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Vrangsjo Destination Guide
Delve into Vrangsjo in Sweden
Vrangsjo in the region of Jönköping is located in Sweden - some 152 mi or ( 245 km ) South-West of Stockholm , the country's capital .
Local time in Vrangsjo is now 03:37 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Stockholm " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Copenhagen, Växjö, Vassleda, Tranas, and Stora Lonhult. While being here, you might want to check out Copenhagen . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Vrangsjo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Aneby Municipality
Aneby Municipality (Aneby kommun) is a municipality in Jönköping County in southern Sweden, where the town Aneby is the seat. The municipality was formed in 1967 when the municipalities of Bredestad and Hullaryd, both created in 1952 were amalgamated. The name was taken from the largest locality, Aneby, which was chosen as the seat. Before 1952 there were nine municipalities in the area.
Located at 57.83 14.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Gripenberg Castle
Gripenberg Castle is a wooden manor house near Tranås in Småland, Sweden. It is considered to be the biggest wooden castle in Sweden and one of the oldest that remain today as well. Gripenberg Castle was built in 1663 as a huntig seat for the field marshal Carl Gustaf Wrangel. Its architect is unknown, but there is some reason to believe, that it might have been Nicodemus Tessin the Elder.
Located at 58.00 14.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tranås Municipality
Tranås Municipality (Tranås kommun) is a municipality in Jönköping County, southern Sweden, where the town Tranås is seat. The original entity Tranås was detached from the rural municipality Säby as a market town in 1882 and made a city in 1919. The reunification took place in 1951 when Säby was made a part of Tranås.
Located at 58.03 14.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Skurugata
Skurugata is a rock canyon in southern Sweden, an 800 metre long gorge which runs 20 to 50 metres deep and 7 to 24 metres wide. There are several different theories for its origin but one of the more popular theories is that it was created by parallel faulting. The mountain around the gorge itself and the stones spread across its bottom consist largely of grey-brown and dark-brown porphyritic rock with elements of quartz and red feldspar.
Located at 57.71 15.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Göta ingenjörregemente
Göta ingenjörregemente (Götaland Engineer Regiment), designation Ing 2, is a Swedish Army engineer regiment that traces its origins back to the 19th century. It is still in active service, and is currently garrisoned in Eksjö. In spring 2008 the Swedish government announced that the Göta Ingenjörsregemente is threaten by closure in efforts to saving money at the Swedish defence. Decision is made in September 2008.
Located at 57.68 14.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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