Young children and Pippi Longstocking aficionados shouldn’t miss Astrid Lindgrens Värld, on the northern edge of town. Actresses dressed as Pippi (complete with gravity-defying pigtails) sing and dance their way around the 100 buildings and settings from the books. Prices drop outside peak season, as there are fewer activities and theatre performances. The theme park is a 15-minute walk from central Vimmerby.
There’s a reasonably priced restaurant, a fast-food joint and coffee shops in the park. Dedicated fans can crash at the on-site campground.
