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| Length | Jönköpings län | |
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| Residents | 2.713 (2020) | |
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| Tourist info | 46 771 211 300 https://jkpg.com/en/granna/ | |
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Gränna is a to commune Jonkoping belonging place in Småland.
background
Gränna is around 30 kilometers north of Jonkoping, on the eastern bank of the Vättern. The place is a popular vacation spot, especially for Swedes.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is the Jonkoping Airport 46 kilometers away.
By train
Since Gränna does not have a train station, it is not possible to travel by train.
In the street
The easiest way to get to Gränna is by car. The place is located directly on Europastraße 4 and has its own exit.
By boat
Gränna is located on Lake Vättern, which is connected to the Göta Canal. Unfortunately, there are only 8 guest berths in the port of the village.
mobility
The small place can easily be explored on foot.
Tourist Attractions
- Grenna Museum, Brahegatan 38-40. Tel.: 46 36 10 38 90, Email: [email protected]. The local history museum deals with the history of the place and the former county of Visingsborg. The one belonging to the Grenna Museum, Polar center is dedicated, among other things, to the polar expedition of Salomon August Andrée in 1897.Open: January 1st - May 15th: daily 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; May 16 - August 31: daily 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, September 1st - December 31st: daily 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; June 21: closed.Price: Admission: Adults 50 SEK; Children 20 SEK.
- Grännaberget
- Brahehus. The Brahehus castle ruins are located around 4 kilometers north of Gränna. From a parking lot in the village Uppgränna A path leads up to the ruin, which is on a hill. You need a lot of stamina to climb the rather impassable path. You will be rewarded with a breathtaking view over the Vättern.
activities
In Gränna there is a natural swimming pool that invites you to swim. You can also go windsurfing and water skiing. Gränna is the point of view of John Bauerleden, a 46 kilometer hiking trail that leads to Huskvarna leads. Furthermore begins in the place of Holavedsledenwho is in Tranås at sea Sommen ends.
shop
You won't find any large shopping centers in Gränna. But there are along the main street Brahegatan some boutiques. There is a Coop and an ICA for groceries and everyday items.
There are around a dozen manufacturers in Gränna Polkagris produce. The candy was invented by the housewife in 1859 and made the small town famous across the country. Today, Polkagris is one of the most popular souvenirs from Sweden.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
trips
From Gränna you can get to the largest island on Lake Vättern Visingsö. Two car ferries commute between Visingsö and Gränna every 30 minutes. Payment is made on the ferry, which costs 165 SEK there and back (July 2012). There is also a pure passenger ferry. In the Swedish holiday season (mid-May - end of August) you have to be prepared for long waiting times.
Visingsö offers a number of sights to be discovered. We recommend visiting the southern tip with the Näs ruin and the Visingsborg.
Kunlaby kyrka
Visingsborg; Northwest side
Näs ruin
