Växjö Hyrkart

In Hovmantorp, between Växjö and Lessebo in Småland, Växjö Hyrkart offers kart rental on an outdoor track, at the centre of the famous Swedish Kingdom of Crystal. People come with family or friends to string together timed laps, in a setting of forests and lakes typical of the region. It is a local spot for the area's speed lovers, away from the big cities.

Karting stays open to everyone, no licence or experience needed: a briefing, a helmet, and off you go chasing your best lap. The pay-per-session format suits beginners trying it out as well as regulars set on testing themselves against the clock. People come to challenge their friends and happily return to beat their time. As the activity runs outdoors and follows the season, it is best to check the hours before coming.

Hovmantorp is a village in Småland, at the centre of the Glasriket, the Kingdom of Crystal, where several historic glassworks can still be visited and keep a centuries-old craft alive. Nearby, Växjö, nicknamed Europe's greenest city for its environmental commitment, is home to the Swedish Emigrant museum, which tells of the great departure of Swedes to America in the nineteenth century. Lakes and forests surround the region, reached by road or train from Kalmar or Alvesta.