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Place in Småland, Sweden
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The birthplace of Carl Linnaeus. Today, the farm and surrounding farmland have been restored to their 18th century appearance. You can take a walk in the surrounding area guided by a map and a marked trail.
Showcasing the history of IKEA, also features a large selection of their most classical furniture series for display.
Musikveckan i Stenbrohult
One of Sweden's oldest annual musical event is organized by the church in Stenbrohult.
Familjefestivalen
Musical concerts and entertainment for the entire family gather some 10,000 attendees every year.
Listed in the prestigious White Guide over Nordic fine dining. Serves a varied European menu with focus on local ingredients.
A pizza parlor in the old train station.
Yes, IKEA maintains its own hotel here.
The original IKEA, opened in 1958. Next to the regular store is IKEA Fyndvaruhus which sells factory seconds cheaply.
While Älmhult is along the main railway between Stockholm and Malmö, only two to three high speed trains per day stops here with others requiring a change in Alvesta.
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ItinerariesThe Stockholm history tour is a walk from Gamla stan ("the Old Town"), to Norrmalm in Stockholm. The tour is roughly chronological, from the Viking Age through the Middle Ages, the Swedish Empire and the Industrial…
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Travel tipsCarl Linnaeus (1707-1778, also known as Carl von Linné) was an 18th century Swedish scientist, known as the founder of modern taxonomic biology.
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