Hultsfred City Guide
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Sweden

Hultsfred City Guide

Jonkoping County

Hultsfred is a small, peaceful town surrounded by lakes and forests. It’s known in Sweden for its music festival and offers a quiet, nature-focused setting. Daily needs are easily covered, but things move at a slower pace compared to cities. This is a spot for people who want calm and green spaces, not busy city life.

Lifestyle🍽️

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Food Scene
Limited
5

Food is mostly Swedish classics with some pizza and Asian spots. Not much variety or late-night food. Supermarkets offer plant-based options for cooking at home.

Local Dishes:
Köttbullar (meatballs), Gravlax, Fika pastries
International Cuisine:
Pizzerias, Asian cuisine (limited)
Vegetarian Friendly
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Nightlife
Poor
3

Very little nightlife. A few bars or restaurants serve drinks, but don’t expect much action.

Coffee Culture
Good
6

Coffee and pastries are part of daily life. Traditional cafés are the norm; specialty coffee is rare.

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Tipping
Not Required

Tipping is not expected, but feel free to round up the bill for good service. Service fees are included.

Top Attractions
Hultsfred Hembygdspark
Park
Local heritage park and green space.
Hultsfreds kyrka
Historic
Town church with local history.
Hultsfreds Badplats (Lake Hulingen)
Outdoor
Lake beach for swimming and relaxing.
Astrid Lindgren's World
Family
Theme park for storybook fans, 30 min drive.
Virserums Konsthall
Art
Local art gallery, 20 min drive.
Kleva Gruva
Tour
Historic mine to explore, 40 min drive.
SIM Cards

SIMs are sold at convenience stores and electronics shops, or you can get an eSIM. ID is required for purchase.

Available at:
Pressbyrån
7-Eleven
Telia
Telenor
Tele2
Tre (3)
Recommended Apps
Swish(Finance)
BankID(Identity)
Resrobot(Transport)
SJ(Transport)
Foodora(Delivery)

Services & Infrastructure

Street Cleanliness
Excellent
8

The town is clean and well cared for, with tidy streets and good waste management.

24/7 Services
Poor
2

Very few 24/7 options. Petrol stations may have extended hours, but late-night food or pharmacy access is limited.

Groceries
ICA Supermarket Hultsfred
Coop Hultsfred

Major supermarkets are easy to find, but international food options may be limited.

Cashless Payments
Widely accepted

Card payments and apps like Swish are the norm. Most places won’t take cash.

ATMs

ATMs exist but are not everywhere, so plan ahead if you need cash. Withdrawal fees may depend on your bank.

Schools
Local only

Local Swedish schools only. No international schools in town.

Available Schools:
Hultsfreds Gymnasium
Gröndalsskolan

Work & Digital💻

Coworking Spaces
Not Available
Work-Friendly Cafés
Limited
Café Tre Systrar
Local café with Wi-Fi and a relaxed vibe. Good for working a few hours.
Alternatives:
Hultsfreds Bibliotek (Library)
Quiet, with desks and Wi-Fi. Good spot for focused work.
Hotel lobbies
If not busy, these can be used for remote work.
Community centers
Some offer free Wi-Fi and communal spaces.
Digital Nomad Community
Poor
1

There’s no dedicated digital nomad scene here. You’ll likely work alone.

Nature & Activities🌿

Green Spaces
Excellent
9

Access to nature is great—plenty of parks, forests, and lakes close by.

Running
Excellent
8

Lots of safe trails around the lake and woods. Air is clean. Good for regular running.

Gyms
Available

There are a couple of gyms and sports clubs if you want to work out.

Available Gyms:
Hultsfreds Gym
Friskis & Svettis Hultsfred
Tennis
Good
6

Local tennis courts are available through sports clubs.

Padel
Limited
5

Padel courts may be found in town or nearby. Check local sports centers.

Yoga
Poor
3

Not many dedicated yoga studios, but gyms or community centers may offer classes.

Martial Arts
Poor
3

Some martial arts classes (judo, karate) may be offered by sports clubs, but options are limited for niche disciplines.

Skiing
Poor
0

No local skiing. Resorts are far north from here.

Water Sports
Limited
5

Kayaking, fishing, and paddleboarding on local lakes are popular in summer.

Surfing
Poor
0

No surfing—Hultsfred is far from the coast.

Diving
Poor
2

No proper dive shops. Lakes are clear but not suited for real diving activities.

Health & Safety🏥

Healthcare
Excellent
8

English-speaking staff are common. For specialized care, the closest major hospital is in Kalmar. The public system is high quality.

Hospitals:
Hultsfred Vårdcentral
Kalmar County Hospital
Pharmacies:
Apotek Hjärtat
Kronans Apotek
Tap Water Safety
Safe to drink

Tap water is safe and high quality everywhere.

Common Scams
Scams are rare, but always watch for online fraud. General petty theft risk is very low.

Community & Family

Family Friendly
Good
7

Good for families who want space, nature, and safe places to play.

LGBTQ+ Friendly
Excellent
8

Sweden is progressive and accepting. Even in small towns, people are generally open-minded.

Pet Friendly
Good
7

Pets are welcome, especially outdoors. Some rentals and shops accommodate animals. Vets are in town.

Communities
Hultsfreds Kommun website (Official)
Hultsfred Facebook groups (Local)
Visit Småland (Regional)

Quick Facts

Population
5,614
Power Reliability
Excellent
9/10

Power is stable and outages are rare.

Beach Access
Available

Hultsfreds Badplats is at Lake Hulingen. Good for swimming in summer.

Languages
Swedish(95%)
English(75%)
Emergency
112
Emergency Services
1177
Healthcare Advice
114 14
Non-Emergency Police

⚠️Natural Disasters Risk

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Tsunami
Very Low Risk
0
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Earthquake
Very Low Risk
1

🌦️Seasonal Issues

Extreme cold and snow
December, January, February, March
Winter brings long periods of cold and snow. Dress warmly.
Mosquitoes
June, July, August
Mosquitoes can be a nuisance around lakes and forests in summer.

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