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Things to see in Vimmerby (Sweden): 7 places and when to go
Vimmerby is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Temples (3), With kids (2), Museums and art (1). The best known are Astrid Lindgren's World, Astrid Lindgren Museum and Frödinge Church. 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 42 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 57.6305, 16.0124
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (3) · With kids (2) · Museums and art (1) · Food and drink (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Also possible
- March to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- NYO Nyköping, 139 km as the crow flies
What to see in Vimmerby
The places in and around Vimmerby, 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.
- Astrid Lindgren's WorldTheme park in Vimmerby, Sweden11 km
- Astrid Lindgren MuseumMuseum11 km
- Frödinge ChurchChurch building in Vimmerby Municipality, Sweden7.6 km
- Hjorteds kyrkaChurch building in Västervik Municipality, Sweden18 km
- Storebro ChurchChurch building in Vimmerby Municipality, Sweden11 km
- Åbro Bryggeri ABBrewery11 km
- Virum ÄlgparkWith kids · Wildlife12 km
When to go to Vimmerby
The best time to visit Vimmerby 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 time6:57
- FebBest time9:05
- MarPossible11:24
- AprPossible14:01
- MayBest time16:20
- JunBest time17:42
- JulBest time17:08
- AugBest time15:02
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:56
- NovBetter not7:34
- DecBest time6:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 17. In January, 7 of the 7 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 Vimmerby
The nearest main airport is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO, Nyköping), 139 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
- Målilla12 places32 km
- Näsvägen16 places34 km
- Oskarshamn16 places49 km
- Rimforsa23 places59 km
- Vetlanda9 places61 km
- Boxholm30 places62 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vimmerby?
The best known: Astrid Lindgren's World, Astrid Lindgren Museum, Frödinge Church, Hjorteds kyrka, Storebro Church. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Vimmerby?
December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 17 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 17.
How do you get to Vimmerby?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO), 139 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Vimmerby as the destination and these 7 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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