Pataholm – experience the historic fishing village in Småland
Quiet and sleepy – that is Pataholm today. In the past, timber was shipped from here, the local shipyard – the town’s largest business – was busy, and merchants maintained significant trade connections. All of that is long gone. Today, the idyllic little village on the Kalmar Strait attracts visitors with its well-preserved wooden houses, offering a glimpse into the 17th century. Welcome to Pataholm!
The little gem sits on a peninsula in the Kalmar Strait
Pataholm will astonish you. This little gem sits on a peninsula in the Kalmar Strait, surrounded by fields, meadows and forests. Pataholm is quite remote, yet presents itself as surprisingly grand. During its heyday in the 17th century, the market town of Pataholm was well known far beyond the region, despite having only limited town privileges. Around the market square, proud merchant houses still stand, bearing witness to its golden past. Today, only a handful of people live in the beautifully maintained houses and enjoy the peaceful coastal life with views over the Kalmar Strait.
The inhabitants of Pataholm are proud of their houses and have turned two of them into local heritage museums, where visitors can learn about the town’s flourishing era: Hullgrensgården and Harbergska gården. The shop Fröken Caroline is housed in Harbergska gården and offers linen dresses in original designs, hats and jewellery. In another courtyard, artisans exhibit their work, including silver jewellery and ceramics.
Café Förlig Wind
Café Förlig Wind is located in one of the old merchant shops in Pataholm. It is named after Sweden’s last cargo sailing ship, which had Pataholm as its home port and whose era came to an end in the…
Café Förlig Wind is located in one of the old merchant shops in Pataholm. It is named after Sweden’s last cargo sailing ship, which had Pataholm as its home port and whose era came to an end in the 1950s. The café is open in summer and offers maritime nostalgia combined with the atmosphere of a historic trading post. Homemade cakes, waffles and sandwiches are served with the coffee.
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