just a short drive from Smålandstorpet, stands one of Sweden's most unique church buildings - Habo Church. This magnificent wooden building is something completely different from a traditional rural church. With its cathedral-like size, unique baroque interior and lavishly painted walls and ceiling, the [...]
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A guide to all the glassworks in Småland - discover the sparkling heart of the glass kingdom When you open the door to a glassworks in Småland, a warm breath hits you. It's not just the warmth of the furnace, but also the sense of tradition, craftsmanship and a history that has been alive since the 18th century. This guide to all the glassworks in [...]
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Eksjö Museum - a cultural treasure in the heart of the wooden town of Eksjö A trip to Eksjö is like stepping straight into another time. Narrow cobbled streets, over 50 wooden houses and a town center with roots in the Middle Ages. In the middle of this well-preserved wooden town is Eksjö Museum, a place where art, history and small-town charm meet - and [...]
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Småland Film Village - step into Astrid Lindgren's magical movie world Do you want to experience movie history, nostalgia and the charm of Småland in one place? Then a visit to Småland Film Village in Mariannelund is a must during your stay at Smålandstorpet. Here, in the middle of the landscape that inspired to some of Sweden's most beloved stories, awaits an interactive film museum filled with [...]
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Gränna Museum - an unforgettable journey through time for curious travelers without children Are you longing for a cultural experience that both touches and inspires - without it having to be noisy or child-friendly? Then Gränna Museum is an obvious stop during your vacation at Smålandstorpet. With a unique focus on polar history, local identity and visually striking environments, [...]
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Discover Tabergsgruvan – Småland’s underground adventure In the middle of the Småland landscape, just south of Jönköping, rises a mountain with a heart of iron – literally. Tabergsgruvan is not only a historical site, but a living experience for those curious about both the wonders of nature and human history. From Smålandstorpet it takes just over an hour […]
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Vandalorum – art, design and nature in the heart of Småland For those of you who live in Smålandstorpet and are looking for a day trip that combines culture, aesthetics and tranquility, Vandalorum in Värnamo is a place not to be missed. Here – amidst fields and granite hills – stands an architectural masterpiece that houses world-class art exhibitions, design from […]
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Gränna and Visingsö – a timeless journey from Smålandstorpet There are places that carry a special magic – those where the wings of history meet the quiet power of nature. From Smålandstorpet it takes just over an hour to reach two such gems: Gränna and Visingsö. Together they form one of Sweden’s most atmospheric destinations, where ruins, […]
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The Match Museum in Jönköping - a sparkling history in wood Just a stone's throw from the southern shore of Lake Vättern, in a beautiful wooden building from 1848, lies something as unique as the world's only match museum. Here, in the heart of Jönköping, the safety match was born - and with it a whole new way of making fire. From dangerous sparks to global industry [...]
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Are you looking for a day out in Småland that offers both history, nature and tranquility? At Åsens village you will encounter a living cultural reserve where you can experience what life in the Småland countryside was like over a hundred years ago. A stop that is perfect for you […]
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Discover Gränna! Are you looking for things to do in Gränna? This charming small town at the eastern shore of the Lake Vättern is a must-see when you're on holiday in Småland. Whether you're staying at Smålandstorpet, travelling through the region or planning a day trip from Jönköping – the town offers a unique combination of nature, history and […]