With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up everything that Växjö, 19 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here ought to be Grand Samarkand Shopping Center, Swedish Glass Museum and Vaxjo Cathedral. Located 35 miles away, Karlshamn is another popular destination. If you visit, don’t miss Karlshamns Kulturkvarter, Kreativum Science Center and Karlshamns Castle.