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Hultsfred
Skip unless you are attending the Hultsfred Festival or visiting the moose park in Målilla; a half-day stop is enough.
Hultsfred is a small Småland town best known for its pop festival, which has been on hiatus. Most travellers pass through on the way to other Småland destinations. The main draw is Målilla Älgpark, a moose park where you can feed the animals, and the Lönneberga area linked to Astrid Lindgren's Emil stories. One hour is enough for the town itself.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SEK
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, dark, many attractions closed)
- Airports
- VXO · KLR
- Nights
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- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
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- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Sweden ↗Sweden is in the EU and the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border.
- Sweden ↗Many shops, cafés, buses and even toilets do not accept cash: bring a card that works with PIN and contactless.
- Sweden ↗The right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you walk and camp for a night on most land; keep away from homes and leave no trace.
- Sweden ↗Drinks stronger than light beer are sold only at the state Systembolaget shops, which close in the evenings and on Sundays.
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Hultsfred112 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hultsfred, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, kr); the euro is not used.Sweden-wide
- SIM or eSIMEU roaming applies for EU/EEA SIMs.Sweden-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; ask for 'kranvatten', often free.Sweden-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; add 5–10% on the card terminal for good service.Sweden-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Sweden-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are clean but often card-paid (SEK 5–10 (≈ US$1–2)); cafés reserve them for customers.Sweden-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 19:00 weekdays, 15:00 Saturdays and all Sunday.Museums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 7:00 PM weekdays, 3:00 PM Saturdays and all Sunday.Sweden-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVXO Växjö Småland Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive; limited flights from Stockholm and Amsterdam).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VXO Växjö Småland Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive; limited flights from Stockholm and Amsterdam) · KLR Kalmar Airport (About 1 h 30 min drive; flights from Stockholm)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Feb
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Mar
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Dec
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Apr (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hultsfred: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
12 rd
Feb
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Nov
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. A car is needed for Målilla Älgpark and Lönneberga. Bus connections exist but are infrequent.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Målilla Älgpark
goDoor to door: 20 min
Car, about 15 min south on road 34
Feed moose; check opening days.
Lönneberga
goDoor to door: 25 min
Car, about 20 min north on road 34
Astrid Lindgren's Emil setting; small museum and farm.
Växjö
goDoor to door: 1 h 30 min
Car, about 1 h 15 min south-west on road 23/25
Cathedral, museums, glassworks.
Kalmar
goDoor to door: 1 h 45 min
Car, about 1 h 30 min south-east on road 34/25
Castle, old town, Öland bridge.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hultsfred centre
A few hotels and guesthouses; quiet, walkable.
Målilla
Closer to the moose park; limited options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- kr 600–1,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- kr 1,000–1,800 excl. bed
- High
- kr 1,800+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- The Hultsfred Festival has been cancelled for several years; check the official site before planning a trip.
- Målilla Älgpark is closed Wednesdays and Thursdays; check hours in advance.
- Public transport is sparse on weekends.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Hultsfred → Målilla: about kr 40, 20 min (check)
- Taxi Hultsfred → Målilla: kr 200–300
Say or show
- Hej — Hello (hey)
- Tack — Thank you (tack)
- Hur mycket? — How much? (hoor mycket)
- Var är älgparken? — Where is the moose park? (var air elg-parken)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hultsfred. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, dark, many attractions closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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