Kalmar, located on the south-eastern coast of Sweden, is a city that will be of interest to lovers of monuments and nature. Kalmar Castle, which is one of the most important attractions. Its walls, which once protected the city from invaders, now witness many cultural events, including concerts and exhibitions. The old town of Kalmar has charming streets with well-preserved buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries. It is worth seeing old tenement houses, churches and the city square.
The archipelagos located near the city, including the picturesque island of Öland, are accessible via a bridge connecting it to the mainland. There is a beach here as well as space for outdoor physical activities. Numerous festivals, fairs and cultural events take place here, attracting both residents and tourists.
Location
Kalmar is a city in the southeast of Sweden, situated by the Baltic Sea. Kalmar, city, port, and capital of the län (county) of Kalmar. Built partly on two small islands, it lies on Kalmar Sound and is one of the oldest Swedish cities.
The city has an international airport and good transport links by roads, rail and buses reaching others cities in Sweden.
Kalmar Castle
The most important political event to take place at Kalmar Castle was the forming of the Kalmar Union in 1397 between Denmark, Norway and Sweden lasting until Gustav I Vasa became King of Sweden in 1523.
Today, the castle is a nice place to visit to learn about the history of the area, and tour through various rooms in the castle that are set up to represent how they may have looked during various times throughout the castle‘s long history. In addition to other temporary exhibits and a summer children‘s programme, Kalmar Castle also features a café and restaurant for visitors. In the summer, Kalmar Castle turns into the Children’s Castle, an exciting and fun getaway for families.
Kalmar County Museum
Located at Skeppbrogatan 51, The museum presents one million objects in various exhibition spaces dedicated to regional heritage, archaeological finds and maritime discoveries. Most of the exhibition is devoted to the ship Kronan, which sunk in a naval battle off Öland in 1676, and the archaeological work of the region.
James Bond 007 Museum (Nybro)
Explore the iconic cars, gadgets and props of the James Bond film series. 007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond is the first-ever official exhibition to focus on the science and technology behind the world’s longest-running movie franchise. Go behind the scenes to learn how the Bond production teams harness real-world science to craft 007’s on-screen adventures.
Ölandsbron – The Öland Bridge
The Öland Bridge is a road bridge in Sweden. Builds was completed in 1972. It connects mainland Sweden with Swedish Baltic Sea island of Öland. It is a 6,072-metre (3¾ mile) long beam bridge with a clear bridge width of 13 metres (43’).
Kalmar Konstmuseum
The Kalmar Art Museum is a contemporary museum of regional art. It serves as a meeting place for reflection, discussion and new impressions, acts as a voice in public debate and is a driving force of culture in the Kalmar region. Both domestic and foreign artists are invited to reflect on contemporary issues that open conversations and new perspectives.
The museum also organizes program activities such as talks with artists, lectures and seminars related to exhibitions and projects. Educational activities for children, teenagers and adults are also a central part of the program.
Kalmar Sjöfartsmuseum – Kalmar Maritime Museum
Kalmar Sjöfartsmuseum is a maritime museum with a large collection of various objects from the Christian maritime history. The museum possesses about 3,000 exhibits – all sorts of nautical instruments, ship models, equipment, exotic souvenirs and curiosities.
Kalmar Cathedral
The Kalmar Cathedral was built from 1660 to 1703 and is located centrally on the main square Stortorget in the middle of Kalmar and is considered one of the most beautiful baroque churches in Sweden.
The bright, massive space of the interior is a reminder that the cathedral was built when Sweden was one of the great European powers. The altar was designed by Tessin the Younger, and it shimmers with gold. It’s surrounded by a series of sculptures, such as a depiction of “Faith” and one of “Mercy.”
Tripp Trapp Trull
TrippTrappTrull is the name given to three small cottages that escaped the city fire of 1765 and were probably built in the 17th century. The houses belong to a group of houses typical of a simpler style of urban construction. Tripp has one floor, Trapp and Trull have two floors and are located with the gable facing Fiskaregatan.
Gustav Vasa-bänken
It is located in the Kalmarsund city park Gustav Vasa’s benches! The bench is 222 meters long and that is why on February 22, people meet to drink coffee and admire the charm of the park. Come and fill the bench with others!
Skälby 4H-gård
This leisure center is very popular with families! On the farm, you can take part in a guided tour, during which you can obtain information about the animals living on the farm. Pony rides are organized on weekends. If you prefer horse and carriage rides, you can book them. The area has a cafe, playground, barbecue area, pond, boules pitch, football pitch, frisbee golf and much more.
