"Visingsö" Visingsö by nickenyfiken

Visingsö Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 16 photos

Visingsö is an island in Vättern, the second biggest lake in Sweden, and it is incredibly beautiful, like taken from an old tale. There are the ruins of one old castle and one old palace, several old churches and a couple of villages with small, cute houses and a lot of horses and cows.

In 12th and 13th century several kings lived here, such as Magnus Ladulås, who died at the castle at Näs. Later on, in the 17th century, the most powerful count in the country, Per Brahe, also the governor of Finland, lived and reigned at the island.

Nowadays the island has approximately 800 inhabitants and in the village of Gränna a few thousands of people live. There is a lot of agriculture, and summertime the place is a popular local tourist spot. Then there are resturants open and a lot of activities going on at the island, but I lived there for 5 months, however only during the autumn and winter, and therefore I cannot tell about all that.

This is a good homepage, where you can find information about the island: www.visingso.net

Pros and Cons

Pros:It's so beautiful, calm and reminding of ancient history.
Cons:It's a small place, not so many different things to do if you live here in the winter and it is complicated to get to the closest city, Jönköping.

Last visit to Visingsö: Feb 2003
Intro Updated May 19, 2003
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The ruin of count Brahe's castle - Visingsö

The ruin of count Brahe's castle Things to Do (4)

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Kumlaby church Things to Do (4)

A church from the eleventh century. There are interesting paintings on the walls inside it, people said to me, but since... more travel advice

View from the harbour in Gränna. - Visingsö

You Have to go to Visingsö by Ferry Transportation (3)

The titel of this tip is perfectly true if you haven't got a privat boat in the lake Vättern. The ferries leave from the... more travel advice

One of the horses that use to pull the wagons. - Visingsö

Go by one of the wagons pulled by horses Transportation (3)

I haven't tried it myself, just seen the wagons passing. But it seems to be a very nice and relaxing way to go around on... more travel advice

Nightlife (1)
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Restaurants (1)
A cosy little café

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tpangelinan Jul 25, 2003 at 12:48 PM

Great page! Wonderful photos & tips! Love the lighthouse! Biking sounds better than a horse. :-)
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Nobbe Jul 18, 2003 at 2:34 PM

Är det inte bättre där på sommaren än på vintern? Ser ut att vara trevligt ändå! =)
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Sjalen May 14, 2003 at 3:49 PM

Bra tips! Måste ta mig över någongång och inte bara stanna i Gränna.