Gränna

Gränna is a town in Jönköping Municipality on the eastern shores of the lake Vättern in Sweden. The town is situated at the foot of Gränna mountain and is characterized by very steep streets. Gränna has a population of approximately 4000 [1], and was founded in 1652 by count Per Brahe.

Gränna is known for its red and white candy sticks called peppermint rocks , or "polkagrisar" in swedish. They were first made by the widow Amalia Eriksson in 1859[2]. A statue of Amalia can now be seen in the park at the foot of Gränna mountain. The town is popular with tourists and is a connection point for the ferry service to the island Visingsö.

The balloonist Salomon August Andrée who died in attempt to reach the north pole by balloon was born in Gränna. There is now a museum about the expedition, Grenna Museum-Andreexpedition Polarcenter, in Gränna.

External links

• Gränna-Visingsö Tourist Information
• Grenna Museum - Andréexpedition Polarcenter