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Things to see in Karlskrona (Sweden): 33 places and when to go
Karlskrona is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 33 places in and around it, mainly Nature (13), Wildlife (13), History (6). The best known are Fredrik Church, Karlskrona Admiralty Church and Trinity Church. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 56.1796, 15.6163
- Places
- 33 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (13) · Wildlife (13) · History (6) · Temples (5) · Hiking (4) · Hot springs (4)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- MMX Malmö, 157 km as the crow flies
What to see in Karlskrona
The places in and around Karlskrona, 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.
- Fredrik ChurchChurch building in Karlskrona, Sweden2.7 km
- Karlskrona Admiralty ChurchWooden church3.0 km
- Trinity ChurchChurch building in Karlskrona, Sweden2.8 km
- LyckåMiddle age village in Blekinge, Sweden2.7 km
- Blekinge museumRegional museum in Blekinge county, Sweden2.9 km
- Hjortahammars grave fieldArchaeological site in Ronneby, Sweden9.7 km
- Skärva HouseManor house3.6 km
- AugerumHistory · Temples5.5 km
- JärköNature reserve in Blekinge, Sweden12 km
- Vambåsa hagmarkerNature reserve in Blekinge, Sweden9.9 km
- AlmöNature reserve in Blekinge, Sweden11 km
- ÄlmterydNature reserve in Blekinge, Sweden14 km
- FärskesjönNature reserve in Blekinge, Sweden15 km
- HallarumNature reserve in Blekinge, Sweden13 km
- KnösöNature reserve in Blekinge, Sweden3.5 km
- Nättraby ChurchChurch building in Karlskrona Municipality, Blekinge, Sweden5.4 km
- SkärvaNature reserve in Blekinge, Sweden3.7 km
- StenerydNature reserve in Blekinge, Sweden15 km
- Stora RomNature reserve in Blekinge, Sweden13 km
- TromtöNature reserve in Blekinge, Sweden8.4 km
- UttorpNature reserve in Blekinge, Sweden12 km
- Västra SkällönNature reserve in Blekinge, Sweden10 km
- Blekingeleden Etapp 13: Mörtsjöåsen–ÄlmtasjönHiking13 km
- Carlskrona BryggeriBrewery4.2 km
And the other 9, by what you come to do:
- Hot springs: Grönadals Brygga, Grönadals Strand, Ringö, public beach, Trummenäs Havsbad
- Snow: Rödebybacken
- Hiking: Säljö vandringsled, Skärvaleden och Nättrabyleden, Vandringsrunda Knösö
- With kids: Viking Village Valshall
When to go to Karlskrona
The best time to visit Karlskrona 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.
- JanPossible7:16
- FebPossible9:15
- MarPossible11:26
- AprPossible13:55
- MayBest time16:04
- JunBest time17:20
- JulBest time16:48
- AugBest time14:52
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:03
- NovBetter not7:50
- DecPossible6:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 40. In May, 32 of the 33 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 Karlskrona
The nearest main airport is Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX, Malmö), 157 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
- Karlskrona43 places20 km
- Vissefjärda7 places40 km
- Karlshamn22 places46 km
- Tingsryd14 places55 km
- Nybro6 places61 km
- Jämshög21 places67 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Karlskrona?
The best known: Fredrik Church, Karlskrona Admiralty Church, Trinity Church, Lyckå, Blekinge museum. In all, 33 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Karlskrona?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 40.
How do you get to Karlskrona?
The nearest main airport is Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX), 157 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Karlskrona as the destination and these 33 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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