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Björkbackens Karaktärshotell

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with water park and free breakfast

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Interior entrance
Room Standard Plus Dog
Terrace/patio
Premium Room With Bunk Bed
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Traktorgatan 3, Vimmerby, 598 30
  • Astrid Lindgrens Childhood Home
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Astrid Lindgren's Nas
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Astrid Lindgren's World
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room With Sofa

Premium Room With Sofa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room With Bunk Bed

Premium Room With Bunk Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Heated bathroom floor
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite | Living area

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Room Romantic

Room Romantic

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Room Business

Room Business

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Room Standard Economy

Room Standard Economy

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Heated bathroom floor
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Premium Room Family

Premium Room Family

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Large Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Vimmerby

A family-friendly stay in Vimmerby awaits you at Björkbackens Karaktärshotell. You'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Astrid Lindgren's Nas and 3.8 km (2.3 mi) from Astrid Lindgren's World. Highlights at this hotel include a water park, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .The restaurant, Björkbackens Kök & Scen, is open for lunch. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the sauna, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool as well as access to mini golf. 431 square feet (40 square metres) of event facilities include 6 meeting rooms and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Vimmerby hotel, you'll be 29.3 km (18.2 mi) from Virum Älgpark.

What's nearby

  • Museet Näktergalen - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Astrid Lindgrens Childhood Home - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Astrid Lindgren's Nas - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Astrid Lindgren's World - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Tobo Golf Club - 15 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Vimmerby Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Stallmästargården - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mr Burger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Astrid Lindgrens Värld - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sibylla Vimmerby - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lekladan - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Björkbackens Karaktärshotell

Family-friendly hotel with water park and free breakfast
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell offers its guests a water park (surcharge), a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 431 square feet (40 square metres) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Björkbackens Karaktärshotell. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Vimmerby hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and designer toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. This Vimmerby hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

Danish, English, German, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Björkbackens Kök & Scen

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Water park

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water park (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 431 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-cm TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: SEK 300

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (6:00 AM - 9:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (6:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: SEK 290 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for SEK 130.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: SEK 290 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: SEK 300 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: SEK 130.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Sweden. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Björkbackens Karaktärshotell
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell Hotel
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell Hotel Vimmerby
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell Vimmerby
Bjorkbackens Karaktarshotell
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell Hotel
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell Vimmerby
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell Hotel Vimmerby

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Björkbackens Karaktärshotell?

Björkbackens Karaktärshotell offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Björkbackens Karaktärshotell?

As of 12 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Björkbackens Karaktärshotell on 19 Mar 2025 start from AU$179.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Björkbackens Karaktärshotell?

Yep, Björkbackens Karaktärshotell has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Björkbackens Karaktärshotell?

The closest beach to Björkbackens Karaktärshotell is Stjärnevik (14.9 km).

Does Björkbackens Karaktärshotell have a pool?

Björkbackens Karaktärshotell has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 9 AM to 9 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from June to August).

Is Björkbackens Karaktärshotell family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and a playground, as well as highchairs and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Björkbackens Karaktärshotell is a hit with families.

Does Björkbackens Karaktärshotell serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet brekkie is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Björkbackens Karaktärshotell?

No, Björkbackens Karaktärshotell does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Björkbackens Karaktärshotell?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Björkbackens Karaktärshotell?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Björkbackens Karaktärshotell?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Björkbackens Karaktärshotell, with food and water bowls on offer.

Björkbackens Karaktärshotell Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 925 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 925 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 925 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 925 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 925 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ulf

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Emils review
Okej Hotel for one night or two. Room nice. Breakfast good. Other food was not good. Easy parking.
Breakfast
Entre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hans

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anders

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pia Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevlig personal, mycket trevligt rum, god fukost. Lugnt och tyst på hotellet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrik

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mycket bra med god servicekänsla och trevligt bemötande God Wallenbergare sent på kvällen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy to find the hotel, spacious rooms and a good playground nearby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olof

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevlig vistelse. Barnvänligt hotell. Rent och fräscht. Trevlig och glad personal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Henrik

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bengt

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lovisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024