A Weekend in Kalmar
Spending a weekend in Kalmar invites you to enjoy many activities, sights, as well as good food and drink. The town by the Baltic Sea coast offers a mix of historic charm and modern comforts, giving it full character. Everything is within reach here — shops, restaurants, bars, cafés, attractions and nature — offering something for all tastes and interests.
Accommodation
Whether you want to stay right in the city centre to feel the city buzz, or a little outside for peace and quiet, there are several types of overnight stays in Kalmar including hotels, hostels, and bed and breakfasts. Wherever you choose to stay, most things are close by.
Whether you want to stay right in the city centre to feel the city buzz, or a little outside for peace and quiet, there are several types of overnight stays in Kalmar including hotels, hostels, and bed and breakfasts. Wherever you choose to stay, most things are close by.
Activities & Attractions
There is plenty to see and do in Kalmar during a weekend. Whether you are interested in shopping with shops and malls, or you want to experience history and culture — or discover Kalmar on your own using one of the many walking routes — there’s something for everyone.
Manillakvarteret
A short distance from the centre, the old industrial area of Manilla has become a meeting place where a mix of creative companies have gathered. In this district, you can shop curated second‑hand at Folks interiör, enjoy a café visit, and buy dried flowers at Blombruket
Lilla Manilla
At Lilla Manilla you can enjoy tasty fika and coffee, buy freshly baked bread and buns, and in the evenings the venue becomes a cosy pasta restaurant.
Kalmar Castle
The historic Kalmar Castle dates back more than 800 years and has housed many kings and queens. Today it is a very popular attraction. Stroll through the Old Town and the beautiful city park up to the castle where both permanent and temporary exhibitions are displayed. If you get hungry after exploring the castle’s rooms and halls, the Castle Restaurant offers lunch and fika.
Krusenstiernska gården
Krusenstiernska Garden is a unique and well-preserv…
Kalmar Castle
Your steps echo between the old walls as you walk t…
Restaurants & Cafés
In the city centre you will find various restaurants, bars and cafés perfect for a cosy coffee break or a pleasant dinner. There is, for example, the neighbourhood restaurant Kallskänken known for …
In the city centre you will find various restaurants, bars and cafés perfect for a cosy coffee break or a pleasant dinner. There is, for example, the neighbourhood restaurant Kallskänken known for its pizza, or Slipkajen on Varvsholmen, which focuses on carefully selected ingredients and offers beautiful views over Kalmarsund. If it’s fika you’re after, Kullzenska Caféet is well worth a visit — with interiors preserved from the 1800s and a wide selection of sweet treats to choose from.
Kalmar County Museum
Kalmar County Museum is a perfect outing if you want to combine culture and history. Here you can discover the fascinating exhibition about the warship Kronan, which sank off the coast of Öland in the 17th century, and dive deeper into the story of the ship and its impressive treasures. You can also view art by Jenny Nyström, whose evocative works give insight into Swedish art history and cultural heritage. After the museum visit, relax with lunch or fika at the museum’s café and restaurant Ångkvarnen.
Kalmar Art Museum
Kalmar Art Museum is a modern meeting place for art and culture in the heart of the city. The museum is located in the beautiful City Park — in the same park as Kalmar Castle — making it a perfect combination of contemporary art and history. Here you can enjoy both Swedish and international exhibitions with a focus on contemporary art and societal themes. The bright, architecturally inspiring building creates an atmospheric setting for art experiences year‑round. After your visit, take a walk in the park and enjoy views over the water and the castle’s impressive silhouette.
Events
Kalmar is a lively city offering a wide range of events all year round. During the summer, concerts, festivals, and markets attract many visitors to the city centre and historic Kalmar Castle. Spor…
Kalmar is a lively city offering a wide range of events all year round. During the summer, concerts, festivals, and markets attract many visitors to the city centre and historic Kalmar Castle. Sporting events such as Ironman Kalmar gather participants and spectators from around the world. At Larmtorget Square, music performances, family activities and cultural events are often held.
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