[1] Founded in 1652 by Count Per Brahe, it is in Småland on the eastern shores of the lake Vättern, about 40 km north of Jönköping.

Gränna is known for its red and white polkagris (literally "polka pig" in Swedish) stick candy, also known as peppermint rock.

The balloonist Salomon August Andrée, who died in an attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon, was born in Gränna.

[4] Campus Gränna has been through several significant milestones, including when it became the Pathway Program Centre and started its collaboration with Jönköping University, making many changes in its educational offerings.

Campus Gränna inhabits the Jönköping University environment, enabling collaborative projects, joint academic initiatives and cultural exchanges.