Jönköping is one of Sweden’s cities full of picturesque landscapes, history and modern design. the city is surrounded by Lake Vättern which attracts both nature and city life lovers. Great hiking and cycling trails, as well as the possibility of practicing water sports on the lake. In summer, beaches such as Vätterstranden become the perfect place to relax in the sun. Jönköping, known as the city of matches due to its historic industrial past, is today an important cultural and academic center.
The city offers a wide range of attractions, from museums and galleries to festivals and sporting events. A must-see is the Match Museum (Tändsticksmuseet), which documents the history of matches and their production in the city. And in the Jönköpings Läns Museum, you can admire Swedish art and crafts. Many shops and boutiques offer products from local creators, where you can find everything from handmade ceramics to modern products.
Vättern Lake
As the second largest lake in the country, Vättern is a popular excursion and holiday destination . Wonderful Swedish nature and beautiful beaches.
The unique lake Vättern is known for its clean and crystal clear water. Here there are long white beaches, steep cliffs that rise like walls out of the water and an archipelago with hundreds of islets and skerries. The average depth is 40 metres and the visibility depth up to 15 metres. The weather is often good.
Dumme Mosse
Dumme Mosse National Reserve is a real gem. This vast area is characterized by scenic wetlands, various streams with adjacent wetlands and true swamp forests, and rich flora and fauna. As you wander around the reserve, you’ll encounter a variety of habitats, from swamps to forests, each teeming with life.
The landscape is reminiscent of Lapland and is therefore often referred to as one of the last wild areas in southern Sweden. The nature offers opportunities for hiking, cycling and photography.
Taberg mountain
From the top there is a beautiful view of Taberg and Jönköping. To the south and east of the mountain it slopes almost vertically, while to the north and west it has a flatter slope. There is a restaurant on the street from which you can admire this wonderful landscape. Species such as the forest clock, common orchid and bird orchid also grow in the reserve.
You can reach the very top by car or take up the challenge by climbing the mountain. Taberg is an isolated ore deposit of the unusual titanium rockmagnetitolivinite, known to occur in only one place in the world. In addition to iron ore containing vanadium and titanium. Mining was carried out from the 14th century to 1951. The mountain therefore also has great historical value and slopes, and more than half of the country’s bat species hibernate in old mine shafts.
The Match Museum (Tändsticksmuseet)
The fact is that Sweden has achieved success in the large match industry and supplies matches to various countries around the world. In 1844, brothers John Edward Lundstrom and Carl Frans Lundstrom in Sweden founded a match factory in Jonkoping, where they produced Lucifer matches. The Lucifer match, quickly and widely used in the early period of the match industry, was convenient because it ignited easily, but at the same time it was dangerous because it ignited easily under the influence of light friction and/or low temperature, as well as the toxicity of yellow phosphorus, which caused terrible workers’ suffering, occupational diseases, and pocket gangrene, which has become a serious social problem.
As a result, the safety regulation based on the separation of chemical components for ignition and combustion obtained a patent and created the basis for conquering the world market. Today, the factory site houses the Match Museum in Jonkoping. The museum has many Swedish registered match labels which have historical value, as well as matchmaking machines etc. which are very interesting.
Jönköping County Museum
The Jönköping County Museum is located near the city center, and it is one of the museums that is suitable for anyone who wants to learn about the history of this city in particular, and the history of Sweden in general. This museum consists of permanent and temporary exhibitions that include many diverse art and historical holdings. Exhibitions consists of archaeological foundings, church and peasant art, and other local cultural heritage.
It includes paintings, illustrations, boat models, some natural exhibits, and other holdings related to contemporary culture and local history. This is in addition to the presence of areas designated for children, workshops, and a small café.
Husqvarna Museum
Founded in 1689 as a weapons manufacturer for the Swedish Armed Forces, Husqvarna expanded into a variety of industries before opening this museum in 1993. The Husqvarna Museum covers an area of 2,400 square meters and displays royal weapons, motorcycles, sewing machines and gardening equipment from various periods.
Habo Church
Habo Church in Jönköping County is a wooden church building in Habo. It was built in 1680, and received its present appearance in 1723. The church is unique in its architecture, resembling a cathedral although it is built entirely in wood. It is in the form of a basilica, with a high nave and two lower side aisles. The church is nicknamed the “Wooden Cathedral Near Vättern” .
The Sofia Church
Sofia church with its mighty scepter is a well known landmark in Jönköping cityscape. A very beautiful church in central Jönköping, named after Sofia, Queen of Sweden from 1872 to 1907. The church was completed in 1888 and is in the Gothic style. The chancel contains a 17th-century oil painting Supper at Emmaus, purchased in Rome.
Rosenlundsbadet
For families with children, the Rosenlundsbadet swimming pools are a great place for entertainment. Swim, relax, exercise, take a dip in the sauna or indulge in a wonderful massage. The waves, waterfall and currents in the adventure pool provide fun for both children and adults – be sure to try the water slide and climb the diving tower in the diving pool. The swimming pool complex consists of a total of seven swimming pools, a strength and conditioning gym, 900 lockers and nine different saunas. Rosenlundsbadet is located in the Elmia area, close to the E4 motorway.
Rosenlunds Rosarium
Rosarium is an extremely charming place in the place. Throughout the summer, walking through the rosary is a pleasure, early blooming roses bloom from May to mid-summer. The flowers are at their peak in July, when many climbing roses and old-fashioned bush roses bloom. From August, modern border and shrub roses bloom, but also old-fashioned roses bloom again. It’s a fun and inspiring environment for those interested in gardening, with plenty of inviting places to sit.
