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Vaxjo, Sweden

Växjö is a city and the seat of Växjö Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden. As of 2023, it had 74,052 inhabitants, out of a total 98,280 municipal residents (2025).

Type CityPopulation 74,052

Why go

  • City in Småland, Sweden.
  • Served by Växjö Kronoberg Airport (VXO).

History

Växjö is a city and the seat of Växjö Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden. As of 2023, it had 74,052 inhabitants, out of a total 98,280 municipal residents (2025). It is the administrative, cultural, and industrial centre of Kronoberg County and the episcopal see of the Diocese of Växjö, with Växjö Cathedral at its heart. The city is also home to Linnaeus University.

Airports

Växjö Kronoberg Airport (VXO) 6.3 km to the centre
Växjö, G, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (NextJet, Estonian Air, Golden Air, Malmö Aviation…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Stockholm, Stockholm, Alicante, Amsterdam, Oslo (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations
  • NextJet 2N (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Oslo, Stockholm
  • Estonian Air OV (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Amsterdam
  • Golden Air DC (S20) · 1 route: Stockholm
  • Malmö Aviation TF (S20) · 1 route: Stockholm*
  • Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: Alicante
  • Scandinavian Airlines System SK (Saab 340) · 1 route: Stockholm*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Hultsfred Airport (HLF) 94 km to the centre
Hultsfred, H, SE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Möckeln Airfield 52 km to the centre
Älmhult, G, SE
Outdoor
Alvesta Smålanda Airfield 16 km to the centre
Alvesta, G, SE
Outdoor
Kronobergshed Airfield 17 km to the centre
G, SE
Outdoor

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Photographs

Vaxjo, Sweden
Vaxjo, Sweden
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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 Växjö Kronoberg Airport (VXO); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VXO has direct flights to 5 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Stockholm, Stockholm, Alicante, Amsterdam, Oslo).

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

Trains & rail

SJ
National rail