Culture & history
Once upon a time there were twelve small lands that became Småland, inhabited by independent and headstrong people. Proud of their roots, grounded in the present but looking inquisitively to the future. Then as now, we enjoyed talking about the past and our current way of life
Picturesque & historical Småland
Our landscape is rich in well-preserved sites where time has stood still. Enjoy a journey back in time and immerse yourself in a lost age.
A Grand tour of Småland
Experience the precious gems of nature and culture in Småland with plenty of time on your hands.
Astrid Lindgren’s Näs
Näs in Vimmerby was the place where Astrid Lindgren grew up with her siblings a hundred years ago.
The wooden town – Eksjö
Eksjö’s town centre boasts more than 50 listed wooden buildings, making it one of Europe’s best-preserved wooden towns. Wander around old districts!
Land of legends
When walking in dense forests you can imagine trolls hiding behind the rocks…
John Bauer
John Bauer was a painter from Småland, known for his enchanting, mysterious paintings depicting trolls and the Swedish forests.
Småland for everyone
Småland is a popular travel destination for good reason, both for young and old – here you can experience beautiful landscapes and much more.
Train nostalgia
Discover what it’s like to travel along railways in old steam engines, cycle trolleys and bright-orange railcars.
Huseby Bruk
Beautiful Huseby Bruk shows you a bygone era. At the old ironworks, the stories of the 1800’s are told over and over again.
Historical steamboats
Our old steamboats offer unique and pleasant ways to discover more of Småland – from the lake!
Museums in Småland
Småland has museums for everyone. We list some of our favourites and let you choose.
Art galleries
Top-class art galleries where the art of Småland meets international works – a must for art lovers!
Småland for everyone
Småland is a popular travel destination for good reason, both for young and old – here you can experience beautiful landscapes and much more.
Kalmar Castle
Your steps echo between the old walls as you walk through the vault, into Kalmar Castle’s courtyard.
Churches
Småland’s churches represent a large part of the surviving buildings from the Middle Ages and bear witness to developments in church architecture.
Småland for everyone
Småland is a popular travel destination for good reason, both for young and old – here you can experience beautiful landscapes and much more.