Vimmerby

Vimmerby is a city in Småland, Sweden.

Understand

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Astrid Lindgren's World

Vimmerby is where Astrid Lindgren, a renowned Swedish writer of children's books, lived and got inspiration for her books. There is an Astrid Lindgren theme park based on her stories. On different stages, portions of her books are read in Swedish.

Vimmerby Turistbyrå (Tourist Information), Rådhuset 1 (15.854667), +46 492 310 10. M-F 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00, Sa Su closed.

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Västervikexpress operates from Gothenburg.

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Rocking stone
Runkesten

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Map
Map of Vimmerby
  • 57.666715.851 Astrid Lindgren's World. Astrid Lindgren's hometown's outdoor theme park. See Astrid Lindgren tourism for other destinations related to her works. OSM directions
  • 57.63309615.6104632 Runkesten (Rocking Stone). Located in Rumskulla, close to Vimmerby. Largest moveable Logan stone in the world. OSM directions

Budget

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57.71915115.8345861 Café Kröngården, Krongardsvagen 11, +46 70 604 79 86, . Daily from 12:00-20:00 (only open in summer season!). Exquisitely situated café at Lake Krön. Serving homemade "Fika" (coffee break), such as fresh waffles, Swedish cheesecake, and cookies. OSM directions

Mid-range

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57.66641615.8550732 Vimmerby Stadshotell Restaurang, Stora Torget 9, +46 492 121 00. M-F 06:30-22:00, Sa 07:30-22:00. Authentic Swedish cuisine. OSM directions

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Sleep

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Budget

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Mid-range

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57.66627115.8550331 Best Western Vimmerby Stadshotell, Stora Torget 9, +46 492 121 00, . OSM directions

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