Discover the surroundings

Åbro Brewery

Åbro brewery is the oldest family owned brewery in Sweden. You can join a guided tour where you'll see the process of brewing beer, how the beverage is filled in bottles and cans and you get to see the gigantic stock of beverages. You can also try their beertasting, where you get to try several of their newly brewed beverages, and you can eat at their restaurant. Reservations and contact: guide@abro.se, +46 492 - 165 19 Website

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Astrid Lindgren's Näs

Astrid Lindgren was born on the 14th of November at the farm Näs, where she grew up with three siblings. This is where she got the inspiration for many of her stories and books while climing the lemonade tree or played in the woodshed. Contact: info@astridlindgrensnas.se, +46 492 - 56 68 00 Website

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Astrid Lindgren's World

You'll find Astrid Lindgren's World only 3 kilometers from Björkbacken. At the park you will find yourself in the midst of Astrid Lindgrens stories and meet Pippi Longstocking, Ronja, Emil and lots of other loves characters from her books and movies. Her stories come to life when you can enter their houses, experience musical theatres and actually meet the characters. An unforgettable experience for both adults and children! Contact: info@astridlindgrensvarld.se, + 46 492 - 798 00 Website

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Bullerbyn

The houses in Bullerbyn look exactly the same as back in 1986 when Lasse Hallström directed the movies about the children that lived in Bullerbyn. Nowadays children get to jump in the hay in the barn, you'll find swings for both adults and children, and also a hollow tree to hide in. Here you can see both sheep, cows, rabbits and chickens. You can bring your own food for a picnic on the grass but there is also a café on site. There is a small shop where you can buy clothes, crafts, souvenirs and lots more. Contact: cafe@astridsbullerbyn.se, +46 70 - 76 46 724 Website

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Eriksgården

At Eriksgården the horses are used as in the past, hauling timber and fire wood or material for fencing, with a clear vision to make people realize that you can use the horse so much more than we do today. Eriksgården offer lots of horse experiences: you can discover how horses and drivers interact in forestry and agricultural work during a work day, you can try horseback riding or wagoneering and much more. Contact: annelie@eriksgardenvimmerby.se, +46 70 - 245 33 17 Website

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Mariannelunds Candy Factory

In Mariannelund, 20 kilometers from Vimmerby, you will find the reputed candy factory Mariannelunds Karamellkokeri. The first piece of candy was made here 1929, and still the confectionery is handmade from secret and unique recipes. Visiting the factory you get to see the production through a glass window, you can try the sweets and of course buy them in the store. Contact: info@karamellkokeri.se, +46 496 - 10063 Website

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MX world in Vimmerby near Björkbacken hotel, cabin and camping.

MX World Collection

One of the largest museums regarding motorcycles and motocross is located in Vimmerby, with over 350 motocross bikes from 8 decades. Here you will find world champion bikes and original clothes, you can also eat or take a cup of coffe. Contact: mxworld@mxworld.se, +46 70 - 55 27 017 Website

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Find the small lakes near Björkbacken hotel, camping and cottages in Vimmerby

Swim in hidden lakes

In the area around Vimmerby there are lots of lovely hidden lakes where you can go swimming. Gränssjön, Anen, Fagersjön, Holmsjön, Solnen, Försjön, Skruven and Gröpplesand are some of all the lakes around here. Some of the lakes also provides a barbeque area, like Skruven and Försjön.

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The tourist office in the center of Vimmerby

Vimmerby Tourist Office

Welcome to Vimmerby Tourist Office, open all year around! Vimmerby Tourist Office helps you with activities and accomodation. There is also a big selection of souveniers in the shop. Language spoken are English and German. Contact:+46 492-310 10, info@vimmerby.com Website

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Virum Moose park

Meet moose, deer and sheep in their natural habitat. With a guided safari tour you get to come close to the animals from wagons with roof and partly open sides so you can reach the moose and feed them. Rainy weather is not at all problem. You pay the entrance fee at the Moose barn where you can also buy a cup of coffe or buy moose souvenirs in an old fashioned environment. Contact: info@virummoosepark.se, + 46 706 - 25 68 16 Website

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Walking trails

There is beautiful nature to discover in the area, and many walking trails for the one who wants to experience the swedish landscape. We recommend two walking trails. Sevedeleden is a 50 kilometer long circular hiking trail, and a good place to start is Mariannelund. Sevedeleden passes, among lots of other landmarks, a 1000 years old oak which is probably the oldest tree in Sweden. Djursdalarundan, 7 kilometer long and a good place to start this hike is Ungstorp in Djursdala. This trail offer stops to admire both natural phenomena and exciting cultural history.

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Wimer Bike Park

If you want to be active and adventurous on your holiday, this is for you! Directly connected to the northern parts of Vimmerby you will find trailbike trails. The terrain is quite hilly by the dimensions of the region, so expect slopes both uphill and downhill. There are four different trails in this area. Contact: oskar.lind@regionkalmar.se, +46 480-44 83 48 Website

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