Vaxjo
Top Places to Visit
The Swedish Glass Museum
The Swedish Glass Museum (Smålands Museum) [6].
Växjö Cathedral
Växjö Cathedral (Växjö domkyrka) [5] was built in the 12th century. It has two large spires and an interior filled with glass from Kosta Boda and other Swedish ... more
Teleborg Castle
Teleborg castle is located in the university area. It looks old but was in fact built in 1900. Take bus nr 7 to Universitetsplatsen.
The Echo Temple
The Echo Temple (Ekotemplet) is a water tower with acoustics making sounds echo several times. Located near the university area in Teleborg. Take bus nr 5 to ...
Svenska Emigrantinstitutet (house Of Emigrants)
Museiparken
, Vaxjo
This is one of the real "roots" museums of Scandinavia. Swedish-Americans come here to trace their ancestry to see if they descended from royalty or highway ... more
Top Places to Eat
Koh-thai
Koh-thai [9] at Västra Esplanaden 6. Thai restaurant with excellent food. Serves lunch for 65 SEK even on Saturdays.
Pm & Vänner
PM & Vänner [8] at Storgatan 24. One of Sweden's more well known restaurants.
Golden Farao
Golden Farao at Norra Esplanaden 32 A. Egyptian restaurant with excellent cheap food and generous opening hours every day of the week. Vegetarian menu available...
Royal Thai Restaurant
Royal Thai Restaurant at Norra Järnvägsgatan 10. Thai, chinese and japanese food. Somewhat nonchalant service.
Akropolis
Akropolis at Norra Järnvägsgatan (next to the train station). A Greek restaurant with a varied lunch buffét.
Orrefors Inn
Hwy. 22, Orrefors
, Vaxjo
We like to dine here for an authentic "taste of Sweden." Set in the center of the cluster of glass factories that have always dominated the economy of Orrefors... more
Top Shopping Places
Studioglas Strömbergshyttan
Hovmantorp
, Vaxjo
Lying 31km (19 miles) east of Växjö, along Route 25, is this domain of three master blowers: Håkan Gunnarsson, Leif Persson, and Mikael Axenbrandt. The trio ... more
Orrefors Glasbruk
Rte. 31, Orrefors
, Vaxjo
Orrefors, between Nybro and Lenhovda, 40km (25 miles) west of Kalmar, has been one of the most famous names in Swedish glass since it was established in 1898. ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Kafé Deluxe
Kafé Deluxe [13] on Sandgärdsgatan situated in one of Växjös older wooden buildings with bar and basement dance floor. Most late night visitors are around their...
Gusto
Gusto [14] on Klostergatan 13 serves quality coffee.
