Gränna
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Gränna is a town in Jönköping Municipality on the eastern shores of the lake Vättern in Sweden. The town is situated at the foot of Gränna mountain and is characterized by its steep streets and old wooden houses. Gränna has a population of 3 952 people[1] and was founded in 1652 by Count Per Brahe.
Gränna is known for its red and white candy canes, also known as peppermint rocks or "polkagrisar" in Swedish. They were first made by the widow Amalia Eriksson in 1859.[2] A statue of Amalia can now be seen in the park at the foot of Gränna mountain. The town is popular with tourists and is a connection point for the ferry service to the island Visingsö.
The balloonist Salomon August Andrée, who died in an attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon, was born in Gränna. The Grenna Museum[1] hosts an exhibition of the expedition together with a comprehensive collection of related objects and photos.
[edit] Gränna in popular culture
- When Niklas Strömstedt wrote lyrics in Swedish for the Mamma Mia! musical, Glasgow was replaced by Gränna as the place which the singer calls from in the lyrics of the song Super Trouper.
[edit] References
- ^ Jönköping municipality (Swedish)
- ^ Gränna-Visingsö Turistbyrå
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