Thank you for signing up

You will receive your first email newsletter shortly.

Kalmar is most famous for its castle which played a crucial part in shaping Sweden’s history.

A long-established seaport, Kalmar is a commercial centre that respects and preserves its historic heritage. The Kalmar Union of Denmark, Norway and Sweden was established here between 1397 and 1523, and it was from Kalmar that the earliest Swedish emigrants left to build a new life in North America. The town centre still has many buildings from that time, not to mention the finest Renaissance castle in Sweden, complete with moat and a drawbridge. A short walk away is the massive Kalmar Cathedral, dating from the late 17th century.
Kalmar is an important cultural centre, and the Konstmuseum is dedicated mainly to the work of Swedish painters, architects and designers. In an old mill alongside the waterfront is the County Museum, featuring recovered wreckage and artefacts from the royal flagship Kronan, which sank in 1676 and which is still being excavated by the museum.

 

• TOUR D - WALKING TOUR & KALMAR CATHEDRAL
• Kalmar, Sweden, Sweden

• We shall start our guided walk of this charming city at the tender pier - walking past the harbour and through the green and beautiful City Park arranged in a romantic English style.

• TOUR B - ÖLAND ON HORSEBACK
• Kalmar, Sweden, Sweden

• This tour allows us to try horse riding, and at the same time enjoy the fantastic scenery of the Island of Öland.

• TOUR C - ORREFORS GLASSWORKS & PANORAMIC KALMAR
• Kalmar, Sweden, Sweden

• The ‘Kingdom of Crystal’ lies in the richly forested region between Kalmar and Växjö. Most of the world-famous Swedish glassworks are found here. The villages of Orrefors, Kosta, Boda and others claim this royal title because of the superior quality crystal they produce.

• TOUR A - KALMAR & ITS CASTLE
• Kalmar, Sweden, Sweden

• The highlight of Kalmar is the dominating Castle, which found fame in 1397 when the Kalmar Union was signed here, uniting Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Perched on a tiny island just off the coast, the castle was rebuilt in the 16th century and now has an almost magical, storybook appearance.