Kalmar Travel Guide

 
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 I CAN ONLY SAY: GO THERE AND SEE FOR YOURSELF HOW FINE A TOWN THIS IS... 


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In a nutshell

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 Just go and see! 

 

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Things to Do  

Stortorget

Stortorget, Kalmar

 solopes Says:  This large and well managed place, having in the center, in evidence, the church, is surrounded by several beautiful buildings, composing an harmonious ensemble. The pavement was renovated in 2003, however, the ladies in our group didn't feel very comfortable... 

Kalmar Slott

Kalmar Slott, Kalmar

 solopes Says:  I had planned to Kalmar the visit of the castle, referred in my guide as an impressive construction from the 12th century, rebuilt in the 16th to transform it in a palace. Bad luck, we arrived too late, and only could admire it from outside. Even in the dusk, however, we... 

DOMKYRKAN KALMAR

DOMKYRKAN KALMAR, Kalmar

 eden_teuling Says:  The Cathedral (Domkyrkan is the finest baroque church in the country. It was built between 1600 - 1702, designed by TESSIN THE OLDER with ROME'S early Baroque churches a model.Don't miss the opportunity to enter.....light abd powerful is the space that reminds you of the... 

Kalmar Castle

Kalmar Castle, Kalmar

 ratherton Says:  Kalmar castle was originally built in the 12th century. The central building is surrounded by a wall and a moat. It is also located on the coast.There is an entrance fee to get into the main building and it is well worth visiting. 

Lans Museum

Lans Museum, Kalmar

 Igraine Says:  The lans museet in Sweden vary in size and contents. I think we visited every lans museet in every city we visited.This was certainly one of the nicest. Located on the harbourside in a big old warehouse.It has a varied, colorfull display of its local history dating from... 

Visit beautiful castle

Visit beautiful castle, Kalmar

 Toshioohsako Says:  The Kalmar Castle is probably the most famous sight-seeing spot in this city. Its magnificent and beautiful. You must visit. Its nice to walk around the exterior banks and take pictures. The castle used to be Sweden's most important strategic fort during13-17 centuries. 

the 6km bridge to Oland

the 6km bridge to Oland, Kalmar

 angiebabe Says:  Once the longest bridge in Europe this bridge takes you across the sea to the 150 km long but narrow island of Oland. The bridge connects from close to the city centre but if you are driving follow the numerous signs giving directions to the bridge which takes you out onto... 

get around in the castle

get around in the  castle, Kalmar

 sandravdp Says:  Kalmar castle was built to protect the people that lived around it from enemies that tries to enter the land acrossed the water. Later on several kings lived in the castle like Charles XI.The castle can be seen from the inside and outside. Outside you can walk around it and... 

Kalmar Castle

Kalmar Castle, Kalmar

 Karl_Kaviar Says:  Kalmar Castle, located near the site of Kalmar's medieval harbor, has played a crucial part in Swedish history since its initial construction as a fortified tower in the 12th century. King Magnus Ladulås ordered the construction of a fortress around the tower in the 1280s,... 

The castle

The castle, Kalmar

 Igraine Says:  It huge, you can see it from afar dominating this town. A tour will show why it is so big, and explain about its most important habitants of this castle and the Treaty of Kalmar. A peace treaty between Sweden and Denmark.When i was there, the big hall was reserved for a... 

Hotels  

Restaurants  

Ernsto in Totale: Great for People Watching

Ernsto in Totale: Great for People Watching, Kalmar

 henrykkanada Says:  A very popular Italian restaurant, with very large heated patio, on the square Larmtorget. Full until about 20:30. Extensive menu. An appetizer, 0.5 L beer, grilled chicken and coffee was, excluding,tip, 306 SEK. The chicken was tender and tasty. 

Larmgatan10: Great French Onion Soup

Larmgatan10: Great French Onion Soup, Kalmar

 henrykkanada Says:  I like to eat soup with my meal, which appears to be uncommon in Scandinavia. This is the only restaurant I found that had onion soup. A small sidewalk patio for people watching. From my look in the window the inside is nicely decorated. The soup, 2 x0.5 L beers, chicken and... 

KULLZéNSKA CAFéET: THE FORMER HOUSE OF"THE TWIN SISTERS"...

KULLZéNSKA CAFéET: THE FORMER HOUSE OF"THE TWIN SISTERS"..., Kalmar

 eden_teuling Says:  We happened to meet a Dutch painter (married to a Swedish woman and living in Resmo on the Isle of öland) who invited us for coffee and dinner.....which of course was very hospitable....It was HE who gave the address of this special and lovely place to have lunch (in... 

Transportation  

Kalmar Airport
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Kalmar airport is a regional airport and offers flights to Stockholm and Copenhagen. I've only used it a couple of times when I couldn't get Stockholm connections from Ronneby (Karlskrona), so I've only ever driven there.

There is a reasonable size car park and the facilities inside the airport are modern.

For more information, have a look at their website.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

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Local Customs  

Shooting cannons!
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You can take many photos with the cannons in the background. You can shoot the serenity of the sea, hiking people, whispering lovers, playful children and animals.

Written Apr 21, 2010

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Off The Beaten Path  

Windmills of Oland

Windmills of Oland, Kalmar

 angiebabe Says:  Once across that 6km bridge you have about 400 windmills around the island of Oland to see! Im rather partial to windmills and just in a half an hour drive I came across about 15 and they were not all the same design! Theres a lighthouse at each end of the island ie North... 

Day trip to Borgholm - Bronze Age Cairn

Day trip to Borgholm - Bronze Age Cairn, Kalmar

 henrykkanada Says:  An interesting day trip from Kalmar is to Oland Island. Due to the limited winter bus schedule I only visited Borgholm. Near there is Bla Ror, Oland's largest Bronze Age cairn. It is comprised of a large pile of boulders. Excavations carried out have uncovered a coffin, a... 

Day trip to Borgholm - Castle

Day trip to Borgholm - Castle, Kalmar

 henrykkanada Says:  An interesting day trip from Kalmar is to Oland Island. Due to the limited winter bus schedule I only visited Borgholm. The castle is in ruins, although a large part still stands. A interesting art exhibit was there when I visited. Starting from the original 12th C castle,... 

Favorites  

Regionförbundet I Kalmars län.

Regionförbundet I Kalmars län., Kalmar

 Dizzyhead Says:  Well, this a organisation which works to market all tourist attractions in Småland and Öland. They have their office in Kalmar. You can call them 0480 - 44 83 30 or you can go to the web page at www.smalandocholand.com. 

history next to modern age

history next to modern age, Kalmar

 Igraine Says:  I personally love this view, the contrast between old and new Kalmar. It lies not far from each other 

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