{"id":29178,"date":"2024-04-09T12:52:47","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T10:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/?post_type=guide&#038;p=29178"},"modified":"2025-11-13T11:03:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:03:13","slug":"historical-sites","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/discover\/historical-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"Picturesque &amp; historical Sm\u00e5land"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__container\">\n        <h1 class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__heroHeading\">\n            Picturesque &#038; historical Sm\u00e5land        <\/h1>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__imageContainer\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/foto-philip-hukansson.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/foto-philip-hukansson.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/foto-philip-hukansson-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/foto-philip-hukansson-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/foto-philip-hukansson-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__breadcrumbs\">\n   <div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__breadcrumbs-container\">\n        <p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/\">Frontpage<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"contentCta contentCta__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"contentCta contentCta__container\">\n                    \t\t\t<div class=\"contentCta contentCta__text\" style=\"color: \">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Sm\u00e5land and \u00d6land 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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n                <hr>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #f4f2eb\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container layout-reversed\">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: \">\n                Historical Kalmar            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n                                    <p>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 &#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n                <p>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 G\u00e5rden is one of the country\u2019s oldest retail premises still in operation, and V\u00e4sterport from 1658 serves as a reminder of the Age of Greatness.<\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button arrow-white\">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Visit Kalmar\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kalmar.com\/en\/kalmar\/discover\/culture-and-history\/historical-buildings\" style=\"background-color: #374632; color: #ffffff;border: solid 1px #374632\">\n                        Visit Kalmar                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20210704_Humlesol_KS_Solnedga\u2560eng_0118-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #374632\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container \">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                Borgholm Castle            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                                    <p>Experience \u00d6land and Borgholm Castle, a place with a rich history that spans centuries. Take a walk through the castle&#8217;s corridors and feel the echoes of history. From the castle&#8217;s wall&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                <p>Experience \u00d6land and Borgholm Castle, a place with a rich history that spans centuries. Take a walk through the castle&#8217;s corridors and feel the echoes of history. From the castle&#8217;s walls, you can also enjoy a stunning view of the castle heath and the Kalmar Strait.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019ll hear more about the castle\u2019s history from a personal guide or via an audio guide.<\/p>\n<p>Borgholm Castle offers activities for the whole family, tailored to the season. In the summer, children can participate in the &#8220;Children&#8217;s Castle Adventure,&#8221; where they have the opportunity to complete various challenges and be &#8220;knighted&#8221; by a princess or knight. During spring and autumn, children can experience the &#8220;Dragon Fortress,&#8221; which includes exciting activities like &#8220;The Dragon Gold Hunt&#8221; and &#8220;Searching for Dragon Eggs.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Borgholm Castle, also known as the Castle Ruin, is one of Sweden&#8217;s most beautiful and beloved outdoor venues. Every summer, concerts are held in the grand courtyard, attracting a large audience.<\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Visit Borgholm Castle\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borgholmsslott.se\/en\/\" style=\"background-color: #f4f2eb; color: #000000;border: solid 1px #ffffff\">\n                        Visit Borgholm Castle                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/oland-borgholmsslott-marcuscarlsson-2022-2-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #f4f2eb\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container layout-reversed\">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n                Eksj\u00f6 \u2013 The Unique Wooden Town            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n                                    <p>Eksj\u00f6 wooden town is one of Sweden\u2019s 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&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n                <p>Eksj\u00f6 wooden town is one of Sweden\u2019s 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 &#8220;excellent building and cultural heritage conservation.&#8221; City tours are available both with a guide and via an audio guide.<\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button arrow-white\">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Visit Eksj\u00f6\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visiteksjo.se\/\" style=\"background-color: #374632; color: #ffffff;border: solid 1px #374632\">\n                        Visit Eksj\u00f6                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ALEX4413-1-1-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #374632\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container \">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                Huseby Bruk            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                                    <p>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&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                <p>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\u2019s Tr\u00e4dg\u00e5rd Restaurant &#038; Caf\u00e9 is beautifully located by the Huseby River, near Lake \u00c5snen.<\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Visit Huseby Bruk\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.husebybruk.se\/?lang=en\" style=\"background-color: #f4f2eb; color: #000000;border: solid 1px #ffffff\">\n                        Visit Huseby Bruk                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9005_huseby_interir-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #f4f2eb\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container layout-reversed\">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: \">\n                Linn\u00e9s R\u00e5shult            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: \">\n                                    <p>On the site where Carl von Linn\u00e9 grew up, there is now a cultural reserve with restored 18th-century gardens and an organic-certified caf\u00e9. R\u00e5shult, north of \u00c4lmhult, is an inspiring destination wh&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: \">\n                <p>On the site where Carl von Linn\u00e9 grew up, there is now a cultural reserve with restored 18th-century gardens and an organic-certified caf\u00e9. R\u00e5shult, north of \u00c4lmhult, is an inspiring destination where you can explore the 18th-century landscape on your own or join a guided tour\u2014led by none other than Carl von Linn\u00e9 himself.<\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button arrow-white\">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Visit Linn\u00e9s R\u00e5shult\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/linnesrashult.se\/index.cfm?lg=2\" style=\"background-color: #374632; color: #ffffff;border: solid 1px \">\n                        Visit Linn\u00e9s R\u00e5shult                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ALEX9889-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #374632\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container \">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                \u00c5sens By            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                                    <p>The picturesque nature and cultural reserve offers a glimpse of what Sm\u00e5land looked like 100 years ago. Meadows, wooden fences, farmhouses, fields, and gardens are maintained in an authentic histor&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                <p>The picturesque nature and cultural reserve offers a glimpse of what Sm\u00e5land looked like 100 years ago. Meadows, wooden fences, farmhouses, fields, and gardens are maintained in an authentic historical style. \u00c5sens 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.<\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Visit \u00c5sens By\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/asensby.se\/en\/home\/\" style=\"background-color: #f4f2eb; color: #000000;border: solid 1px #ffffff\">\n                        Visit \u00c5sens By                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/asensby_fotografemmaivarsson-3-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container layout-reversed\">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: \">\n                The cultural reserve Stensj\u00f6 by            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: \">\n                                    <p>Travel back in time as you visit this charming cultural reserve and small Sm\u00e5land village near Oskarshamn, with roots dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Bring a picnic basket and stroll th&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: \">\n                <p>Travel back in time as you visit this charming cultural reserve and small Sm\u00e5land 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\u2019s The Children of Noisy Village were filmed.<\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Visit Stensj\u00f6 by\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/oskarshamn.com\/stensjo-heritage-village\/?lang=en\" style=\"background-color: #fbbd51; color: ;border: solid 1px #fbbd51\">\n                        Visit Stensj\u00f6 by                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/stensjo-by-den-kungliga-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #374632\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container layout-reversed\">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                Sollidens Palace            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                                    <p>Welcome to Sollidens Castle, the royal family&#8217;s summer paradise on beautiful \u00d6land! Here you can stroll through leafy parks, enjoy flourishing gardens and experience the peaceful atmosphere i&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                <p>Welcome to Sollidens Castle, the royal family&#8217;s summer paradise on beautiful \u00d6land! 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 caf\u00e9 for a coffee or take part in guided tours that give an insight into the castle&#8217;s fascinating history.<\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Visit Sollidens Palace\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sollidensslott.se\/solliden-palace\/\" style=\"background-color: #f4f2eb; color: #000000;border: solid 1px #f4f2eb\">\n                        Visit Sollidens Palace                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Oland-SollidenSlott-AlexanderHall-7-2021-OlandCo-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #f4f2eb\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container \">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n                Himmelsberga            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n                                    <p>Himmelsberga is \u00d6land&#8217;s open-air museum where you can step right into the island&#8217;s rich history and cultural heritage! Discover well-preserved farmhouses, traditional buildings and genu&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n                <p>Himmelsberga is \u00d6land&#8217;s open-air museum where you can step right into the island&#8217;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 caf\u00e9 and experience old craft traditions. 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