Kalmar
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Kalmar
Enjoy a holiday with sun and swimming, shopping and entertainment, art and culture. Kalmar offers the opportunities of a large city along with the charm of a smaller place. Within walking and cycling distance, you can enjoy beaches, parks, forests, meadows, cobblestone streets, shops, museums, cafés, and galleries. And an honest-to-goodness castle with pinnacles and towers. Today, Kalmar is a modern city, but wherever you go, you feel the pulse of history.Find your trip
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 Renaissance palace, with furnishings in the continental manner.
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 warship “Kronan” that sank at the south coast of Öland 1676. In addition, the museum presents temporary exhibitions on current social and cultural topics.
This magnificent town gate is called Västerport (The West Gate) or Högvakten (The Main Guard). Completed in 1658, it was the main entry to Kvarnholmen right up to 1870.
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 foreign ship owners. It is their history, and at the same time the shipping history of Kalmar, which is exhibited at Kalmar Maritime Museum. Seamen of all categories and their families have generously contributed to the creation of this museum by donating objects of many kinds.
In one hour, you’ll discover a Kalmar you never knew existed. Even though Kalmar is a beautiful town from land, it’s even more exciting and splendid from the water. A trip on the Kalmarflundran takes you around Kvarnholmen – the island that is now the centre of Kalmar.
The medieval center of Kalmar, known today as the Old Town, lies right next to Kalmar Castle. It still has many well-preserved 17th- and 18th-century buildings and is an inviting cultural and historical quarter.
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 project, and his donation enabled the park to be laid out between 1877 and 1880. The old "Vasa" monument also stands here, moved from Stensö in 1879.
Skälby is one of the many green areas located close to the city. The animals and well-preserved buildings of the 4H farm preserves the feel of an old farm. The area is child-friendly, closed to traffic, and features a large playground. Visit the rabbits, pigs, cows, chickens, goats, sheep, horses and cats that live here. Everyone is welcome to the farm!
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 Renaissance palace, with furnishings in the continental manner.
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 warship “Kronan” that sank at the south coast of Öland 1676. In addition, the museum presents temporary exhibitions on current social and cultural topics.
Restaurant Larmgatan 10 offers a classic international menu, with a focus on meat dishes. International cuisine, a la carte, no lunch. Appr. 90 places.
Stekhuset is a very popular restaurant, located in nice places close to the harbour in the centre of Kalmar. European kitchen, from Italy, France, Portugal and Spain. À la carte, no lunch. Appr. 100 seats.
Acquire a taste for Kalmar Castle! At the Castle Restaurant Kalmar we serve fantastic food, fine pastries, real coffee and exquisite deserts. Welcome and feel the taste of Kalmar Castle!
International and Swedish cuisine, daily lunch and à la carte. Appr. 90 seats.
Restaurant Källaren Kronan is a modern restaurant located in a historical building, dating from the 1700s. Traditional swedish food and à la carte. Lunch only on Saturdays. Approx. 100 seats.
Modern hotel - and conference center with a kitchen of superior class. Today's lunch, a la carte and gourmet food in an estate environment. Appr. 250 seats.
Traditional Italian restaurant (trattoria) with à la carte every day, and lunch offer at weekends. Appr. 90 seats.
Restaurant with a big grill menu and sports entertainment all week with a large number of channels. The outside seating area has lovely views over Kalmar’s guest harbour.
Restaurant Larmgatan 10 offers a classic international menu, with a focus on meat dishes. International cuisine, a la carte, no lunch. Appr. 90 places.
Stekhuset is a very popular restaurant, located in nice places close to the harbour in the centre of Kalmar. European kitchen, from Italy, France, Portugal and Spain. À la carte, no lunch. Appr. 100 seats.
Kvarnholmen, Kalmar’s charming urban core, has been awarded the Europa Nostra Award on two occasions for its well-preserved urban environment. You will find a wide range of shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants here. All within walking distance.
Baronen Shopping Center is situated in the central parts of Kalmar by the guestharbour. Baronen has over 40 boutiques whereof 4 are restaurants and cafes.
Shopping gallery in the city centre’s midst, where you will find clothing shops, cafés and restaurants, among other things.
Gallery in the middle of the city with a restaurant and shops that sell shoes, clothing, jewellery, pictures and furnishings.
Girrafens Shopping Centre is located just outside the city centre. Supermarkets, Swedish Alcohol Retailing Monopoly, pharmacies, clothes, sport, leisure and technology stores.
Hansa City offers a great selection within consumer electronics, construction, gardening, food, sports, home décor and a fashion house with more than 25 stores.
Kvarnholmen, Kalmar’s charming urban core, has been awarded the Europa Nostra Award on two occasions for its well-preserved urban environment. You will find a wide range of shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants here. All within walking distance.
Baronen Shopping Center is situated in the central parts of Kalmar by the guestharbour. Baronen has over 40 boutiques whereof 4 are restaurants and cafes.
You can travel to Kalmar by car, bus, train, air, or boat. There are bus lines to Stockholm, Göteborg, and Malmö as well as daily train connections to Stockholm, Göteborg and Malmö/Copenhagen. The Copenhagen train stops at Kastrup Airport for connection with international and other airlines. Kalmar Airport is only about ten minutes by car from the city centre and has several daily connections with Arlanda and Bromma. Charter flights also go to popular destinations. www.kalmarolandairport.se www.sas.se www.flygbra.se
If you come by your own boat, you can moor in the guest harbour located right in the city centre, or if you want to experience idyllic Småland, it could be to your advantage to moor in the guest harbours at Revsudden and Ekenäs.
There are several daily departures to Kalmar from Stockholm, Göteborg, and Malmö/Copenhagen. There are also train connections with Karlskrona. Linköping is served by "Kustpilen", which stops at Blomstermåla, Högsby, Hultsfred, and Vimmerby. www.sj.se www.klt.se www.oresundstag.se
There are parking places for mobile homes at the tourist office. The fee is 200 SEK and that includes access to the service building with toilets and showers and electricity. Free wireless internet is also included in the fee. Payment is made at the tourist office or to the guest harbor master. Call us in advance if you will arrive when the office is closed.
In Kalmar, there are several taxi companies. Taxi Kalmar Tel: +46 480 444444 www.taxikalmar.se Nettotaxi Tel: +46 480 16000 www.nettotaxi.com Taxi Kurir Kalmar Tel: +46 480 424100 www.taxikurir.se Taxi Top Cabino Tel: +46 480 28000
Country code: +46 Dialling code: (0)480
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You can travel to Kalmar by car, bus, train, air, or boat. There are bus lines to Stockholm, Göteborg, and Malmö as well as daily train connections to Stockholm, Göteborg and Malmö/Copenhagen. The Copenhagen train stops at Kastrup Airport for connection with international and other airlines. Kalmar Airport is only about ten minutes by car from the city centre and has several daily connections with Arlanda and Bromma. Charter flights also go to popular destinations. www.kalmarolandairport.se www.sas.se www.flygbra.se
If you come by your own boat, you can moor in the guest harbour located right in the city centre, or if you want to experience idyllic Småland, it could be to your advantage to moor in the guest harbours at Revsudden and Ekenäs.
