Sights

See the landscape swish past the window on a 50s railbus, experience life from a bygone era on a historical estate or feel the invigorating wind out on the archipelago. A visit to an artist can give you perspective on daily life and why not bid on the find of a lifetime in an auction.

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Hjorteds Mopedmuseum

Hjorteds Mopedmuseum

Inland & coast - Museums

A visit to Hjorted’s Moped Museum is nostalgic trip which will take you back to the time you were a youth when life was but a game; a time when the moped, stereo and Elvis Presley came into our lives.

Narrow-gauge railway

Narrow-gauge railway

Inland & coast - Ancient monuments - Museums - Other

Welcome to the Västervik-Hultsfred narrow-gauge railway, a living museum depicting how a country train journey could be undertaken some 40-50 years ago.

Garpes Vänner (Garpe’s Friends)

Garpes Vänner (Garpe’s Friends)

Inland & coast - Nature - Exhibitions

Take a walk up onto the 80 m high Garpedansberget. Once you are up there, you will find an exciting Sculpture Park in an enchanting natural setting.

Rickys Sjöbod

Rickys Sjöbod

Inland & coast - Other

Welcome to Ricky’s boathouse. This is where Ricky creates art out of driftwood and recycled materials that are collected at fishing camps and boat houses.

Hasselö - Sladö

Hasselö - Sladö

Boating & the archipelago - Archipelago

Hasselö is a vibrant island midway between Västervik and Loftahammar. There are activities and experiences for the whole family - all year round.

Gränsö slotts ljusstöperi (Gränsö castle candlestick makers)

Gränsö slotts ljusstöperi (Gränsö castle candlestick makers)

City of Västervik - Galleries - Exhibitions - Other

Candlestick maker. Handmade candles, taper and branch candles. Many with handmade beeswax decorations.

Väster om viken

Väster om viken

City of Västervik - Galleries - Other

West of the bay (Viken) you will find a wonderful shop where you can enjoy Design & Konsthantverk (design and handicraft work) to the smell of tea and chocolate.

Psykiatriska Museets stödförening (the Psychiatric Museum association)

Psykiatriska Museets stödförening (the Psychiatric Museum association)

City of Västervik - Museums

Västervik Hospital opened in 1912 due to the great need for hospital beds for the mentally ill. It was a closed world, which you can now get an insight into at the Psychiatric Museum.

Tjustad Pottery

Tjustad Pottery

Inland & coast

Take a trip to beautiful Uknadalen in the northern part of the municipality where you will find Tjustad pottery.

Lilla Återbruket

Lilla Återbruket

Inland & coast

In the beautiful long-village of Vråka, you will find the glassworks Lilla Återbruket. With traditional methods and with a distinctly environmental awareness, old glass is reshaped into new objects and items for everyday use.