Växjö – Lakes, Nature and Swedish Culture

Växjö combines urban life, a lake landscape and Swedish culture in a special way. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Växjö can plan their stay entirely according to their own interests: with activities along the Växjö runt trail, nature observation in the Teleborg Nature Reserve and varied visits to museums, the glass museum and the cathedral.

Växjö runt: between lakes and nature

Växjö runt is a defining experience for active days. The walking and cycling trail around the city is just over 40 kilometres long. Along the way, the route connects six lakes, eight nature reserves and Växjö’s residential areas. Take the length into account when planning your day and choose the section that suits your desired travel pace. Along the route, there are several rest areas with bathing spots, jetties, viewpoints, barbecue areas, shelters and other facilities.

In the Teleborg Nature Reserve, paths lead through a varied cultural landscape with open fields and species-rich pastures. At Knutsgård, the character of the surroundings from around 1850 has largely been preserved. There is a car park, information and a shelter there. Skirviken Bay contains a wetland designated as a bird sanctuary. The birdwatching towers offer views across the bay, where cranes and marsh harriers breed. These nature experiences add a more peaceful element to your stay and complement the sporting side of Växjö runt.

Lake and urban life at Växjösjön

Växjösjön is located in the centre of Växjö, close to shops, cafés and restaurants. This is a useful point of reference if you want to combine urban amenities with a nearby lake when choosing your accommodation. Depending on your travel plans, you can spend a day here walking and stopping for refreshments, or use the lake as a starting point for further discoveries in Växjö. For families with different interests, this makes it possible to combine an active outing with a break in the city, without the entire stay having to focus on just one theme.

Museums, glass and cathedral history

Växjö also offers several distinct cultural highlights. Smålands museum is Sweden’s oldest provincial museum and offers lectures, events and guided tours. Sveriges glasmuseum presents the development of Swedish glass from the earliest times to contemporary Swedish studio glass. It combines glass, glass art, history and culture. Växjö konsthall presents art by contemporary artists.

The history of Växjö Cathedral goes back almost 1,000 years. A particular focal point is the glass altarpiece, designed in the early 2000s by glass artist Bertil Vallien. Utvandrarnas hus presents the great wave of emigration to America in the 19th and 20th centuries. Together, these places offer different ways to engage with the region: you can explore craftsmanship and design, trace historical developments or learn about the cathedral’s long history.

Växjö as a starting point for planning your trip

When looking for accommodation, it is therefore worth deciding first on your preferred travel rhythm. Those planning days of cycling and hiking can make Växjö runt and the Teleborg Nature Reserve the focus of their stay. Those who prefer culture will find different themes for several days of holiday at Smålands museum, Sveriges glasmuseum, Växjö konsthall, the cathedral and Utvandrarnas hus. Växjösjön adds the combination of a lake, shops, cafés and restaurants to this selection.

For further discoveries in the surrounding area, you can also visit the pages on Tävelsås, Dädesjö, Värends Nöbbele, Åryd, Braås, Vederslöv, Uråsa and Rottne. This allows you to connect your accommodation search with the experiences that are particularly important for your trip.

To the overarching travel overview: Växjö.