Housed in the historic building that was once Jönköping's first match factory, the Match Museum, the only one of its kind in the world, offers an interesting journey through the history of matches. Explore the stories of the individuals and machinery that shaped the match industry and developed it into a global operation. The museum features an engaging film, an extensive collection of matchboxes and labels, and a shop offering a diverse range of match-related items, from boxes and labels to books and more.

This hotel restaurant is located in a historic castle that also hosts the renowned Hoepfner brewery. They serve regional dishes with a particular attention for seasonal ingredients. You can accompany your meal with a glass of wine from their fine selection or, of course, with some speciality beer.

A day trip from Madrid offers the perfect excuse to step back in time, and few places capture Spain’s medieval legacy quite like Ávila and Salamanca, both proudly listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Your adventure begins in Ávila, a walled city that appears lifted straight from the pages of a history book. Its imposing stone ramparts, punctuated by 88 defensive towers, encircle a beautifully preserved old town. Step inside and you’ll find Romanesque gems such as the Ávila Cathedral, part fortress and part place of worship, as well as the Basilica of San Vicente, famed for its architecture and colourful stonework. Ávila sits just over 100 kilometres from Madrid, and you can easily reach it by train or coach, both options run frequently throughout the day. From Ávila, continue west to the golden-hued city of Salamanca, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities. Its nickname, La Dorada, The Golden City, comes from the glow of its sandstone buildings, especially beautiful at sunset. Wander across the Plaza Mayor, often hailed as Spain’s finest square, then lose yourself among the cloisters, libraries and carvings of the historic university quarter. While Salamanca is delightful by day, it truly comes alive at night, its tapas bars and buzzing student energy make it tempting to extend your stay beyond a day trip.