Kronobergs län
Gripeberg is the county's only ancient castle, which was built in the Bronze Age. Modern archaeological excavations show that it may have been used as a fenced burial or cult area. The hillside and the blocky terrain make the nature experience adventurous.…
At Kronoberg, the ruins of the great castle are mirrored in the dark waters of Lake Helgasjön. This place is a must-see attraction, as well as a living history lesson. In 1542, Nils Dacke, the leader of a popular revolt, celebrated Christmas in the castle.…
The nostalgic Vartorp mill, which you’ll see when you pass the Mörrum River, has an atmosphere all its own. In the winter, you might see a white-throated dipper on the stones of the rapids. If the ground is covered by snow, you will often see slides and tra…
The mighty Teleborg castle with its towers, pinnacles and spruce façade, really does look like something out of a storybook. For two seasons, the Swedish TV series, Stjärnorna på slottet (the Stars in the Castle) have enjoyed being here and making this stor…
Borlanda's settlement history has a very long history stretching back to the late Stone Age. A short detour from Sigfridsleden you can experience about fifty sites with ancient remains, usually various forms of stonework and cairns. Between the information…
The impressive Inglinge mound is the greatest ancient site in the region. It is a ship's burial mound or tumulus. A beautifully decorated grave orb was found at this site. You'll also find a hayfield close by with mountain arnica, devil's bit, bitter vetch…
In Åryd you can stroll in a beautiful mill environment dating back to the 1600s. A few hundred years ago, iron was turned into pots at the mill. Today, lush tranquillity awaits along a fine lime avenue. White-tailed godwits and long-tailed tits are often se…
Linnés Råshult is the place where Carl von Linné was born in 1707. Today there is a garden café and shop that is open in the summer. There are also guided tours and various workshops for those interested. See the link below for opening hours and more inform…
In the Linnaeus Garden, living plants join with art, architecture and design. Linnaea (twinflower), wild ginger, cat's foot, columbine and Turk's cap lily are part of the tribute to the world famous botanist from Småland, Carl Linnaeus. In 2007, this garde…
Here at this point, two counties, Kronoberg and Kalmar, and the three municipalities of Uppvidinge, Nybro and Lessebo meet. We call the place the center of the Glass Kingdom. The place is decorated with glass sculptures by Mats Jonasson at Målerås glasswork…
There is a farm shop here with healthy, locally produced vegetables. Stop for a while in this beautiful cultural landscape with cairns and stone walls.
In the deepest of forests is this little gem hidden. Storefälle was during the second part of 1800’s home to Olaus Karlsson, his wife Lovisa Eriksdotter, and their daughter Anna-Mathilda. The cairn on the little hill is the remains from their torp (a little…
At the shore of Lake Möckeln, there are clear remains from the old stone industry that existed here until 1919. Stone was mined here and then transported by boat across the lake and to the railway station in Möckeln, just north of Älmhult.
Gårdsby Sockens Hembygdsförening takes care of all the cultural heritage sites at Hoppet. Four houses have been moved here, all of which date from the period between 1800-1860. There are information signs in both Swedish and English. Since 2024, there has b…
Whether you are jogging or walking. The park environment in the old hospital area is pleasantly beautiful and rich in life. Many of the old deciduous trees host rare lichens. The small cemetery in the area is one of the best places in the municipality for t…
