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Summertime...
and a lot to do...
Since the EMIGRATION FAIR in Utrecht we have had a lot intresting contacts regarding our region.
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PLEASE here comes the latest issue of our newsletter "Emigrate to Smaland filled with possibilities and opportunities. We hope that you have the possibility to visit our region now in the summer to try out the different things we have to offer. Until then, take care and hope to see you soon in Småland.
The Emigrate-team
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Fiesta Eksjö
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FIESTA Eksjö is a new organization which works with a different range of events, musical and cultural. In the summer of 2008 they arranged a big city festival where big swedish artist as well as local talents performed. It was a big success. As Fiesta Eksjö explain their idea:
”Leisuretime, culture, entertainment and opportunities to experiences becomes more and more important. A feeling of charm, pulse and atmosphere is important for people who wants to live or move to a city. A couple of years ago we were a bunch of people who got togheter because we knew that Eksjö is a city full of possibilities and we wanted to here to show that. The idea of Fiesta Eksjö begun …” |
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What about a view over the lake for breakfast? |
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RIGHT now we have several plots
of land to offer in Sävsjö
municipality, all of the lots
have a view over the lake.
Perhaps you want to build
a house for your new life- a life
just as near to town
and its service as it is
to the charming countryside.Move to Sävsjö you too!
Curious about your new life?
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Steamboat cruise
on Lake Sommen |
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ENJOY Sommen´s inland archipelago from the deck of S/S Boxholm II.
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Some fantastic
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NÄSSJÖ has a lot of fantastic scenic areas. Below are some tips about a selection of these.
Hattsjöhult – organic farm and garden. Exhibition garden, pick-your-own vegetables and sales of produce. The farm has lots of animals such as horses, Jämtland goats, pigs, chickens, peacocks, pheasants, ducks and rabbits. Please phone before visiting. Guides by arrangement.
Lövhult leisure area and nature reserve. Lövhult is perfect for people who love the great outdoors with woodland, meadows and enclosed pastures. Highland Cattle keep the landscape open. In the area, there are nature trails, exercise tracks, hiking trails, an open-air chapel, etc.
Mattarp beech wood. Sweden’s tallest natural (self-propagating) beech wood. These are some of the most northerly beeches to be found in Europe. |
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The most beautiful bike ride view in the world |
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The Swedish bike ride Sommen runt is the coolest recreational bicycle ride in the world around a lake. The courses encircles the beautiful lake Sommen in Småland. This year Sommen runt takes place the 30 of May. Come join the festivities. |
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MEET Jessicca and Ronald van der Meer a Dutch couple that tell us about the living in Tranås. The movie is in Dutch. |
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Gold panning and mines
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GOLD is the metal that captivates our dreams. Here you’ll find the dreams themselves, even though not all that glitters is gold. Even stone from Småland is valuable. In Ädelfors you can certainly find gold, either on your own or with an experienced gold panner. It was here that Sweden's first gold deposit was discovered in 1738, and pure gold was extracted from the mine. In early 2008, the Swedish Gold Panning Championships will take place here.
Stand in the beautiful gold bearing waters of Emån River with your pan; that glittering grain could be the start of your first million. Just in case, there are other earthly riches in the Mining and Mineral Museum. Here you’ll see minerals, fossils and precious stones in magnificent display cases of Gustavian cut.
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KLEVA Mine reminds us of the painstaking labour required to travel into the heart of the Earth and find treasure. The mine once yielded copper and nickel, but today gives you exciting experiences of the raw cold, dampness, dark and the glimmering walls surrounding the walkways. At the mine you can make your way up climbing walls, pan for gold in trenches or go on a treasure hunt and enjoy the glorious view from above. Why not gather some friends around a genuinely cosy campfire? Gaze into the flames and relax.
During the 19th century, slate was mined in the Hörnebo slate quarry to make pretty roofs. The mine is one of Sweden's most beautiful quarries. Today the rocky slopes remain, providing new, picturesque scenery. Keep your eyes peeled for cultural events in the illuminated mine. The stones come alive when culture and dramatic nature are combined. |
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The Emån Ecological Museum |
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EMÅN is one of Europe´s richest watersheds in species and is nowadays rated as a national river. In the Museum you will find things to enjoy with all the senses. Nature trails, experimental water treatment plant, smithy and art metal worker, as well as a café. The Museum presents the Exhibitions “Emån - flowing multitude from Source to Sea” and “The Year of Nature 2009”. Guided tours. Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 12 am-16.30 pm. |
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EKSJÖ has many active non-profit associations, nearly 300 organizations wtihin many different areas. In the cultural area Eksjö have a strong brass band tradition. Eksjö home guard orchestra, the cultural school orchestra and an orchestral organization is some examples. Eksjö also has several active amateur theatrical organizations, dance groups, choirs and rock/pop bands.
Besides handball, football, athletics and hockey, motocross and orienteering are big sport activites in our community. SMK Eksjö is a top-level organization within motocross, they compete in the highest series in Sweden. ESOK, Eksjö Ski and Orienteering Club, is a eminent sport club within orienteering and cross-country skiing. The upper secondary school in Eksjö have an orienteering programme so the students can practise during their education.
Eksjö Chessclub becomes the object of both national and international success within the game of the bright brains. The club, since 1994, competes in the highest chess serie in Sweden. The organization was formed in 1913 and has set focus on Eksjö among the years when they have arranges big international tournaments.
In our community you also have big possibilities to play golf and go horse back riding. |
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The
Creative heart
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IT´S no surprise that the region Norra Småland – the area around
the southern tip of Lake Vättern in southern Sweden –
is so full of ideas and knowledge. |
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THE ART CENTRE IN NÄSSJÖ
Beginning 2nd of June, the Arts Centre in Nässjö invites you to its summer exhibition INVASION by Fuldesign (Uglydesign), a group of young urban designers from Stockholm. INVASION shows their version of reality that is a very imaginative and colourful one. In addition, design students within furniture design are presenting their exam projects on the second floor. Opening hours: Tuesday 13-19 pm, Wednesday- Friday 13-17 pm, Saturday 11 am-14 pm.
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FLOWER POWER IN BODAFORS |
The museum of geraniums, located in Bodafors, has the first and only national collection of geraniums. The collection comprises more than 8000 geraniums and is the largest in the world. Opening hours: Wednesday 12 am- 8 pm, Thursdays 9 am-5 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10 am- 8 pm. |
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O-RINGEN – BIG ORIENTEERING EVENT THIS SUMMER |
THIS july Eksjö and the Highlands of Småland are hosts for the worlds biggest orienteering adventure. We expect more than 15 000 guests in our region. During 5 days competitors in all ages will run into the woods of Småland with maps in their hands. It will be a big, fun event for the whole family with a lot of activities in all cities on the Highlands. You are welcome too! |
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OUTDOOR ORCHESTRAL MUSIC |
EKSJÖ is a city with old military traditions. In the summertime that shows every Saturday when ”the parade of soldiers mounting the guard” plays march music at the town square. Many people gathers in the street to enjoy the music, meet good friends and take a coffee break. |
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FISHING IN LAKE SOMMEN |
There are about 22 different species in lake Sommen. One that is most worth protecting is the Sommen char but also the salmon trout. Because of the shape of the lake with its narrow and shallow bays and archipelago areas and the great depth, there is a lot of space for many species. The lake offers the angler large areas to fish. The variation of the character and the large amount of species give the angler a good variation regardless of whether you fish from land, boat or ice. |
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MULLSJÖ - THE MOVIE |
Dont miss out on the Mullsjö movie. Just use the link below |
THE MOVIE |
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Freedom of Movement
for EU/EEA Citizens |
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