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Trekki Says: In addition to simply strolling through Eksjö’s old town, taking thousands of photos and eating cake, the city has several museums and old merchants’ and early manufacturers’ houses to visit. That’s something I found fascinating in Sweden anyhow (it is not limited to Eksjö,...
Trekki Says: This canyon is amazing! I cannot stop to recommend this to anyone interested in hiking and spectacular landscapes. It is not big though, but that does not take the fun away once you are “inside” – you will stop many times and wonder how this all did form. No one really...
Preserved wooden houses, a delight
Trekki Says: Eksjö’s old town is such a delight to wander around and admire all these beautiful wooden houses. According to the information at the explanatory boards the town grid is almost the same as it was laid out in Medieval times. Most of the wooden houses are (protection) listed...
Grab a map and go see the old timber town of Eskjo
angiebabe Says: At the 1st parking place that I came to, and which seemed to be the closest to the old timbered town that I was coming to Eskjo to see, was a big map and information board with the layout and info of the sights to see.This was a good map but there is also a handheld map...
Sjalen Says: Eksjö having such a strong military history, of course there has to be an army museum and this is today adjacent to the town museum and with the same entry fee. Amongst things you can see are what life was like for the soldiers in their barracks, various uniforms and...
Sjalen Says: The town museum has permanent exhibitions on wooden houses (of course) and also the danger those have faced throughout history with fires raging through town. Local artist Albert Engström gets a corner of the museum and there are also various temporary exhibitions on both...
Sjalen Says: In the yard outside the church stands a rather impressive viking rune stone from around 1000.
Lennarts Konditori: Divine cakes at the market place
Trekki Says: I could easily entitle my Sweden travels “Where to find the best cakes” and so Eksjö was no exception. No, to be honest, I didn’t look for a bakery when I walked through Eksjö’s old town, only for a place to have coffee. But it was obviously at prime time and I didn’t find...
Stadshotellet: This is where it happens
Sjalen Says: Most small Swedish towns have a "Town Hotel", Stadshotell. Eksjö's is one of the most impressive I know and also where a lot of the town's nightlife happens. As soon as my cousins were old enough, this is where they and their friends all went for their big do's. Now that...
Eksjö by train, Skurugata by car
Trekki Says: I came by car, so I cannot say anything about trains and busses. But Charlotta (@sjalen) has mentioned how to get there by train and bus in her Eksjö page. The train station is close to the town centre (approx. 200 – 300 m by foot).By car: Eksjö is located at the road 32...
Sjalen Says: Eksjö is off the main railway line but if you change in Nässjö (Stockholm to Malmö line) you will have no problem reaching it by a short motor train ride towards Hultsfred. County buses run from Jönköping and Nässjö as well and there are Svenska Buss coaches from Jönköping,...
Sjalen Says: This shop is in the main pedestrian street and has loads of fun if you want something unique. However, there are also several auctions and such in the surrounding countryside throughout summer. Just follow the "antikt" signs popping up. Glass, wooden furniture (if you can...
Sign the guestbook at Skurugata
Trekki Says: Usually only mountain peaks have guestbooks, but there is also one in Skurugata. Makre sure you look for it, it is in the middle of the canyon on the western side at approx. 50-70 cm height. The wooden sign is a bit weathered and blends in with the wall, so it is not easy to...
Put a stone on the cairn: happy travels
Trekki Says: From the parking lot the way to hike into Skurugata is a circular one, either along the little toilet house westward and then south or southward past the information board and after some time northbound. I walked the latter one and it brought me to Skuruhatt, the highest...
Sjalen Says: The army presence in Eksjö with its infantery and fusilliers once also included the Småland Hussars, something you can see by the impressive equestrian statue in the main square. When they were no longer needed, it was decided to set up the Hussars Association to keep the...
Hiking shoes for Skurugata are a MUST
Trekki Says: Eksjö village has cobbled streets in several places. So better bring appropriate shoes. In case you want to hike in Skurugata, bring hiking shoes. In case of doubt, look at my photos. It can be cold inside the canyon, so bring additional fleece or sweater with you! Eksjö...
Sjalen Says: I have passed this church so many times on my way between Västervik and Eksjö in my childhood and it became a favourite early on. Still today, I know few as beautiful in Sweden and apparently I am not alone as the church was voted "Sweden's most beautiful church" in 1997....
Skurugata Canyon, blue markings at trees
Trekki Says: The circular trail in Skurugata is well marked. Only remember to follow the blue marking on the trees. I have decided to walk past the information board from the parking lot, which is leading to the south(east), with blue and orange markings. But then this was also the path...
Tourist office with loads of information
Trekki Says: I noticed the excellent stocks in Swedish tourist offices (Toristbyrå in Swedish) throughout my whole trip, but the one in Eksjö was one of the highlights among them. There is a huge room with countless brochures, maps and books about Eksjö, Småland and the surrounding...
eden_teuling Says: Oh, easy to say: it is a wonderful, very atmospheric town where we spent a great time! Last year we learned that EKSJö this year ( 2003 ) will celebrate its 600 year ANNIVERSARY with lots of festivities! Each month there are special attractions and you can ask MORE INFO at...
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At the top of the canyon, you have a wonderful view of the forest for miles and miles.
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Beautiful town and spectacular canyon :-)
I am so grateful to Charlotta (@sjalen) for having written about this lovely city because otherwise I would not have found it. In addition to a beautiful old town there is also a very much spectacular...
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Eksjö is an architectural wonder with its wooden houses in old, Swedish style. It has won many international prizes, such as Europa Nostra, for its architecture and it is very cosy to just stroll...
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One of the best preserved timber towns in Sweden
Eksjo was built in the 16th century and, except for about 40 buildings destroyed by fire in the southern part of the old town in the 18th century, many of its buildings have been preserved.
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WELCOME TO MY EKSJö PAGE......:-)
in front of J. A. Lundin's work shop.... EKSJö TOURISTINFORMATION tel. 0381 361 70 turism2eksjö.se www.eksjö.se
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Eksjö is a typical Swedish town. Take a walk around town on its cobblestoned streets and get charmed by the Swedish trademark - red houses!! :D
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