Postcard 35 has been headed to Jönköping!
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| View over Jönköping by Maria Globetrotter. Flickr |
WHERE IS JÖNKÖPING?
Jönköping is a
city in southern Sweden with 89,396 inhabitants (2010). Jönköping is
situated at the southern end of Sweden's second largest lake, Vättern, in the
province of Småland.
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| Location of Sweden. Wikipedia |
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| Location of Jönkönping within Sweden. Wikipedia |
JÖNKÖNPING IS FAMOUS FOR...
...being referred to by many Swedes as the Jerusalem of Sweden or The Pearl of the Lake - due to the
town's location by the southern tip of Europe's sixth largest lake and the many
churches representing numerous denominations and religions.
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| Sophia Church. Wikipedia |
Jönköping also has two smaller lakes in its
city centre: Munksjön ('Monk's Lake') and Rocksjön ('Rock Lake'). Jönköping is
Sweden's 9th largest municipality.
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| Aerial view of Jönkönping and its lakes by Aeramontanus. Flickr |
PLACES TO VISIT
The City Park – Stadsparken
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| City Park Jönköping. Arrivalguides.com |
One of our finest
assets, the over 100 year old city park located on the hills with panoramic
views over Vättern and the city. It's an oasis within wlaking distance from the
city centre.
The beach – Vätterstranden
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| Jönköping's beach. Arrivalguides.com |
Jönköping’s two
kilometer long beach is in the middle of the city. You can take a walk on the beach
and there are beautiful places around Vättern where it's nice to enjoy a
picnic.
Jönköping County Museum
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| Jönköping County Musuem. Arrivalguides.com |
Jönköping county
museum is a meeting place for people interested in the county’s art and
cultural history.
Rosenlundsbadet
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| Rosenlunsbadet Jönköping. Arrivalguides.com |
Jönköping’s
biggest heated bath, is located nearby Elmia. The swimming hall gives you a
water adventure with both outdoor- and indoor pools.
LIFESTYLE
There is always
something going on, and lots of people to meet. Jönköping is a great place to relax,
to shop and to eat out.
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| Street in Jönköping. Arrivalguides.com |
The town centre of
Jönköping consists in equal parts of water, streets and sandy beaches.
Jönköping also boasts one of Sweden’s highest concentrations of restaurants. The
town centre is built around three lakes and abounds with narrow alleyways,
cafés and restaurants. You’ll easily find a seat in the sun, both at lunch and
dinner. As for bars and nightclubs, Jönköping comes alive when darkness falls.
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| Jönköping cafés. Arrivalguides.com |
Jönköping is the
perfect big little town – a natural meeting place with exciting people, great
choice and everything at an easy distance.
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Really nice place in Sweden! Thanks for the information
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