The Forest Holds the Stories

Anton arrives in Vimmerby, the heart of Astrid Lindgren's world, as the summer crowds fade. He explores the writer's childhood home, the film locations, and the quiet Småland forest, reflecting on how a small town became a global storytelling capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Sweden: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Sweden guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Sweden Travel Podcast with Anton Lindqvist. Anton Lindqvist is in Vimmerby, Sweden. Places in this episode: Astrid Lindgrens Näs, Norra Kvill nationalpark, Bakfickan i Vimmerby, Kaffebönan Café Vimmerby, Guldkant Vimmerby, Restaurang Prime, Björkbackens Character Hotels, Vimmerby Stadshotell. Covered: Astrid Lindgren, Vimmerby, Småland forest, Local economy & seasonality, Cost of living, Swedish culture and storytelling. Chapters:00:00 Vimmerby01:25 Astrid Lindgrens Näs03:12 Bakfickan i Vimmerby04:52 Guldkant Vimmerby06:14 Forest07:24 Kaffebönan Café Vimmerby09:09 Katthult A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vimmerby #AstridLindgren #Småland #SwedenTravel #SwedishForest #NorraKvill #AstridLindgrensNas #SwedishStories #ResaISverige #VisitSweden #SouthernSweden #VimmerbyTourism #SwedishCoffee #Fika #Allemansratten #SvenskSommar #AutumnInSweden https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/sweden/