Vetlanda

Travel Guide
Småland may be best known for its forests, but there is much more to outdoor life in the region, such as great fishing and beautiful pebble ridges.

Just 80 km north of Växjö lies one of Småland many pearls - Vetlanda. A trip to Vetlanda offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, canoeing, fishing and golf. Hiking through mines and panning for gold are just a few of the more unique experiences that you can find in the region.

Vetlanda's history stretches back to Viking times, but the town's heyday was in the 1800s when it served as an important railway hub. Today you can no longer travel to Vetlanda by passenger train, but the bus to Nässjö only takes 40 minutes and connects the town with fast trains from both north and south.

A weekend in Vetlanda is a weekend full of natural wonders. The Illharjen Nature Reserve is home to some of the municipality's most popular hiking trails, which include a swamp and some of the best waters for fishing in the area. Two of the natural walking trails are also accessible to wheelchair users. You can cross the river Em by a wooden bridge and visit the Illharjen Burial Grounds from the late Iron Age.

Oxhagsbergets Nature Reserve and Drags Udde Nature Reserve both offer breath-takingly spectacular views. Drags Udde is an excellent walking area with several different types of terrain, including a ridge at Ridder Bergsviken and a high plateau. The 30 metre-high Oxhagaberget offers a view out over the stunning Värnen Lake.

The Östanå Recreation Area is a favourite amongst Vetlanda locals, both in summer and in winter. It boasts well-illuminated exercise trails, sports facilities, a swimming area, boat rentals, fishing, restaurant and much more.

Those who prefer well-groomed fairways over leafy promenades can instead visit one of Vetlanda’s two beautiful 18-hole golf courses: Vetlanda Golf Club and Ramkvilla Golf Club. Or if leisurely swimming is more your style, Vetlanda has a total of 22 different beaches on offer.

A weekend trip to Vetlanda can be both exciting and culturally enriching. Visit the heart of the earth in the Kleva Mine, which offers activities for the whole family. There's all sorts to do here, including panning for gold and wall-climbing. Hörnebo Slate Quarry is another interesting destination that has been called the most beautiful open-pit mine in Sweden. Learn more about the history of Vetlanda at the Vetlanda Museum, the town's art and cultural history museum.

A trip to Vetlanda brings you closer to the classic nature of Småland - forests, rivers, ridges - and you may even get to see the wind caress the golden wheat fields that give the town its name.

Best Western Vetlanda Stadshotell
Best Western Vetlanda Stadshotell
3 out of 5
Stortorget 5, Vetlanda
The price is P4,916 per night from 27 Dec to 28 Dec
P4,916
P5,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Vetlanda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Vetlanda Museum and Vetlanda Speedway ...
8/10 Very Good! (519 reviews)
Over priced and run down
"The hotel is a bit dated and run down. Stayed in summer and the rooms get very warm (no air conditioning). Alot of the time the reception staff where nowhere to be seen if you had an enquiry. Unfortunately your options are limited in where you can stay in Vetlanda. If you stay in Växjö then do this, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2021

Best Western Vetlanda Stadshotell
Central Hotellet Vetlanda
Central Hotellet Vetlanda
3 out of 5
Bangårdsgatan 14, Vetlanda
The price is P4,526 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
P4,526
P5,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Vetlanda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Vetlanda Museum and Vetlanda Speedway Arena are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (654 reviews)
"This is the third time staying here in 6/7 years. Clean, comfortable, basic but just what you need. We visit family close-by so its perfect. Right by the shops and walking streets, opposite the train-station (never hear the trains and its not a high speed mainline). They serve a awesome breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023

Central Hotellet Vetlanda
Wallby Säteri
Wallby Säteri
3.5 out of 5
Skirö, Vetlanda
The price is P12,339 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
P12,339
P13,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Vetlanda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
Nice stay in the woods
"Nice little cabin, cosy for a family, in nice surroundings. Good breakfast. Free wifi which worked well. A bit expensive for what it is - quite simple cabin which for SEK 1850 a night feels a bit steep."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2017

Wallby Säteri
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stuga på Nässjö Golfklubb
Stuga på Nässjö Golfklubb
2.5 out of 5
Norra Målen 9, Nassjo
Book a stay at this golf cabin in Nassjo. Enjoy free parking, a golf course, and conference space. Popular attractions Nassjo Golf Club and Nassjo Lake Park ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (43 reviews)
Fräsch campingstuga, serviceminded personal.
"Hade bokat en campingstuga utan vatten och toa, som lyckades överträffa mina (rätt låga) förväntningar. Positivt med fräscha prylar såsom kyl, micro, kaffebryggare och vattenkokare. Engångsartiklar tallrikar, muggar och bestick. Mycket serviceminded personal som såg till att det blev en smidig "incheckning" ..."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2024

Stuga på Nässjö Golfklubb
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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