Take a moment to sit on the chair opposite the bronze statue of Astrid Lindgren in the main square of Vimmerby. Crafted by the artist Marie-Louise Ekman and unveiled in 2007, the statue captures Astrid in her workroom, seated at her typewriter. The patinated bronze sculpture not only pays tribute to the beloved author but also invites visitors to share a symbolic moment with the literary icon in the heart of Vimmerby.

The Botanical Garden or 'Botanique' is steeped in history. From the Middle Ages this green oasis was the garden of the former 'commanderij van Pitzemburg', order of knights. After its abolition, in the nineteenth century the garden was turned into an English landscape garden for members of the elitist Société Royale d'Horticulture. After the First World War it opened to the public as a municipal park. In the middle of the Botanical Garden is a statue of the celebrated scientist Rembert Dodoens. In the sixteenth century he wrote a highly acclaimed herbal called the 'Cruydenboek'. These days the Botanical Garden is a quiet and very pleasant park where you can enjoy the plant life while the children let off steam in the playground.

“El Gunko” is what the indigenous people of the area call the strange and appealing volcanic stone formation in Boquete. It is 13.1 meters high and, apart from its unique beauty, offers the perfect conditions for a fast and easy climb for every nature lover. For those new to rock climbing, different routes are possible, with regard to physical abilities and age. Boquete Rock Climbing School