Our good neighbours

Here, the brackish Baltic Sea water meets classic Småland countryside and forest. A playful and vigorous region that together delivers exciting and clever adventures just around the corner. A region where experiences follow on from each other.

Below you can read some suggestions from a few of our good neighbours around the region.

Kalmar Castle

At Kalmar’s most unmodern attraction most things look like they did in 1592. But much still remains to discover. Kalmar Castle has both permanent exhibitions, which tell the castle’s dramatic history, and temporary exhibitions with different themes. Discover the Children’s Castle during the summer season and join Petit and the ghost cat Rödben on an adventure through the castle halls in low season.

Kalmar: World of Dinosaurs

Europe’s biggest dinosaur museum, an unforgettable experience where you’ll meet more than 200 of the largest and most terrifying creatures. Study some of the finds that led to the rise and fall of the dinosaurs. They breathe, move and roar as if they were alive. Visit also the museum shop, which sells real dinosaur fossils and unique souvenirs for all ages.

The Kingdom of Chrystal

Magic has been created here since 1742. The unique art glassware is famous all over the world. Here, you’ll meet the craftsmen and artists. You can step into the foundries at most of the glassworks and learn about the work. And maybe try the noble art of glassblowing yourself and shop for unique glass, sometimes at bargain prices.

Västervik: Archipelago tours

Experience an archipelago tour with an activity guide in unspoilt wilderness! Meet grey seals up to three metres long, or take the opportunity to see the majestic sea eagle. End the tour with lunch out at sea. Västervik with all its islets and skerries is also one of Sweden’s best places for angling, attracting anglers from all over Europe. You can also book a fishing guide and rent boats or kayaks.

Västervik Resort

A five-star campsite with big and small adventures for the whole family. Swimming complex with fun water slides, sun-warmed cliffs, entertainment and nature activities for children. Holiday at Västervik Resort and create experiences and memories for life.

Vimmerby: Astrid Lindgrens World

Become part of the story and the adventure for real. The settings here are taken from Astrid Lindgren’s stories about Pippi Longstocking, That Emil, Ronja the Robber’s Daughter and the other children. A visit to Astrid Lindgren’s World is like a journey through her stories.

Vimmerby: Vimmerby Adventure

Take your family or friends on an exciting adventure on the high ropes course with a total of 83 obstacles placed in the treetops and closer to the ground. There are courses at 1 metre up to 18 metres up in the air.

Virum Älgpark (Moose park)

Here, you can get really close to the moose, so close that you can get a kiss if you dare. You can pet and feed these magnificent animals from the safari vehicle. Visit the moose shop, have a ‘fika’, barbecue sausages or take a walk along a short nature trail in the small animal enclosure where you can see goats, pigs and Belgian giant rabbits.

Hultsfred: Narrow gauge

Cycle on an inspection trolley or ride on the nostalgia train on a winding narrow gauge track that runs through dark forests and open landscapes. Take a break on your journey, a look in the ‘fika’ basket or a dip in the lake. You can take an inspection trolley from Hultsfred, Flaten or Virserum, or alternatively from Hultsfred to Västervik. The train puffs along at a leisurely pace past villages and beautiful nature and forest landscape.

Hultsfred: Målilla Älgpark (Moose park)

In Målilla Älgpark you can pet and feed, and photograph a memory for life. Here you can get really close to and study these majestic animals as they eat, sleep or take a dip. Stop for a ‘fika’, play in the playground, and visit the rabbits and goats. There is plenty of seating all around the farm and a café for rainy and sunny days. The park and souvenir shop are adapted for easy access.

Hultsfred: Virserums Konsthall (Art gallery)

Virserum with a large art gallery of 1600 sq. m is located in the heart of Småland’s forests. Contemporary art is shown in exhibitions about people’s everyday lives as well as art in various forms highlighting research and current social issues. Wood, forest, sustainability, and textile crafts and fibre art. There is a small shop as well as a café and old buildings with a furniture industry museum and telecoms museum, and a herb garden and playground.

Högsby: More Kastell

Here on the mighty screes of Småland’s Grand Canyon with rock shelves and running water there is a nice flora of mosses and lichens. An eight-kilometre-long crack formation has been widened and deepened by the bodies of water that formed when the inland ice melted 12,000 years ago. The cool environment surrounded by high precipices differs from the dry pine forest above, and at the bottom of the valley flows the small river of Morån.

Högsby: Emån

One of Sweden’s most species-rich watercourses with approx. 30 fish species is perhaps best known for its large and fast-growing sea trout. No fewer than eight world records have been set in River Emån over the years.

Öland: Böda Sand

Families, pensioners, lovers and friends gather on Öland’s most beautiful beach, a 20-kilometre crispy white sand beach. Mix play, relaxation, sunbathing and swimming with group training, mini golf, spa and children’s activities. Events are arranged here throughout the summer with entertainment for all the family, Après Beach with live music and hanging out in summer.

Öland: Byxelkrok

Enjoy lovely environments, good food and nice footpaths. Visit Tre Bodar where you can eat lángos and churros. Enjoy a glass of chilled prosecco and a shrimp box in the bar Proseccobaren or visit the harbour pub Hamnpuben with fantastic food and views over the harbour. The small boathouses offer everything from flea markets and curiosities to curtains, gifts, craft, art and much more.

Öland: Lådbilslandet (Cartie Country)

There is also an amusement park with merry-go-rounds, a bouncy castle, playground and obstacle course. Lådbilslandet is at its best for children aged 2 to 10 years.

Mönsterås: Mountain Bike

In Långehäll outside Blomstermåla is one of southern Sweden’s most unique cycling facilities. A bigger range of trails is difficult to find in Småland, and in Kalmar County the area is by far the largest for mountain biking. The tracks are divided by level of difficulty. There is also a large bike park with trails for cycling and a 150-metre-long round asphalt track for cycles, kickbikes, skateboards and inline skates.

Mönsterås: Vattenpalatset (Water park)

Challenge a friend or colleague on the waterslide which has built-in timekeeping. Swim against the current in the jet stream channel or into the lagoon. There is a playland with fun characters, a 25-metre pool with three lanes, a relaxation area with a whirlpool, sauna, cold pool and foot bath. There is also a lounge area where you can sit and read a book or drink a smoothie.

Mönsterås: Rökeriet

The location where Nabbens Rökeri & Fisk is located today had a fish processing facility already in the 1920s where fish from Kalmar Sound was prepared for onward transport via train to Europe. The smokehouse was added in the early 1950s. Now, more than 70 years later, fish is smoked in the same place using the same old techniques and craftsmanship as then. We are proud of our history and tradition of handling catches from the sea for over a hundred years. Welcome to the tasty ferry quay where the sea meets the land.

Mönsterås: Kevershäll

Kevershäll is located just north of Habbestorp. If you come from Mönsterås the start of the trail is on the right side of the road. The longest loop on the trail is about 2.5 kilometres to one of Mönsterås’ highest hills, about 63 meters above sea level. From the top, you can see Öland, several churches and Aboda Klint. If you have difficulty walking, some segments can be difficult and depending on the weather conditions, the rocks can be slippery.

Mönsterås: Jungnerholmarna

A beautiful rambling area in Fliseryd. The area is located in a unique environment with exciting industrial history and high nature value, next to River Emån. There are footpaths with culture and nature information along the way, and barbecue places, a swimming area and green areas for relaxation and play. Don’t miss the cosy Sunday café in the summer.