The town in southern Sweden, Växjö is currently one of the most successful cities in terms of reducing CO2 emissions; 51% of Växjö’s energy comes from natural sources such as biomass, waterpower, geothermic energy and solar power. Emissions per resident have been reduced by 25% in just 10 years.
The glass Kosta Boda Art Hotel will open in June this summer, when 100 tons of glass will shimmer in Småland’s countryside. This region is also called “Kingdom of Crystal”. The artworks on the façade used 5 tons of glass and the billowing glass bar has used about 4 tons.
Vimmerby, Sweden, an old market town in northern Smaland, is better known for its association with renowned author Astrid Lindgren. Born in nearby Näs, Lindgrens’s inspiration for many of her stories came from this childhood environment. (more…)
Småland county with lakes, forests, red cottages and lingonberry jam shouldn’t be excluded when travelling in south Sweden.
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