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Domkyrkan
The impressive twin-spired Domkyrkan has been struck by lightning and repeatedly ravaged by fire - the latest renovation was in 1995. Inside, there's a fine 15th-century altar and displays of local artwork (in glass, wood and iron). You'll also find a Viking rune stone in the eastern wall.
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Kronobergs Slott
In 1542, the Småland rebel Nils Dacke spent Christmas in Kronobergs Slott, now a ruin. The 14th-century castle is on a small island (reached by footbridge) in photogenic Helgasjön lake, about 8km north of the town.
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Sightseeing Tours
Enquire at the tourist office about two-hour summer Sightseeing Tours in a red double-decker London bus.
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Smålands Museum
Smålands Museum has a superb exhibition about Sweden's 500-year-old glass industry. Four rooms are filled with work from medieval goblets to the most contemporary sculptures, and there's also a great café.
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Utvandrarnas Hus
Utvandrarnas Hus has scores of intelligent displays on the emigration of over one million Swedes to America (1850-1930). It also includes a replica of Vilhelm Moberg's office and original manuscripts of his famous emigration novels. It's all fascinating stuff, and the centre also has an excellent research facility (open weekdays only, reservations advised) for those tracing their Swedish ancestors.
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Walking Tours
Enquire at the tourist office about guided summer Walking Tours of town.
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Xperiment Huset
Kids can jump on a spaceship to the Milky Way or create the world's biggest soap bubble at Xperiment Huset, a hands-on science and illusion centre.
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