The town of Värnamo stands on a small river next to Lake Vidostern in central southern Sweden. Visitors who rent a car in Värnamo can visit the highlights of the surrounding rural area. These include the quaint old history museums at Dannas and Fryele, Forshedaverken Industrial Museum and the village of Hanger where you'll find the old church right next to prehistoric standing stones. If you hire a car in Värnamo try to drive along the acclaimed Getaryggarna scenic road from Bor to Rydaholm through the beech forest and past Hyltan Lake.
Värnamo's best known attraction is the big open air museum in the centre called Apladalen. This is a natural park with plenty of trees but also a selection of preserved historic buildings, domestic animals, a stage for live performances, a café, a shop and a large children's playground. The central shopping streets are pedestrianised but hiring a car from Värnamo helps visitors explore the wider community. You'll find it has a tradition of fine furniture making. Today there are specialist furniture design shops and exhibitions around the town. Värnamo also hosts regular lively street markets.
