The notebook of Kalmar et Öland
Take the sea as a landmark.
Renaissance fortress, maritime bridge and limestone landscapes connect Kalmar to the long island of Öland.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Island · Coast · Heritage
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Kalmar et Öland
Renaissance fortress, maritime bridge and limestone landscapes connect Kalmar to the long island of Öland.
Kalmar Castle, Borgholm Castle and Stora Alvaret give the most telling landmarks of Kalmar and Öland. Together, they form a destination where urban life, island landscapes, coastline and heritage meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Kalmar Castle
- Borgholm Castle
- Stora Alvaret
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Castle
Château de Kalmar
The castle of Kalmar keep the strait from a fortified island; its Renaissance halls and ramparts recall the Union of Kalmar which once brought together the Scandinavian crowns.
Castle
Château de Borgholm
Borgholm Castle is a vast ruin with regular facades overlooking the Öland Strait; fires and transformations have left a spectacular structure open to the sky.
Place indismissible
Stora Alvaret
Stora Alvaret is a limestone plateau almost without trees where the thinness of the soil favours a rare flora; stone walls, mills and villages place it in an ancient agricultural landscape.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
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