Why go
- City in Småland, Sweden.
- Served by Växjö Kronoberg Airport (VXO).
History
Växjö is a city and the seat of Växjö Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden. As of 2023, it had 74,052 inhabitants, out of a total 98,280 municipal residents (2025). It is the administrative, cultural, and industrial centre of Kronoberg County and the episcopal see of the Diocese of Växjö, with Växjö Cathedral at its heart. The city is also home to Linnaeus University.
Where to stay
Ingelstadsvägen 31, 352 34 Växjö, Sweden · damso.se
Östra Ringvägen 34, 352 40 Växjö, Sweden · booking.com
Hagagatan 10, 352 35 Växjö, Sweden · sodralycke.se
Öjabyvägen 113, 352 50 Växjö, Sweden · ojabyherrgard.se
Slottsallén 33, 352 56 Växjö, Sweden · teleborgsslott.com
Lenhovdavägen 72, 352 71 Växjö, Sweden · toftastrandkonditori.se
Västergatan 10, 352 31 Växjö, Sweden · pmrestauranger.se
Västra Esplanaden 10, 351 06 Växjö, Sweden · elite.se
Norra Esplanaden 21A, 352 31 Växjö, Sweden · hotelesplanad.com
Storgatan 82a, 352 27 Växjö, Sweden · iconvaxjo.se
Kungsgatan 6, 352 33 Växjö, Sweden · elite.se
LJ Brandts väg 3, 352 63 Växjö, Sweden · evedalscamping.com
Liedbergsgatan 11, 352 32 Växjö, Sweden · strawberry.se
L J BRANDTS VÄG 1, 352 63 Växjö, Sweden · evedalscamping.com
Kungsgatan 27, 352 33 Växjö, Sweden · hotellvarend.se
Bäckgatan 10, 352 30 Växjö, Sweden · strawberry.se
Hejaregatan 19, 352 46 Växjö, Sweden · scandichotels.com
Öjabyvägen 42, 352 73 Växjö, Sweden
Indoor
Fredrik Bondes väg 5, 352 56 Växjö, Sweden · stuborhotell.se
Stora Vägen 6, 352 74 Växjö, Sweden
Restaurants & places to go
Falafel, Kebab, Chili Cheese, Fast Food · Late opening hours on weekends and special occasions Opening hours: Mo,Tu 11:00-22:00, We 11:00-03:00, Th…
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-01:00, Fr,Sa 10:00-03:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · max.se
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00 · 32 Hejaregatan, Växjö, 35246 · sushiyama.se
Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · chopchop.se
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Fr 16:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00 · blackstonesteakhouse.se
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00, Fr 11:00-21:00, Sa 12:00-21:00, Su 13:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 6 Västra Esplanaden, Växjö, 352 31 · misomiso.se
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00, Sa 09:00-23:00, Su,PH 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway
Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-17:00; Su off Features: takeaway
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-18:00 Features: vegan options · Ekobacken · kafedeluxe.se
Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:30; Sa 10:00-15:00 · 15 Marketenterivägen
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · la-strada.se
Regional, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 74 Lenhovdavägen, Växjö, 35249 · villavik.se
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 6 Västra Esplanaden, Växjö, 352 31 · anviet.se
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00 · Växjö, 352 52 · hors.se
Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-15:30 · 1 Universitetsplatsen, Växjö, 351 95 · hors.se
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-13:30,16:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-13:30,16:30-21:30; Sa 12:30-21:30
Swedish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Växjö, 35263 · ryttmastaregarden.se
Thai, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 3 Västra Esplanaden, Växjö
Cake, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 25 Storgatan, Växjö, 35230
Diner, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Bäckgatan, Växjö
Kebab, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Italian, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Crepe, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating
Ice Cream · ice cream
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 32 Hejaregatan · bastardburgers.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Asian, Fast Food · Asian fast food
Sushi, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 3G Anna Koskulls gata, Växjö, 35222 · trummensbellavista.se
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa,Su 12:00-21:00 · 5 Pelarplatsen, Växjö, 352 52 · maestrovaxjo.se
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:30-16:30; Fr 09:30-15:00 · 7 Pelarplatsen, Växjö, 351 95 · hors.se
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo,Tu,Th 11:00-21:00, We 11:00-02:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-03:00, Su 12:00-20:00
Burger, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · Marketenterivägen, Växjö · burgerking.se
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 2 Slöjdgatan, Växjö · pizzalover.se
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00 · 1 Universitetsplatsen, Växjö, 351 95 · hors.se
Cafe · cafe · 1 Georg Lückligs väg, Växjö, 352 52 · hors.se
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · 28 Smedjegatan, Växjö, 352 46
Burger, Chicken, Sausage, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu 11:30-24:00, We,Th 11:30-01:00, Fr,Sa 11:30-03:00, Su 11:30-20:00 Features: outdoor… · kafedeluxe.se
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 2H Rådjursvägen, Växjö, 352 45 · kungsgrillen.com
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Airports
Växjö Kronoberg Airport (VXO) 6.3 km to the centre
Växjö, G, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (NextJet, Estonian Air, Golden Air, Malmö Aviation…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Stockholm, Stockholm, Alicante, Amsterdam, Oslo (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- NextJet 2N (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Oslo, Stockholm
- Estonian Air OV (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Amsterdam
- Golden Air DC (S20) · 1 route: Stockholm
- Malmö Aviation TF (S20) · 1 route: Stockholm*
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: Alicante
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (Saab 340) · 1 route: Stockholm*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Hultsfred Airport (HLF) 94 km to the centre
Hultsfred, H, SE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Möckeln Airfield 52 km to the centre
Älmhult, G, SE
Alvesta Smålanda Airfield 16 km to the centre
Alvesta, G, SE
Kronobergshed Airfield 17 km to the centre
G, SE
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Växjö Kronoberg Airport (VXO); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VXO has direct flights to 5 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Stockholm, Stockholm, Alicante, Amsterdam, Oslo).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Vaxjo, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail