Gränna Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Gränna
View of Gränna in 2005
Gränna Location in Jönköping Show map of Jönköping Gränna Location in Sweden Show map of Sweden
Country	Sweden
Province	Småland
County	Jönköping County
Municipality	Jönköping Municipality
Area
• Total	1.87 km² (0.72 sq mi)
Population (31 December 2018)
• Total	2,665
• Density	1,677/km² (4,340/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Climate	Dfb

Gränna is a small town in Jönköping Municipality, Jönköping County, Sweden. In 2018, about 2,665 people lived there. It was started in 1652 by Count Per Brahe the Younger. Gränna is located in Småland, right on the eastern shore of Lake Vättern. It's about 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of the city of Jönköping.

The town sits at the bottom of Gränna mountain. It is known for its steep streets and charming old wooden houses.

Gränna's History and Status
What Gränna is Famous For
Notable People and Museums
Campus Gränna and Education
Images for kids
See also

Gränna's History and Status

Gränna used to be its own "city municipality" until 1971. This meant it had its own local government. After 1971, it became a part of Jönköping Municipality.

Even though Gränna is small, people often still call it a "city." This is because of its long history. However, in Sweden, a place usually needs more than 10,000 residents to be officially counted as a city today.

What Gränna is Famous For

Gränna is very famous for its red and white polkagris candy. This is a type of stick candy that tastes like peppermint. The first polkagris was made in 1859 by a widow named Amalia Eriksson. You can even see a statue of Amalia in a park at the base of Gränna mountain.

The town is a popular place for tourists to visit. It is also where you can catch a ferry to the beautiful island of Visingsö.

Notable People and Museums

Salomon August Andrée, a famous balloonist, was born in Gränna. He tried to reach the North Pole by balloon in 1897 but sadly did not make it.

The Grenna Museum has a special exhibit about his expedition. It shows many objects and photos from his journey.

Campus Gränna and Education

Students who are part of the Pathway Program at Jönköping University can live and study in Gränna. Campus Gränna is right in the center of town. Buses run often from Gränna to Jönköping, taking about 30 to 45 minutes.

Campus Gränna

Campus Gränna grew from a national boarding school called Grennaskolan. Later, it became a campus for Jönköping University. This change brought many new educational opportunities.

Campus Gränna is now part of the Jönköping University community. This allows for joint projects and cultural exchanges. The campus also works with the local community. They have partnerships and community events, which helps create a diverse learning environment.