Families find a natural retreat at Björkbackens Karaktärshotell where kids enjoy mini golf while adults unwind with sauna sessions and fireside relaxation
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell welcomes families with a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning. Enjoy afternoons at the mini golf course and evenings around the terrace firepit. The on-site restaurant serves lunch, making it easy to stay on property all day.
Vimmerby is home to Björkbackens Karaktärshotell. Some of the area's popular attractions include Astrid Lindgren's World and Virum Älgpark. Astrid Lindgren's Nas is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Vimmerby travel guide
Traktorgatan 3, Vimmerby, 598 30
What's nearby
Astrid Lindgren's World
4 min drive - 2.2 km
Vimmerby Town Square
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Museet Näktergalen
18 min walk - 1.6 km
Astrid Lindgren's Nas
4 min drive - 2.5 km
Astrid Lindgrens Childhood Home
4 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Vimmerby Station
18 min walk
Restaurants
Ramons tapasbar
4 min drive
Circle K
4 min drive
Åbro Bryggeri
4 min drive
A Larssons Bageri
5 min drive
Vimmerbys pizzeria & grill
4 min drive
About this property
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Astrid Lindgren's World
Located close to Astrid Lindgren's Nas, Björkbackens Karaktärshotell provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and mini golf. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Björkbackens Kök & Scen, serves lunch. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/games room.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
A water park (surcharge), a computer station and 5 meeting rooms
A reception hall, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
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
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 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
Mini golf
Playground
Sauna
TV in common areas
Water park
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Children's books
Children's games
Children's toys
High chair
Mini golf
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Water park (surcharge)
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
431 square feet of conference space
5 meeting rooms
Computer station
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-cm TV with premium channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Heated floor
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of SEK 290 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for SEK 130.0 per stay
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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 Hotel Vimmerby
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell Hotel
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell Vimmerby
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell
Bjorkbackens Karaktarshotell
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell Hotel
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell Vimmerby
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell Hotel Vimmerby
Frequently asked questions
Is Björkbackens Karaktärshotell pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of SEK 290 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Björkbackens Karaktärshotell?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Björkbackens Karaktärshotell?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Björkbackens Karaktärshotell?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for SEK 300 (subject to availability).
Where is Björkbackens Karaktärshotell located?
This family-friendly Vimmerby hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Astrid Lindgren's Nas and Astrid Lindgren's World. Virum Älgpark is 18.2 mi (29.3 km) away. Vimmerby Station is 18 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Björkbackens Karaktärshotell Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Just 2 days for a short visit to Småland NE. The hotell was OK, But the buffé on Sunday night was not worth the money.
Chargin my car was easy. The location very good.
Lars
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
1 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Emils review
Okej Hotel for one night or two. Room nice. Breakfast good. Other food was not good. Easy parking.
The hotel makes a very good impression from the outside and has plenty of free parking.The reception at the front desk was very friendly and courteous.
The only annoyance in the room, which was large enough overall, was the constant supply of cool air via a room ventilation system (not the air conditioning system that can be switched off, this was switched off and in another corner of the room), which could not be switched off.
The breakfast was very good and varied.
The room was good but there were some small things forgotten , like empty the dustbin , who was really full. some hairs found in the clean bett from ??? , left visit card from last guest . breakfast was great and dinner was okay.
Erik
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
24 Jun 2024
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dust and dirt
Well, there's a first for everything, and this marks my inaugural negative hotel review. Just a few squares of toilet paper left and one towel short, dust on the floor and dirt on the walls.
On the bright side, breakfast offered a decent spread. Service could have been better.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
23 Jun 2024
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
More dust bunnies and snorkles then service
Well, there's a first for everything, and this marks my inaugural negative hotel review. With just a few squares of toilet paper left and one towel MIA, the abundance of dust bunnies on the floor and snorkels adorning the walls really tied together the 'charm' of the place.
On the bright side, breakfast offered a decent spread, although the flies seemed to think the ham and cheese were the main attraction.
As for the reception service, they weren't outright rude, but 'friendly' wasn't in their vocabulary that day.
Okay hotel for families with small kids, however the rooms and hotel could use some updating. The hotel food where very poor.
christine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Dominik
30 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is not the newest. Still it has some advantages and friendly staff. Cozy beds and nice surroundings. Breakfast without Espresso Machine and could be improved in many ways.
I did like the included laundry service and the attendivness of the staff as well as the surroundings
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Mette-Marie Harild
16 Jul 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Buffet in restaurant in the evening not good at all
Mette-Marie Harild
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Josefine
2 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Loud
We stayed for one night in room 10 with my 3 year old daughter. And above us it sounded like a tornado for hours and my daughter could not fall asleep.
Josefine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
24 Jun 2024
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dust and dirt
Just a few squares of toilet paper left and one towel short, dust on the floor and dirt on the walls.
On the bright side, breakfast offered a decent spread. Service could have been better.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
2/10 Terrible
Martin
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Claustrophobic room
Not possible to open window. Not possible to adjust/start ventilation.
Extremely claustrophobic.
We stayed 4 nights because of visit to Astrid Lindgrens Värld. And overall conclusion that it is a nice hotel, but we do not understand how it has 4 staff, and you do not get value for money.
One of us is in a wheel chair, so it is important with handicap friendly room.
Unfortunately the promised bath chair was not available the first night. Staff tried to help, but still not ok as we had written in advance and underlined the need. Furthermore the room was not so well for wheel chair due to a small hallway in the room. And it is placed right next to the common area so a lot of noise from people talking during the evening.
The rooms were not too clean, and it was not clear on how to arrange cleaning.
Breakfast was nice.
The hotel is not well isolated so there was a lot of noise from the other rooms.
What is good about the hotel is that there is a nice common area, and it is possible to store food in freezer and fridge.
When in car the location is ok when visiting Astrid Lindgrens Värld and her fb
Staff is friendly and helpful, but we’re puzzled how the hotel has obtained 4 stars.
Tine
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jonas
3 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bemötandet i receptionen när jag checkade in var väldigt trevligt!