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Things to see in Växjö (Sweden): 9 places and when to go
Växjö is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Temples (4), Nature (3), Wildlife (3). The best known are Växjö Cathedral, Swedish Emigrant Institute and Asa. The best time to come is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 17 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 57.089, 14.8458
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (4) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (3) · Museums and art (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Also possible
- March to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- GOT Göteborg, 167 km as the crow flies
What to see in Växjö
The places in and around Växjö, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Växjö CathedralCathedral in Växjö, Sweden24 km
- Swedish Emigrant InstituteMigration museum in Sweden24 km
- AsaNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden11 km
- Bergs kyrka, SmålandChurch building in Växjö Municipality, Sweden8.3 km
- Braås ParkNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden11 km
- Ramkvilla ChurchChurch building in Vetlanda Municipality, Jönköping County, Sweden14 km
- Sankt Sigfrids kapell, VäxjöTemples18 km
- Sjösås ängNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden13 km
- Västra Sigfridsleden - huvudledenHiking15 km
When to go to Växjö
The best time to visit Växjö is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time7:04
- FebBest time9:09
- MarPossible11:25
- AprPossible13:59
- MayBest time16:14
- JunBest time17:34
- JulBest time17:00
- AugBest time14:58
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible9:59
- NovBetter not7:41
- DecBest time6:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26. In May, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Växjö
The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT, Göteborg), 167 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Växjö32 places23 km
- Lenhovda13 places28 km
- Hjortsberga10 places29 km
- Vetlanda9 places39 km
- Ljungby16 places62 km
- Vaggeryd7 places62 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Växjö?
The best known: Växjö Cathedral, Swedish Emigrant Institute, Asa, Bergs kyrka, Småland, Braås Park. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Växjö?
December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 17 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26.
How do you get to Växjö?
The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 167 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Växjö as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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