10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Kalmar County That You Shouldn't Miss

March 24, 2022 Ying Subia

Discover the best top things to do in Kalmar County, Sweden including Garpedansberget, Kalmar Castle, Stensjo By, Hembygdsparken Ekbacken, Gamleby Trollskogen, Gettlinge Gravfalt, Storlinge Kvarnrad, Naturum Vastervik, Pataholm, Stortorget.
Restaurants in Kalmar County

1. Garpedansberget

Loftagatan 21, Gamleby, Vastervik Sweden http://www.gamleby.se/garpedansberget.html
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Garpedansberget

2. Kalmar Castle

1 Kungsgatan, Kalmar 392 33 Sweden +46 480 45 14 90 [email protected] http://www.kalmarslott.se/english
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4.5 based on 854 reviews

Kalmar Castle

The history of this legendary castle goes back 800 years. For a long time, Kalmar Castle was an important fortification and known as the key to the kingdom because of its strategical location. The Swedish-Danish border was located only a short distance to the south, because Scania and Blekinge were Danish territories at the time. Kalmar Castle was given its current design during the 16th century, when the Vasa kings Gustav, Erik XIV and Johan III rebuilt the medieval castle and made it into a Renaissance palace, furnished and decorated in continental fashion. Even before then the castle had played an important role in Nordic politics, for example as the location for the signing of the Kalmar Union in 1397. This event was celebrated during the whole year of 1997, the union's 600th anniversary. Kalmar Castle is a symbol for Kalmar. The castle's history features international politics, court intrigues, fiery sieges and fierce battles. Today the castle is vibrant and lively place where many people visit.

Reviewed By fjtange - Etten-Leur, The Netherlands

Highly recommendable to visit! Fantastic medieval castle with authentic sceneries. Would be good though to read-in a bit on the history before visiting.

3. Stensjo By

Oskarshamn Sweden http://www.enigma.se/stensjo.htm
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Stensjo By

4. Hembygdsparken Ekbacken

Ekbacksvagen, Torsas 385 25 Sweden http://www2.torsas.se/sv/se-gora/a438375/ekbacken-torsas/detaljer?page=2
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Hembygdsparken Ekbacken

5. Gamleby Trollskogen

Loftagatan 21, Gamleby, Vastervik Sweden http://www.gamleby.se/skulpturparken.html
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Gamleby Trollskogen

Reviewed By Vikany - Gamleby, Sweden

A short walk gives you excitement, fun and interesting experience with trolls, dwarfs and a beautiful view from the top of the hill.

6. Gettlinge Gravfalt

112 Klinta, Degerhamn 386 63 Sweden http://olandstourist.se/Activities/CompanyUnit.aspx?id=488
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4.0 based on 20 reviews

Gettlinge Gravfalt

7. Storlinge Kvarnrad

Storlinge, Storlinge 387 93 Sweden
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4.0 based on 3 reviews

Storlinge Kvarnrad

8. Naturum Vastervik

Kulgatan 38, Vastervik 593 38 Sweden +46 490 211 77 http://www.naturumvastervik.se/
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Naturum Vastervik

9. Pataholm

Monsteras 38492 Sweden http://www.visitsmaland.se/sv/artikel/244/oskarshamn-monsteras/pataholms-koping-idyll-och-nostalgi
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

Pataholm

10. Stortorget

Stortorget, Kalmar Sweden
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4.0 based on 27 reviews

Stortorget

Reviewed By _obrienlexi - Troy, United States

Kalmar is one of the most beautiful, small European cities that I have visited. There is a balance and unity to the downtown area that makes it very relaxed and livable. The old town has cobblestone streets, buildings that are architecturally appropriate in scale, and lots of small shops and restaurants that are welcoming and locally owned. The seafaring history of the town is evident everywhere and the sea is never more than a few steps away. The main square in the old part of town has the cathedral and the town hall, both very beautiful and inspiring. The interior of the cathedral was lovely and designed to create a sense of awe and humility. Yet, the square and the town was brimming with life and vitality. Well worth a visit.

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