Kalmar: An Attractive Outdoor Stroll into History
Sitting right by the Baltic Sea, Kalmar, Sweden is a city that traces its roots to the Stone Age. It was an industrial city best known for making steam engines, trains, cars, and other large machinery. The city is best accessible through Kalmar Airport (KLR), 3 miles off the city center and Växjö-Smaland Airport (VXO), some 75 miles away in Linkoping.
Best Time to Visit
Kalmar, Sweden offers the best weather for travel between mid-May and late September. Book Kalmar, Sweden hotels in December, for low prices. The most crowded months for tourism are August, May, and June, during which prices will see a spike. Don't miss out on one of the biggest street festivals in the country, Piteå Dansar and the Storsjöyran three-day music festival in July. The Sweden Rock Festival and Swedish National Day both occur in June.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Kalmar, Sweden is home to the majestic Renaissance Kalmar Castle, which sits upon a beautiful medieval harbor and features a history museum. Visit the Kalmar Cathedral built in the mid-17th century and features classical baroque architecture. Traverse the Öland Bridge, which connects Kalmar to Färjestaden on the island of Öland and is one of the longest bridges in Europe with 156 pillars. Check into the Calmar Stadshotell, a hotel in an 18th-century building sitting across Kalmar Cathedral. It features an elegant restaurant with a seasonal terrace, a Scottish-themed pub, and a modern rooms. Get cozy at the Kattrumpans Bed & Breakfast, with decorated rooms and breakfast served in a quaint dining room or outdoors on a cobblestone courtyard.