It is also renowned for production of matches, dating back to the 19th century. It gained town privileges in 1284. .
Museums in Jönköping
The city Jönköping offers a pleasant reconstructed center with a number of significant buildings. There is also the Match Museum as match production forms an inseparable part of Jönköping's history. There is also the Erik E. Karlson or the Lansmuseum.Other attractions
The local green oasis is the Jönköping City Park in the western part of the city. It includes a museum of padded birds, a wooden church and a bell-tower from the 18th century. There is also a nice view of the whole city of Jönköping. In the northern part of Jönköping is the quarter Elmia where fairs and congresses take place. There is a big concert hall.The surroundings of Jönköping
In the vicinity of Jönköping, there is the town Huskvarna famous for the production of chain saws, tools, weapons and sewing machines.Tourist information and destination rating
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