Tranås Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Lake Sommen

Lake Sommen, Tranås

 bscott1 Says:  Just a short distance outside Tranås, Lake Sommen is a popular summer cottage area with dozens of islands and plenty of surrounding forested areas. 

Storgatan

Storgatan, Tranås

 bscott1 Says:  Being in the center of town, and reputed for being one of Sweden's widest streets, Storgatan makes for a pleasant morning or evening stroll.During the summer, you may catch a parade with marching bands and people in local folk costume. 

Hotels  

Best Western Hotel Tranas Statt

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Hotels  

Badhotellet: An elegant old spa hotel

Badhotellet: An elegant old spa hotel, Tranås

 bscott1 Says:  This hotel was built over 100 years ago and contains a number of priceless antiques and open, airy rooms. The dining room is nothing short of elegant, and better yet there's a very nice spa in the basement consisting of saunas, a plunge pool, a small swimming pool, massage... 

Restaurants  

Strand Baren: Good conversation and food

Strand Baren: Good conversation and food, Tranås

 bscott1 Says:  Strand Baren literally means The Beach Bar. Strand Baren has an excellent choice of dishes and a nice outdoor deck. The staff here are real friendly. Hard to say what the favorite dish is--I can honestly say almost all are good. 

Nightlife  

Stadt Hotel (spelling?): A young trendy crazy (but fun) crowd

Stadt Hotel (spelling?): A young trendy crazy (but fun) crowd, Tranås

 bscott1 Says:  At Stadt Hotel you can really go out and let loose and have a crazy time. The crowd is younger (usually under 30) but that's not to say all ages don't visit. Stadt is open all summer and there's an outdoor area. Come at 11 p.m. and leave your troubles at the... 

Pub Babar: For a rockin' fun Friday or Saturday night out

Pub Babar: For a rockin' fun Friday or Saturday night out, Tranås

 bscott1 Says:  Pub Babar is usually not open during the summer. But on a spring, fall, or cold dark winter day, there's nothing like going to Babar at about 11 at night--people are loose, real friendly, and like to get a little crazy in a fun sort of way. Dress a bit trendy, but not too... 

Transportation  

A whistlestop on the main line

A whistlestop on the main line, Tranås

 bscott1 Says:  Transportation to and from Tranås is very good as it is on the main line between Stockholm and Copenhagen. Nontheless, the fast X2000 trains do not stop in Tranås very often, so you often have to take local trains to connect. If you miss your connection, however, the SJ... 

Local Customs  

Take your shoes off at the door of someone's home!

Take your shoes off at the door of someone's home!, Tranås

 bscott1 Says:  Shoes must come off when entering someone's home. It's very bad form to leave your shoes on. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Victorian homes

Victorian homes, Tranås

 bscott1 Says:  On the side of the train tracks opposite the town center are some lovely wooden Victorian homes, one of which is reputed to be Tranås' oldest home. 

Park by Rådhuset

Park by Rådhuset, Tranås

 bscott1 Says:  There is a pleasant park with swamp land and interesting mossy landscapes over in back of the Town Hall. Frequented by joggers and people out for a quiet walk, it is a gorgeous little park in the middle of town. 

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 Shoes must come off when entering someone's home. It's very bad form to leave your shoes on. 

 

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Tranås - The crane city

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 Most of the history of Tranås is fairly short, though the area has a fairly long city. There are good, friendly people here, and it's worth a visit 

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Tranas, Sweden

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 Was a guest of two Tranas residents in 1989. What a great town and countryside. Hospitality was outstanding. The Swedes know how to live. Great boat trip also, on an old steamer. 

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