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Vimmerby
One day is enough: Astrid Lindgren's World theme park in the morning, the town centre and a lake café in the afternoon. Skip if you have no interest in Astrid Lindgren.
Vimmerby is a small Småland town best known as the birthplace of Astrid Lindgren. The main draw is Astrid Lindgren's World, an outdoor theme park based on her stories. The town itself has a compact centre with a few cafés and a lake. Most visitors come for one day as a stop between larger cities or as a family day trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SEK
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Nov–Feb (theme park closed, many attractions seasonal)
- Airports
- VXO · GOT
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- 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.
- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- 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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- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Vimmerby112 ▾
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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 Vimmerby, 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
- SafetyVimmerby is very 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 · 114 14 police non-emergency · 1177 Health advice (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.
- AirportcheckVXO Växjö Småland Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car; bus connections limited — check).
- Getting aroundThe town centre and theme park are walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a bun (fika)kr 50–80
- Sit-down mealDinner at Stadshotelletkr 200–350
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from town to Runkestencheckkr 300–400
- Museum or sight ticketAstrid Lindgren's World entry (adult)checkkr 400–500
- Budget bedHostel bed or budget room, a night, per personSEK 400 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomSEK 1,400 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomSEK 2,500 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SEK 700 (≈ US$75) · Mid SEK 1,200 (≈ US$130) · High SEK 2,000 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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 by car; bus connections limited — check) · GOT Gothenburg Landvetter (About 2 h 30 min by car or bus via Västervikexpress — check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°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
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Aug (11 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Vimmerby: 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
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
8 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 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
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
10 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 centre and theme park are walkable. For Runkesten and Lake Krön you need a car or taxi. Buses are limited — check local timetables.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Astrid Lindgren's World
goDoor to door: 15 min
Walk from town centre, about 15 min
Open late May–Aug; buy tickets online in advance.
Runkesten (the Rocking Stone)
goDoor to door: 30 min
Car, about 15 min south-west
Largest movable Logan stone in the world; free.
Växjö
goDoor to door: 1 h
Car, about 1 h; bus — check
Cathedral, museum and lake; a good half-day.
Kalmar
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
Car, about 1 h 15 min
Castle and medieval town; full day.
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.
Town centre (Stora Torget)
Walking distance to the theme park and restaurants; Best Western Stadshotell is the main option.
Around Lake Krön
Quiet, a few km north; good for a summer stay with lake access.
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 600–900 excl. bed
- Mid
- kr 900–1,500 excl. bed
- High
- kr 1,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × SEK 1,400 | SEK 1,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × SEK 1,200 | SEK 2,400 |
| Astrid Lindgren's World entry (adult)2 × SEK 450 · check | SEK 900 |
| Bus from Gothenburg, one way2 × SEK 250 · check | SEK 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SEK 520 |
| Trip total≈ SEK 2,860 per person per day, bed included | SEK 5,720≈ US$650 |
2026 estimate in SEK; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a bun (fika) | kr 50–80 |
| Lunch special | kr 100–150 |
| Dinner at Stadshotellet | kr 200–350 |
| Astrid Lindgren's World entry (adult)check | kr 400–500 |
| Taxi from town to Runkestencheck | kr 300–400 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Astrid Lindgren's World is open only from late May to late August; check exact dates.
- Many restaurants and cafés close outside the summer season.
- The tourist office has limited hours: M–F 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00, closed weekends.The tourist office has limited hours: M–F 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–4:00 PM, closed weekends.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 112
- Police non-emergency
- 114 14
- Health advice
- 1177
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
- Police non-emergency114 14
- Health advice1177
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Gothenburg → Vimmerby: about kr 250, about 2.5 h — check
- Taxi town centre → theme park: kr 100–150
Say or show
- Hej — Hello (hey)
- Tack — Thank you (tack)
- Hur mycket? — How much? (hoor mycket)
- Var ligger…? — Where is…? (var ligger)
- Notan, tack — The bill, please (nootan tack)
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 Vimmerby. 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 (theme park closed, many attractions seasonal) · 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
- officialVimmerby tourist office
- officialAstrid Lindgren's World
- secondaryWikivoyage: Vimmerby, revision 4730362 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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