Discover Mariannelund

Mariannelund brings together film-related experiences, cultural history and outdoor attractions. These themes give you practical starting points for shaping your stay around your own interests and then comparing hotel offers based on their individual details.

Film history and filming locations

Filmbyn Småland offers an interactive exhibition about classic films shot in the surrounding area. Another specific film connection is Norra gatan in Mariannelund, where the interior scenes of Emil’s visit to the doctor were filmed. The film connection therefore ranges from an interactive exhibition about classic films to a specific film scene. The street is associated with the interior scenes, while Filmbyn Småland focuses on classic films from the area.

Church, art and architectural history

Hässleby Church was consecrated in 1861, after the former medieval church had been demolished. The church contains part of a medieval altarpiece depicting the Descent from the Cross. The year of consecration refers to the church, not to the medieval altarpiece: the two details represent different historical periods. Mariannelund’s cinema can also be understood through its architectural history; it is housed in a building constructed around 1911. If you are interested in cultural history, you will find a medieval work of art, a 19th-century church consecration and a cinema building dating from around 1911 side by side.

Herrgårdsparken and its history

Herrgårdsparken is a five-minute walk from Mariannelund’s market square. The garden-like park features avenues, ponds and streams. It was created in the 18th century in honour of Mariana Makeleer. The walking time gives you a clear reference point from the market square; at the same time, the park can be understood through its design and the historical reason for its creation. The park thus adds its own landscape and historical focus to the themes of film and church history.

Outdoor experiences

Upplevelseskogen features outdoor film sets and a parkour course. Two different activities are on offer there: film sets and a course. Admission is free. As conditions may change, check the current access conditions before your visit. This helps you keep practical visit planning in mind without confusing the admission price with information about opening hours.

Bike tours and local food

The short guided bike tours offered by Cykla i Filmlandskapet Småland start at the market square and visit filming locations where interior scenes from Emil of Lönneberga were shot. A packed lunch and tastings of locally produced artisan foods are served along the way. The tour information applies to the 2026 season; booking details may change. Check them before booking. The Bullerbyn & Katthult tour has a different starting point: it begins and ends at Spilhammars Camping in Mariannelund. When planning, you can take the different starting points of the tours into account. As a separate connection to food production, Mariannelunds karamellkokeri makes its sweets from scratch using traditional artisan methods.

Getting there and choosing a hotel

To reach Mariannelund, you can take train connections via the Nässjö railway hub. Another option is to travel by train via Kalmar or Linköping to Vimmerby, and then continue by bus 325. Check the timetables before you travel so that you can plan the train and bus portions together. Whether film history, cultural heritage, the park or a guided bike tour is the focus of your stay gives you a clear basis for choosing your travel dates and accommodation.

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