This railway junction in southern Sweden has been a vital transportation hub since 1864, with six railway lines meeting at its historic train station.
Nässjö, a town in southern Sweden's Jönköping County, sits at the intersection of six major railway lines. You can watch motorcycle races at Nässjö Motorstadion, explore local art exhibitions at the House of Culture, or take in panoramic views from the 1914 water tower. The town's location in the forests of Småland connects you to both urban and rural Sweden through its extensive rail network.
Getting Around Nässjö by Rail
From Nässjö Railway Station, you can reach major Swedish cities in six directions. Direct trains run to Katrineholm in the north, Halmstad in the west, and Kalmar on the eastern coast. The red-brick station building from 1864 sits in the town center, making it an easy starting point for your journey. Multiple trains depart daily to each destination, with the station's original clock tower still marking time for travelers.
Motorsports at Nässjö Motorstadion
At Nässjö Motorstadion, located at Skogsvallen in the southwestern part of town, you can watch motorcycle speedway races from April through September. The stadium has hosted three Speedway World Championship qualifying rounds, and the local team NK Nässjö competes here regularly. During race days, the 5,000-capacity venue fills with spectators watching riders navigate the dirt track at speeds up to 110 km/h.
Central Town Buildings
Climb the 35-meter water tower's spiral staircase to see across Nässjö and the surrounding pine forests. The red-brick City Hall on Rådhusgatan displays decorative stonework and tall arched windows typical of 1914 Swedish architecture. Inside the House of Culture, you'll find rotating art exhibitions and weekly concerts. The wooden Nässjö Church, with its white-painted exterior and copper spire, opens daily for visitors.
Local Industry and Development
Walking through Nässjö today, you'll spot small furniture workshops continuing the town's woodworking tradition. Local craftspeople still make Windsor chairs using techniques passed down through generations. The railway's expansion turned this former village into a transport hub, with many original 1800s railway workers' houses still standing along Storgatan and Järnvägsgatan.
