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Experience an island full of adventure and history
According to legend, the island of Visingsö was created when the Giant Vist threw a tuft of grass into lake Vättern so that his old woman would have something to step on. Just like a thousand years ago, the tuft is still teeming with life today! Here you can enjoy historical remains, beautiful nature, farm shops, art, child-friendly activities and much more!
During a delightful stay on Visingsö, you can enjoy everything from locally produced food at restaurants to coffee breaks at charming farm cafés. On Visingsö, farm shops and cafés coexist with inviting restaurants serving classic dishes, fish and seafood, Thai cuisine, ice cream, coffee and traditional Swedish fika.
Whether you’re cycling through the countryside, taking a break by the harbour, or exploring the small village roads, you’ll discover genuine taste experiences that reflect the island’s character and its farming traditions.
Staying overnight on Visingsö means stepping into a slower pace of life, surrounded by the shimmering waters of Lake Vättern and the island’s open landscapes. Here, you stay close to nature, history and small local gems – whether you choose a hotel, a cosy guesthouse, a farm stay cottage or a scenic campsite.
From Gränna harbour, the ferry to Visingsö runs regularly all year round. In the summer, there are two ferries operating the route, which can accommodate both cars and bicycles as well as pedestrians. Tickets are booked via Jönköping Municipality's e-service to guarantee a place on the ferry, but can also be purchased at the harbour office. All tickets are valid for a return trip.
One of the best ways to experience Visingsö is from the saddle. Rent a bike at the harbour and with a map in hand you can discover the beautiful island close to nature! Pick up a lunch basket at the fishmonger's and cycle south. Speed through the oak forest and stop at one of the cozy farm shops.
Continue down to the castle ruins in Näs to have the lunch provided and enjoy the view and the historical environment. Pedal further north and check into some accommodation, on the island there is everything from private rooms to hotels. Wake up refreshed and continue your journey on the island after breakfast. Maybe you want to climb the tower of Kumlaby church, visit Tempelgården or take a dip in the refreshing Vättern!
On Visingsö you can also take a tour with remmalag, the island's popular horse-drawn carriages that have been transporting visitors around the beautiful island for over 100 years.
The journey is at a leisurely pace and you can enjoy both the scents and the natural experiences. Sit back on the saddle and enjoy the sound of hooves clapping and the scents of Visingsö. The journey is at a leisurely pace and the driver guides you along the way.
What better way to spend your time on a historic island than a treasure hunt? You can choose between two tours - the northern tour or the southern tour. You will pass five stops where you will be given five clues, and once you have figured out the clue you can open the treasure chest in the harbour.
Gränna and Visingsö have a long history together. Visingsborg Castle on Visingsö was once the heart of the large Brahe family's county. With two castles on the mainland, Brahehus, and Västanå and Visingsborg on Visingsö, the three castles formed a triangle, and in the middle of it, in 1652, he created the town of Brahe-Grenna, which we know today as Gränna.
At the end of the 17th century, the Swedish counts lost their estates to the crown, which marked the end of an era. But even today, traces of the county remain – with a rich history and beautiful landscapes.
