Gränna

Gränna (pronunciation) is a locality situated in Jönköping Municipality, Jönköping County, Sweden with 2,665 inhabitants in 2018.[1] Founded in 1652 by Count Per Brahe, it is situated in Småland on the eastern shores of the lake Vättern, about 40 km north of Jönköping.

Gränna
View of Gränna in 2005
Gränna
Gränna
Coordinates: 58°01′N 14°28′E
CountrySweden
ProvinceSmåland
CountyJönköping County
MunicipalityJönköping Municipality
Area
 • Total1.87 km2 (0.72 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2018)[1]
 • Total2,665
 • Density1,677/km2 (4,340/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
ClimateDfb

The town is situated at the foot of Gränna mountain and is characterized by its steep streets and old wooden houses.

Up until the local government reform of 1971, Gränna and its immediate surroundings constituted a city municipality of its own; since then it has become an integral part of Jönköping Municipality.

Gränna is, despite its small population, for historical reasons often still referred to as a city. Statistics Sweden, however, only counts localities with more than 10,000 inhabitants as cities.

Gränna is known for its red and white polkagris (literally "polka pig" in Swedish) stick candy, also known as peppermint rock. This was first made by the widow Amalia Eriksson in 1859.[2] A statue of Amalia can now be seen in the park at the foot of Gränna mountain. The town is popular with tourists and is a connection point for the ferry service to the island Visingsö.

The balloonist Salomon August Andrée, who died in an attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon, was born in Gränna. The Grenna Museum hosts an exhibition of the expedition together with a comprehensive collection of related objects and photos.

  • Gränna harbour
  • Local museum
  • Church

References
  1. "Localities 2015; population 2010–2018, area, overlap holiday home areas, coordinates" (XLSX). Statistics Sweden. 28 March 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  2. Gränna-Visingsö Turistbyrå Archived 2004-12-10 at the Wayback Machine



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