Move here
Both Kalmar and Växjö are located in the Småland region of southern Sweden, and in these idyllic surroundings you will find much to enjoy. The diverse landscape offers deep forests and thousands of large and small lakes. Here, you move through highlands, barren moors, and tens of kilometres of coastline along the Baltic Sea with beaches and islands. Four national parks, countless hiking and cycling trails, and unique fishing waters are embedded in the landscape.
Kalmar
Right in the middle of Kalmar, on a quay by the sea, lie the university's brand-new facilities. The city has some 70 000 inhabitants and everything is close by. Kalmar is surrounded by water, and the island of Öland is just a bridge away – a paradise for those who like birds, plants, sun, and swimming.
Kalmar has the charm of a small town but also the opportunities of a larger city. Cobblestone streets, old buildings, and beautiful parks coexist with restaurants, bars, shops, and malls. In Kalmar, you will find multinational companies and government agencies, and an airport just a quarter of an hour's bus ride from the city centre. The train station is centrally located and well placed, making it easy to travel to and from the city.
Kalmar is an attractive place to live, reside, and work. The range of preschools, schools, and upper secondary schools is wide, and an inspiring 90 percent of the city's inhabitants recommend others to move here! Leisure experiences are always close by and there is a quality of life in everyday life all year round.
Learn more at Kalmar municipality about moving here (in Swedish).
Växjö
Växjö is the residence city of Kronoberg County and, with its location in southern Småland, a natural meeting place. It is a fast-growing city that will soon have 100 000 inhabitants. In Växjö, it's easy to balance life with access to good schools and stimulating leisure activities.
Nature is always close by, and just a stone's throw from the main square you’ll find lake Växjösjön. The city is surrounded by nature reserves, some of which are within walking and cycling distance from the city centre. It also boasts one of Sweden's most beautiful urban farms, Ekobacken.
Växjö is a city of art and culture with, among other things, the cathedral, Kulturparken Småland with Sweden's Glass Museum, the House of Emigrants, and Växjö Concert Hall. The city is also widely known as a city of sports, and at Arenastaden in central Växjö, several arenas are gathered in one place. It is also the city of award-winning restaurants, and Sweden's first gastro hotel is located right in the centre.
There's an entrepreneurial spirit, typical for the Småland region, with a broad and varied business sector and a number of government employers. Växjö Airport is located on the outskirts of the city, and just one station away lies the railway hub Alvesta. It takes
Learn more at Växjö municipality about moving here (in Swedish).
