This route leads you around Lake Vättern, Sweden’s second largest lake. The route is approximately 300 km long. We drive around the lake in clockwise direction.
First you drive on the western side of the lake from Jönköping in the south to Aksersund in the north. From there you head south on the eastern side of the Vättern back to Jönköping. Be sure to stop in Gränna for the red-and-white candy canes.
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On this route you will find the following attractions (clockwise)
- the Taberg mountain and viewpoint just south of Jönköping
- the old wooden church of Habo
- the cosy little town of Hjo where you should eat icecream at Moster Elin’s in the harbour area
- the fortress of Karlsborg where you also can find a DC-3 from 1952
- Forsviks bruk which is one of Sweden’s oldest documented industrial sites
- the Göta Canal which runs right through Forsviks bruk
- the Tiveden national park, Sweden’s southernmost wilderness
- Askersund with the northern archipelago of the Lake Vättern
- Stjernsund Castle
- Motala with the Göta Canal
- Vadstena
- Ödeshög
- the ruins of Brahehus on the E4 motorway
- the fabulous litte town of Gränna where you can buy red and white striped candy canes
- the magnificent viewpoint Gyllene Uttern on the E4 motorway
Campsites by Lake Vättern
Pitches for motorhome, caravan or tent. Direct online booking.
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Motorhome rental in Gothenburg
You can also rent campervans. They are easy to drive and fun.
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Rental stations in Gothenburg, Stockholm and Luleå.
In the harbour area in Hjo
If you are looking for a campsite on the western coast of the lake, we recommend Breviks Camping. It is situated between Hjo and Karlsborg. Here you can camp close to the lake in a calm and beautiful environment.
Askersund harbour welcomes motorhome tourists.
A site for motorhomes in the harbour area of Gränna
Lake Vättern, seen from the Gränna mountain
Polkagrisar candy canes in Gränna
The Lake Vättern near Habo
The Lake Vättern near Habo
View from the ruins of Brahehus north of Gränna
Taberg mountain and viewpoint south of Jönköping
Tiveden National Park
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Hotels by Lake Vättern
Our route suggestion is primarily intended for tourists with motorhomes/RVs. Of course you can also drive this route in a car and spend the nights in hotels, hostels or B&Bs.
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