It all started in the year of 1859 when single mother Amalia Erikson got permission to start a sugar bakery in Gränna, to support herself and her daughter, making fine bakery and the so called “peppermint rock".
According to the legend, Visingsö was created when the giant Vist threw a tuft of grass into the Vättern lake, making sure his woman had something to step on. “The tuft of grass" is still buzzing with life just like a thousand years ago.
At Visingsö you can make a round trip with “remmalag", the village´s popular horse carriage which has taken visitors around the island for over 100 years. The trip is slowly paced and you can enjoy the smells and nature experiences.
In July 11th 1897, S A Andrée, Nils Strindberg and Knut Fraenkel lifted off in the gas balloon “Eagle" from Danskön (The Danish Island) on Spetsbergen (PointyMountains).
According to the legend, Visingsö was created when the giant Vist threw a tuft of grass into the Vättern lake, making sure his woman had something to step on. “The tuft of grass" is still buzzing with life just like a thousand years ago.
Want to get suggestions on attractions, tours in Gränna/Visingsö. Or do you want to book a group trip? Contact us by form or telephone,
Gränna: +46 36 - 10 38 60
Visingsö: +46 36 - 10 38 89
Gränna: +46 36 - 10 38 60
Visingsö: +46 36 - 10 38 89
About Us
Destination Jönköping develops and markets the image of Jönköping towards the business community, visitors and residents.
Visingsö
During the middle ages, the Swedish Kings ruled from their fort at the southern cape.
Welcome
Jönköping is situated at the southern end of Lake Vättern in one of Sweden´s economically most prosperous regions.
