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An ancient Swedish market town with a population of 66,000 in the city proper and over 90,000 in the wider municipality, Vaxjo is the home of Linnaeus University and the seat of Vaxjo Municipality in Kronoberg County. The city’s name is a construct of ‘väg’ meaning ‘road’ and ‘sjö’ meaning ‘lake’ and stems from the track which traders used to make their way across the frozen surface of Vaxjo lake in order to sell their wares. An expanding city blessed with pretty parklands and lots of interesting history and culture, it’s perfectly primed for exploration by road.
Hiring a compact car in Vaxjo like a Hyundai i30 costs €24.52 per day when you book ahead of time, a saloon like a Toyota Corolla costs €26.71 a day and an SUV like an Opel Grand Land X ̶ with an elevated driving position which immerses you in the stunning scenery ̶ is €32.40 per day. Pre-book your Vaxjo rental car from Enjoy Travel and benefit from rock bottom prices from reliable car hire partners ̶ you can save cash and set the wheels in motion for your superb Swedish holiday in a couple of clicks!
Guide to Vaxjo
Vaxjo is located in Smaland, around 120km from Kalmar, and it’s a great gateway to some gorgeous Swedish lakeside scenery. There are a couple of absorbing museums here which relate the town’s history of emigration and its signature industry, glassmaking. If you want a laid-back hideaway where you can wander amidst historic buildings, gaze over the water and take cathartic strolls in green spaces, welcome home.
Things to do in Vaxjo
The main festival in Vaxjo’s cultural calendar is Karl Oskar-dagar, which celebrates author Wilhelm Moberg’s character Karl Oskar, who has become a cultural icon representing the existential struggles faced by the region’s peasants in the 19th Century. Many such inhabitants emigrated to the New World in this period and Americans visit Vaxjo in order to research their Swedish roots. Apart from museums and the annual festival, this serene town is set up perfectly for a quiet getaway with your significant other.
Eating out in Vaxjo
Gourmets in Vaxjo will find a few fab cafes and restaurants to keep them satisfied. If you want to sample Swedish classics, try PM and Vänner, Kafé de Luxe is a great place to grab a beer and something sweet, and Piazza Teatro is the go-to eatery for Italian and Mediterranean fare. Fancy some Japanese pub grub? Don’t miss Izakaya Moshi.
Transport in Vaxjo
Vaxjo Airport (VXO) is 7km from the city and you can hire a car here from Enjoytravel.com with a range of reliable providers.
Public transport here is via bus ̶ head to the Resecentrum travel centre to catch most services.
Always drive on the right in Vaxjoand you might want to consider a spacious car like a saloon or SUV to explore the area in comfort.