O-Ringen Magazine Nr 2 - 2023.

Three unique experiences
in and around Jönköping
Here are some attractions you’ll definitely want to visit
during your stay in Jönköping and the surrounding area. Of
course there are many more destinations and experiences
but here are three you really won’t want to miss.
Tabergsgruvan
Iron ore was mined here from the 15th century, right up until the
1950s The seam itself, however, was formed some 1,200 million
years ago. During the summer you can take a guided tour here.
You will also find the only bat museum in Sweden at the mine.
Rosenlund Rosarium
Right next to O-Ringen City you will find Rosenlund Hall and
Rosenlund Rosarium, which among other things has 550 varieties
of rose. In 2022, Rosenlund Rosarium won the distinction Award
of Garden Excellence and became the first rose garden in Sweden
to be listed as one of the best rose gardens in the world to visit.
Bake some Polkagris rock
In the middle of the 19th century, Amalia Erikson created a variety
of rock confectionery that went on to become Gränna’s most
famous export and one of Sweden’s most popular souvenirs. Today,
there are around a dozen kitchens in Gränna where you can see the
process. Here the sugar is boiled, stretched, kneaded and twisted
just like in Amalia’s time and at some of the kitchens you can even
have a go at baking your own Polkagris stick of rock.
Terrain that’s waiting for you
Another side of Småland awaits
In our effort to bring you interesting competition areas,
we have of course sought after traditional inland Småland
terrain, alongside finding areas that are suitable for
everyone. Younger and older. Recreational and elite
runners. There will be some steeper hills, denser areas
and wooded marshes, but overall runnability will be good
and we will throw in some twists here and there, such as
negative contour detail or vague, flatter areas. Remember
that you make your own route choices!
More to come
As O-Ringen Jönköping 2025 comes closer, we will release more
information about the terrain. Maybe it will be presented in a new
way…?
We will also help you by giving tips on how to tackle the navigational
challenges.
You have to stay on the ball. You can move very quickly in places but the
terrain has areas of more complex contours, where you’ll need to slow
down and take more care.
After the Smålandskusten, we’re going… back to Småland.
The tagline “Another Småland” has already been taken by
Nässjö but it works well here, too. From the coast to the
land. From sea to lake. From the small town to the big city.
Are the same clubs organising?
– No. Småland is a large area with many active clubs. None of the
clubs are helping at both. We will, however, learn a lot from the
Smålandskusten and their experiences, says Måns Lennermo, the
Project Manager for O-Ringen Jönköping 2025.
What about the terrain?
– This will also be very different. The coastal terrain will be
swapped for inland terrain. Mature, magical Småland forest. A
moraine landscape with larger hill shapes, to give some examples
of the differences,” says Måns.
But some things must be similar?
– Of course there are some similarities. We can also offer great
attractions near the competitions and five stages across all disciplines.
Then there’s having the traditional campsite and O-Ringen
City in the same place, says Måns.
And will the competitors enjoy all this?
– Of course! That was clear from our stand in Åre. People really
appreciate that we are able to provide a compact and central
concept, focusing on the campsite. The fact that there are bathing
areas within walking distance, the whole of Vätterstranden and
everything that a city like Jönköping can offer within a few kilometres
is something we are very proud of and are looking forward
to sharing, says Måns.
And how are preparations going generally?
– We are finalising agreements with landowners. The organising
team is taking shape well. In theory, most of the tasks are already
assigned. Excitement is starting to bubble among our officials.
Everyone wants to know more, to get stuck into their roles, to
welcome you. But for now it’s time to be patient and keep working
away steadily, finishes Måns.
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