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TOP 10 REASONS
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TOP 10 REASONS
Why travel to Jönköping: 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 Jönköping
- Few cities have a landscape as serene as that of Jönköping in southern Sweden.
- Three lakes border this area, one of which is Vättern, the second-largest lake in Sweden and the sixth-largest lake in terms of area in all of Europe.
- John Bauer, a famous artist for depicting trolls and forest fairies, portrayed the magical scenery with its sheets of water, forests, and lovely old towns.
- Visit the Matchstick Museum in the town, which has more to offer than first appears.
- Along the way, you'll pass a magnificent wooden cathedral and Visingsö, a mysterious island in the lake that is covered in ruin.
- Capital: län
- International Airport: Jönköping Airport (JKG)
- Population: 112,766
- Currency: Swedish kronor
- Time: UTC/GMT +2 hours
- Driving side: Left
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: Swedish
- Religion: Christianity
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Jönköping
- Jönköpings Läns Museum is a modest museum that primarily focuses on art and records the culture of Jönköping County.
- Over a century of radio and communication technologies is mapped out in the Radiomuseet Museum.
- Another church worth visiting is Kristine Kyrka, built in the second half of the 17th century.
- Gränna features narrow, winding streets and a lot of adorable, ancient wooden structures. It is located on the lower slopes of the steep mountain Grännaberget.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Jönköping
- Regarding good weather, the region is in the 45th percentile among tourist destinations globally.
- If you want to visit Jonkoping when it's warmest, the hottest months are July, August, and June.
- Early July is often the warmest season of the year, with highs routinely reaching 72.6°F (22.6°C) and lows hardly ever falling below 52.4°F (11.3°C) at night.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Jönköping
Matchstick Museum
- Did you know that Jönköping was the birthplace of the safety match? You can learn more about the invention that transformed the city into the matchmaking capital from 1845 until 1970 at this museum.
- The exhibits tell the tale of individuals like the Lundström brothers, who were in charge of the factory now home to this museum. It produced 12 million matchboxes annually by 1858.
- Ivar Kreuger also appears as a character. He revolutionised the industry early in the 20th century by creating a global match empire.
- Thousands of matchboxes, matchbooks, and other matchmaking supplies can be seen in the galleries.
- The entire history of Jönköping's matchmaking is also told in a fun movie.
Habo Church
- The Habo Church, an incredible sight, is entirely made of wood and has cathedral-like grandeur.
- It is a well-known picture throughout Sweden and has been included on postage stamps. On the western shore of Vättern, it is located about 15 minutes north of the city.
- The church was built in 1680, and since 1723, there haven't been many exterior changes.
- The inside is completely decorated in paintings created in 1741–1743 and serves as illustrations for Martin Luther's catechesis.
- The altar, which is also made of sandstone and dates to the 1300s, is older than the baptismal font, which is made of the same material.
Jönköping Stadspark
- The Stadtpark, located west of the city centre, is not your typical city park; instead, it is a green city district with various amenities and activities scattered across a nursery established in 1900.
- Ten ancient buildings relocated to the park to avoid demolition make up Jönköping's open-air museum.
- A Soldattorp, a soldier's home built during the Allotment System of light conscription in the 19th century, and a bell tower from the 17th century.
- The mini-farm, which features lambs and newborn goats, as well as the bird museum, will be a big hit with kids.
- This old collection of 1450 birds from 330 species is housed in a charming brick building from 1914.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Jönköping Off the Beaten Track
Sofiakyrkan
- This 19th-century church, one of the city's most recognisable structures because of its towering spire, is regarded as the pinnacle of Gothic Revival architecture.
- Gustaf Dahl, who had a significant influence on the cityscape of Stockholm at the time, was its architect.
- The rose window, entrance, and lancet windows on the outside stand out because of a lovely interplay of red brick and whitewashed stone mouldings.
- A Carl Johan Dyfverman crucifix and a stunning Italian Baroque painting of the Supper at Emmaus, both acquired in Rome in the 1600s, are displayed on the carved wooden altar.
Jönköpings Läns Museum
- This little museum focuses primarily on art while charting the history of Jönköping County's culture.
- Lucky for fans of John Bauer's fanciful graphics, the museum possesses a complete collection of his drawings and sketches.
- And they are displayed in a space created to mimic his artwork's ambience, complete with background noise from a Smland Forest.
- Kids can don troll and fairy costumes to dress up as the figures in his paintings.
- The remainder of the exhibition overviews Swedish art trends, from the Romantic period to Expressionism, Nativism, and the Gothenburg Colourists in the early 20th century.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Jönköping Culture and Traditions
- Jönköping is a län (county) in the Götaland area of southern Sweden. From Lake Vätter, it continues southward through a portion of the historical landscape (province) of Smland.
- Southern Sweden's highest county is Jönköping, heights above 1,300 feet (400 metres). Lakes dot its rugged terrain, drained by the rivers Emn, Lagan, and Nissan.
- Despite being primarily forested, the län nevertheless supports the farming of rye, oats, and cattle. Most businesses make use of the quantity of wood.
- The capital and largest city are Jönköping, located on Lake Vätter's southern side.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Jönköping: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Sen Street Kitchen
#Food
- Take a chance at this restaurant if you've never tried Thai and Korean food.
- Enjoy the delicious chicken, laksa, and bibimbap Sen Street Kitchen offers.
- Many guests believe the staff is knowledgeable.
- The pleasant service is essential to these restaurant owners.
Brooklyn Burger City
#Food
- If you get hungry after admiring Sofiakyrkan, come here to eat.
- Try the perfectly cooked bacon, burgers, and delicious fries.
- Visitors come to Brooklyn Burger to sample a tasty cappuccino.
- Many reviewers remark on how great the staff is at this establishment. Visitors praise the fantastic service in their reviews.
Pizza Hut
#Food
- Delicious pan pizza, salads, and kebabs are some foods available at this eatery.
- If you're hungry, come here for great halva.
- The enthusiastic workforce embodies Pizza Hut's aesthetic and personality. People often mention quick service in their reviews.
Asics
#Fashion
- Certain days are made exclusively for shopping! They have you covered with over 100 stores and eateries. Offering everything from business to leisure, high-tech gadgets and toys for kids of all ages, seasonal fashion, and incredibly delicious food!
- Thanks to the three food courts, you won't have to walk far or go hungry.
- Your shopping experience may be made or broken by how easy it is to find parking, which is why they have more than 3,600 spaces!
- All of them are cost-free, except entrance C, where parking is free for two hours.
- Additionally, each parking area has several easily accessible parking spaces for the disabled.
Astrid Lindgren's World
#Fun
- Welcome to Astrid Lindgrens Värld, the fictional world Astrid Lindgren created filled with characters from fairy tales.
- In this theme park and theatre, you can interact with all the Astrid Lindgren books' characters.
- Everyone can meet the characters who act out the book's events and create scenarios involving young people in the park.
- The theme park is situated in the little town of Vimmerby in Smland, also Astrid Lindgren's birthplace.
- From 12 May to 29 August, Astrid Lindgren's World is open, as well as on weekends in September, Week 42 in October, and some weeks in November (weeks 43 and 44).
Vätterstranden
#Fun
- Enjoy the two-kilometre beach that runs through the heart of Jönköping.
- You may stroll along the shore, and Vättern has several lovely locations where you can have a picnic.
- The beach is crowded with people in the summer who are swimming, having fun in the sun, and spending time with friends.
- In addition to basketball and beach volleyball, there are spacious lawns where you can enjoy outdoor sports at the beach.
Rosenlundsbadet
#Fun
- Elmia is next to Rosenlundsbadet, the enormous hot bath in Jönköping.
- You can experience a water adventure at the swimming hall, which has indoor and outdoor pools.
- They promise everyone will have a great time in our adventurous water park.
- Jump around, go with the flow, or unwind in the jacuzzi in the intense wave pool.
- Everyone may find something to enjoy at Rosenlundsbadet, which features water slides, waves, waterfalls, relaxation areas, a gym, and themed saunas.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Jönköping: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- You may be excused for believing you were at the shore of a sea when you first saw Lake Vättern's massive expanse.
- And the shoreline at Jönköping's vast sandy beach won't make that feeling go away.
- This is a blessing on clear summer days and is only a short distance from the city's centre.
- The beach is flanked by lovely gardens, a playground, and a volleyball court. The view back across Jönköping is delightful.
- There are cafes and restaurants by the beach, but if you need anything, you're also close to all the shops and utilities.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Jönköping Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- This little museum focuses primarily on art while charting the history of Jönköping County's culture.
- One of the most significant holidays in Sweden is midsummer. The long-awaited summer will begin with the dance around the midsummer pole, the flower wreaths, and the folk dance.
- Choose where you want to dance at one of the many traditional Midsummer events planned throughout Jönköping.
- On 23 June, Jönköping and its surrounding areas will be hosting a variety of midsummer celebrations.
- The following locations will celebrate midsummer with midsummer poles, entertainment, and games:
- The festivities get underway up in Fjällstugan around 15.00. With Gabriel Djärf and Sofia Einarsson, the afternoon begins with singing and dancing around the majesty pole.
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