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Things to see in Växjö (Sweden): 32 places and when to go
Växjö is a town in Sweden with around 60,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly Nature (19), Wildlife (19), History (5). The best known are Teleborg Castle, Kronoberg Castle and Bergkvara, Växjö. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 56.8837, 14.8167
- Population
- About 60,000
- Places
- 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (19) · Wildlife (19) · History (5) · Temples (4) · Hot springs (3) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- MMX Malmö, 175 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.
- Teleborg CastleCastle3.1 km
- Kronoberg CastleIs the medieval ruin. Due to its strategic location near the border between Sweden and Denmark, at 1540s the castle was further fortified and became a stronghold in this part of Småland6.6 km
- Bergkvara, VäxjöManor house and castle ruins in Sweden5.9 km
- Smålands museumMuseums and art1.1 km
- Ancient Stronghold of GripebergArchaeological site5.9 km
- BjurkärrNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden28 km
- BokhultetNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden3.8 km
- DragsåsenNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden4.8 km
- EvedalsåsenNature reserve in Sweden3.8 km
- FiolenområdetNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden28 km
- Furuby ChurchChurch building in Växjö Municipality, Sweden14 km
- FyllerydNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden2.7 km
- GaltöNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden12 km
- Gårdsby och Hemmesjö BökeskogNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden6.2 km
- HelgöNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden8.6 km
- Hovmantorp ChurchChurch building in Lessebo Municipality, Sweden22 km
- HunshultNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden28 km
- HusebymadenNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden19 km
- Jägaregaps naturreservatNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden9.5 km
- Smålands runinskrifter 16History13 km
- NotterydNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden5.5 km
- Osby offerlundNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden17 km
- Skårtaryds urskogNature reserve in Kronoberg, Sweden16 km
- Skatelöv ChurchChurch building in Alvesta Municipality, Sweden20 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Taglamyren, Teleborg, Utnäsuddens övärld, Västra Åsnens övärld
- Temples: Vislanda Church
- Hot springs: Evedal, public beach Helgasjön, Gamla Evedal, public beach Helgasjön, Öjaby
When to go to Växjö
The best time to visit Växjö is May to September; also possible: December 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.
- JanPossible7:07
- FebPossible9:10
- MarPossible11:25
- AprPossible13:58
- MayBest time16:11
- JunBest time17:31
- JulBest time16:57
- AugBest time14:57
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:00
- NovBetter not7:43
- DecPossible6:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 29. In May, 32 of the 32 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 Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX, Malmö), 175 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
- Hjortsberga10 places21 km
- Växjö9 places23 km
- Lenhovda13 places31 km
- Tingsryd14 places41 km
- Häradsbäck6 places45 km
- Ljungby16 places54 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Växjö?
The best known: Teleborg Castle, Kronoberg Castle, Bergkvara, Växjö, Smålands museum, Ancient Stronghold of Gripeberg. In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Växjö?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 29.
How do you get to Växjö?
The nearest main airport is Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX), 175 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 32 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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