A few days in Gränna has everything you could want for a whole holiday. Crystal clear swimming, breathtaking views, gentle hiking in John Bauer's magical forests and a rich history with many cultural monuments and architectural heritage. Here you can enjoy cycling on beautiful country roads or challenging MTB trails, relaxing to magical sunsets, winding alleys, farm shops and of course – candy canes.

Maybe you've visited Gränna many times before or you're discovering the city for the first time. Regardless of how familiar you are with the gem by lake Vättern, here are a few of our tips.

Stroll along alleys and squares

In Gränna you will find many historical environments, which give the feeling that time has stood still. Kullerstenstorget in the middle of town is a good starting point for exploring the small alleys and cross streets. Here you will find many older beautiful wooden houses that bear witness to a time when the town had its own printing house, shoemaker's foundry and tin foundry and much more.

Don't miss a visit to Hallska gården, a cozy courtyard with shops and a café. This is where John and Ester Bauer slept their last night before the fateful boat trip to Stockholm.

Good for both the stomach and the heart

In Gränna and the surrounding area there are a number of farm shops, cafes and restaurants where you are offered a lovely environment in addition to good tastes. Under the concept of Food Around Gränna, over thirty producers and companies have come together to highlight the beautiful and delicious things around Gränna. Every year during the Ascension Day weekend in May, all participants keep their businesses open during common times and with different types of activities.

Hiking in Gränna

Hiking in Gränna certainly offers beautiful views. There are options here that suit both the experienced hiker and those who just want to get to know the local environment. Strolling along Lake Vättern on the promenade is a nice option if you want to avoid Gränna's otherwise quite hilly terrain. If you want a little more challenge and enjoy the views, Kleven, Grännaberget, Tegnértornet or Västanåleden are recommended.

For those who want to hike over several days, the area offers great opportunities. Both the Holavedsleden and the John Bauerleden are trails that are part of the Smålandsleden trail that can be started or finished in Gränna.

Museums and historical sites

In 1897, the André expedition takes off from Spitsbergen with the aim of crossing the North Pole. Something goes terribly wrong, the men die and are only found 33 years later on a deserted glacial island in the Arctic Ocean. At Grenna Museum, you can learn about their fate in the exhibition André expedition, here there are also more expeditions collected under the collective name Polarcenter and at Franckska gården, Gränna's local history is displayed. Grenna Museum also runs the Grännaberget open-air museum and the two mill buildings in Röttle, Rasmus mill and Jerusalem mill, where the museum holds tours and guided tours during the summer.