Bergkvara, Växjö

Name: Bergkvara
Address: Växjö, Sweden

#7 among attractions in Växjö

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Bergkvara is a manor house and ruined castle, located at the north beach of Bergkvarasjön in Växjö, Sweden, and described in Nordisk familjebok as "one of Sweden's oldest mansions in Värend, Bergunda and Öjaby parishes, Kinnevalds district and Kronoberg County, 6 km. west of Växjö". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 56°52'4"N, 14°43'27"E

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Bergkvara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Växjö Cathedral, Teleborg Castle, Kronoberg Castle, Swedish Emigrant Institute.

3.4 miE
Church, Gothic architecture
Växjö Cathedral, Växjö
87 min walk • Växjö Cathedral is a cathedral in Växjö, Sweden. It is the seat of the Bishop of Växjö within the Church of Sweden. According to legend, the cathedral was founded by Saint Sigfrid of Sweden. The first stone church on the site, parts of which are incorporated into the current cathedral, was built in the 1160s.
4.2 miE
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Teleborg Castle, Växjö
108 min walk • Teleborg Castle is beautifully situated in the northern Linnaeus University area, near Lake Trummen, 4–5 km south of the city centre of Växjö, Sweden. Despite its medieval style, the castle was built in 1900 by architect firm Lindvall & Boklund.
5.8 miNE
Forts and castles
Kronoberg Castle, Växjö
147 min walk • Kronoberg Castle is a medieval ruined castle located on an island in Helgasjön, 5 kilometres north of Växjö in Kronoberg County, which is named after the castle. The castle ruin is open to tourists in the summer months.
3.2 miE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Swedish Emigrant Institute, Växjö
83 min walk • Swedish Emigrant Institute was a research center and museum designed to preserve records and memorabilia relating to Swedish-American migration.
4.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Trummen, Växjö
104 min walk • Trummen is a lake in Växjö Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden. It covers approximately 75 hectares, and sits 161.2 metres above sea level. It is near Teleborg Castle, Linnaeus University, and Sankt Sigfrids Hospital.
3 miNE
56°54'9"N • 14°46'25"E
Växjö Golfklubb, Växjö
78 min walk • Golf
3.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Växjö Lake, Växjö
83 min walk • Växjö lake is a lake in Växjö Municipality, Sweden.
3.2 miE
56°52'33"N • 14°48'26"E
Museum of Småland, Växjö
81 min walk • Museum
2 miNE
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
Vida Arena, Växjö
52 min walk • Vida Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Växjö, Sweden. The arena opened in September 2011 and is best known as the home arena for the ice hockey team Växjö Lakers. It seats 5,750 spectators.
3.3 miE
56°52'33"N • 14°48'37"E
Vattentorget, Växjö
84 min walk • Square
4 miE
56°51'18"N • 14°49'43"E
Videum Konferens, Växjö
103 min walk • Park