Gunnebo on Verkebäcksviken

Gunnebo is situated on Verkebäcksviken, a long sea inlet. Its location gives the town a maritime connection, while its local attractions range from a bathing area and a pump track to industrial history and a railway. You can therefore consider Gunnebo from several perspectives when planning your trip: as a destination by the water, a place with historical collections and buildings, or a place to take a railbus ride. The focus that appeals to you can shape your choice of activities.

Water and activity

Gunnebo has a bathing area. The Mini Arena has a pump track where you can ride a bicycle, kick scooter, or skateboard. This offers a range of activity ideas: a bathing area and a track for three types of riding. If you plan your trip around the activities you want to enjoy, water and wheeled activities can be two clearly distinct focal points. The bathing area and the Mini Arena each add their own emphasis to your plans for the day.

Industrial history in Gunnebo

Gunnebo Bruk began operations on June 6, 1764. By the mid-1870s, Gunnebo Bruk had become one of the largest industries in Kalmar County. The specific date marks the start of operations; the later period indicates that it had already attained regional significance. These milestones answer two different questions: when did the industrial history of the works begin, and what standing did it have in Kalmar County some decades later? The time span makes the difference between its beginnings and its later industrial significance clear.

Lilla Gunnebo and its history

The Lilla Gunnebo Museum adds a specific building and collection to this perspective. The building was constructed around 1685 and houses numerous objects from the 18th and 19th centuries. The building was restored for the 200th anniversary of Gunnebo Bruk; afterwards, His Royal Highness Prince Bertil inaugurated it as a local heritage museum. The construction date, collection, and inauguration point to different historical aspects of the building. While Lilla Gunnebo offers a way to explore history through its building and objects, Gunnebo Bruk can be understood in terms of its start of operations and industrial significance in Kalmar County.

Travel on Smalspåret

The narrow-gauge railway Smalspåret Västervik–Hultsfred offers another historical perspective. It is located on Verkebäcksviken near Gunnebo and is a listed historic site. Visitors can ride a railbus and experience a train journey as it was in the past. Trains run daily throughout the summer. Unlike the history of a building or an industrial operation, the journey itself is the focus here. If you would like to include this seasonal train ride in your plans, check the timetable before your visit.

Discover more destinations: Skaftet, Hjorted, Överum, Gamleby, Edsbruk, Blackstad, Totebo, Blankaholm.

For the regional travel overview: Västervik.