Location: Vaxjo
Top Things to do in Vaxjo
What to do and see in Vaxjo, Sweden: The Best Places and Tips
Växjö ([²vɛkːɧøː]) is a city and the seat of Växjö Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden. It had 66,275 inhabitants (2016) out of a municipal population of 90,721 (2017). It is the administrative, cultural, and industrial centre of Kronoberg County and the episcopal see of the Diocese of Växjö. The town is home to Linnaeus University.
Restaurants in Vaxjo
1. Vaxjo Cathedral
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4.5 based on 138 reviews
2. Swedish Glass Museum
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Here you can see the Exhibitions 'Six Centuries of Swedish Glass 2.0' and 'Studio Glass in Transformation' and temporary Exhibitions about glass. Smålands Museum and the Swedish Glass Museum are two museums under the same roof. Welcome to visit both parts (only one entry fee). In addition to the museum there is also the house of emigration, this museum is also included in the same entrance fee.
Reviewed By ch6006hc - Copenhagen, Denmark
There´s a large room with glass objects through history, all the way back to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. More unique perhaps is the large and beautifully exhibited unique pieces from around Smaaland.
3. House of Emigrants
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4 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By tallpinesCO - Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Our home state, Minnesota, has one of the biggest Swedish-American communities in the USA. In fact, we have ancestors who emigrated. The displays, well described in English, explained why and how all these people came to America, and what they contributed when they arrived. We enjoyed Reading about many familiar names from our part of the USA. We especially enjoyed the exhibit on Vilhelm Moberg, author of the historical fiction series "The Emigrants." He did extensive research in Minnesota, very close to where we grew up. His entire "writing hut" and all its artifacts have been reconstructed as part of the museum.
4. Linneparken
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4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By ALJSKEE - Denver, Colorado
This is a nice place for kids to run around. It's kinda gloomy in the winter but beautiful when the sun is out in the summer. Stop and enjoy a picnic here.
5. Kronobergs slottsruin
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4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Kiter123 - Vaxjo, Sweden
Great location for a trip from Växjö town by car or bus.
Situated by the Helga Lake and the Kronoberg castle ruin this indoor/outdoor cafe has a limited choice of meals and drinks.Sitting by the lake and watching the old steamship Thor to take off for a scenic tour of the lake while sipping coffee with Belgian waffles in the afternoon sun is a great and relaxing way of spending afternoon.
6. Echo Water Tower (Teleborg Water Tower)
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4 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By sASCHA r
This is some fun for kids, but there is not much close by. It's located next to the bus stop Vattentornet in Teleborg, just south of the Linne University. (56.844355, 14.824694). Worth a visit if you are in the neighbourhood ...
7. Smalands Museum
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4 based on 29 reviews
Welcome to Swedens oldest countymuseum! Here you can see Exhibitions about local history, glass and temporary Exhibitions. Smålands Museum and the Swedish Glass Museum are two museums under the same roof. Welcome to visit both parts (only one entry fee). In addition to the museum there is also the house of emigration, this museum is also included in the same entrance fee.
Reviewed By Brian_de_Kilburn - London
This region of Sweden is famous for its glass works, mostly set up in the nineteenth century, and there is a comprehensive display of the history of glassware - elaborate cut and engraved, coloured, basic homeware, and studio glass. I disliked most of it, I have to confess - the more elaborate, the more skilful, the more I disliked it. The simpler household ware was more to my taste. But very worth seeing. There's also a fascinating glimpse into the way people lived from neolithic times to recently, including the first electric lighting system for a town. And on Sunday, it's free.
8. Granhults Kyrka
9. Dadesjo Gamla Kyrka
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5 based on 5 reviews
10. Teleborg Castle
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5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By andrei_petrescu - Riga, Latvia
The Castle is situated in a picturesque area of Vaxjo. There is a hotel and restaurant inside however even an outside visit worth your time. The castle has a medieval style, there is also a summer garden next to it with a solar clock.
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