agent manual - Smålands Turism
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agent manual - Smålands Turism
NORTHERN SMÅLAND AGENT MANUAL Let’s get together and open up Småland. Our sharpest tool to attract travelers and travel agents is our website – visitsmaland.se – where you as tour operator are welcome to appear for your customers to see that you are in the right place, are curious and have experience that they may not have. Contact Smålands Turism to gain access to our various tools. The idea, of course, is to package Småland in such a handy, attractive format that more and more travelers will want to discover it. We do that work together. Thank you for your interest and involvement. W W W. S M AL AND S T UR I S M . S E • 2 W W W.VI S I T S M AL AND. S E 3 SU PE RST U DI O Northern Småland offers some tasty tidbits that pay off. Northern Småland is large enough to offer a variety of outdoor recreation, culture, history, food, and beautiful accommodations. At the same time its convenient location, both geographically and in terms of decision-making, allow it to offer popular customized solutions. Here in Småland, we are used to working together, because we know that what benefits everyone benefits each of us individually. As a travel agent, you will find the best return right here. We make sure that you can find your profile, your niche and your taste of Småland depending on the preferences of the different target groups. Our brand can fit in with yours in many ways. We tailor packages in close cooperation with local entrepreneurs and organizations. In the next step we provide support with marketing materials, image banks and media relations on your home court. And our demo trips provide you as an agent with the opportunity to taste a selection of the best Småland has to offer. See you soon! Lena Larsson Hanna Svensson CEO Project Manager Telephone: +46 (0)36-35 12 75 Telephone: +46 (0)36-35 12 74 Mobile: + 46 (0)708-19 95 75 Mobile: +46 (0)725-62 00 26 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Smålands Turism AB Västra Storgatan 18A Box 1027, 551 11 Jönköping 4 Smålands Turism AB • Västra Storgatan 18A • Box 1027, SE-551 11 Jönköping www.smalandsturism.se • www.visitsmaland.se 5 O LA C HRI ST E N SSO N Content 8. GRÄNNA-VISINGSÖ-VÄTTERN 8. THE MOOSE 9. ROUTES TO SMÅLAND 10-11. MAP & USEFUL TIPS 12. ACCOMMODATIONS 42. ACTIVITIES 14.Badhotellet 34.Isaberg Mountain Resort 15.Bauergården 44.Emventure 16. BEST WESTERN Vetlanda Stadshotell 45.Fortuna Marin - Activity center 17. BEST WESTERN PLUS John Bauer Hotel 46.Gammelbyn Hultet 18. Björkhaga Hotell & Konferens 47. Grenna Hot Air Balloon Trips 19. Bo i Småland / Ferienhauser in Schweden 48.Guldström 20.Clarion Collection Hotel Victoria 49.Habo Church 21. Elite Stora Hotellet 50.High Chaparral 22.Emventure 51. Kleva Mine 23.Grand Hotel 52.Kyrkekvarn 24.Hapimag Resort Hok-Yxenhaga 53.Match Museum 25.Hestraviken 54.Ramoa – Ramkvilla Outdoor Activity 26.Hooks Herrgård 55.Smålands Kulturfestival 27. Hotel Amalias Hus 56.Store Mosse National Park 28.Hotel Gyllene Uttern 57. Taberg Mine 29.Hotell Högland 58.Tage Andersen, Gunillaberg 30.Hotel Mulljsö 59.Tur & Natur, Nystedt Husky tours 31. Hotell Nissastigen 60.Vandalorum 32.Hotel Savoy 61. Walks Through Jönköping 33.Huskvarna Stadshotell 62.Åsens by – Cultural reserve 34.Isaberg Mountain Resort 35.Kyrkekvarn 36.Ramkvilla Wärdshus 37. Scandic Värnamo 38.Vox Hotel 39.Wallby Säteri 40.Wiredaholm Golf & Konferens 41. Wisingsö Hotell & Konferens 6 7 Gränna-Visingsö-Vättern Go for it – by air! Of course we have our own regional airport – Jönköping Airport – with both domestic and international connections, both scheduled and charter. A regular route to Frankfurt opened in 2015 with two daily departures. We’ve had a 10-week long charter window between Düsseldorf and Jönköping Airport each summer for many years. A stopover enables us to reach a large part of Europe’s travelers. Car rental firms are standing by at the airport, but it is also easily accessible by bus or train. Or why not just come in by foot with your hiking boots on? Dumme Mosse nature reserve is located right next to the airport and offers a mythical trip down to Jönköping. Adventure is always close at hand in Northern Småland, no matter how you choose to travel. W W W. J O NKO P I NG AI R P O RT. S E A NATURAL OFFER YOU CAN’ T REFUSE Our region in northern Småland is endowed with everything a tour operator could wish for. You could say it’s a package tour that nature created on its own. Features include one of Europe’s largest lakes, a beautiful island and rolling countryside packed with goodies from history – castles, ruins, churches, legends and archeological sites. Add the white striped “Polkagrisen” candy that was twirled here for the first time in 1859, and you’ll have all the ingredients for a successful overall concept. STOCKHOLM ROUTES TO SMÅLAND JÖNKÖPING GÖTEBORG NÄSSJÖ VARBERG ALVESTA GRENÅ The moose HELSINGØR ÄLMHULT VIMMERBY VÄXJÖ KALMAR ÖLAND HELSINGBORG COPENHAGEN MALMÖ TRELLEBORG RØDBY KIEL MEET THE KING OF THE FOREST. PUTTGARDEN SASSNITZ ROSTOCK TRAVEMÜNDE Småland is one of Sweden’s most moose-dense regions, both in terms of moose enclosures and the number of moose in the forest. Almost 30,000 moose are moving around in Småland. A safe and exciting way to get close to them is to visit a moose park. HAMBURG BERLIN WEEZE I S A BERG M O O S E PA R K W W W.I SA BE RG.CO M T RAI N FLI G HT FERRY BRI DG E DÜSSELDORF SK UL L A RY D M O O S E PA R K W W W.SK U L L A RYD -A LGPA RK .SE V R I GS TA D M O O S E PA R K W W W. A LGPA RK V RI GSTA D.SE 8 FRANKFURT AM MAIN MÜNCHEN 9 E22 ROA D CITY RA IL ROA D C A PI TA L ROA D N UMBE R A I R PO RT Badhotellet 2 Bauergården 3 BEST WESTERN Vetlanda Stadshotell A 4 BEST WESTERN PLUS John Bauer Hotel 5 Björkhaga Hotell & Konferens A 6 Clarion Collection Hotel Victoria A 7 Elite Stora Hotellet 8 Emventure 9 Fortuna Marin - Activity center A E18 1 A R LA NDA A I R PO RT 10 Gammelbyn Hultet STOCKHOLM A 11 Grand Hotel SYMBOLS Accommodation Activity FIT (Free Individual Traveler) Groups 12 Grenna Hot Air Balloon Trips 13 Guldström E4 14 Habo Church 15 High Chaparral 16 Hapimag Resort Hok-Yxenhaga S KAVS TA A I R PO RT 17 Hestraviken 18 Hooks Herrgård E20 RN 19 Hotel Amalias Hus VÄ TTE E4 LAN DV ETTER A I RP ORT 34 23 Hotell Nissastigen A 21 27 13 8 40 B 32 37 USEFUL LINKS 25 Huskvarna Stadshotell www.visitsmaland.se 26 Isaberg Mountain Resort www.smalandsturism.se 28 Kyrkekvarn E22 A 31 30 S MÅ LA ND A I R PO RT KA LMA R A I R PO RT E6 24 Hotel Savoy 27 Kleva Mine 16 33 15 W W W. S W E D I S HW E LC O ME. S E 22 Hotel Mulljsö 10 18 26 17 23 20 Hotel Gyllene Uttern 25 35 JÖ N KÖ PI N G A I R PO RT LI NKÖ PI NG CI T Y A I R PO RT Swedish Welcome is a member organisation certifying experiences. The certificate guarantees that the experience is professionally assessed from a guest perspective and enables confident choices for better experiences and sustainable development. 21 Hotell Högland 12 42 19 36 28 20 2 5 22 14 43 41 GOTHENBURG Swedish Welcome E4 29 Match Museum BMI REGIONAL 30 Ramkvilla Wärdshus Frankfurt – Jönköping 31 Ramoa – Ramkvilla Outdoor Activity Contact: Nina Handegaard, 32 Scandic Värnamo Sales Executive Scandinavia 33 Store Mosse National Park Telephone: +47 97595 997 34 Taberg Mine E-Mail: [email protected] 35 Tage Andersen Gunillaberg Website: www.bmiregional.com 36 Tur & Natur, Nystedt Husky tours 37 Vandalorum A A 38 Vox Hotel JÖ NKÖ PI NG A 39 Walks Through Jönköping 40 Wallby Säteri 29 6 24 MALMÖ M A L M Ö A I R PO RT 9 39 41 Wiredaholm Golf & Konferens 7 38 4 42 Wisingsö Hotell & Konferens 11 43 Åsens By B On several locations in Småland: • Smålands Kulturfestival • Bo i Småland / Ferienhauser in Schweden 10 11 ACCOMMODATIONS NORTHERN SMÅLAND P H OTO: S AR A L ANDS TEDT 12 13 S TOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 1 G OT H EN BU RG JÖNKÖPI NG 2 GOTHENBURG Badhotellet J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MA L MÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Ågatan 16 SE-573 31 Tranås Address: Bunngården 1 SE-563 93 Gränna Telephone: +46 (0)140-462 00 Telephone: +46 (0)36-540 06 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.badhotellet.com Website: www.bauergarden.se Contact: Christopher Hamilton Contact: Lisa Suneson E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Hotel and restaurant Type of company: Hotel, restaurant and RV parking areas Capacity: 102 rooms / 169 beds Capacity: 26 rooms / 50 beds Reception open hours: 24 h Reception open hours: 07-22 Language: English Language: English Restaurant: Yes (Closed in July) Restaurant: Yes Internet access: Yes Parking / Bus parking: Yes Internet access: Yes Transfer: 45 min by train from Linköping, 2,5 h by train from Stockholm, 50 min by car from Jönköping. Transfer: Yes Accessibility: Yes ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: Parking / Bus parking: Yes Accessibility: Yes This 100-year-old spa hotel, with its verdant park lining the banks of the river Svartån, is an oasis in the heart of the city of Tranås. For years, people of all ages have come here in search of relaxation and recreation. • Spa facilities • Spa treatments • Gym and exercise facilities • Crayfish fishing • Beverage tastings BauerGården That this classic spa is a renowned resort is hardly surprising. The fresh clean air, combined with various treatments and bath experiences are health-giving for body and soul. We firmly believe that this, in today’s high-stress society, is more relevant than ever. For this reason, the spa is still the core of our operations. Treat yourself, your friends and your colleagues to a restorative break at Badhotellet. You deserve a little luxury. ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Proprietary beach including jetty and sauna • Outdoor grill deck with an extensive wide view of Lake Bunn and islands • Canoeing • Fishing excursions • Crayfish fishing • Hiking trails BauerGården offers a unique combination of conference facility, guest house and cabin accommodation, as well as an exclusive parking site for RVs. Beautifully situated on the shore of Lake Bunn just outside the village of Gränna, Bauergården offers its guests an enchanting view. In the heart of John Bauer country and the artist’s magical scenery. Just 10 minutes from the E4 highway, 15 minutes from the villages of Gränna and Visingsö, and 20 minutes from towns of Huskvarna, Elmia and Jönköping. • Lounge area in the main building • Quiz walk • Traditional Swedish Midsummer celebration We offer exquisite natural surroundings and a wide array of activities both on-site and in the vicinity. Includes a proprietary beach complete with jetty and sauna. Grill deck with an extensive view of the lake, canoe rental, boat trips, fishing, and several possible excursions to nearby destinations. The large glass surfaces in the restaurant section create light, spaciousness, and a sense of a seamless flowing into the landscape outside. Our first-class kitchen serves up to 120 guests. We are proud that our menu is based on high-quality ingredients sourced locally according to season and availability. In the summer, guests are encouraged to enjoy their meals on our patio. SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Gränna and Visingsö 17 km – See p.8 • Åsens by 8 km – See p.62 • Jönköping 40 km • John Bauer hiking trail 0 km • Golf courses 14 15 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 4 GOTHENBURG 3 BEST WESTERN Vetlanda Stadshotell GOTHENBURG MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Stortorget 5 SE-574 32 Vetlanda Address: Södra Strandgatan 15 SE-550 02 Jönköping Telephone: +46 (0)383-120 90 Telephone: +46 (0)36-349000 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.vetlandastadshotell.se Website: www.johnbauer.se Contact: Anna Carlemar Contact: Pernilla Brandt E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Hotel and restaurant Type of company: Hotel and restaurant Capacity: 69 rooms / 111 beds Capacity: 105 rooms / 175 beds Reception open hours: Mon-Thu: 06-23, Fri 06-21, Sat 08-12 & 15-21, Sun 08-12 & 18-21 Reception open hours: 24 h Language: English Restaurant: Yes Language: English Internet access: Yes Restaurant: Yes Parking / Bus parking: Yes Internet access: Yes Transfer: No Parking / Bus parking: Yes Accessibility: Yes Transfer: Yes Accessibility: Partly ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Night club Saturdays and some Fridays • Playroom for children during the summer, children’s menu in the restaurant. This classic town hotel is centrally located in Stortorget, the main square in Vetlanda, with shops and restaurants within easy reach. The area offers a variety of recreatio- nal activities. You can go jogging, swimming, downhill skiing or even play a round of golf. ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Lobby bar • Relaxation area including sauna and steam room • Exercise room • “After work” • Piano bar SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Astrid Lindgren’s World 70 km • The Kingdom of Crystal 45 km BEST WESTERN PLUS John Bauer Hotel • Cooking courses • Chocolate tastings BEST WESTERN PLUS John Bauer Hotel is a firstclass modern, personal boutique hotel located right in the center of Jönköping at the Munksjö lake. We have 105 rooms and three new junior suites, plus one suite on the fifth floor with a view of Munksjö lake and the roof ridges. Our conference wing has eight conference rooms. an open-concept floor plan. The restaurant offers a well-balanced à la carte menu adapted to the season, including everything from tapas to meat and fish, as well as exquisite desserts. We prioritize locally sourced vegetables and have a wide range of eco-labeled and fair-trade wines. We also offer a daily lunch special in the form of a lunch buffet. Our restaurant, Ester Kök & Bar, occupies its own section of the facility, adjacent to the hotel, as part of • Wine tastings • High Chaparral 112 km – See p.50 • Gold Panning 20 km – See p.48 • Kleva Mine 5 km – See p.51 SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Jönköpings Läns Museum 100 m • City Center 0 m • A6 shopping center 2 km • Match Museum 1 km – See p.53 • Gränna and Visingsö 40 km – See p.8 16 17 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 5 JÖNKÖPI NG GOTHENBURG Björkhaga Hotell & Konferens GOTHENBURG B MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Bosebygdsvägen 13 SE-56 531 Mullsjö Address: Lingsgatan 2 SE-271 42 Ystad Telephone: +46 (0)392-12050 Telephone: +46 (0)36-33 00 990 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.hotellbjorkhaga.se Website: www.ferienhauserinschweden.de Contact: Katarina Kvarnström Contact: Pia Lasson E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Hotel and restaurant Type of company: Holiday home rental company, self-catering cottages Capacity: 28 rooms / 50 beds Capacity: 100 cabins containing 2-12 beds each Reception open hours: 07-23 Language: English / Danish Internet access: Yes Reception open hours: Weekdays 09-12 and 13-17. Also open on Saturday during the summer. Parking / Bus parking: Yes Language: English / German Transfer: Yes Restaurant: No Accessibility: Partly Internet access: Included in some of the cabins Restaurant: Yes ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Pool • Relaxation area • Sauna • Shooting simulator • Segway • Björkhaga pentathlon • Beverage tastings • Cooking with our master chef • Murder Mystery • Music quiz SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Hagårds Lagård High ropes course 5 km • Kyrkekvarn 8 km – See p.52 • Bicycle rental 8 km Bo i Småland / Ferienhauser in Schweden Björkhaga has welcomed guests since the early 1900s. Guests come here to rest in the fresh air and, especially, to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings, the paths and the trails. Björkhaga Hotel and Conference is a modern hotel with 28 rooms of various sizes and spacious conference rooms. It contains every amenity and convenience to satisfy today’s guests at work and at play. At Björkhaga, we want our guests to feel well taken care of and to enjoy delicious, well-designed and carefully prepared food of the highest quality, in a personal and inspiring environment. A good night’s sleep after an evening’s dip in the outdoor pool does wonders for body and soul. If it’s challenging activities that are desired, we have something for everyone. Horse-riding, canoeing or rock-climbing. Bike-riding or hiking – or golf at the Ryfors Golf Club, Sweden’s first private golf course, or at the Sand Golf Club, an international-level golf course. For the more culturally minded, a visit to Ryfors Ironworks or Habo Church is not to be missed. These cultural sites are utterly unique. We look forward to welcoming you at Björkhaga Hotel and Conference in Mullsjö. Katarina Kvarnström & Peter Lundberg Parking / Bus parking: Yes (not bus) Transfer: No Accessibility: Partly ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: Many of our cabins are close to the lake and to swimming and fishing areas; several cabins have their own jetty and boat. The cabins are situated in areas of particular natural beauty, the perfect backdrop for hiking, biking and other outdoor activities. We offer cabins and houses in beautiful natural surroundings in Småland. The cabins have a kitchen or pantry equipped for self-catering, and a WC with shower. Most of them have a TV and many have an open fireplace or stove. Post-visit cleaning and sheets/ towels are not included in the rent but can usually be purchased if desired. You can stay on the water’s edge with a jetty and your own boat, in the forest close to woodland trails, or in a more urban milieu close to shopping and restaurants – it’s up to you. We offer accommodations in all price classes – everything from the small, basic cabin to the large, modern house. To ensure that you can feel secure about your choice of holiday accommodations, we inspect all cabins before listing them among our offerings. We want to provide a true description and correct information about the cabin. We comply with the general terms and conditions of cabin and apartment rental that have been adopted by the Swedish Tourism Trade Association in consultation with the Swedish Consumer Agency. SIGHTS OF INTEREST: We offer cabins throughout Småland, close to the Kingdom of Crystal glassworks center, the High Chaparral wild west-style theme park, the Astrid Lindgren’s World theme park, and other trip destinations. • Hiking trails 1 km • Mullsjö Alpin 7 km • Habo Church 10 km – See p.49 • Ryfors Golf Club 3 km • Sand Golf Club 13 km 18 19 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 7 6 GOTHENBURG JÖNKÖPI NG Clarion Collection Hotel Victoria GOTHENBURG J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: FE Elmgrens gata 5 SE-553 16 Jönköping Address: Hotellplan 3 SE-553 20 Jönköping Telephone: +46 (0)36-712800 Telephone: +46 (0)36-10 00 00 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.choice.se/collection/ victoria Website: www.elite.se Contact: Fredrik Brännström Contact: Ulrika Vestin E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Hotel Type of company: Hotel Capacity: 135 rooms / 254 beds Capacity: 90 rooms / 155 beds Reception open hours: 24 h Reception open hours: 24 h Language: English Language: English / German / Danish / Norwegian Restaurant: Yes Restaurant: Yes Internet access: Yes Internet access: Yes Parking / Bus parking: Yes Parking / Bus parking: Yes Transfer: Taxi can be booked at the hotel. Bus and train, 300 m. Transfer: Taxi can be booked at the hotel. Bus and train, 200 m Accessibility: Yes ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Relaxation area includes access to treadmill, stationary bicycle, sauna and showers. SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • City Center 500 m • Lake Vättern 2 km • Match Museum 300 m – See p.53 Elite Stora Hotellet Clarion Collection Hotel Victoria welcomes you to a unique and exquisite hotel in the center of Jönköping, just a short walk from the train station. When you stay here, we provide afternoon coffee and a snack, and the evening meal, every day, free of charge. Accessibility: Partly Elite Stora Hotellet is centrally located on the south shore of Lake Vättern in one of the most beautiful buildings in Jönköping. The pleasant rooms are comforta- bly furnished to meet the needs of the modern traveler. The breakfast is highly appreciated and is served in a bright and cheerful environment. ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Relaxation area • Small gym SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • High Chaparral 73 km – See p.50 • Gränna and Visingsö 36 km – See p.8 • Astrid Lindgren’s World 116 km • Jönköpings Läns Museum 1 km • A6 shopping center 3,3 km • Taberg Mine 16 km – See p.57 20 21 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 11 GOTHENBURG 8 J ÖNKÖPING GOTHENBURG Emventure J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Kröken, Emhult 7 SE-570 16 Kvillsfors Address: Hovrättstorget SE-553 21 Jönköping Telephone: +46 (0)72 514 64 02 Telephone: +46 (0)36-14 00 00 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.emventure.se Website: www.grandhoteljonkoping.se Contact: Ronny Waumans Contact: Sofia Hagman E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Pensionat Type of company: Hotel Capacity: 8 rooms / 20 beds Capacity: 53 rooms / 92 beds Reception open hours: May-Sept: 07-22 Reception open hours: Mon-Fri: 06.30-22.00 Sat-Sun: 07.30-22.00 Language: English / Dutch / Chinese Language: English / German / Arabic Restaurant: Yes Restaurant: Yes Internet access: Yes, 2 h free wifi Internet access: Yes Parking / Bus parking: No Parking / Bus parking: Yes Transfer: Yes from Vetlanda Accessibility: No ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: Emventure – Outdoor activities – See p.44 • Spa Package with Finnish sauna, wood-fired hot tub and wilderness dinner. • Adventure Day with rock climbing, zip line, rappelling, archery, air rifle and GPS orienteering. • Canoe and MTB rental • Massage Grand Hotel Jönköping Kröken is a nineteenth-century farm in Emhult. The main house has a dining room that seats up to 24 people. In 1998, we installed our fine SPA center, with a real Finnish wood-fired sauna. We later added a wood-fired hot tub to the spa. Our new guest house opened in the summer of 2013, featuring 4 duplex rooms, where each unit can accommodate 4–5 people. There is a bedroom with three single beds upstairs, while the lower floor has a bedroom with a double bed and a bathroom. Transfer: Taxi can be booked at the hotel. Accessibility: No ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Yoga • Theater Welcome to the Grand Hotel in Jönköping – one of Jönköping’s most venerable hotels. We value the personal contact we have with our guests and look forward to welcoming you to our establishment. We are located in the center of the city close to shopping and restaurants, in the same beautiful building as the Jönköping Theater. Several of our rooms offer a view of Lake Vättern. SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Jönköping centrum 0 m • Jönköpings Läns Museum 100 m • Lake Vättern 500 m • A6 shopping center 2 km SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Match Museum 1,5 km – See p.53 • Astrid Lindgren’s World 60 km • Målilla Moose Park 29 km • Little Rock Lake, zipline 50 km • Kleva Mine 13 km – See p.51 • Gold Panning 7 km • Boda Borg Sävsjö 55 km 22 23 STOCKHOLM GOTHENBURG 16 15 STOCKHOLM Hapimag Resort Hok-Yxenhaga 17 GOTHENBURG J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Yxenhaga 1 SE-560 13 Hok Address: Hestraviken SE-330 27 Hestra Telephone: 1 Apr-30 Sept, +46 (0)393-21800 E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: +46 (0)370-336800 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.hestraviken.se Website: www.hapimag.com Contact: Annelie Carlsson Contact: Brigitte Egli, Resort Manager E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Hotel and restaurant Type of company: Apartment Resort Capacity: 40 rooms / 120 beds Capacity: 77 apartments Reception open hours: Mon-Fri 07-21, Sat 07-18, Sunday and some holidays 07.30-15.00 Reception open hours: May-Sept: 08-11 & 15 – 19 Language: English / German Language: English Restaurant: Open July-Aug 18-21. Closed 2 days a week. Restaurant: Yes Internet access: Yes Internet access: In the reception (not in apartments) Parking / Bus parking: Yes Transfer: Bus stop in 2 km, own car is recommended. Accessibility: 1 apartment ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Cycling • Canoeing • Hiking • Nordic Walking • Jogging • Tabletennis • Billard • Tennis • Beachvolley SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Nydala Church and Kaffee Thymian 10km • Vrigstad Moose Park 18 km • Jönköping 35 km • Different industriemuseum 35 km Hestraviken Parking / Bus parking: Yes Transfer: Yes The resort in Hok-Yxenhaga combines the enjoyment of unspoilt landscapes with sporting activities. Whether you are looking for peace and relaxation or prefer to recharge your batteries – this is the right place for you. The 77 bungalows of classic Swedish design are located directly by the banks of the Härån river and are the ideal starting point for experiencing wild nature. In the typically Falun-red Swedish houses with their idyllic terraces, you will feel at home straight away. All bungalows are furnished with birch wood furniture in the Scandinavian style and designed in magnificent colours – comfort and cosiness are guaranteed. Here, the adventures and stories of Michel from Lönneberga, the character from the books of Astrid Lindgren, come alive. Large meadows with traditional wooden fences, deep-green forests and glistening lakes as far as the eye can see. Watch, experience and marvel – dreams come true for nature lovers in Sweden. Glide over lakes and rivers by canoe or kayak, fish from a boat or the river bank and enjoy the catch at a barbecue with family and friends. On extended hikes, with a little luck you may see elks and beavers. Accessibility: Partly ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Canoes and boats • Hiking trails • Heated outdoor pool (mid May-mid Sept) • Billiards and darts • Gym • Boule court • Relaxation area including massage pool and sauna • Bicycles and mountain bikes Let your thoughts wander and your soul delight. Deep in the dense forests of Småland with a wonderful view of the Algustorpasjön lake and Isaberg mountain lies Hestraviken. An idyllic spot, with the Nissan stream running through the property, the beautiful garden, the small red timber houses and the stately turn-of-thecentury wooden mansions. The hospitality and friendly staff make you feel at home and at ease right from the start. The guest rooms are located in different buildings, each with its own terrace or balcony with a beautiful view. The picturesque natural surroundings inspire long walks, canoe trips, bicycle rides, skiing at the Isaberg ski resort or a dip in the outdoor pool when the weather permits. The heart of Hestraviken is its kitchen – in which delicious meals are prepared and presented to the highest standard. A blend of traditional Swedish standards and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends to Hestraviken. • Fishing SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Isaberg Mountain Resort 3 km – See p.34 • Isaberg Golf Club 3 km • High Chaparral 28 km – See p.50 • Store Mosse National Park 26 km – See p.56 • Vandalorum 42 km – See p.60 • Bruno Matthson Center 42 km hotell och restaurang • Tage Andersen, Gunillaberg 46 km – See p.58 • Borås Zoo 70 km • Gränna and Visingsö 100 km – See p.8 24 25 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 19 18 17 GOTHENBURG 18 GOTHENBURG Hooks Herrgård J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Hooks Herrgård SE-560 13 Hok Address: Brahegatan 2 SE-563 32 Gränna Telephone: +46 (0)393-210 80 Telephone: +46 (0)390-413 23 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.hooksherrgard.se Website: www.amaliashus.se Contact: Elisabeth Lagö Contact: Caroline Larsson, General Manager & owner E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: Type of company: Hotel, spa and golf facility FACTS: Capacity: 105 rooms / 239 beds Capacity: 19 rooms / 49 beds Reception open hours: 07-20 Reception open hours: 24 h Language: English Language: English / German / Spanish / Norwegian Type of company: Hotel and restaurant Restaurant: Yes Restaurant: Yes Internet access: Yes Internet access: Yes Parking / Bus parking: Yes Parking / Bus parking: Yes Transfer: Taxi can be booked at the hotel. Accessibility: Partly ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Outdoor swimming pool • Row-boats • Canoes • Fishing • Hiking trails Thirty kilometers south of Jönköping lies the Hotel Hooks Herrgård, where it faces onto Hokasjön lake. In a fantastic location adjacent to the beautiful hotel is a wonderful new spa –1300 sq. m. for your enjoyment. The property also includes two golf courses, so there are lots of opportunities for active recreation. The hotel kitchen serves up top-class gourmet cuisine. After a good night’s sleep, you can enjoy an ecological breakfast over an enchanting view of the lake. Transfer: Transportation to and from Jönköping Airport can be booked at the hotel. Accessibility: Partly ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Apple orchard with sun chairs • Jacuzzi in 1/3 of the rooms • Bicycle rental • 1300 sq. m. spa • Two golf courses SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Hiking trails SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • High Chaparral 50 km – See p.50 • Astrid Lindgren’s World 110 km • Match Museum 30 km – See p.53 • Bruno Matthson Center 54 km Hotel Amalias Hus • Visingsö – See p.8 • Candy maker shops in Gränna – See p.8 • Grenna Museum Welcome to Hotel Amalias Hus, beautifully located in the shire of Gränna & Visingsö. Get away from your everyday life and wind down with us. Indulge yourself with an exclusive experience of relaxation, good food & wine and four star accommodation - we know you will never want to leave. During summertime you will encounter an idyllic small town village with picturesque wooden houses in different colours overgrown by wild roses. In wintertime its quiet. Snow sets on white rooftops with hanging ice crystals and the winter sunlight creates a magical setting. Hotel Amalias Hus has 19 rooms uniquely designed with contemporary 18th century furnishing. All rooms are named after famous characters who have lived in these houses or the surroundings. The houses erected nearly 300 years ago was originally founded as Grännas Southern Toll Station. Today the establishment has developed into a four star hotel where the picturesque and romantic ambience meets a perfect combination of luxury and comfort. Hotel Amalias Hus is ideal for a get away with equal distances from Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmoe and Copenhagen. The closest airport is located in Jönköping only 15 minutes away. Hotel Amalias Hus is located right by the towns entry of Gränna. Amalias Hus offers you the experience of gourmet dining in an exclusive 18th century milieu. • Gränna Golf Club • Vrigstad Moose Park 28 km – See p.8 26 27 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 20 19 GOTHENBURG JÖNKÖPING Hotel Gyllene Uttern GOTHENBURG 21 20 J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Gyllene Uttern 1 SE-563 92 Gränna Address: Esplanaden 4 SE-571 31 Nässjö Telephone: +46 (0)390-10800 Telephone: +46 (0)380-13100 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.gylleneuttern.se Website: www.hogland.se Contact: Maria Ekblom Contact: Carol Hansson E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Hotel and restaurant Type of company: Hotel and restaurant Capacity: 51 rooms / 110 beds Capacity: 104 rooms / 180 beds Reception open hours: 24 h Reception open hours: 24 h Language: English / German Restaurant: Yes Language: Norwegian / Danish / English / German / Spanish / Czech Internet access: Yes Restaurant: Yes Parking / Bus parking: Yes Internet access: Yes Transfer: Taxi can be booked at the hotel. Parking / Bus parking: Yes Transfer: Yes Accessibility: Partly ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: Hotell Högland Accessibility: Yes Gyllene Uttern (“The Golden Otter”), which was built in the 1930s, was actually Sweden’s first motel. Here you will find conference facilities, a dining room with a Hotell Högland is a four-star hotel in the Småland highlands with something for everyone. panorama view, a lobby bar with a terrace, hotel rooms in various styles, and a café. ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Sauna and relaxation area • Spa and treatments • Lending of outdoor games • Two jacuzzis • Exercise room • Massage chairs • Hiking trails • Sauna In central Nässjö, 50 m from the train station, you will find the Hotell Högland – your best choice for meetings. The Hotell Högland is the site of choice for everything from major conferences and events to romantic SPA weekends as well as dancing the night away at our night club. With its 104 elegant rooms and 100% smoke-free premises, the Hotel Högland is the place to go. • Exercise room • Indoor boule court and indoor darts SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Gränna and Visingsö 3,5 km – See p.8 • Jönköping 32 km SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Omberg 45 km • Astrid Lindgren’s World 80 km • High Chaparral 91 km – See p.50 • Gränna and Visingsö 70 km – See p.8 • The Kingdom of Crystal 109 km 28 29 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 22 GOTHENBURG JÖNKÖPING GOTHENBURG Hotel Mullsjö 23 J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Sjövägen 90 SE-565 32 Mullsjö Address: Stortorget 2 Telephone: +46 (0)392-49400 Telephone: +46 (0)371-589000 SE-332 30 Gislaved E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mullsjohotell.se Website: www.hotellnissastigen.se Contact: Torhill Sagen Contact: Josefin Pettersson E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Hotel and restaurant Type of company: Hotel and restaurant Capacity: 54 rooms / 87 beds Capacity: 53 rooms / 127 beds Reception open hours: Mon-Fri 07-23, Sat 08-23, Sun 08-12 Reception open hours: 05.30-21.30 Language: English / German Language: English / German / Finnish / Norwegian / Italian Restaurant: Yes Internet access: Yes Restaurant: Yes Parking / Bus parking: Yes Internet access: Yes Transfer: Taxi can be booked at the hotel. Parking / Bus parking: Yes Transfer: Taxi can be booked at the hotel. Accessibility: Yes ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Tennis • Sauna & pool • Billiards and table tennis • Beach with diving tower • Hiking trails • Fishing • Row-boats and canoes Hotell Nissastigen When you need to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the Hotel Mullsjö is the perfect choice. Here you will find silence; here, it is okay to do absolutely nothing. You will find calm, enchanting nature and a level of personal service in which consideration is built into the tiniest detail. Our restaurant serves carefully prepared meals, often using locally sourced fresh ingredients accompanied by delicious beverages. Our excellent hotel rooms offer all the modern conveniences and comfort. You can go swimming in our warm indoor pool – or why not go for a refreshing dip in Mullsjö lake just outside, followed by a steaming cup of coffee and home-baked pastries in one of our elegant lounge areas? The facility’s location in the middle of a popular outdoor conservation area is an invitation to participate in any of a wide range of exciting activities in any season. Accessibility: Partly ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Sauna • Restaurant • Cafe • Bar Feeling–Involvement–Joy The Hotel Nissastigen is owned and operated by two happy gals from Småland. The hotel is centrally located in the town of Gislaved, close to many attractions – High Chaparral, Isaberg, not to mention all the industries and companies that have their operations just around the corner. We focus on being a personal city hotel where our guests will feel at home. We wish you a pleasant stay and hope to see you again – and again, and again! Sincerely, Josefin & Anna SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Isaberg Mountain Resort 15km – See p.34 • High Chaparral 20km – See p.50 SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Ryfors konfektyr 2 km • Ryfors Golf Club 6km • Ullared/GeKås 45km • Store Mosse National Park 20km – See p.56 • Mullsjö Alpin 7 km • Habo 15 km • Tage Andersen, Gunillaberg 20 km – See p.58 • Jönköping 30 km 30 31 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 24 GOTHENBURG 25 JÖNKÖPING GOTHENBURG Hotel Savoy J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Brunnsgatan 13-15 SE-553 17 Jönköping Address: Erik Dahlbergsgatan 20 SE-561 32 Huskvarna Telephone: +46 (0)36-173290 Telephone: +46 (0)36-130507 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.profilhotels.se/ hotell-jonkoping-hotel-savoy/ Website: www.huskvarnastadshotell.se Contact: Jakob Lundholm Contact: Anna Stina Zetterström E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: anna-stina.zetterstrom@ profilhotels.se FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Hotel Type of company: Hotel Capacity: 35 rooms / 74 beds Capacity: 90 rooms Reception open hours: 05.30-22.30 Reception open hours: 24 h Language: English / German / Danish Language: English / Finnish Restaurant: Yes Restaurant: Yes Internet access: Yes Internet access: Yes Parking / Bus parking: Yes Parking / Bus parking: Yes Transfer: Yes Transfer: No Accessibility: Partly Accessibility: Partly Hotel Savoy is a centrally located design hotel, with relaxation area, gym and the Brasserie Sofiehof. relax in our jacuzzi and sauna. Free coffee and tea in our hotel lobby. ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: It is often the small details that really make the overall experience. Comfortable and personal hotel for private and business travel. All 90 rooms – both individual rooms and suites – have a Carpe Diem bed, rain shower head, dumbbells, kettle, free Wi-Fi, blackout curtains and fridge. Everything to ensure that your stay is as comfortable as we can make it. Close to everything. Four minutes’ walk from the train station and Lake Vättern, close to entertainment, shopping, culture, sports and business. Good parking facilities around the hotel. • Relaxation area with sauna and jacuzzi • Gym • Jogging routes • Dumbbells in all rooms • Free coffee/tea SIGHTS OF INTEREST: Huskvarna Stadshotell The Huskvarna Stadshotell is a boutique hotel with 35 unique rooms only 1 minute from the E4 highway. ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: Guests are invited to use our well-equipped gym and In our brasserie Sofiehof, hotel guests, romantic couples, and bar guests looking to party mingle happily with corporate guests. • Outdoor jacuzzi offered at its White Guide-recommended restaurant, the Huskvarna Stadshotell is one of the stars of Sweden’s hospitality industry. With its proximity to Jönköping and to forest and other natural areas, combined with the excellent cuisine SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Husqvarna Fabriksmuseum 1 km • Gränna and Visingsö 32 km – See p.8 • Jönköping 8 km • Astrid Lindgren’s World 114 km • Match Museum 600 m – See p.53 • Jönköpings Läns Museum 1 km 32 33 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 28 26 GOTHENBURG JÖNKÖPI NG Isaberg Mountain Resort GOTHENBURG J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Nissastigen SE-330 27 Hestra Address: Kyrkekvarn SE-565 94 Sandhem Telephone: +46 (0)370-339300 Telephone: +46 (0)515-76 10 05 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.isaberg.com Website: www.kyrkekvarn.com Contact: Marie Nilsson Contact: Henrik Eneskjöld E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Accommodation and activity facility Type of company: Accommodation and activity facility Capacity: 72 cabins / 304 beds Capacity: 23 cabins / 170 beds Reception open hours: Mon-Fri 07-20, Sat-Sun 09-18, Holidays 09-17 Reception open hours: 09-17 Language: English / German / Polish Restaurant: Catering and café during summertime Language: English Restaurant: Yes Internet access: Partly Internet access: Partly Parking / Bus parking: Yes Parking / Bus parking: Yes Transfer: No Accessibility: Partly Isaberg Mountain Resort is an adventure mountain that offers a range of outdoor activities for families, schools, corporate groups and sports clubs. In the winter, we are southern Sweden’s largest ski resort. We offer accommodation in cabins that can be rented for self-catering or hotel service. Transfer: Shuttle service is available from the train in Mullsjö or Sandhem. Accessibility: Partly ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Skiing, during winter Kyrkekvarn Outdoor Activity – See p.52 • Tree-top adventure • MTB • Canoeing • Kayaking • Boat trips • Fishing • Moose park • Adventure playground • Hiking Kyrkekvarn • Riding on Icelandic horses • Canoe and kayak paddling • Fishing We are an activity facility, located in a beautiful natural area in the Tidan river valley, thirty kilometers northwest of Jönköping in the Mullsjö outdoor domain. We are also a family-run business and have been involved in nature and adventure tourism for all kinds of tourists of all ages, for over 30 years. race or bathe in our wood-fired hot tubs. Whether you are attending a conference, a kick-off, a family reunion, a school field trip or some other event, we customdesign the perfect package for your needs. Welcome! At Kyrkekvarn you can rent a cabin, go riding on Icelandic horses, paddle a canoe, compete in a multi-sport • Shooting activities • Multi-sport races • Zorb ball • Wooden hot tubs • Full-day exercises/activities • Guided activities during high season SIGHTS OF INTEREST: SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Astrid Lindgren’s World 160 km • High Chaparral 30 km – See p.50 • Axtorp Sunhouse 7 km • Isaberg Golf Club 3 km • Borås Zoo 90 km • Store Mosse National Park 30 km – See p.56 • Jönköping 45 km • Göteborg 160 km • Scandinavian Cartway 23 km • Gränna and Visingsö 79 km – See p.8 • Kålmården Wildlife Park 220 km • Ryfors Golf Club 12 km • Skara Sommarland 55 km • Skogsro Spa 7 km 34 35 STOCKHOLM GOTHENBURG JÖNKÖPING 30 STOCKHOLM Ramkvilla Wärdshus GOTHENBURG 32 J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Hallsnäsvägen 8 SE-574 74 Ramkvilla Address: Storgatsbacken 20 E SE-331 22 Värnamo Telephone: +46 (0)474-60000 Telephone: +46 (0)370-65 66 00 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ramkvilla-wh.se Website: www.scandichotels.se/ varnamo Contact: Fredrik Blad Scandic Värnamo Contact: Lillian Broms Johansson E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: Type of company: Hotel and restaurant FACTS: Capacity: 18 rooms / 30 beds Type of company: Hotel and restaurant Reception open hours: 08-20 Capacity: 120 rooms / 173 beds Language: English Reception open hours: 24 h Restaurant: Yes Language: English / German / Spanish Internet access: Yes Restaurant: Yes (Closed 19 June-2 Aug) Parking / Bus parking: Yes Internet access: Yes Transfer: Can be arranged Parking / Bus parking: Yes Accessibility: Yes ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: Partner: Ramkvilla Outdoor Activity – See p. 54 • Bicycles • Kayaks and canoes • Boats with or without motor • Wood-fired hot tub • Fishing license SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Ramkvilla Golf Club 1 km • Ramkvilla Outdoor Activity 3 km – See p.54 • Little Rock Lake, zipline 15 km • High Chaparral 94 km – See p.50 • Astrid Lindgren’s World 105 km • Öland 128 km 36 Ramkvilla Wärdshus – Hotell & Konferens. Your first choice in hotels and conference sites. Enjoy your meal in the Wärdshuset restaurant at a table with a fabulous view of the Klockesjön lake. After journeying through the enchanting spruce forests of the Småland highlands, suddenly the landscape opens up. You see an incredibly beautiful vista of meadowland and water – that’s Ramkvilla. Ramkvilla is located in the heart of Småland at the north end of Örken Lake, between Växjö and Vetlanda. Spend the night in familiar rooms with comfortable beds in the hotel, where relaxation and enjoyment are offered in one of Sweden’s most beautiful locations. We offer a variety of activities, including golf, fishing, canoeing or kayaking, mountain biking, wilderness spa, sauna and Jacuzzi. And why not try out northern Europe’s largest zip line for an adventure you will never forget? At Ramkvilla Wärdshus – Hotell & Konferens, with its restaurant, hotel and conference facilities, we treasure the environment and our local area, serving locally produced ingredients prepared with great care and passion. Transfer: Bus or taxi can be booked at the hotel. Accessibility: Partly ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Sauna • Bar • Gym Designhotellet Scandic Värnamo is centrally located and within walking distance to parks, shopping and various activities. The hotel is centrally located in southern Sweden. Right in the center of Värnamo. You’ll find ample opportunity for recreation, fishing and exercise – hiking in Store Mosse National Park, or enjoy a round of golf at Värnamo Golf Club. Don’t forget to visit Möbelriket (“the furniture kingdom”), which also inspired the hotel’s design. Scandic Värnamo ideal for both vacationers and business travelers. Enjoy a delicious meal in the hotel restaurant and relax with a drink in the bar. Work out in the fitness center or recharge your batteries in the sauna. Shop in the surrounding stores, or go for a run in the park by the Apladalen Open-Air Museum. SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • High Chaparral 21 km – See p.50 Welcome to Ramkvilla – the Jewel of Småland • Vandalorum 4 km – See p.60 • Bruno Mathsson Center 1 km • Värnamo Golf Club 10 km • Isaberg Mountain Resort 45 km – See p.34 • Store Mosse National Park 12 km – See p.56 37 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 38 GOTHENBURG JÖNKÖPING GOTHENBURG Vox Hotel J Ö N KÖ P I N G 40 MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Lantmätargränd 2 SE-553 20 Jönköping Address: Vallby Säteri 1, Skirö SE-574 96 Vetlanda Telephone: +46 (0)36-770 00 00 Telephone: +46 (0)383-46 21 60 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.voxhotel.se Website: www.wallby.se Contact: Alina Jernbom Contact: Magnus Nyman E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Hotel Type of company: Country resort, hotel and restaurant Capacity: 143 rum / 280 beds Capacity: 19 rooms / 62 beds Reception open hours: 24 h Reception open hours: 07-23 Language: English / German Language: English / German Restaurant: Yes Restaurant: Yes Internet access: Yes Internet access: Yes Parking / Bus parking: Yes Transfer: 5-minute walking distance to city buses and Jönköping Travel Center with regular bus service to Jönköping Airport, as well as bus and train to Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. Transfers can be booked and tailored to your needs. Accessibility: Yes Parking / Bus parking: Yes Transfer: Yes Accessibility: Partly Vox Hotel is one of the newest hotels in Sweden. Opening its doors on November 1st 2014 in Jönköping, Småland, the hotel is designed by one of Sweden’s most acclaimed architects, Magnus Månsson. • Lounge areas for socializing The hotel is designed with a smart lifestyle in mind – modern, contemporary and luxurious. The guests will love the design and materials of the interior. Get your best nights sleep in fantastic beds, browse the internet with super fast wi-fi, and indulge in the mouth watering breakfasts - all while enjoying the service of exemplary, smiling staff. SIGHTS OF INTEREST: Vox Hotel comes furnished with 143 rooms in five different price levels – to match the different needs of ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Gym facility with a fantastic view of Lake Vättern • Bar • Restaurant • City Center 0 km • Match Museum 1 km – See p.53 • Jönköpings Läns museum 400m Wallby Säteri all guests. All rooms have one thing in common: the same high standard when it comes to interior design. ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: From the 6th floor, Vox Hotel has Deluxe rooms with a great view over lake Vättern. Even while you sweat it out at the free gym, you’ll be able to enjoy the spectacular view over lake Vättern, thanks to our prestigious location. All the rooms at the Vox Hotel are exclusively decorated with Smart TVs, Air Condition, sprinkler systems etc. Located in the city center of Jönköping, enjoy the ease of access to local shopping, the beach, restaurants and nightlife. • Hiking • Bicycling Wallby Säteri is a personal gathering place just outside Vetlanda. Located in what is sometimes called the “Garden of Småland,” this manor estate with its rooms and cottages is attractively situated near the beautiful Skirösjön lake. Wallby Säteri is surrounded by large forests, open meadows and pasturelands, 300-year-old oaks and lakes bright as mirrors. This guest house offers individuals and corporate guests alike experience far beyond their everyday lives. • Boats • Canoes • Fishing • Crayfish fishing in Aug–Sept • Hunting • Proprietary beach with sauna SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Gold Panning 10 km – See p.48 • Little Rock Lake, zipline 30 km • Astrid Lindgren’s World 66 km • The Kingdom of Crystal 60 km • Eksjö 50 km • Kleva Mine 17 km – See p.51 38 39 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 42 41 GOTHENBURG JÖNKÖPI NG Wiredaholm Golf & Konferens GOTHENBURG J Ö N KÖ P I N G 37 MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Wiredaholm SE-578 92 Aneby Address: Norrbovägen 90 SE-560 34 Visingsö Telephone: +46 (0)390-31140 Telephone: +46 (0)390-56600 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.wiredaholm.se Website: www.wisingso.se Contact: Anna & Paul Brinkmann Contact: Henric Strandberg E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Hotel, restaurant and golf facility Type of company: Hotel Capacity: 24 rooms / 46 beds Reception open hours: Oct-Mar: Mon-Fri 08-16, Sat-Sun by arrangement Apr-Oct: Mon-Fri 08-16, Sat 10-16, Sun 09-13 Capacity: 84 rooms / 138 beds Reception open hours: May-Sept 08-22 During winter by arrangement Language: English / German Restaurant: Yes Language: English / German Internet access: Yes Restaurant: Yes Parking / Bus parking: Yes Internet access: Yes Transfer: No Accessibility: No ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Golf – 18-hole and pay-and-play • Fishing Stay in the picturesque Småland countryside and experience personal service at Wiredaholm. Relax, jump into the lake for a swim, go fishing or go for a walk in the forest around the lake. Thanks to its proximity to the villages of Gränna and Visingsö, our facility is a popular travel destination for the whole family. • Boule • Sauna • Forest hikes • Swimming area For the golfer, we offer a well-maintained 18-hole course, and golf lessons are available. If you just want to try it out, there is a pay-and-play course with nine holes. The restaurant serves everything from breakfast to dinner. We collaborate extensively with local producers and suppliers, and our kitchen team presents the best of Swedish cuisine. The establishment is owned and operated by Anna from Småland and Paul from Bonn, Germany. Our German guests appreciate being able to obtain relevant information about Sweden in German. Parking / Bus parking: Yes Transfer: We arrange transfer by bus. Accessibility: Yes ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTY: • Architect-designed library • A museum • Tennis court • Boule court • Bicycle rental Situated close to the hotel: SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Åsens By 7 km – See p.62 • Gränna and Visingsö 25 km – See p.8 • Astrid Lindgren’s World 100 km • High Chaparral 115 km – See p.50 Wisingsö Hotell & Konferens • Soccer field • A public temperature-controlled outdoor swimming pool (May - Aug) Guests at the Wisingsö Hotell and Conference Facility stay in a central location on the island, in fresh rooms in a picturesque environment. The hotel grounds include an architect-designed library, a museum, a tennis court, a boule court and a restaurant. You can also rent a bicycle or an electric bicycle. Hotel standard: The hotel has a total of 52 rooms/97 beds, distributed as 45 double rooms and 7 single rooms. All rooms have TV, shower and WC, and free Wi-Fi. Our hotel rooms have a three-star rating according to the Swedish hospitality industry’s Visita rating system. In some of the rooms, guests may even have pets with them. Bed & Breakfast: We can also book a more basic standard of accommodation. There are 41 beds associated with WC and showers accessible from a communal hallway. Immediately adjacent to the facility are a temperaturecontrolled outdoor swimming pool, an outdoor gym, soccer fields, a beach volleyball area, an illuminated track, etc. In the summer, a range of exciting activities are available on the island. • An illuminated jogging trail • A motor skill track • Playground SIGHTS OF INTEREST: • Kumlabykyrkan • Visingsborgs slottsruin • Visingsborg Örtagård • Näs slott 40 41 ACTIVITIES NORTHERN SMÅLAND P H OTO: S UPER S TUDIO 42 43 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 9 GOTHENBURG JÖNKÖPING 8 GOTHENBURG Emventure J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Emhult 7 SE-570 Kvillsfors Address: Hamnpiren i Jönköping Gps: Hotellplan, 553 20 Jönköping Telephone: +46 (0)72-514 64 02 Telephone: +46 (0)36-415 11 or +46 (0)736-218650 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.emventure.se Website: www.fortunamarin.se Contact: Ronny Waumans E-mail: [email protected] Contact: Malin and Mattias Björnell FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Canoe central and outdoor activities Type of company: Outdoor activities Opening hours / Season: May-Oct When the center is closed pick-up is at 09:00. When staffed, the center is open between 10:00 and 18:00. Opening hours / Season: May-Sept, Daily 08-20 Capacity: 80 people Capacity: 5-40 people depending on activity. Language: English / Dutch / Chinese Parking / Bus parking: No Accessibility: No Language: English / Norwegian / German Duration of activity: 1 - 8 h Parking / Bus parking: Yes Meals: Can be arranged Minimum number of people: 6 Maximum number of people: 80 FIT: • Canoe rental ACCOMMODATION: Accessibility: No Adventure Package with rock climbing, zip line, rappelling, archery, air rifle and GPS orienteering. Spa Package with Finnish sauna, wood-fired hot tub and wilderness dinner. Canoe trip with wilderness dinner. Canoe and mountain bike tours and rentals Duration of activity: 1 - 3 h Meals: Can be arranged Minimum number of people: 1-10 depending on activity. Maximum number of people: 5-40 people depending on activity. Guided kayak tours: 12, Bicycle rentals: 15, Lake Vättern sightseeing: 10, Crayfishing tours on lake Vättern: 8, Trolling: 5, Hiking Dumme mosse: 40 • Accommodation on site – See p.22 • Wallby Säteri – See p.39 • Ädelfors Folkögskola Fortuna Marin - Activity center FIT: Kayaking and own bike tours Fabulous outdoor adventures right in the heart of Jönköping! Paddle a kayak, experience the city on a bike, troll for Vättern char, fish for crayfish in the clear waters of Lake Vättern, hike on Dumme Mosse, or learn to ride a Soloway. The list of adventures around fabulous Jönköping can go on and on! If you would like to go kayaking, you can rent a kayak and paddle off on your own, or join our knowledgeable kayak guides on any of our routes through the city and its beautiful natural environment. Why not join us at Fortuna Marin on a crayfishing tour, where you also get to enjoy the delicious catch. Tasting a signal crayfish from Lake Vättern is a gastronomic experience that you won’t forget anytime soon! Fortuna Marin is an activity center located on the pier in Jönköping harbor. Both tourists and locals from right here in Jönköping come to us when they want an experience beyond the ordinary. Hope to see you soon! ACCOMMODATION: • Hotel Savoy – See p.32 44 45 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 10 GOTHENBURG JÖNKÖPI NG 12 Gammelbyn Hultet GOTHENBURG J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Tismetorp SE-573 93 Tranås Address: Björkhaga SE-563 91 Gränna Telephone: +46 (0)140-64039 Jönköpingsvägen 71 SE-563 32 Gränna Website: www.gammelbynhultet. wordpress.com Telephone: +46 (0)70-5810019 Grenna Hot Air Balloon Trips E-mail: [email protected] Contact: Margareta Jonas-Plumpe, Maud Andersson, Georg Luhmer (+46 (0)70-5769245) Website: www.flyg-ballong.nu Contact: Bengt Gunnarsson E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Groups can book in advance at Tranås Direkt: +46 (0)140-68790 FACTS: Type of company: Event FACTS: Opening hours / Season: Apr-Sept. Evenings all year. Type of company: Kulturaktivitet Capacity: 2-12 people Language: English Opening hours / Season: May-Sept Parking / Bus parking: No Language: English / German Accessibility: Can be provided Parking / Bus parking: Yes Duration of activity: 3 - 4 h Accessibility: Partly Duration of activity: 2 h Welcome to Hultet – a cultural idyll in Småland! Meals: Can be arranged in our cafe Minimum number of people: 10/group Maximum number of people: 40-50 FIT: Public tours open for drop-in visitors 14:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, June–August. The Hultet Village Museum, “Gammelbyn Hultet,” just north of Tranås, is the result of merchant Arvid Jonas’ (1905–1988) lifelong interest in his community and its history. He arranged to have about twenty old wooden houses moved to Hultet from the region around beautiful Lake Sommen and filled them with period items. The buildings, with their furnishings and equipment, tell the story of the agricultural heritage in Sweden, describing life on the farm from the eighteenth century to the early twentieth century. Meals: A simple picnic lunch. Visitors get to experience a piece of Swedish history and see how people lived in Sweden in the past. ACCOMMODATION: Minimum number of people: 2 Maximum number of people: 12 Can be arranged. A fantastic experience! These thrilling hot air balloon rides are carried out in the Gränna–Jönköping area and other communities i Småland. Procedure: A ticket is required to book a flight time. On the date booked, the customer is notified by telephone of the exact place and time of the launch. When the passengers have assembled, everyone helps with the preparations. Flight duration approx. 1 hour. Then landing, packing and loading. The flight is followed by a champagne ceremony and distribution to all passengers of a small gift and a diploma. Finally, the group enjoys a picnic and then transportation back to the assembly site. ACCOMMODATION: • Lugna Landet Hotell & Konferens 6,5 km 46 47 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 14 GOTHENBURG JÖNKÖPING 13 GOTHENBURG Guldström J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Guldvägen 3 SE-57015 Holsbybrunn Address: Habo Kyrkby SE-566 91 Habo Telephone: +46 (0)383-460 000 Telephone: +46 (0)36-496 16 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.guldvaskning.se Website: www.svenskakyrkan.se/habo Contact: Rolf Guldström Contact: Daniel Carlsson E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Gold panning Type of company: Church with guided tours Opening hours / Season: June-Aug: Daily 10-17 May-Sept: By arrangements Opening hours / Season: Jan-Mar: Mon-Fri 10-16, Sundays in conjunction with the service of worship. Apr-Sept: Daily 10-18 Oct-Dec: Mon-Fri 10-16, Sundays in conjunction with the service of worship. Capacity: 100 people Language: English / Danish / Norwegian / German / Swahili Parking / Bus parking: Yes Accessibility: Yes Duration of activity: At least 2 hours but preferably all day Meals: Café serving light meals and items from the grill. Catering for groups. Minimum number of people: 1 Maximum number of people: 100 ACCOMMODATION: • Camping at site • Wallby Säteri 7 km – See p.39 • Ädelfors Folkhögskola 9,5 km Habo Church Panning for gold – for real. Feel the gold fever creep up on you as you pan for your own grains of gold in Ädelfors. The Guldström family are Sweden’s most experienced gold miners. For over 45 years they have been teaching the art of panning for gold. Gold was found as early as 1737 at the village of Ädelfors, also the site of Sweden’s first gold mine. meadowland and mixed forest. The only things that can disturb the calm are the birds singing, the lapping of the waves against the riverbanks and the whistling of the summer breeze through the trees. The panning sites, the grill, the fire pits and the eating areas are protected by sun and rain canopies. The price of the ticket includes equipment, boots and instructions from Sweden’s most experienced gold miners. Our gold miners help you as much as you like, and will happily share advice and tips, if you like. The panning takes place at a quiet and picturesque site on the beautiful Emån river, surrounded by The church is closed: the Saturday before Easter Sunday, the day before Midsummer, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day – except in conjunction with a service of worship. Capacity: 550 people Language: English Parking / Bus parking: Yes Accessibility: Yes Duration of activity: 45 min – 1 h Meals: Café during summertime Minimum number of people: For visits booked in advance. Minimum 5 people. During the wayside chapel period, guided tours are given to all visitors every hour, free of charge. Habo Church is one of the most remarkable churches in Sweden. The entire interior of the church is filled with paintings illustrating Martin Luther’s catechism. Habo Church acquired its current appearance in 1723, but there have been churches on this site from the 1100s on. Remaining in Habo even today there are still clear traces of the class system that the church in earlier times made use of: galleries for the wealthy and benches for the lower classes. The church is open year-round. There are some wooden sculptures from the Middle Ages but primarily a baptismal fount, from 1250. Maximum number of people: 550 FIT: T M During the wayside chapel period 48 49 STOCKHOLM GOTHENBURG 15 JÖNKÖPING STOCKHOLM GOTHENBURG High Chaparral 27 J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: High Chaparral SE-330 33 Hillerstorp Address: Kleva Gruva 1 SE-570 15 Holsbybrunn Telephone: +46 (0)370-827 00 Telephone: +46 (0)383-54033 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.highchaparral.se Website: www.klevagruva.com Contact: Lotta Edin-Johansson Contact: Henryk Hörner E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Theme park / Amusement park Type of company: Mine with guided tours Opening hours / Season: 2015: 30 May-16 Aug, 21-23 Aug, 28-30 Aug Open 10-18 every day during season. 11.00 Lucky Luke Show 13.00 och 17.30 Wild West Show 15.00 Indian Show (only high season) 14.00 Zorro Show (only high season) Opening hours / Season: 23 May-27 Sept: Sat-Sun 11-16 15 June-6 Sept: Daily 11–16 NOTE: July 11-18 (other times by agreement) Capacity: 120 people Language: English / German Parking / Bus parking: Yes Capacity: 8.000 people Language: English Parking / Bus parking: Yes Accessibility: Yes Duration of activity: 1 - 2 days Meals: 5 restaurants and 6 cafes Minimum number of people: 1 ACCOMMODATION: Motel, cabins and camping facilities at High Chaparral. Total No. of beds: 600 Kleva Mine High Chaparral is an amusement park in the middle of Småland that is utterly unlike all the others. A visit to High Chaparral is an experience for all the senses, one you will never forget. At High Chaparral you are transported to the Wild West – a period in world history that is associated with exciting myths, legends and real life adventure that comes alive again here. You will be swept up in an adventure involving bandits and brave cowboys, shows, exciting experiences, mischievous pranks and educational activities. At High Chaparral the entire family can experience the real American Wild West as it once was in the middle of the nineteenth-century. You will meet all of the major characters who lived in the Wild West – cowboys, bandits, sheriffs, Mexicans, Indians, and High Chaparral’s own heroes Lucky Luke and Zorro. The klutzy Dalton brothers are also sneaking around somewhere on the premises, likely to be corralled by the smallest visitors. High Chaparral offers activities for the whole family, regardless of whether you seek excitement on a high level or simply want to enjoy being together with your nearest and dearest. Accessibility: Yes Duration of activity: 1 - 3 h Meals: Provisions for self-grilling of locally sourced sausage. Minimum number of people: Group tours by arrangement at least 15 people. Maximum number of people: 120 Kleva Mine is by far the most beautiful visitor mine in Sweden. The history of Kleva Mine started at the end of the seventeenth century. First copper was extracted, then nickel, until 1920. Since 1991, Kleva Mine has been a tourist attraction set up as a visitor mine, which is why the working environment has been arranged so as to be as authentic as possible. The mine is located in a beautiful Småland forest area. From the top of the mountain, visitors can enjoy a panorama view of the surrounding landscape. You can discover the mine on your own with a map or a guide book, or join a guided tour group. Activities offered include mine tours, gold panning, climbing wall and a treasure hunt. FIT: Mine tours, gold panning, climbing wall, treasure hunt. ACCOMMODATION: • Ädelfors folkhögskola 7 km • Wallby Säteri 18 km – See p.39 50 51 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 28 GOTHENBURG 29 JÖNKÖPI NG GOTHENBURG Kyrkekvarn J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Kyrkekvarn SE-565 94 Sandhem Address: Tändsticksgränd 27 SE-553 15 Jönköping Telephone: +46 (0)515-76 10 05 Telephone: +46 (0)36-10 55 43 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kyrkekvarn.com Website: www.matchmuseum.se Contact: Henrik Eneskjöld Contact: Ann Johnsson E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Outdoor activities Type of company: Museum Opening hours / Season: All year 09-17 Opening hours / Season: Language: German / English / Polish June-Aug: Mon-Fri 10-17, Sat-Sun 10-15 Parking / Bus parking: Yes Sept-May: Tue-Sun 11-15 Accessibility: Partly Capacity: 150 people Duration of activity: 1,5 - 8 h depending on activity Language: English / German Meals: Yes Accessibility: Partly Parking / Bus parking: Yes Minimum number of people: Depending on activity Maximum number of people: Depending on activity, on request. ACCOMMODATION: • Accommodation on site – See p.35 • Hotell Björkhaga 11 km – See p.18 • Hotel Mullsjö 12 km – See p.30 Match Museum Duration of activity: 1 h We are an activity facility, located in a beautiful natural area in the Tidan river valley, thirty kilometers northwest of Jönköping in the Mullsjö outdoor domain. We are also a family-run business and have been involved in nature and adventure tourism for all kinds of tourists of all ages, for over 30 years. At Kyrkekvarn you can rent a cabin, go riding on Icelandic horses, paddle a canoe, compete in a multi-sport race or bathe in our wood-fired hot tubs. Whether you are attending a conference, a kick-off, a family reunion, a school field trip or some other event, we customdesign the perfect package for your needs. Welcome! Meals: No Minimum number of people: 1 (10/group) Maximum number of people: 150 (30/group) No product has made Sweden and Jönköping so well known around the world as the safety match. Its history is a drama with many players and ingredients. In 1848 Johan and Carl Lundström built a match factory on the shores of Lake Vättern. The Lundström brothers were children of their time. They traveled extensively in Europe and were impressed by the industries they saw there. That’s what they wanted to do in their hometown of Jönköping! Johan was an engineer and Carl was a businessman. They were both strong-willed and highly ambitious. Smoke from the steam engines and sulfur ovens soon rose from the factory chimneys. They had laid the 52 foundation to a major industry. Small sticks in colorful boxes would spread Jönköping’s name all over the world. The Match Museum is housed in a wooden building from 1848 that was the first match factory in Jönköping. Visitors see the machines and meet the people who built up the match industry and developed it into a global company, including matchstick worker Lena Törnqvist – a woman whose fate was caught up in the transition between the old and the new society. Lena suffered from phosphorus necrosis, an occupational disease that afflicts people who work with phosphorus. 53 STOCKHOLM GOTHENBURG JÖNKÖPING 31 Ramoa – Ramkvilla Outdoor Activity Smålands Kulturfestival MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Ramkvilla Torp 16 SE-574 74 Ramkvilla Telephone: +46 (0)70-716 66 94 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.smalandskulturfestival.se Telephone: +46 (0)705-758220 E-mail: [email protected] Contact: Susanne Rydén Website: www.ramoa.se E-mail: [email protected] Contact: Jan Evanson E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: Type of company: Cultural events FACTS: Opening hours / Season: Smålands Kultufestival 2015: 29 Oct-1 Nov Type of company: Outdoor activities Capacity: Depending on arrangement. Opening hours / Season: Open all year. Language: English / German May-Sept: Weekends or by arrangement Parking / Bus parking: Yes June-Aug: Daily Capacity: 150 people Accessibility: May be arranged by advance booking. Language: English / German Duration of activity: 2 h - 4 days Parking / Bus parking: Yes Meals: : Yes Accessibility: Partly Minimum number of people: 1 (20/group) Duration of activity: Minimum 1 h Meals: By arrangement. Café during summertime. Minimum number of people: 1 Maximum number of people: 200 FIT: Several activities to choose from, as well as accommodation in “Torparstuga” cabins. Guests pay per person in cabins and for individual activities. Activities include: Mountain biking, hiking, fishing, football golf, kayaking. ACCOMMODATION: • Overnight stay: 2x4 in "Torparstuga" cabins; up to 24 in the Tipi; total 32 people. • Ramkvilla Wärdshus 3 km – See p.36 Ramoa – Ramkvilla outdoor activity offers naturebased activities in an adventure village on the banks of the Klockesjön lake. The adventure village is in the middle of Småland between Vetlanda and Växjö. Distance to airports: Småland Airport – 50 km; Jönköping Airport – 99 km; Kalmar Airport – 120 km. Ramoa offers activities, accommodation and food. The activities provided include group activities such as pentathlon, teambuilding, human foosball, outdoor cooking, spending the night in a giant teepee, and wood-fired outdoor spa. Activities for lone travelers or couples/families: kayak paddling, canoeing, bicycle tours, mountain biking, soccer golf, outdoor spa, hiking. The adventure village includes access to Accommodation: two cottages with 2x2 beds and a sofa bed in each cottage. A giant teepee with room for up to 16 beds when we use mattresses as beds (24 beds when using sleeping pads). Hygiene: There is a shower building containing 2 separate changing rooms for men and women, and an accessible restroom. Meals and coffee breaks: Meals are served in the “Timmertaket” – a large wind shelter occupying 70 square meters. It contains two long tables that seat 40 diners, a bar and an open fireplace. Café Mangelboden – Sweden’s tiniest café – serves real coffee from an espresso machine, home-baked pastries and light meals. Maximum number of people: Depending on event ACCOMMODATION: • Wallby Säteri – See p.39 • Hooks Herrgård – See p.26 The fourth Småland Culture Festival will be held from October 29 to November 1, 2015. Unique rural settings are once again the backdrop for a range of cultural arrangements of the highest international quality for people of all ages, and the experience is intimate and personal. The Småland Culture Festival, the recipient of the Småland Tourism’s 2014 Tourism Prize, has been described as “the optimal combination of tradition and innovation.” Truly a fall festival for all the senses in the heart of Småland. • Art Glas Hotell i Kosta • Eksjö Stadshotell • Vrigstad Värdshus • PM&Vänner The fishing harbor offers water activities such as boating, water skiing, kayaking and canoeing. We supply basic fishing gear for anyone wishing to try fishing. Linder 440 Fishing boats, plus electrical and gas motors. • Wallby Säteri 41 km – See p.39 • Vänhem Vandrarhem 22 km 54 55 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 34 GOTHENBURG 33 Store Mosse National Park GOTHENBURG MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Länsväg 151 SE-330 33 Hillerstorp Address: Gruvgården, Taberg Taberg Mine Telephone: Answering machine +46 (0)36-642 23 Hans: +46 (0)72-312 45 54 Telephone: +46 (0)10-223 61 30 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.storemosse.se Website: www.gruvan.nu Contact: Hans Fransson Contact: Hans Fransson E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: National Park Opening hours / Season: All year: Most sundays 11-17 and all Mondays and Tuesdays 09-13. From June 22- August 31 open daily 11-17. Groups on request any weekday. Type of company: Mine with guided tours Capacity: No limit Language: English / German Opening hours / Season: Reservations from end of April - 15 October Capacity: 30/group Language: English / German Parking / Bus parking: Yes Parking / Bus parking: Yes, 400 m distance Accessibility: Yes Accessibility: No Duration of activity: Guided tours 45 min - 1,5h Meals: Only bring-along. Minimum number of people: 1 Maximum number of people: 25-50/ group ACCOMMODATION: Store mosse has its own exotic hostel consisting of two old farm houses in the National Park. No electricity, but a wooden stove. Sleeping bags are required. Can be booked through www.svenskaturistföreningen.se or in naturum, Visitors Centre. 56 Store Mosse is one of southern Sweden’s largest national parks and the largest raised bog south of Lapland. The National Park occupies close to 8,000 hectares. It includes a visitors’ center – “naturum” – which contains an exhibit and information about nature. Naturum also serves as the reception for the Store Mosse youth hostel. Naturum is a water hole for nature lovers, and provides inspiration to visitors to get out and explore the National Park, on their own or as part of a guided group. The park contains 40 km of hiking trails, of which 3 km are wheelchair-accessible. The National Park is home to many species of animals an birds. Moose and nesting cranes, for example, are plentiful. Several bird-watching towers. The eagles feeding station during winter can be observed live or at the web cam monitor in naturum. Experience that unique wilderness feeling out on the great open expanses. Berry- and mushroom-picking are allowed. Free admittance to naturum and to the National Park. Naturum offers guided tours of its exhibit “14,000 years in 45 minutes,” for a fee, guided snowshoe excursions during the summer away from the hiking trails, as well as adventure hikes and guided theme hikes. Duration of activity: 1,5 h Meals: No Minimum number of people: 4 Maximum number of people: 30 FIT: 1,200 years in one hour. A visit to Taberg Mine is a lesson in geology, cultural history, unique plants, bats and other animals. Visitors may borrow a mining helmet and a flashlight. Be sure to arrive in good time. It is pitch-black inside the mine. We tell the story of the mountain that was supposed to become a pit. Beside the mine are a bat museum and the geology room. There is also a hiking trail from Gruvgården to the top. Not suitable for children under 5. There is an outdoor grill and outdoor dining area with a roof. 23 June-30 Aug: Public tours (can not be booked in advance) Tue & Thu 18.00, Sat-Sun 14.00. 57 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 36 35 GOTHENBURG JÖNKÖPI NG Tage Andersen, Gunillaberg GOTHENBURG J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Gunillaberg Säteri SE-565 97 Bottnaryd Address: Baskarp Fredriksberg SE-566 92 Habo Telephone: +46 (0)36-202 36 Telephone: +46 (0)70-6968890 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tage-andersen.com Website: www.turochnatur.se Contact: Monz Andersen Contact: Ellen Nystedt E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Exhibition facility and experience provider Type of company: Outdoor activities Opening hours / Season: All year: Wed-Fri, Sun: 10.00, 14.00, 18.00, 20.00. Advance booking only. Opening hours / Season: Summer exhibition 2015: 21 may-13 Sept Daily: 11-18 Capacity: 500 people Capacity: 3-25 people depending on activity. Language: Danish / English / Japanese Language: English Parking / Bus parking: Yes Parking / Bus parking: Yes Accessibility: Partly Accessibility: Partly. Guided hikes adapted for blind guests. Dog sledding on bare ground adapted for disabled persons. Duration of activity: 2 - 4 h Meals: Yes Minimum number of people: 1 Maximum number of people: 50/lunch FIT: Summer concerts (among other things). Tur & Natur, Nystedt Husky tours Fairytale milieu created Danish artist Tage Andersen, known for his ability to see surprising possibilities in natural materials. Historic Carolean farm in the Småland countryside, housing installations involving beautiful animals, garden installations, art exhibits, and a store selling plants and art objects. Gunillaberg is a uniquely staged world created by an equally unique artist who found here a place in which to realize his dreams. Nature versus culture. Playful, tasteful, esthetic and with artistic ambitions. To visit Gunillaberg is to leave reality behind and enter into a beautiful fantasy world, an echo of a magical world of childhood dreams. A Buen Retiro – a “park of pleasant retreat.” Duration of activity: 1 - 20 h Meals: Ecological and locally produced meals available for purchase or can be prepared with guests’ participation Minimum number of people: 3 Maximum number of people: 25 ACCOMMODATION: FIT: • Clarion Collection Hotel Victoria 29 km – See p.20 Drop-In 2015: 1 July-15 Aug, Thu 17-19 ACCOMMODATION: • Wilderness B&B camp in sami tent for 2-8 people 1 km Dog sledding in Småland all year round for adventurers, families and enjoyers of life. Award-winning “Back to Nature-activities” in small groups. Digital Detox-weekend, Beavertracking, adventure-hiking, biking, showshoeing, husky running, showcase garden & guided tours. Would you like to laugh together, shiver with excitement and feel the harmony of nature? Nystedts Husky Tur & Natur has what you are looking for. Wild meets tame in our dogsled tours. Ellen is a biologist, wolf tracker and Arctic expedition leader. She lets our guests take the main roles while the adventure of nature propels the action. Quality-assured by Swedish Welcome (“an excellent experience”) and chosen 2013 Tourism Company of the Year and 2014 Winter Attraction of the Year. Now it is your turn to experience something genuine. Nystedts Husky Tur & Natur welcomes you. How to make it happen? Specializing in genuine adventures for 4–15 people, with capacity to accommodate up to 25. The activities last 1–20 hours. We have something for everyone, regardless of fitness level. We often travel by dogsled via adventure stations to a campfire at the big Sami tent – kåta – at Hökensås. The activities are rounded out with a hearty meal cooked on the campfire, boiled coffee or a home-made snack. • Hotell Björkhaga 27,5 km – See p.18 • Hotel Mullsjö 28,5 km – See p.30 • Grand Hotel Jönköping 31,5 km – See p.23 • Scandic Portalen 30 km • Carinas B&B 19 km • Best Western John Bauer 30 km – See p.17 • Hotell Scandic Billingen 66km 58 59 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM 39 GOTHENBURG 37 JÖNKÖPI NG GOTHENBURG Vandalorum J Ö N KÖ P I N G MALMÖ MALMÖ CONTACT: CONTACT: Address: Skulpturvägen 2 SE-331 93 Värnamo Address: Resomer Bjurbäcksvägen 1 SE-565 91 Mullsjö Walks through Jönköping Telephone: +46 (0)370-30 22 00 E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: +46 (0)705-80 97 30 Website: www.vandalorum.se E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.resomer.se Contact: Johanna Gustafsson E-mail: [email protected] Contact: Anna Buhr FACTS: FACTS: Type of company: Art and design center Type of company: Guided tours Opening hours / Season: Daily 11-17 Closed on Midsummer Eve, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day. Opening hours / Season: All year E-mail: [email protected] Capacity: 1-30 people Language: German Parking / Bus parking: Yes Capacity: 500 people Accessibility: Partly Language: English Duration of activity: 1,5 - 2,5 h or by arrangement Parking / Bus parking: Yes Accessibility: Yes Duration of activity: 45 min - 3 h Guided tours: 45 min (must be booked in advance) Meals: Yes Minimum number of people: 1 Maximum number of people: 30/group ACCOMMODATION: • Scandic Värnamo 4 km – See p.37 • Hotell Vidöstern 1 km • Hotell Tre Liljor 3 km • Toftaholm Herrgård 18 km 60 Meals: By arrangement Vandalorum is a museum for regional, national and international contemporary art and design. Vandalorum, which opened its doors in 2011, was built according to an original design by world-renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano. Piano was inspired, partly by local building traditions, but primarily by the monumental red drying barn that once stood on the site. Vandalorum has a total exhibition surface of 1100 square meters, distributed in three halls. Barn 1 houses Vandalorum’s and current art and design exhibits. In Barn 2, the Småland Art Archives mounts temporary exhibits and shows its collections in the so-called Studio Archives – a collection of about 1500 works of art associated with Småland. The Galleria houses art and design exhibits and can also be used for conferences and other events. The Syltan restaurant at Vandalorum is an attraction in itself. The restaurant serves meals prepared from the very best fresh ingredients. The Syltan also offers a large assortment of pastries that make a fine accompaniment to a cup of espresso. Vandalorum’s design shop is full of good design at “Småland-type” prices (in other words, extremely reasonable!). Visitors to the design shop can find design and art books, original prints, ecological children’s toys, postcards, posters, souvenirs and design products by some of the foremost Nordic designers. Minimum number of people: 1 Maximum number of people: 12-30 depending on activity FIT: Guided tours in German are arranged during July and August on Fridays at 10 a.m. A guided experience adapted to the preferences of the group always enriches the stay in a particular place and creates substantial added value. After a lengthy bus or car trip, let a walk through the city be your much-needed leg-stretcher and get to know Jönköping at the same time. You can combine your walking tour with a tour of the Match Museum (Tändsticksmuseet). This showcases the cradle of the world industry that developed in the mid-1800s based on a 4-cm-long wooden pin. Those who have chosen to stay overnight in Jönköping might want to book an evening walk instead. Your guide will show your our city and talk about its interesting history, give you some key facts, and regale you with tall tales and future visions alike. This will make your overnight stay something beyond the ordinary. Also possibilities for tours with segways. 61 STOCKHOLM 43 GOTHENBURG JÖNKÖPI NG Åsens by – Cultural reserve MALMÖ CONTACT: Address: Åsen Haurida SE-578 92 Aneby Telephone: +46 (0)36-8305 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.asensby.com Contact: Anneli Persson E-mail: [email protected] FACTS: Type of company: Authentic village from the turn of the century, offering guided tours and a youth hostel. Opening hours / Season: The village and the youth hostel are open yearround. The activities program is carried out mainly from May to August. General store and coffee shop are open from May to August; also open at other times of the year on program days. Opening hours during high season: 11 -17. Capacity: Obegränsat Language: Guided tours in English and German must be booked in advance Parking / Bus parking: Yes Accessibility: Partly Duration of activity: 2 - 4 h Åsens By takes the visitor more than 100 years back in time to a small Småland village at the turn of the century. The village illustrates older agricultural practices, and the animals kept in the village are all of old Swedish country breeds. The village and its environs invite visitors to relax and just wander through the unique, untouched countryside. Various activities relating to country life are arranged at Åsens By. Meals: Must be booked in advance Minimum number of people: FIT or 10/group Maximum number of people: 20/group FIT: • Hiking trail • Accommodation and participation in various types of programs and activities. ACCOMMODATION: • Åsens by, vandrarhem 0 km • Wiredaholm Golf & Konferens 10km – See p.40 D E SI GN AND P ROD U C T I ON: GRAND P UBLI C P RI NT: T MG TABE RGS 62 63 smalandsturism.se visitsmaland.se