Hjo - the wooden town by lake Vättern

Offical tourism website for Hjo.

READY TO SAY "I LOVE HJO"?

We who live here in Hjo tend to say that there is something special about our small little town. Some claim that it's due to lake Vättern and its beautiful colour scheme, others say it's to do with the picturesque atmosphere, while some maintain it is simply the charm of small town living. No matter what, we have one thing in common, we all love this place. Are you also ready to say "I love Hjo"?

Some of the hightlights!

OUR SUGGESTIONS

Here are some suggestions on what to do when visiting Hjo!

WALK THE NATURE RESERVE

Follow the trail along the river Hjoån. A wonderful historical walk as well as nature experience.

DINE LOCALLY

Here you will find a selection of cafées and restaurants in Hjo.

BUY SECOND HAND

Shop unique items second hand.

FIKA LIKE A SWEDE

DESIGN EXHIBITION

WINTER IN HJO

5 fun winter activities.

THIS IS HJO

Learn more about the old town Hjo, with a history that spans over 600 years!

THE HISTORICAL TOWN PARK

Learn more about the park, home to a spa resort in the end of the 19th century.

A CULTURAL HERITAGE TOWN

Learn more about our 600-year-old history and our cultural heritage award Europe Nostra.

MEET THE LOCALS

We tell our stories!

ERIK ABOUT HJO'S OLDEST CAFÉ

MARIE ABOUT SMALL TOWN SHOPPING

PG ABOUT OUR WOODEN TOWN

GUNILLA ABOUT POTTERY

GET TO KNOW US

Get to know our store owners Marie and Sara, Erik, the owner of Hjo's oldest café, our former town architect PG, our town guide Barbro, Jesper, a keen fisherman, the winter bather Maria, the pottery maker Gunilla and many more.

ALL OUR STORIES

WATCH OUR STORY

In every town and city there are people. People that define a place. People that tell a story. We would like to share those stories. This is one of them!

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HELPFUL STUFF

More info about us!

HJO TOURIST MAGAZINE

Find out more about Hjo in our magazine.

VISITOR'S MAP

Find your way around Hjo.