Things to do in Växjö
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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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Utvandrarnas Hus
Utvandrarnas Hus boasts engrossing 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. The centre also houses an excellent research facility (open Tuesday to Friday only, reservations advised) for those tracing their Swedish ancestors.
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Domkyrkan
Looking like an ode to Pippi Longstocking, the bizarre Domkyrkan has been struck by lightning and repeatedly ravaged by fire – the latest renovation was in 1995. Waiting inside is a fine 15th-century altar and a whimsical contemporary sculpture by Erik Höglund. Don’t miss the Viking rune stone in the eastern wall.
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PM & Vänner
Stylish and sexy, PM & Vänner serves up new-school Swedish flavours with global twists. Local produce sparkles in dishes like lumpsucker roe with yoghurt jelly, apple- and citrus foam, oatmeal crunch and potatoes, while the occasional DJ sets keep fashionable foodies humming.
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Smålands Museum
Smålands Museum has a superb exhibition about Sweden’s 500-year-old glass industry, with objects spanning medieval goblets to cutting-edge contemporary sculptures. There’s also a great cafe.
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Wibrovski
You can watch fish, lamb and chicken mains being prepared in the open kitchen at this classy restaurant in Växjö's oldest timber house. Retire to the outdoor terrace in fine weather.
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Café Momento
Smålands Museum’s in-house cafe serves brilliant hot and cold gourmet sandwiches, pies, salads, soup, spuds and cakes. In summer, nibble blissfully in the cute courtyard.
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Växjö Konsthall
Växjö Konsthall showcases contemporary work by local and national artists; expect anything from minimalist ceramics to mixed-media installations.
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Orient Kebab
Don’t let the lurid plastic Arabian Nights exterior put you off; this no-frills joint serves satisfying kebabs, falafel, burgers and pizzas to take away.
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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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Askelyckan
This too-cute bakery-cafe is a top lunch spot, with sandwiches, baguettes, great pastries and a large shady courtyard.
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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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Walking Tours
Enquire at the tourist office about guided summer Walking Tours of town.
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