If you’re flying to Gothenburg, Malmö, or any of the airports in Stockholm, the easiest way to reach Småland is by car. There are airports inVäxjö, Kalmar and Jönköping, but only Växjö Småland has enough international flights to make it a useful option when arriving from outside Sweden. Småland’s main cities make natural starting points for exploring the region. January, February and March can all be snowy months, and although the roads remain open, you should always allow extra time for journeys.
The winter months are beautiful, and December is an especially good time to visit if you want to experience some proper Swedish Christmas traditions – you can expect to find cosy candlelit cafés, traditional Christmas fairs and plenty of tasty festive foods to make up for the cold weather.
It could be mild and sunny, or it could be icy and cold. Visit in October or March and you should prepare for every eventuality. April, when the trees and meadows begin to burst into life, is also a beautiful time of year. To make the most out of everything that Småland has to offer, both in terms of nature and activities, the best time to visit is from May to late September. Travelling between the main sites, you’ll pass a seemingly endless number of deep blue lakes, peaceful viewpoints, and typical Swedish cabins in lovely rust-red colours.
Småland offers everything from sprawling forests and glittering lakes to quiet farmsteads and picturesque coastal towns, and is well worth exploring if you have a few days to spare.Īpart from the huge number of outdoor experiences and activities on offer, Småland lets you discover renowned Swedish design, important industrial heritage, and a few grand castles and manors. It’s also easy to reach from Stockholm and Gothenburg, making it an obvious choice for a bit of rural exploration on your trip to Sweden. Located in southern Sweden, the province known as Småland is one of the country’s most beautiful areas to explore, offering a taste of the ‘real’ Sweden beyond the big cities. Visiting Småland in Sweden – what to see and do by Tobias Dahlberg
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