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independent settlers are distinct from the torpare (from torpa,
‘cottage’), a cottager or hired labourer on an estate. — At (8 Kil.)
Gemla are several manufactories. 13 Kil. RSppe, on the Helgasjö,
at the point whence it drains into the Bergqvarasjö. To the S. of the
station, close to the latter lake, is the estate of Bergqvara, with a
picturesque ruined castle, which may also he visited from Vexiö.
A small steamer starting from R’appe plies on the Helgasjö and
the Räppe Canal, which connects that lake with the Toftasjö. In
the vicinity is the mineral spring of Evedal.
18 Kil. (11 M.) Vexiö (Nya Hotellet; Gästgifvaregården), the
capital of the Kronobergs-Län, with 6200 inhab., has been rebuilt
on a wide and handsome plan since the fires of 1S30 and 1840. The
principal edifice is the handsome Cathedral, dating from the year
1300, restored by Brunius. It contains the tomb of St. Siegfrid
(d. about 1030), the first promulgator of Christianity in this region.
The old gymnasium contains the Smålands Museum, a collection
composed of antiquities, a library, and a cabinet of coins. It is
adorned with a bust of Linnaeus, who went from Vexiö to the
university of Lund. Visitors apply to the vaktmästare.
On a hill to the E. of the town, and connected with it by an
avenue, lies the episcopal residence of Ostrabo, once occupied by
Tegnér the poet, who died here on 2nd Nov., 1846. He is buried
in the cemetery to the 5V. of the town, by the S. wall, where his
wife reposes by his side.
Pleasant excursion from Vexiöjto (5 Kil ) Evedal and the (8 Kil.) royal
chateau of Kronoberg on the Ilelgasjö (535 ft.), now occupied hy the governor
of the district. The ruins of the once strong castle of Kronoberg (which
has given the name to the surrounding Kronobergs-Län), lies, overgrown
with beeches, on an island in the Helgasjö. — About 15 Kil. to the
S. of Vexiö is the Inglinge Hög, an ancient tumulus commanding an
extensive view, and once a place of assize. At the top is a stone 7 ft.
high, adjoining which is a smaller round stone (stenklot) with a neatly
executed pattern, supposed to have once been used in connection with
ancient sacrificial rites.
Leaving Vexiö, the train traverses an interminable forest,
frequently relieved with lakes, and occasionally enlivened with
glass-works. — 57 Kil. Emmaboda is the junction of the
Karlskrona and Kalmar lines.
The Karlskrona Line follows the valley of the Lyckebyå to
the S. of Emmaboda , and then that of the Bubbetorpså. At
Lyckeby, a prettily situated place, the train quits the mainland
and crosses several bridges and islands to —
114 Kil. (71 M.) Karlskrona (Storkällaren;
Frimurarehuskäl-laren; English vice-consul, Mr. A. Palander), the headquarters of
the Swedish navy, a considerable town, with 19.500inhah., situated
on the Tross’6 and other islands. It is a comparatively modern
place, having been founded in 1680. Its only lion is the Dockyard
(Örlogsvarfvel), to which, however, admission is rarely granted
without permission from the minister of war.
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