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Växjö (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈvɛ̂kːɧøː]) is a city and the seat of Växjö Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden. It had 70,489 inhabitants (2019) out of a municipal population of 95,995 (2021).
- Swedish Glass Museum. Despite the name this attraction is also a county museum, dedicated to Småland and established in the 18th century. There’s still a sizeable exhibition about the county and its culture and history.
- Växjö Cathedral. The story of the city’s red brick and ashlar cathedral begins in the 13th century, when a masonry church replaced a wooden structure that burnt down.
- Swedish Emigrant Institute. Between 1843 and 1930 there was an exodus of around 1.3 million Swedes to North America. This was an enormous event considering the population of Sweden today is just shy of 10 million.
- Linnéparken. Curling around the north shore of Växjösjön is the city’s main park. You could come to relax by the water, or head off on a wander to see what you can find.
- Christine X. Reading, UK47 contributions. Very interesting and informative. This museum was full of interesting information and access to interesting videos.
- tushar_pai. Milton Keynes, UK2,935 contributions. Beautiful structure and peaceful place. This imposing structure in red is within walking distance of the train station and situated in the banks of the lake.
- DadandCab. Coffs Harbour, Australia 1,204 contributions. Glass heaven. I came in here mainly for the glass museum but a stroll around the rest of the place was well worth the effort as well.
- BlarghBlargh. Birmingham, UK 403 contributions. Interesting displays. This museum contains lots of historical items from the area over different periods. It's a good activity probably for children.
This guide is for Växjö travellers who are looking for the best sights and experiences in and around the town, located in the middle of Småland in Sweden. Check out these lists and tips to make the best of your trip to Växjö!
Växjö is the heart of Småland and the county seat of Kronoberg. It is a small global city defined by contrasts. On one hand, there is vibrant city life, shopping, and entertainment. On the other hand, there are cozy side streets, urban gardening, cobblestone streets, and culture.
To do in Växjö – in one day. For my top 5 Växjö tips in diverse categories: hotels, restaurants, bar, sightseeing etc. check out my Växjö Travel Guide. These are my recommendations, if you only stay one day (or weekend) in Växjö:
Växjö, city and capital of the administrative län (county) of Kronoberg, southern Sweden, on Växjösjön (lake). The city was a medieval trading centre; it was burned several times by the Danes, and most of the present buildings were built after 1843.
