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Things to see in Kalmar (Sweden): 56 places and when to go
Kalmar is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 56 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (29), Nature (28), History (10). The best known are Kalmar Castle, Öland bridge and Agricultural landscape of southern Öland. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 32. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 56.667, 16.3666
- Places
- 56 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (29) · Nature (28) · History (10) · Temples (9) · Hiking (4) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- MMX Malmö, 224 km as the crow flies
What to see in Kalmar
The places in and around Kalmar, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Kalmar CastleRenaissance castle in Sweden1.2 km
- Öland bridgeRoad bridge connecting mainland Sweden with Swedish Baltic Sea island of Öland3.5 km
- Agricultural landscape of southern ÖlandCultural landscape in Sweden26 km
- Borgholm CastleHistoric fortress in Sweden28 km
- Kalmar CathedralChurch in Kalmar, Sweden286 m
- Solliden PalacePalace in Borgholm Municipality, Sweden27 km
- Sandby borgRingfort on Öland, Sweden21 km
- Ismantorp FortressRing fort on Öland Island in Sweden19 km
- Borgholm ChurchChurch of Sweden church building in Borgholm, Sweden30 km
- GråborgHill fort15 km
- Halltorps hageProtected area19 km
- Öland Zoo and Amusement ParkZoological garden, waterpark and amusement park in Färjestaden, Sweden7.6 km
- Voxtorp Church, Kalmar CountyChurch building in Kalmar Municipality, Sweden20 km
- Triberga CastleArchaeological site25 km
- Bårby borgHill fort19 km
- Värnanäs archipelagoNature reserve in Kalmar, Sweden24 km
- Vickleby ChurchChurch building in Mörbylånga Municipality, Sweden12 km
- BeijershamnNature reserve7.9 km
- Borga hageNature reserve in Kalmar, Sweden28 km
- Högsrums kyrkaChurch building in Borgholm Municipality, Sweden18 km
- Horsö-VärsnäsNature reserve in Kalmar, Sweden7.1 km
- ÖrarevetNature reserve in Kalmar, Sweden28 km
- StrandskogenNature reserve in Kalmar, Sweden21 km
- Åby ChurchChurch building in Kalmar Municipality, Sweden14 km
And the other 32, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Åby sandbackar, Frösslunda sjömark, Gösslunda, Holmetorp, Hönstorp, Ismantorp, Karum, Konungsbacken, Lenstad, Lilla Vickleby lund, Mossberga-Vipetorp, Övetorp, Prästgårdsängen, Stora Vickleby Nature Reserve, Strandtorp, Svinö, Tomteby, Vanserum-Bäck, Värnanäs, Vickleby ädellövskog, Vinterbo
- Temples: Halltorp Church, Två systrars kapell, Kalmar
- Architecture: The King
- Food and drink: Ängöl
- Hot springs: Badplats, Färjestadens hamns badplats
- Hiking: Kalmarsundsleden, Mittlandsleden, Mörbylångaleden, Östra Sigfridsleden
- Stargazing: Station Linné
When to go to Kalmar
The best time to visit Kalmar is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:10
- FebPossible9:12
- MarPossible11:26
- AprPossible13:57
- MayBest time16:09
- JunBest time17:27
- JulBest time16:54
- AugBest time14:55
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:01
- NovBetter not7:45
- DecPossible6:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 32. In May, 55 of the 56 places are at their best.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kalmar
The nearest main airport is Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX, Malmö), 224 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Lenhovda13 places76 km
- Karlskrona43 places84 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kalmar?
The best known: Kalmar Castle, Öland bridge, Agricultural landscape of southern Öland, Borgholm Castle, Kalmar Cathedral. In all, 56 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kalmar?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 32.
How do you get to Kalmar?
The nearest main airport is Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX), 224 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kalmar as the destination and these 56 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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