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Andrée Museum

Andrée Museum, Gränna

 sunset_gal Says:  Visit the Andrée Museum while in Gränna! It details the S.A. Andrée Polar Expedition which went wrong. Three men took off in a hot air balloon on 11 July 1897, in an attempt to reach the North Pole. Nothing was ever heard of them, that is, until the remains of the expedition... 

Zuurstokken (candy sticks)

Zuurstokken (candy sticks), Gränna

 Lunaina Says:  Naar Gränna ga je voor de zuurstokken.... het beste kun je het stadje zelf in, daar heb je meer keus, de toeristenbussen gaan meestal buiten het dorpje, en dan maar naar een locatie, beetje saai!Candysticks is the reason why people visit Gränna, you should visit the shops in... 

Island Hop!

Island Hop!, Gränna

 sunset_gal Says:  Visingsö is a little island on Lake Vättern. It's a definite must-see!! Visit the little island for its unspoiled surroundings, but be prepared to do some walking :) Alternatively, you could rent a bike, or take your car over. It is a nice place to relax! Rides on... 

Restaurants  

Gyllene Uttern: Nice building and great views

Gyllene Uttern: Nice building and great views, Gränna

 Lunaina Says:  Very good food, nice quality, and if you sit outside you enjoy beautiful views, it is near the Vätternlake, and close by is one of the candystick shops and a nice place with antiques, Grenna Antik! 

Shopping  

Any Polkagriskokeri: Polkagrisar!!!

Any Polkagriskokeri: Polkagrisar!!!, Gränna

 sunset_gal Says:  Go into Polkagriskokeri in Gränna. If you are lucky, you get to watch the bakers make the candy sticks by hand. The shops are all packed with candy - yummy!! The famous candy sticks of Gränna is a must-buy! These original red and white-striped peppermint candy sticks now... 

Local Customs  

Try polkagris.

Try polkagris., Gränna

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 Very good food, nice quality, and if you sit outside you enjoy beautiful views, it is near the Vätternlake, and close by is one of the candystick shops and a... 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  Is there any where in the U.S. to obtain Polkagris? I bought one stick and loved it!!! 

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A: This site ships abroad. Contact them and ask for shipping price. Hope it helps. http://www.polkagris.com/handlaonline.html 

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The Land of Candy!

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 Gränna was founded by Count Per Brahe (the Younger) in 1652. A nice place for tourists to explore, Gränna sees about 500,000 tourists every year. It has many quaint little shops - art and craft,... 

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A short visit...

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 We were in Gränna only for a short stop to go and look at the shops and the making of 'de zuurstokken'. But the town offered also some splendid views!! 

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Gränna

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Gränna. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 6 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Around Lake Vättern

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 Gr?nna is the gateway to the placid island of Visings? as well as a nice historic stop-off point. If you are around the area it is worth a quick visit and load up on some candy. 

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Quick visit to Granna

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 Eating sugar. 

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