Eksjö
Enter into a cultural treasure trove that has risen from the ashes of two town fires...
Eksjö

It’s right there, in the heart of the magical ancient woodland in the province of Småland: Eksjö. There are unique environments steeped in cultural history for you to discover throughout the municipality, but the most unique attraction is the wooden to …

Hjo

Vättern is a special lake – both cold and deep – and on its western shore you’ll find Hjo,  a town that is just as special as the lake. It was granted its town charter at the start of the  15th century and attracts visitors with its distinctive charact …

Nora

The town of Nora with its grid layout is characterised by the mining industry and was granted its town charter in the 17th century. You can go shopping in the small boutiques, visit the Göthlinska Gården museum and take the vintage railway to Pershytta …

23 april, 2020

None of the three wooden towns are alike. Eksjö, Hjo and Nora all have their own distinctive character, yet have a lot in common. They have all received the Europa Nostra Award for their work on preserving and maintaining their unique buildings and env …