Sights in Kalmar - 26 matches
Castens gården
History, Other Saddler Castens and his wife Anna Hermansdotter built the stepped gable house at Storgatan 20 in 1667. Ever since then some sort of trading activity has been pursued in the prop...
Hagby church
Churches Hagby Church is one of Sweden’s few preserved round churches, and is considered by many to be the best preserved one in the country.
Hiring a guide
Guided tours, History At the Kalmar Tourist Office, you can hire a guide any time of year for city walking tours or sightseeing tours around Kalmar, Öland, the Kingdom of Crystal, the emigration regi...
Hossmo church
Churches The first church built in Hossmo was most likely a wooden one. Coffins found show that there was probably a church here already in the eleventh century.
Kalmar Art Museum
Museum, Sights In the centre of Kalmar you will find one of Sweden's most renowned art museums. This is an extremely contemporary art museum, aimed at stimulating discussion of issues that aff...
Kalmar Castle
History, Museum, Ancient castles [...] The history of this legendary castle stretches back over 800 years. Its present appearence dates from the 16th century, when the Vasa kings rebuilt it in the style of a Renaissa...
Kalmar Cathedral
Sights, History, Churches Kalmar Cathedral is one of the few unaltered buildings from Sweden’s period as a great power.
Kalmar City Park
Nature and culture, Other, Sights Kalmar City Park is situated beside the castle. Johan Jeansson, a merchant of the town, a bust of whom has stood in the park since 1937, was the driving force behind the park pr...
Kalmar läns museum
History, Museum Kalmar County museum is found in a big building that once contained Kalmar steam mill. The museum offers exhibitions throughout the year. The biggest exhibition presents the war...
Kalmar Maritime Museum
Museum, Sights During the last few hundred years a great number of the men of Kalmar have been employed in building ships at "Varvsholmen" (the "Ship Yard Island") for Swedish as well as for...
Kalmar Theatre
Other Kalmar Theatre is definitely one of the most beautiful theatres in Sweden. Throughout its history, it has served as the major entertainment venue of Kalmar, and has been the sit...
Kläckeberga church
Churches Kläckeberga Church is located in a scenic area a few kilometres north-west of Kalmar. It was built in the early 13th century, but was subsequently burned by the Danes in 1611. T...
Old Cemetery
History, Other The Old Cemetery is the oldest Christian burial ground preserved in Kalmar. A church was built during the first half of the 13th century and in this connection they started to l...
Rosenlundska huset
History, Other Dating back to 1654, Rosenlundska huset is the oldest building in Kalmar’s central district of Kvarnholmen.
Stensö Recreation Area
Family, Nature and outdoor, Nature and culture [...] Stensö, about 2.5 km south of central Kalmar, is one of our most popular outdoor recreation areas. Stensö boasts a three-star camp site, rental cottages, a cafe and restaurant, ...
The Krusenstiernska Garden
Museum, Other, Sights A 19th century, middle-class home in the old town, only 200 meters from the castle. With its furnishings intact, the house is a museum open for groups. The fine garden is ideal ...
Official visitor's guide