Jönköpings län · 57.8° N
Jönköping
In Swedish
Jönköping sits at the southern tip of Vättern, Sweden's second-largest lake, in the province of Småland. It has a university with 350 partner institutions in 100 countries and Elmia, a major trade fair centre, which makes it a real option if you are thinking of studying in Sweden.
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Things to do in Jönköping
Match Museum
Tändsticksmuseet is housed in the building where Jönköping's first match factory opened in 1848, with machines, boxes and labels from the industry's heyday.
John Bauer collection
Jönköpings läns museum holds the largest collection of John Bauer's sketches and paintings, alongside 20th-century Swedish art and naïve art.
Stadsparken
A 37-hectare park on a plateau 30 to 50 metres above the centre, with views over the city and Vättern. It has an open-air museum of old Småland buildings and a bird museum.
Gränna and Visingsö
In the north of the municipality, Gränna is known for polkagris rock and fruit orchards. Ferries leave from here for Visingsö, Vättern's largest island, with the ruins of Näs Castle.
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When to go
Best timeJune to August
It is high season in Gränna and on Visingsö, and the best time to be by the lake. In late October, Elmia hosts Jönköping Horse Show, six days of competitions and shows.
The light of the year The longest and the shortest day of the year here.
- 21 June
- 18 h 07 min
- 21 December
- 6 h 31 min
From Santiago
- As the crow flies
- 12,800 km
- Time difference today
- 4 hours ahead of Chile
- County
- Jönköpings län
The city
- Population
- 147,654 (municipality, SCB 2024)
- Known for
- For its match industry, which ran in the city from 1845 to 1970.
- To study
- Jönköping University