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Värnamo, Sweden

Värnamo, historically known as Wernamo, is a town in Jönköping County in the south of Sweden. It is situated on the river Lagan just north of the lake Vidöstern.

Type CityPopulation 19,822

Why go

  • Town in southern Sweden.
  • Served by Anderstorp Airfield.

History

Värnamo, historically known as Wernamo, is a town in Jönköping County in the south of Sweden. It is situated on the river Lagan just north of the lake Vidöstern. It is the seat of Värnamo Municipality and has 19,822 inhabitants as of 31 December 2020. The name comes from old Swedish värn (sconce) and mo.

Restaurants & places to go

Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa,Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1 · chopchop.se
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1, Värnamo, 331 44 · jureskogs.se
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Restaurant · Seniorrestaurang Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:45-13:45 · 1 A Expovägen · kommun.varnamo.se
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Restaurant · Seniorrestaurang Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-13:30; Sa-Su 12:30-13:30 · kommun.varnamo.se
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa-Su 09:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 23 B Storgatsbacken, Värnamo, 331 37 · espressohouse.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-03:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · 2, Värnamo, 331… · max.se
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 3, Värnamo, 331 44 · mcdonalds.com
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Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-24:00; Sa 14:00+; Su 16:00-21:00 || Tu-Th 17:00-20:15; Fr 16:00-21:15; Sa 14:00-21:15; Su… · pinchos.se
Indoor

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Airports

Feringe Airfield 27 km to the centre
Ljungby, G, SE
Outdoor
Anderstorp Airfield 28 km to the centre
Anderstorp, F, SE
Outdoor
Smålandsstenar Smålanda Airfield 36 km to the centre
Smålandsstenar, F, SE
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Old Mexico
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Anderstorp Airfield; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Old Mexico, 15 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Värnamo, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail