Summer break in Småland

Astrid Lindgren’s World is located in southern Sweden, in the town of Vimmerby, just a stone’s throw from the beloved children’s author Astrid Lindgren’s childhood home. Nearly half a million visitors come each year to meet Pippi Longstocking, Emil of Lönneberga, Ronja the Robber’s Daughter and all the other characters. Here, visitors can step straight into the world of the stories and experience scenes and environments taken directly from Astrid Lindgren’s tales.

There are several accommodation options right by Astrid Lindgren’s World for a fairytale stay. The small town lies right next to the park and offers charming houses inspired by Astrid Lindgren’s stories. Apartments at Oxgården provide a homely stay with a private outdoor space. For those travelling with a motorhome or caravan, there is a parking area close to the entrance with electricity and service available.

In Småland and on Öland, there are many family-friendly campsites with swimming, playgrounds, animals, and activities for all ages. From forest and lake to sea and beach, there are environments that suit both big and small campers. Stay close to Astrid Lindgren’s World, the IKEA Museum, or why not the candy town of Gränna by Lake Vättern? Pack your caravan, tent, or motorhome and create memories together.

Stay comfortably in your own cabin in Småland or on the island of Öland. Here, you can be close to nature with a beautiful lake and forest trails nearby, or close to a town. Whatever you prefer, there is space to feel at home even on holiday. Welcome to stay in one of our cabin villages or book a classic red Swedish cabin.

All bays, lakes and waterways in Småland invite you to dive into a freshwater lake or the Baltic Sea. Here, you’ll find child‑friendly sandy beaches, piers and ladders, and sun‑warmed smooth rocks perfect for cooling off.

Few regions in Sweden offer such a variety of fishing opportunities as Småland. Whether you’re fishing from shore, boat or pier, Småland’s abundant lakes and long coastline make it possible to try your luck at catching fish in both fresh and salt water.

Småland is one of the moose‑richest regions in Sweden, and in our deep forests there are around 30,000 moose. Whether you’re coming from Germany, Denmark or the Netherlands where wild moose are rare, visiting a moose park is a safe and fun way to get close to the forest’s shy king.

Dreaming of rocky skerries, thousands of small islands and gently rocking waves? Småland’s coast offers a fantastic archipelago environment with both Tjust and Misterhult archipelagos. Here you can hop between islands, enjoy peace and idyll, and have a complete southern Swedish archipelago experience. You can also go on a seal safari — seals can be seen sunning themselves on rocks off both Västervik and Bergkvara.