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Skurugata Nature Reserve
NATURE RESERVE
The Skurugata Nature Reserve, 13km northeast of Eksjö, is centred on a peculiar 800m-
long fissure in the rocks. Its sides tower to 56m, yet in places the fissure is only 7m wide.
In times past, the ravine was believed to harbour trolls and thieves. The nearby hill of
Skuruhatt
(337m) offers impressive forest views. You'll need your own transport to get
here.
Höglandsleden
HIKING
Try some berry picking or just enjoy woodland tranquillity on the well-maintained Hög-
landsleden, which passes through the Skurugata Nature Reserve; ask the tourist office for
details of this walking trail.
Sleeping
STF Vandrarhem Eksjö
HOSTEL
( 0381-361 70;
www.eksjovandrarhem.se
; Österlånggatan 31; dm/s/d Skr200/345/500; )
In the heart of the old town, this hostel is based in a supremely quaint wooden building,
with a gallery running round the upper floor. Reception is at the tourist office.
Eksjö Camping
CAMPGROUND
( 0381-395 00;
www.eksjocamping.se
;
sites Skr195, 2-/4-bed cabins from Skr350/500; )
This friendly nook by picturesque Husnäsen, about a kilometre east of town, has a restaur-
ant and cafe, plus mini golf. There's also a hostel (dorm beds Skr300).
Hotell Vaxblekaregården
B&B
(
0381-140 40;
www.vaxblekaregarden.com
; Arendt Byggmästares gata 8; s/d Skr995/1195;
)
Set in a converted 17th-century wax-bleaching workshop, this boutique number features
stylish, pared-back rooms with wooden floorboards, Carl Larsson-inspired wallpaper and
wrought-iron bedheads. The lounge-laced backyard hosts barbecues and live-music gigs
on Saturday evening from mid-June to mid-August.
