{"id":86387,"date":"2026-02-24T15:25:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/upptack\/en-weekend-i-kalmar\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:05:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T13:05:38","slug":"a-weekend-in-kalmar","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/discover\/a-weekend-in-kalmar\/","title":{"rendered":"A Weekend in Kalmar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__container\">\n        <h1 class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__heroHeading\">\n            A Weekend in Kalmar        <\/h1>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__imageContainer\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Alexander_Hall_7809_edit-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Alexander_Hall_7809_edit-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Alexander_Hall_7809_edit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Alexander_Hall_7809_edit-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Alexander_Hall_7809_edit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Alexander_Hall_7809_edit-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Alexander_Hall_7809_edit-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>    <\/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>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 \u2014 shops, restaurants, bars, caf\u00e9s, attractions and nature \u2014 offering something for all tastes and interests.<\/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                Accommodation            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: \">\n                                    <p>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.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: \">\n                <p>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.<\/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=\"Stay overnight in Kalmar city\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kalmar.com\/en\/kalmar\/good-to-know\/stay-overnight?_gl=1*7h53q8*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTM1NTUxNzUwNy4xNzcyNDUzNDg2*_ga_V42JNC06DR*czE3NzI0NTM0ODYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzI0NTM0ODYkajYwJGwwJGgw\" style=\"background-color: #374632; color: #ffffff;border: solid 1px #374632\">\n                        Stay overnight in Kalmar city                    <\/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\/2026\/02\/WhereSheGoes.nl-X-Slottshotellett-5-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"85949\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALEX3942-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALEX3942-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALEX3942-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALEX3942-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALEX3942-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALEX3942-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"85994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX2723-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX2723-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX2723-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX2723-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX2723-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX2723-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"85979\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX2107-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX2107-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX2107-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX2107-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX2107-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX2107-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__container\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__heading\">\n                    Activities &#038; Attractions                <\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__text\">\n                    <p><p>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 \u2014 or discover Kalmar on your own using one of the many walking routes \u2014 there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>\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=\"Read more\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__ctaButton\" href=\"https:\/\/kalmar.com\/en\/kalmar\/discover\/culture-and-history?_gl=1*o2i8jz*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTU1NjU2NTA3LjE3NzI0NTM1NDk.*_ga_V42JNC06DR*czE3NzI0NTM1NDkkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzI0NTM1NDkkajYwJGwwJGgw\">\n                            Read more                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                                <h3 class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__heading\">\n                    Manillakvarteret                <\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__text\">\n                    <p><p>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\u2011hand at Folks interi\u00f6r, enjoy a caf\u00e9 visit, and buy dried flowers at Blombruket<\/p>\n<p>\n                <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"334\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX0828-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-500x500 size-500x500\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX0828-scaled.jpg 1708w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX0828-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX0828-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX0828-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX0828-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX0828-1366x2048.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" \/>                <\/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=\"Read more\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__ctaButton\" href=\"https:\/\/kalmar.com\/upptack\/story-by-kalmar\/story\/2025-05-09-mysiga-manillakvarteret\">\n                            Manilla neighbourhood                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                                <h3 class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__heading\">\n                    Lilla Manilla                <\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__text\">\n                    <p><p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\n                <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX0924-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-500x500 size-500x500\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX0924-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX0924-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX0924-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX0924-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX0924-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX0924-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>                <\/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=\"Read more\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__ctaButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lillamanilla.se\/\">\n                            Lilla Manilla                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                                <h3 class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__heading\">\n                    Kalmar Castle                <\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__text\">\n                    <p><p>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\u2019s rooms and halls, the Castle Restaurant offers lunch and fika.<\/p>\n<p>\n                <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Foto-Maddoc-Photography-Marcus-Funke-Kalmar-Slott-2017-213.jpg\" class=\"attachment-500x500 size-500x500\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Foto-Maddoc-Photography-Marcus-Funke-Kalmar-Slott-2017-213.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Foto-Maddoc-Photography-Marcus-Funke-Kalmar-Slott-2017-213-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Foto-Maddoc-Photography-Marcus-Funke-Kalmar-Slott-2017-213-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Foto-Maddoc-Photography-Marcus-Funke-Kalmar-Slott-2017-213-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>                <\/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=\"Read more\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__ctaButton\" href=\"https:\/\/kalmarslott.se\/en\/\">\n                            Kalmar castle                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX1338-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX1338-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX1338-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX1338-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LEX1338-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"68467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/JournalofWondersKalmar-15-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/JournalofWondersKalmar-15-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/JournalofWondersKalmar-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/JournalofWondersKalmar-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/JournalofWondersKalmar-15-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/JournalofWondersKalmar-15-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n  \n<div class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__container\">  \n            <div class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__feturedWrapper\">\n            <a aria-label=\"Krusenstiernska g\u00e5rden\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/discover\/krusenstiernska-garden\/\"class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Destination-Kalmar_Krusenstiernska_JonFlobrant-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n                <h2 class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__heading\">\n                    Krusenstiernska g\u00e5rden                <\/h2>\n                <p class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__description\">\n                    Krusenstiernska Garden is a unique and well-preserv\u2026                <\/p>\n                 \n                 \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=\"Krusenstiernska g\u00e5rden\"class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/discover\/krusenstiernska-garden\/\">\n                            Discover                       \n                         <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__feturedWrapper\">\n            <a aria-label=\"Kalmar Castle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/discover\/kalmar-castle\/\"class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__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_0118-3-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n                <h2 class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__heading\">\n                    Kalmar Castle                <\/h2>\n                <p class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__description\">\n                    Your steps echo between the old walls as you walk t\u2026                <\/p>\n                 \n                 \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=\"Kalmar Castle\"class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/discover\/kalmar-castle\/\">\n                            Discover                       \n                         <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kalmar - officiell film om platsen Kalmar\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lTpI74ElwTI?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\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: \">\n                Restaurants &#038; Caf\u00e9s            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: \">\n                                    <p>In the city centre you will find various restaurants, bars and caf\u00e9s perfect for a cosy coffee break or a pleasant dinner. There is, for example, the neighbourhood restaurant Kallsk\u00e4nken known for &#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>In the city centre you will find various restaurants, bars and caf\u00e9s perfect for a cosy coffee break or a pleasant dinner. There is, for example, the neighbourhood restaurant Kallsk\u00e4nken known for its pizza, or Slipkajen on Varvsholmen, which focuses on carefully selected ingredients and offers beautiful views over Kalmarsund. If it\u2019s fika you\u2019re after, Kullzenska Caf\u00e9et is well worth a visit \u2014 with interiors preserved from the 1800s and a wide selection of sweet treats to choose from.<\/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=\"Restaurants &#038; Caf\u00e9s\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kalmar.com\/en\/kalmar\/discover\/shopping-and-food?_gl=1*7zymzy*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTg1OTM4MDUyOS4xNzcyNDUzNzY0*_ga_V42JNC06DR*czE3NzI0NTM3NjQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzI0NTM3NjQkajYwJGwwJGgw\" style=\"background-color: #374632; color: #ffffff;border: solid 1px #374632\">\n                        Restaurants &#038; Caf\u00e9s    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class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__heading\">\n                    Kalmar County Museum                <\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lansmuseum.png\" class=\"attachment-500x500 size-500x500\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lansmuseum.png 1539w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lansmuseum-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lansmuseum-1024x631.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lansmuseum-768x474.png 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lansmuseum-1536x947.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>                <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__text\">\n                    <p><p>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 \u00d6land in the 17th century, and dive deeper into the story of the ship and its impressive treasures. You can also view art by Jenny Nystr\u00f6m, whose evocative works give insight into Swedish art history and cultural heritage. After the museum visit, relax with lunch or fika at the museum\u2019s caf\u00e9 and restaurant \u00c5ngkvarnen.<\/p>\n<p>\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=\"Read more\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__ctaButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/discover\/kalmar-county-museum\/\">\n                            Kalmar County Museum                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                                <h3 class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__heading\">\n                    Kalmar Art Museum                <\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kalmar-konstmuseum-Stadsparken-3-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-500x500 size-500x500\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kalmar-konstmuseum-Stadsparken-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kalmar-konstmuseum-Stadsparken-3-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kalmar-konstmuseum-Stadsparken-3-1024x774.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kalmar-konstmuseum-Stadsparken-3-768x580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kalmar-konstmuseum-Stadsparken-3-1536x1160.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kalmar-konstmuseum-Stadsparken-3-2048x1547.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>                <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__text\">\n                    <p><p>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 \u2014 in the same park as Kalmar Castle \u2014 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\u2011round. After your visit, take a walk in the park and enjoy views over the water and the castle\u2019s impressive silhouette.<\/p>\n<p>\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=\"Read more\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__ctaButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kalmarkonstmuseum.se\/en\/\">\n                            Kalmar Art Museum                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/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                Events            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                                    <p>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&#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>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.<\/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=\"Events in Kalmar \" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kalmar.com\/en\/kalmar\/events?_gl=1*3iaj77*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjA2NTc4Njg4MS4xNzcyNDUzOTI3*_ga_V42JNC06DR*czE3NzI0NTM5MjYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzI0NTM5MjYkajYwJGwwJGgw\" style=\"background-color: #f4f2eb; color: #000000;border: solid 1px #f4f2eb\">\n                        Events in Kalmar                     <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div 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