Picturesque & historical Småland
Småland and Öland are rich in well-preserved environments where time has stood still. Welcome on a journey through time and let yourself be enveloped by a past era.
Historical Kalmar
Many places in Kalmar carry a rich history. In addition to a visit to the castle, you can stroll through cobblestone streets and admire the beautiful houses on Kvarnholmen, or explore the medieval …
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Many places in Kalmar carry a rich history. In addition to a visit to the castle, you can stroll through cobblestone streets and admire the beautiful houses on Kvarnholmen, or explore the medieval town center of Kalmar next to the castle, now with buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Castenska Gården is one of the country’s oldest retail premises still in operation, and Västerport from 1658 serves as a reminder of the Age of Greatness.
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Borgholm Castle
Experience Öland and Borgholm Castle, a place with a rich history that spans centuries. Take a walk through the castle’s corridors and feel the echoes of history. From the castle’s walls, you can a…
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Experience Öland and Borgholm Castle, a place with a rich history that spans centuries. Take a walk through the castle’s corridors and feel the echoes of history. From the castle’s walls, you can also enjoy a stunning view of the castle heath and the Kalmar Strait.
Explore the permanent exhibitions that tell the dramatic history of the castle and experience varying seasonal displays in exciting environments. You can also join a guided tour where you’ll hear more about the castle’s history from a personal guide or via an audio guide.
Borgholm Castle offers activities for the whole family, tailored to the season. In the summer, children can participate in the “Children’s Castle Adventure,” where they have the opportunity to complete various challenges and be “knighted” by a princess or knight. During spring and autumn, children can experience the “Dragon Fortress,” which includes exciting activities like “The Dragon Gold Hunt” and “Searching for Dragon Eggs.”
Borgholm Castle, also known as the Castle Ruin, is one of Sweden’s most beautiful and beloved outdoor venues. Every summer, concerts are held in the grand courtyard, attracting a large audience.
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Eksjö – The Unique Wooden Town
Eksjö wooden town is one of Sweden’s best-preserved of its kind, and a unique cultural treasure. One reason for this is its successful protection against fires over the years. The town has been awa…
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Eksjö wooden town is one of Sweden’s best-preserved of its kind, and a unique cultural treasure. One reason for this is its successful protection against fires over the years. The town has been awarded one of the highly esteemed international Europa Nostra diplomas for “excellent building and cultural heritage conservation.” City tours are available both with a guide and via an audio guide.
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Huseby Bruk
Arriving at Huseby is like stepping back in time and entering another world. Here, the water wheels turn in the mill, the general store sells old-fashioned candy cones, peacocks strut in the garden…
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Arriving at Huseby is like stepping back in time and entering another world. Here, the water wheels turn in the mill, the general store sells old-fashioned candy cones, peacocks strut in the garden, and the maid tidies up the castle. Stroll through the gardens or join an immersive guided tour of the castle. Elisabeth’s Trädgård Restaurant & Café is beautifully located by the Huseby River, near Lake Åsnen.
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Linnés Råshult
On the site where Carl von Linné grew up, there is now a cultural reserve with restored 18th-century gardens and an organic-certified café. Råshult, north of Älmhult, is an inspiring destination wh…
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On the site where Carl von Linné grew up, there is now a cultural reserve with restored 18th-century gardens and an organic-certified café. Råshult, north of Älmhult, is an inspiring destination where you can explore the 18th-century landscape on your own or join a guided tour—led by none other than Carl von Linné himself.
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Åsens By
The picturesque nature and cultural reserve offers a glimpse of what Småland looked like 100 years ago. Meadows, wooden fences, farmhouses, fields, and gardens are maintained in an authentic histor…
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The picturesque nature and cultural reserve offers a glimpse of what Småland looked like 100 years ago. Meadows, wooden fences, farmhouses, fields, and gardens are maintained in an authentic historical style. Åsens By features seventeen buildings and marked hiking trails in and around the village. During summer, farm animals roam the village, and a wide range of activities are available for both children and adults. In winter, you can experience a traditional old-fashioned Christmas in a cozy winter landscape.
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The cultural reserve Stensjö by
Travel back in time as you visit this charming cultural reserve and small Småland village near Oskarshamn, with roots dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Bring a picnic basket and stroll th…
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Travel back in time as you visit this charming cultural reserve and small Småland village near Oskarshamn, with roots dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Bring a picnic basket and stroll through the well-preserved surroundings, where parts of the film adaptation of Astrid Lindgren’s The Children of Noisy Village were filmed.
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Sollidens Palace
Welcome to Sollidens Castle, the royal family’s summer paradise on beautiful Öland! Here you can stroll through leafy parks, enjoy flourishing gardens and experience the peaceful atmosphere in a hi…
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Welcome to Sollidens Castle, the royal family’s summer paradise on beautiful Öland! Here you can stroll through leafy parks, enjoy flourishing gardens and experience the peaceful atmosphere in a historic setting. Visit the charming castle shop, settle down in the café for a coffee or take part in guided tours that give an insight into the castle’s fascinating history.
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Himmelsberga
Himmelsberga is Öland’s open-air museum where you can step right into the island’s rich history and cultural heritage! Discover well-preserved farmhouses, traditional buildings and genuine environm…
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Himmelsberga is Öland’s open-air museum where you can step right into the island’s rich history and cultural heritage! Discover well-preserved farmhouses, traditional buildings and genuine environments from the past. Here you can wander through idyllic farms, take part in art exhibitions, try local flavors in the café and experience old craft traditions. The museum also organizes exciting events and activities for the whole family.
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Museums in Småland
Discover Småland’s rich history and creative herita…
Culture and history
Once upon a time there were twelve small lands that…