Family Paradise
Astrid Lindgren's World: The great family day out from Ullevi
How to best combine a day trip to Vimmerby with a day at your own lake.
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Småland between forest, lakes and sea
Stories, excursion ideas and practical tips about Vimmerby, Västervik and the area around Ullevi — continually growing.
Fishing Holiday
Fishing holiday in Småland: Right from your own jetty
Lake Hällsjön as your home water — what anglers can expect right outside Ullevi's door.
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Lakeside Holiday
Lakeside holiday in Småland: Swimming, boating, peace
A day at two lakes — the jetty at Lake Nässjön, the boat “Jenny” on Lake Hällsjön.
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Nature
Picking mushrooms and berries around Totebo
Where you're allowed to forage in the forest around Ullevi — and what the season brings.
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Excursion
Matilda & the Elchpark Virum: Animal neighbours
Matilda, Ullevi's unofficial apple sommelier, likes to sample the windfall in the garden — and anyone after real, wild moose will find them at the nearby moose park.
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Shopping
Shopping in Vimmerby and Västervik: Crafts, fashion and the market square
Over 60 shops around Storgatan and the market square in Vimmerby, plus Karlsson Varuhus and Åhléns in Västervik — an overview.
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Västervik
Kayaking through the archipelago near Västervik
A first orientation for day trips from the coast — thousands of islands, calm waters.
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Hiking & Cycling
Hiking and cycling around Vimmerby and Västervik
Routes and starting points for day trips on foot or by bike.
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Practical
Travelling to Totebo: The way from Germany
Route, ferry connections and travel time — planning your journey to Ullevi at a glance.
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Film Location
Michel of Lönneberga: Visiting the real Katthult farm
The real Katthult farm in Gibberyd, less than an hour's drive from Ullevi.
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Island Hopping
Boat trips from Västervik: Island hopping in the Tjust archipelago
By excursion boat to the archipelago islands of Hasselö and Idö.
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Hiking
Hiking trails around Ullevi: The best routes in Småland
From the forest path right outside the door to the primeval forest of Norra Kvill.
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Coastal Tour
Along the coast: Discovering small towns around Ullevi
Gamleby, Loftahammar, Blankaholm and Oskarshamn.
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Shopping & Eating
Shopping and eating out: What families can expect in Vimmerby and Västervik
Supermarkets, a price comparison, and how Dagens Lunch works.
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