Introducing Växjö
A venerable old market town, Växjö (pronounced vak-choo, with the 'ch' sound as in the Scottish 'loch' - ask a local to demonstrate!), in Kronobergs län, is a very important stop for Americans seeking their Swedish roots. In mid-August, Karl Oscar Days commemorates the mass 19th-century emigration from the area, and the Swedish-American of the year is chosen. There's also a fantastic glass collection in town, plus a little something to stop the kids getting bored…
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Last updated: Sep 30, 2008
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