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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Vaxjo: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Vaxjo
- Växjö is a small, forward-thinking city in the Smland Province, nestled in a landscape of endless lakes. Växjö has claimed the title of Sweden's greenest city in its stunning surroundings.
- Since 1993, CO2 emissions have been lowered to less than a third of the EU average.
- Växjö lies in the Kingdom of Crystal for culture, and the Swedish Glass Museum tells the story of its glassblowing legacy.
- To learn more, visit one of the region's glassblowing workshops and watch more than 300 years of expertise in action.
- Växjö also has a beautiful twin-spired church, a delightful lakeside park, and numerous day trip and excursion options in the surrounding countryside.
- International Airport- Växjö-Kronoberg Airport
- Population - 81 074
- Currency- Swedish Krona
- Time- UTC/GMT +2 hours
- Driving side -left
- Main Electricity -230v
- Official Language - german
- Religion – roman chatholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Vaxjo
- Kayak in the lakes and on the archipelago at Västervik.
- If you enjoy climbing, Västervik is a great place to visit.
- Biking or walking through Västervik is a terrific way to see the city. Depending on what you wish to see and learn, biking and hiking trails along the shore and interior.
- The diving seas around Västervik are among Sweden's least-exploited.
- As long as you respect the rules and regulations, the archipelago welcomes you to moor wherever you like. In Västervik, you can rent a sailboat or a motorboat if you don't own one
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Vaxjo
- The average temperature of Vaxjo varies greatly. For around half of the year, temperatures are cold but otherwise comfortable.
- Compared to tourist locations across the world, the area is less temperate than others, ranking in the 24th percentile for pleasant weather.
- If you're looking for the hottest months to visit Vaxjo, July, August, and June are your best bets.
- Early July is the hottest season of the year, with highs about 73.8°F (23.2°C) and temperatures seldom dropping below 54.6°F (12.6°C) at night.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Vaxjo
Swedish Glass Museum
- Despite its name, this attraction is a county museum dedicated to the island of Smland, which was founded in the 18th century.
- A large exhibition showcasing the county, its culture, and history is still displayed.
- However, it has shifted its focus to Sweden's glass sector since the 1930s, which is fitting given that Växjö is known as the Kingdom of Crystal's capital.
- The museum houses about 40,000 pieces of glassware made by over 100 Swedish glassworks, the oldest from the 1580s.
- Glassmaking and its materials and techniques are covered in total, and the museum hosts a series of shows for modern glass artists each year.
Växjö Cathedral
- The city's red brick and ashlar cathedral date back to the 13th century, when a masonry church replaced a burned-down timber edifice.
- Fire played a significant role in the cathedral's history, and much of the construction dates from a renovation in the mid-nineteenth century after a fire the century before.
- Look for the Gustavian organ case, which dates from the 18th century, amid the whitewashed interior.
- Jan Brazda, a modern sculptor, designed the altar, pulpit, baptismal font, and some of the highly coloured stained-glass windows.
- During excavations in the choir in the 1800s, a Viking runestone was discovered and put against the cathedral's eastern wall.
Swedish Emigrant Institute
- Around 1.3 million Swedes emigrated to North America between 1843 and 1930.
- Given Sweden's current population of just under 10 million people, this was a huge event.
- The Swedish Emigrant Institute is a museum with exhibits detailing the reasons and repercussions of the departure that studies this wave of emigration.
- There's information about some of the more well-known settlers and their accomplishments in places like Minnesota.
- You can also learn about the writings of Vilhelm Moberg, a Swedish author who travelled around America's Swedish communities and wrote a series of historical fiction novels on emigration.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Vaxjo Off the Beaten Track
Kronoberg Castle
- The ruins of a 15th-century fortification may be found on an island in Helgasjön lake.
- This bastion sat on the boundary between Sweden and Denmark for nearly 200 years, and as a result, it saw a lot of combat. It was attacked, captured, and put to ruins by the Danes three times, and each time it was rebuilt.
- Finally, the castle became obsolete and was abandoned after the Treaty of Roskilde in 1658 established peace between Sweden and Denmark.
- A wooden footbridge connects it to the shore, and information boards tell you about the fort's turbulent past.
- The fort's thick walls are pretty attractive against the water from the shore, and you may enjoy the view while eating a meatball sandwich from the cafe.
Ångaren Thor
- A steamboat, the S/S Thor, is moored near the castle and celebrated its 130th anniversary in 2017.
- Thor sails around the lake regularly during the summer, with additional sailings scheduled on weekends.
- The Smland County Museum owns the boat, which used to transport freight and passengers between Räppe and Asa until the 1930s.
- Since then, it has been transporting tourists and locals on leisurely cruises around the lake for spectacular Kronoberg vistas.
- During the tour, you'll learn about the boat's illustrious past and the beauty and history of the lake.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Vaxjo Culture and Traditions
- Linnaeus University's campus is around 15 minutes away from the city centre by bike. The university, student housing, and student life feel like a miniature society.
- You'll be a member of a collaborative knowledge ecosystem here.
- What can you expect to see on a trip to Växjö, the city of contrasts? There are superb restaurants, a well-known hockey team, and pleasant cafés where you may have a lingonberry-flavoured coffee.
- Beautiful nature is never far away in Växjö, as lakes and woods surround the city.
- The combination of the city centre and bustling student life on campus appeals to students. Here's where your future fantasy begins!
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Vaxjo: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
PM & Vänner
#FOOD
- This has been at the helm of Swedish gastronomy for many years.
- Many international and local honours and awards have been bestowed on the restaurant.
- The idea is based on "forest, lake, and meadow" principles and a never-ending search for the best ingredients, with a focus on locally and ecologically farmed products.
Kafé de luxe
#FOOD
- People of all ages congregate in Kafé de luxe's inviting areas to drink coffee, eat, or enjoy a glass of beer.
- During the day, they provide lunch and freshly baked pastries. Kafé de luxe delivers a variety of dishes at night that combine raw ingredients from local farmers with spices from across the world.
- Live music is frequently performed in the basement of Kafé de luxe.
Piazza Teatro
#FOOD
- A restaurant situated at the plaza Teatertorget.
- Piazza Teatro is a Mediterranean-style restaurant that serves various grilled meat and seafood dishes.
- There is an extensive wine and beverage selection to pick from.
- They appreciate natural Swedish ingredients selected according to the season to generate culinary delights. A café and a bar are also available.
Växjö city
#Fashion
- A restaurant situated at the plaza Teatertorget.
- Piazza Teatro is a Mediterranean-style restaurant that serves various grilled meat and seafood dishes.
- They appreciate natural Swedish ingredients selected according to the season to generate culinary delights. A café and a bar are also available.
Grand Samarkand
#Fashion
- The shopping mall Grand Samarkand welcomes you with around 70 shops, cafes, and restaurants.
- Classic Swedish and worldwide fashion labels are blended with new and innovative concepts.
the Linnaeus canal and Växjö lake lagoons
#FUN
- The city of Växjö is located in southern Sweden and is surrounded by forests and lakes.
- Many parts of Växjö's core city were built on wet and swampy terrain, subject to flooding during significant rain events.
- The street Linnégatan, built on a previously existing little stream and situated much lower than the surrounding built areas, is one of the most affected locations.
- Rainwater flooded the roadway and the basements and cellars of surrounding buildings in previous years.
- The Linnégatan canal, also known as the Linnaeus canal, was repaired by the City of Växjö at the end of the 1990s to prevent flooding in the streets and adjacent regions and to regulate the flow of stormwater to the Växjö lake.
- The canal and its associated sedimentation lagoons show adaptability to extreme weather events.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Vaxjo: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- The city's central park wraps along the north coast of Växjösjön.
- You may come to sit by the river and relax, or you could go exploring to see what you can find.
- The Karolinerhuset, for example, has a fascinating history.
- This structure was built in 1715 and served as a high school until 1850. Carl Linnaeus, the world-changing taxonomist, was one of its most famous students. A garden honouring Linnaeus is planted with species representing each of the 24 classes in his Sexual System.
- A summer cactus garden with a theme that changes each year is also available.
- The Linnéparken is divided into three distinct areas: an English park with meandering walkways and giant trees, a modern park with open green spaces, playgrounds, water features, and a traditional formal park.
- Carl von Linné, the world-famous botanist, is honoured as a significant subject of the park.
- Linné was a high school student at Karolinerhuset, located in the northern section of the park near the cathedral, and was born in Rshult, Smland, in 1707.
- He devised the system of Latin naming and classification of living organisms and plants as a professor of botany at Uppsala University, which is still used in biology today.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Vaxjo Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Växjö has held various events and meetings over the years, including international conferences, national Eurovision Song Contest competitions, Swedish Championships in ice hockey, floorball, handball, athletics, football, and more.
- Växjö was a proud host city for the UEFA Women's Euro in football in 2013 and the IFF Men's U19 World Floorball Championships in 2017.
- A variety of concert and cultural performances and several festivals across central Växjö add to a vibrant atmosphere all year.
- MAT is a one-of-a-kind Växjö event that takes place every year in September.
- MAT is one of Sweden's most important platforms promoting locally produced and sustainable cuisine.
- Our modern arena city has world-class stadiums for floorball, ice hockey, football, and sports. Växjö Lakers and Växjö Vipers compete in the highest levels of ice hockey and floorball.
- They have been named "Best Sports Municipality" twice in five years. When it comes to organising training camps, Växjö has a lot to offer.
- It is simple to get to Växjö, and we have some of Sweden's top training facilities.
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