Cidade Turismo
Sweden

Before you go

Your trip to Borgholm.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Get it on Google Play

Borgholm – Kalmar Destination Kalmar and Öland about 40 km from Kalmar

How to get there

  • Aeroporto de Kalmar Öland (KLR) Kalmar · 45 km
  • Rodoviária de Borgholm (Borgholm busstation) 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. From Kalmar, cross the Öland bridge and follow about 40 km along road 136, roughly 40 minutes by car. Regional buses connect Kalmar with Borgholm. The nearest airport is Kalmar.

How many days

One day for Borgholm, the ruin and Solliden. Two days to include the southern island with the Alvaret, the windmills and Eketorp.

When to go

From June to August, when the town and the island’s attractions are open; days are usually long and swimming is possible. May and early June bring the Alvaret’s flowers. The harvest festival, Skördefest, is usually at the end of September. In winter many places close.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Yes—if you want to see the island: buses are sparse and the sights are spread over about 140 km. In Borgholm, the ruin and Solliden are reachable on foot or by bike.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Borgholm
  1. Morning
    Castle ruin

    Climb the Borgholm castle ruin and the walkways for views over the Kalmarsund.

  2. Afternoon
    Solliden

    Walk the trail to Solliden and spend the afternoon in the gardens in season.

  3. Late afternoon
    Windmills

    By car, drive south to the Lerkaka windmills, with the low sun.

  4. Evening
    Port of Borgholm

    Dine at Borgholm harbour.

2 days in Borgholm

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Ruin

    Castle ruin.

  2. Afternoon
    Solliden

    Solliden gardens.

  3. Late afternoon
    Borgholm

    Walk around the harbour and the streets of wooden houses.

  4. Evening
    Dinner

    Dinner in Borgholm.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Windmills and Himmelsberga

    The Lerkaka windmills and the Himmelsberga museum.

  2. Afternoon
    Alvaret and Eketorp

    Head south across the Stora Alvaret and visit Eketorp in season.

  3. Late afternoon
    Långe Jan

    Långe Jan lighthouse, at the island’s southern tip.

  4. Evening
    Return

    Return to Borgholm or continue to Kalmar.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Borgholm a big town?

No, it's small, with a few thousand residents, and very busy in the summer.

What is the Skördefest?

Öland's harvest festival, which usually takes place at the end of September, with markets of island produce, open farms and lots of people.

Does the royal family stay in Borgholm?

The royal family usually spends part of the summer at Solliden, next to the town.

Does Öland have beaches?

Yes, many, sandy and rocky, such as Böda in the north and Sandvik. The water usually ranges between 17 and 20 degrees in July and August.

Back to Borgholm
Back