The varied route brings you closer to the attractive stretches of coast of Skåne and lets you relax on the holiday island of Öland. In Småland, which is rich in forests and lakes, it becomes typically Swedish. City visits to Malmö, Karlskrona and Kalmar are also on the program along the way, as well as hiking, cycling and unforgettable canoe trips. Traveling through Sweden is the best way to get to know the diversity of the country.
Haustiere und Einreise-Bestimmungen
Entry with dog
The previously prescribed blood tests and wormers are no longer required. Thus:
- Microchipped D-marking (a clearly visible tattoo is only sufficient for animals tattooed before 3 July 2011).
- Vaccination against rabies for dogs, cats and ferrets from 12 weeks of age according to the recommendations of the vaccine manufacturer with an approved vaccine.
- Documentation in the form of a pet passport in which the responsible veterinarian notes all necessary measures.
- The animal must be declared at customs.
If you are traveling with six or more animals, for example to take part in a competition, exhibition, sporting event or training, special regulations apply.
The same rules apply to pets from Switzerland, as Switzerland is classified as a country with a low risk of rabies.
Supplements and further information about the current rules are continuously published on the Swedish Agency for Agriculture's website. If you have any questions about the regulations listed, please contact the Swedish Agricultural Agency in Jönköping directly.
Service line for dog and cat inquiries: Tel.: 0046-771-223 223 Telephone hours: Monday - Friday 08.00-12.00, 13.00-16.30 E-mail: jordbruksverket@jordbruksverket.se
You can also register your dog and cat with Swedish customs online. To do this, go to the link, enter your email address and click on the symbol that corresponds to the question. You will then receive an email with a link that you can use to register the animal online. Tip: You can change the language at the top right of the linked page.
Please also note that in Sweden there are sometimes different customs for dealing with dogs. Dogs are generally kept on a leash and dog waste is removed.
Guldborg Camping & Hytter
www.guldborgcamping.dk/de/
Guldborgvej 147, 4862, Guldborg, Denmark
54° 51' 54" N 11° 44' 12" E
54.8650000 11.7366600
• Head toward Strandvænget on Guldborgvej (153). Go for 716 m.
• Turn left onto Majbøllevej toward Nykøbing/Majbølle/E47. Go for 3.8 km.
• Turn left and take ramp onto E47 (Sydmotorvejen) toward København. Go for 85.9 km.
• Continue on E20/E47 (Køge Vest). Go for 26.1 km.
• Continue on E20 (Avedøre) toward Malmø/Lufthavn/København C. Go for 27.7 km.
• Continue on E20 (Öresundsbron). Go for 12.6 km.
• Take the exit toward Malmö C/Svågertorp onto E6.1 (Trelleborgsvägen). Go for 2.4 km.
• Take the exit toward E6/E20/E22/E65/Limhamn/Malmö Arena/Hyllievång onto E6.1 (Inre Ringvägen). Go for 8.5 km.
• Take the exit toward Bulltofta/Valdemarsro. Go for 363 m.
• Turn right onto Vattenverksvägen toward Bulltofta. Go for 1.2 km.
• Continue on Södra Bulltoftavägen. Go for 612 m.
• Turn right onto Sperlingsgatan. Go for 172 m.
• Turn left onto Vattenverksvägen. Go for 99 m.
• Turn left onto Sandbackegatan. Go for 52 m.
• Turn right onto Sandbackegatan. Go for 134 m.
• Arrive at Sandbackegatan.
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170,5 km
(1 hrs. 42 min.)
Södra Bulltoftavägen, Malmö, Schweden
55° 36' 27.5" N 13° 2' 22" E
55.6076311 13.0394522
• Head north on Sandbackegatan. Go for 134 m.
• Turn left onto Sandbackegatan. Go for 52 m.
• Turn right onto Vattenverksvägen. Go for 99 m.
• Turn right onto Sperlingsgatan. Go for 172 m.
• Turn left onto Södra Bulltoftavägen. Go for 612 m.
• Continue on Vattenverksvägen. Go for 819 m.
• Turn left onto Segemöllegatan toward E6/E20/E22/E65/Trelleborg/Köpenhamn/Ystad/Limhamn. Go for 112 m.
• Turn right onto Inre Ringvägen toward Trelleborg/Köpenhamn/Ystad/Limhamn. Go for 72 m.
• Take ramp onto E6.1 (Inre Ringvägen). Go for 8.2 km.
• Take the 3rd exit from roundabout onto E6.1 (Trelleborgsvägen) toward Trelleborg/Köpenhamn. Go for 2.8 km.
• Continue on E6/E22 (Trelleborgsvägen). Go for 19.3 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto E6/E22 toward Trelleborg. Go for 3.8 km.
• Continue on Slussgatan (9). Go for 3.1 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Östra infarten (9) toward Ystad. Go for 1.5 km.
• Turn right onto Dalaleden. Go for 542 m.
• Arrive at Dalköpinge Strandväg. Your destination is on the right.
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41,3 km
( 32 min.)
Malmö
The coastal city of Malmö in the southern Swedish region of Skåne offers an exciting mix of historic charm and urban pulse. Here you will find sights, activities and, last but not least, culinary delights for every taste.
Good to know:
- The average age of Malmo residents is 36 years. This makes Malmo one of Sweden's youngest cities.
- The artist collective Anonymouse have built miniature houses, restaurants, shops and amusement parks all over the city - for mice. So look at your feet to discover the little world on the ground.
- The Turning Torso was the world's first "twisted" skyscraper. At its full height it twists 90 degrees around its own axis.
Located on Sweden's southern tip across from Copenhagen in Denmark, Malmö is the country's third largest city after Stockholm and Gothenburg. Modern, diverse, delicious: Malmö is one of the most diverse cities in Scandinavia. Skyscrapers tower over centuries-old squares, and unassuming brick facades house art treasures of modern and classic works. This incredible city will capture your heart and make you want to come back.
Malmö was founded in the late 12th century and originally belonged to Denmark. Only in 1658 did the city become Swedish. With around 344,000 residents from over 170 countries, Malmö is a melting pot of cultures and flavors.
The weather in Malmö, the capital of the southern Swedish province of Skåne, is slightly milder than in the rest of the country. Being by the sea means it can get windy at times, but generally the summers are warm and the winters are no colder than in central Europe.
Turning Torso
A must is the city of Malmö, which can be seen from afar with the 190 meter high "Turning Torso".
Malmöhus (Schloss Malmö)
An imposing building is Malmöhus Castle, which was built in 1434.
Lilla Torg
You can end the evening well in one of the many good restaurants on the square "Lilla Torg".
Dalabadets Campingdalabadets Camping
Dalköpinge Strandväg 2, 23132, Trelleborg, Sweden
55° 21' 49" N 13° 12' 37" E
55.3636100 13.2102700
• Head northwest on Dalköpinge Strandväg. Go for 542 m.
• Turn right onto Östra infarten (9) toward Ystad. Go for 10.5 km.
• Turn right toward Smyge Strandväg. Go for 18 m.
• Turn right onto Smyge Strandväg. Go for 106 m.
• Arrive at Smyge Strandväg. Your destination is on the left.
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11,2 km
( 11 min.)
Trelleborg
Trelleborg is not only Sweden's southernmost city, but also one of the oldest. Where a thousand years ago Vikings founded their first settlements and built a ring castle, Trelleborg in Swedish, you will now find a lively cultural landscape on the coast of the Baltic Sea. The port of Smygehuk at Sweden's southernmost point crowns the 35 km long coastline. With cultural treasures and culinary delights, Trelleborg is an experience in itself. Nowhere in Sweden is the soil as fertile as around Trelleborg. Farmers and local producers bring Scanian specialties to the table.
Probiere Biokost auf dem Hof Ängavallen
https://angavallen.se/en/
Die Himbeerkreationen vom Hallongården
Wikinger in Trelleborg
The Viking Age lasted from 793 to 1050 and influenced all of Scandinavia. The image of the sailing pirates with horn helmets persists, but it is not entirely true. The early Scandinavians practiced crafts, agriculture and peaceful trade. Trelleborg played an important role in Viking times due to its coastal location.
The unusually dense population left its mark. In the 1980s, archaeologists discovered traces of a Viking castle! And what a river: 140 meters in diameter, crossed by four streets and connected directly to the sea by a watercourse. A quarter of the castle has been rebuilt. You can cross it via Bryggaregatan, which leads towards Lund as it did a millennium ago.
www.trelleborg.se/uppleva-gora...
Smygehuk, Schweden
55° 20' 18.4" N 13° 21' 35.3" E
55.3384522 13.3598038
• Head north on Smyge Strandväg. Go for 106 m.
• Turn left toward Smyge Strandväg/9. Go for 18 m.
• Turn right onto Smyge Strandväg (9). Go for 20.7 km.
• Turn right onto Mossby (9) toward Ystad. Go for 10.9 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from Trafikplats Ystad roundabout onto Ringleden (E65) toward 13/Höör/Simrishamn/19/Kristianstad. Go for 1.1 km.
• Pass 2 roundabouts and continue on E65. Go for 3.5 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Österleden (9) toward Simrishamn. Go for 1.5 km.
• Arrive at 9. Your destination is on the left.
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37,8 km
( 40 min.)
Smygehuk
To the east of Trelleborg, a promontory extends into the sea. At its end is Smygehuk, a small town that used to be popular with smugglers. There the salty wind blows in your face, the sea seems endless. At the harbor stands the lighthouse from 1883. What used to be the modest home of lighthouse keeper Hittinus Hjelte Mattsson is now an STF youth hostel.
200 years ago traders exchanged goods on the Köpmansmagasinet. Today the old warehouse houses a café and a gallery with arts and crafts. Sweden's southernmost shrimp sandwich awaits you at Smyge Fisk. In the small marina, a signpost tells you how far away the European metropolises are. Would you have thought that Berlin is only 314 kilometers away from Sweden's southern tip, but the capital Stockholm is 500 kilometers away and Lapland is even 1500 kilometers away? In the summertime, Smygehuk proves to be a bustling destination of music, culture and activities. In autumn you have sunsets and clear air almost to yourself.
Ystad Camping
Österleden, 27100, Ystad, Austria
55° 25' 58" N 13° 51' 56" E
55.4327800 13.8655600
• Head toward Harstigen on 9. Go for 2.4 km.
• Turn left onto Östra Sandskogsvägen toward St Herrestad/Fredriksberg. Go for 4.1 km.
• Continue on Krogaled. Go for 413 m.
• Continue on Karlsfältsvägen. Go for 313 m.
• Turn left onto Karlsfältsvägen. Go for 49 m.
• Turn right onto 19 toward Tomelilla. Go for 9.7 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto 19 toward Kristianstad. Go for 13.3 km.
• Turn right toward S:t Olof. Go for 45 m.
• Continue on Fågeltofta. Go for 1.4 km.
• Continue on Kronovalls gård. Go for 1.7 km.
• Continue on Ekerödsvägen. Go for 3.4 km.
• Continue on Byvägen. Go for 709 m.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Byvägen. Go for 629 m.
• Continue on Raskarumsvägen. Go for 812 m.
• Turn left onto Åkarpsvägen. Go for 6.7 km.
• Turn left onto Mellby stora väg (9). Go for 752 m.
• Turn sharp right onto Esperödsliden. Go for 669 m.
• Turn left onto Bergdalavägen. Go for 517 m.
• Continue on Svinaberga Bergdala. Go for 61 m.
• Arrive at Svinaberga Bergdala. Your destination is on the left.
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47,8 km
( 44 min.)
Wallanders Ystad
Ystad now enjoys worldwide fame thanks to the novel character Inspector Wallander. And the town, with its medieval, pastel-colored wooden houses, cobbled streets and sunny market squares, really is every bit as attractive as the films and TV series make it out to be.
If you join one of the Wallander tours, you will also get to know most of the city and its historical sights at the same time. If not: the most important are St. Knut's Square, the Franciscan monastery from the 12th century and the adjacent St. Peter's Church and Museum. There are many good cafes and restaurants in Ystad, and no, you don't have to eat pizza and hamburgers like Inspector Wallander.
https://www.kosmopoetin.com/wa...
Kivik Art Centre, BERGDALA, 277 35 Kivik, Schweden
BERGDALA, 277 35 Kivik, Schweden
55° 40' 24.3" N 14° 14' 28.6" E
55.6734260 14.2412830
• Head toward Bergdalavägen on Svinaberga Bergdala. Go for 61 m.
• Continue on Bergdalavägen. Go for 517 m.
• Turn right onto Esperödsliden. Go for 669 m.
• Turn slightly right onto Kiviks Stora väg (9). Go for 10.4 km.
• Turn right onto 9/19 toward Kristianstad. Go for 10.1 km.
• Turn right onto Yngsjövägen (118) toward Åhus/Yngsjö. Go for 16.9 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Yngsjövägen (118). Go for 769 m.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto Hamnleden toward Täppet/Centrum. Go for 104 m.
• Turn left onto Nordanvägen. Go for 144 m.
• Turn slightly right onto Fädriften. Go for 1.8 km.
• Turn left onto Kolonivägen. Go for 141 m.
• Turn right onto Kolonivägen. Go for 73 m.
• Arrive at Kolonivägen. Your destination is on the left.
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41,7 km
( 40 min.)
Kivik Art Centre
Kivik Art Center is located in the scenic area of Österlen on Skåne's east coast. The landscape is a sight in itself, but this sculpture park, established in 2006, is also home to unique architectural works by Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, architect David Chipperfield, and has one of the few surviving examples of Venturo, the famous futuristic plastic house built in 1971 by the designed by Finnish architect Matti Suuronen. The latest addition is Nine Towers (for Jene), the first outdoor sculpture in Scandinavia by American conceptual artist Sol LeWitt (1928-2007).
First Camp Åhus-Kristianstad
www.firstcamp.de/destination/ahus-kristianstad
Täppetleden 201, 296 33, Åhus, Sweden
55° 56' 24.7" N 14° 19' 0.3" E
55.9401840 14.3167600
• Head southwest on Kolonivägen. Go for 73 m.
• Turn right onto Täppetleden. Go for 2.5 km.
• Turn right onto Kristianstadsvägen. Go for 4.2 km.
• Turn right onto Hallingavägen toward Legeved. Go for 3.6 km.
• Turn right onto Möllehusvägen. Go for 2.7 km.
• Turn left onto Nymövägen. Go for 2.6 km.
• Turn right onto E22. Go for 81.0 km.
• Pass 2 roundabouts and continue on E22. Go for 20.8 km.
• Take ramp. Go for 280 m.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto Gängletorpsvägen. Go for 1.8 km.
• Continue on Antons väg. Go for 555 m.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto Trummenäsvägen. Go for 391 m.
• Continue on Kypertvägen. Go for 336 m.
• Continue on Trummenäsvägen. Go for 514 m.
• Turn right onto Stensnäsvägen. Go for 82 m.
• Arrive at Stensnäsvägen. Your destination is on the left.
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121,5 km
(1 hrs. 27 min.)
Ahus Beach
Sometimes the small town is bursting at the seams because it organizes the largest beach handball tournament in the world with over 1,000 teams (week 28/29). Because it's going so well, a beach football tournament has now been added (week 26/27). If you like it quiet and not like Mallorca, you should avoid Åhus during these events. Otherwise the place is beautiful and cozy.
Ahus alter Stadtkern
Åhus has a medieval town center with a small piece of the old town wall. Around the Torget, the market square, are the Åhus Museum and St. Mary's Church. There is a popular ice cream stand on the cobbled Torget, which is crowded with tourists in the summer.
Three Swedish sins: eel, tobacco and vodka
The coast here in Hanö Bay is called the “eel coast”. It extends all the way down to Stenshuvud National Park. Unfortunately, there aren't that many eels left, and their consumption isn't without controversy either.
Åhus is known for two other things that are also not uncontroversial: tobacco and vodka.
Tobacco was mainly grown here on the Eel Coast at the end of the 19th century. At that time the annual production was 400 tons. An “Åhus Havana” was also made. The last harvest was brought in in 1964 - after that the cultivation of tobacco came to an end.
Absolut Vodka has been distilled locally since 1879 and is by far Sweden's biggest export hit.
Absolut Vodka Besucherzentrum
Guided tours are available for visitors to the center. There are also tastings and dishes from the region in the restaurant of the factory and distillery.
www.schwedentipps.se/absolut-v...
Trummenäs Camping
37302, Ramdala, Sweden
56° 9' 39.2" N 15° 43' 44.6" E
56.1609000 15.7290600
• Head toward Trummenäsvägen on Stensnäsvägen. Go for 82 m.
• Turn left onto Trummenäsvägen. Go for 514 m.
• Continue on Kypertvägen. Go for 336 m.
• Continue on Trummenäsvägen. Go for 367 m.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto Gängletorp. Go for 1.0 km.
• Continue on Gängletorpsvägen. Go for 174 m.
• Continue on Sjöbrisvägen. Go for 93 m.
• Turn left onto Säby. Go for 1.6 km.
• Continue on Häjetorp. Go for 555 m.
• Continue on Häjetorpsvägen. Go for 850 m.
• Turn left toward E22. Go for 99 m.
• Turn right and take ramp onto E22. Go for 80.7 km.
• Take ramp toward Fagerhult/Läckeby. Go for 516 m.
• Turn right toward Stävlö. Go for 757 m.
• Continue on Stävlö. Go for 1.2 km.
• Continue on Kuleholm. Go for 1.7 km.
• Turn slightly left onto Rafshagen. Go for 867 m.
• Arrive at Rafshagen. Your destination is on the right.
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91,4 km
(1 hrs. 10 min.)
Karlskrona
Residence city of Karlskrona is best known for the naval port, which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1998. The city was founded in 1680 under King Charles XI. created as a naval base - 22 years after Blekinge was transferred from Denmark to Sweden. Fortifications, centuries-old churches, elegant squares and sweeping boulevards are testament to a place that was once of national importance. The city center with the strikingly large main square (Stortorget) is on the island of Trossö. Architectural sights include the Trinity Church (Trefaldighetskyrkan) built around 1700, the Frederick Church (Fredrikskyrkan) begun in 1720 and the Town Hall (Rådhus) built in 1790.
One of the oldest buildings is the Kungsholm Fortress, which was built in 1680 on the offshore island of Tjurkö. Right next to it - on the island of Aspö - is the citadel of Drottningskär, which is one of Sweden's most important historic military buildings. It can be reached by ferry from Karlskrona. The Regional Museum (Blekinge Museum; housed in City Palace Grevagården) and the Naval Museum provide information about the region and its strategic importance for Swedish shipping.
Are you more romantic and prefer red houses to submarines and figureheads? Then make a detour to the Brändaholm headland with an allotment settlement characterized by cottages and picturesque alleys from the 1920s and providing the perfect backdrop for leisurely walks.
The city of Karlshamn with around 20,000 inhabitants is another worthwhile day trip destination in Blekinge. Sights include the Fortress (Kastellet) and the 'Asschier'sche Haus' (Asschierska Huset), a 17th-century half-timbered building that once served as the town hall and prison.
https://www.visitkarlskrona.se...
Karlskrona und Umgebung
At just under 3,000 square kilometers, the coastal region of Blekinge in south-eastern Sweden is just slightly larger than Saarland, making it the country's smallest province. But there is still no lack of experiences. On the contrary: the manageable area has room for a varied landscape, and the breathtaking archipelago islands are not to be scoffed at either. There are over a hundred nature reserves there, half of which are in the archipelago. Islands not to be missed include Hanö, Tjärö, Aspö and Utklippan.
Kalmar Camping - Rafshagsudden
www.camping.info/de/campingpla...
Rafshagen 430, 39598, Kalmar, Sweden
56° 45' 26.7" N 16° 22' 30.4" E
56.7574200 16.3751200
• Head northwest on Rafshagen. Go for 867 m.
• Turn slightly right toward Kuleholm. Go for 907 m.
• Continue on Kuleholm. Go for 754 m.
• Continue on Stävlö. Go for 1.2 km.
• Continue straight ahead. Go for 757 m.
• Turn right. Go for 167 m.
• Take the 3rd exit from roundabout toward Kalmar. Go for 143 m.
• Turn right and take ramp onto E22 toward Kalmar. Go for 9.6 km.
• Take the exit toward Kalmar C. Go for 303 m.
• Turn left onto Trångsundsvägen (E22.9). Go for 736 m.
• Pass 2 roundabouts and continue on Erik Dahlbergs väg (E22.9). Go for 1.2 km.
• Turn right onto Norra vägen. Go for 226 m.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Norra vägen. Go for 423 m.
• Turn left onto Unionsgatan. Go for 30 m.
• Turn right onto Jenny Nyströms gränd. Go for 158 m.
• Turn right. Go for 25 m.
• Arrive at your destination on the right.
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17,4 km
( 22 min.)
Kalmar, Schweden
56° 39' 48.4" N 16° 21' 24.4" E
56.6634447 16.3567790
• Head toward Jenny Nyströms gränd. Go for 25 m.
• Turn left onto Jenny Nyströms gränd. Go for 158 m.
• Turn left onto Unionsgatan. Go for 30 m.
• Turn right onto Norra vägen. Go for 104 m.
• Turn right onto Esplanaden. Go for 241 m.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto Malmbron. Go for 66 m.
• Turn left onto Södra Kanalgatan. Go for 218 m.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Södra Kanalgatan. Go for 374 m.
• Turn left onto Ängöleden. Go for 139 m.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Ängöleden. Go for 1.9 km.
• Take ramp onto Ölandsleden (137) toward Öland. Go for 1.8 km.
• Arrive at Ölandsbron (137).
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5,0 km
( 7 min.)
Kalmar
Founded in the Middle Ages, Kalmar has a thousand-year history as a Nordic center of power and trade. In the 13th century, many merchants of German origin lived there, who made a fortune by exporting butter, iron, limestone from Öland and wood from the Småland forests. At that time - and well into the 17th century - the regions of Skåne and Blekinge in what is now southern Sweden belonged to Denmark, and Kalmar was an important town on Sweden's southern border. The strategic importance is visible at the impressive Kalmar Castle, where the Kalmar Union between Sweden, Denmark and Norway was sealed in 1397.
Fascinating architecture in the old town
A stroll through the city will help you understand why Kalmar is so popular with architecture lovers. The cobbled streets of the old town are lined with well-preserved buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. There is also the Gamla Stan district with cute wooden houses, where the medieval center of Kalmar used to be.
The highlight of the tour is Kalmar Castle, which began as a fortified tower in the 12th century before being transformed into a magnificent Renaissance castle around 400 years later by King Gustav Vasa. Take a guided tour or explore the exhibition on your own. Most of it is described in German. In the castle restaurant you can help yourself to the lavish buffet at lunchtime or treat yourself to a sweet "fika".
Kalmar is partly built on islands, and the largest of these is called Kvarnholmen. The city center has been there since the 17th century. It is surrounded by a city wall and consists mostly of historical buildings. Particularly worth seeing are the Castenska Gården from 1667 with the striking stepped gable, and the baroque Kalmar Cathedral, designed by the court architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder. Ä. designed and built in 1660-1699.
In the County Museum (Kalmar Läns Museum) you can delve deeper into the history of the city and its surroundings. An exciting exhibition is dedicated to the warship "Kronan" that sank in 1676 and, along with the "Vasa", was one of the most powerful sailing ships of the 17th century. Of the approximately 20,000 items recovered from the wreck, gold coins and cannons are on display, as well as remains of the ship itself.
Hiking and cycling in Kalmar and Småland
The varied landscape around Kalmar - with lush open landscapes and coastal charm - is made for adventures on land and sea. The Kalmarsundsleden path stretches for around 200 kilometers along the coast: from Björnhultet in the north through Kalmar to Bröms in the south. It is equally suitable for hikers and cyclists.
In general, Kalmar's surroundings offer the best conditions for cycling with wide country roads and an extensive network of cycle paths. In summer you can also take your bike on the ferry to Öland (from Oskarshamn).
Since Kalmar comprises several islands and peninsulas in the Baltic Sea, there are numerous opportunities for canoeing and kayaking. For example, you can paddle through the channel that separates the island of Kvarnholmen from the mainland and see the castle from the water. The centrally located company Kalmar Kayak rents out kayaks and SUPs and also offers guided paddling tours and courses.
There are many beaches in Kalmar and you can even go swimming in the middle of the city. Three kilometers south of the center, the elongated island of Stensö with its beautiful beaches also juts out into the Baltic Sea. At the southern tip, Gustav Vasa set foot on Swedish soil for the first time in 1520 – after years in exile. He then broke Sweden from the unloved union with Denmark and Norway. A monument (Vasastenen) marks the historic spot.
Ölandsbron, Ölandsleden, Kalmar, Schweden
Ölandsleden, 392 30 Kalmar, Schweden
56° 40' 53.2" N 16° 22' 56" E
56.6814386 16.3822229
• Head east on Ölandsbron (137). Go for 8.7 km.
• Continue on 136. Go for 24.8 km.
• Turn left onto Storgatan. Go for 779 m.
• Turn right onto Tullgatan. Go for 292 m.
• Turn left onto Sandgatan. Go for 712 m.
• Turn right onto Hamnvägen. Go for 10 m.
• Turn left onto Sandgatan. Go for 92 m.
• Arrive at Sandgatan.
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35,4 km
( 29 min.)
Über die Brücke nach Öland
You can quickly get to Kalmar via the E22 in a northerly direction. The Kalmar Union between the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden was sealed in the mighty castle in 1397. Only a few kilometers away you can cross the 6,060 meter long bridge "Ölandsbron" to the island of Öland. Many campsites, low rainfall, some beaches and many sights such as the steppe "Stora Alvaret", the many windmills, Solliden Castle, the Eketorp refuge and the ruins of Borgholm make a stay on the island an experience. Öland is also known for its rich bird life, which attracts numerous ornithologists.
The Swedish royal family has been spending their summer holidays on the Baltic Sea island of Öland for over a hundred years. What is the attraction of the second largest Swedish island? Maybe it's the mixture of the special nature and the millennia-long history - Öland has been inhabited longer than most other places in Sweden.
The elongated, narrow island measures 137 km from north to south and is only 16 km at its widest point. Its special characteristics make Öland a paradise for a wide range of visitors. Nature lovers are drawn to the 75 (!) nature reserves with flora and fauna typical of the island, including hundreds of bird and wild animal species. Wind and kite surfers take advantage of the long coastline with an ever-present breeze. And history and culture buffs can learn about ancient Swedes through ruins, rune stones and medieval villages.
When you drive over Öland you will notice the many windmills. Wind plays an important role in the ecosystem on such a flat island, and in the 19th century there were around 2,000 windmills between the north and south tips. Although only 350 of them are preserved and these are also closed, they characterize the Öland landscape.
With a coastline more than 300 km long, bather-friendly beaches and distinctive cuisine, Öland is just the thing for relaxing days and lasting memories of holidays in southern Sweden.
Solliden Castle: Where the royal family vacations
A special family moves into a castle: the Swedish royal family relaxes in Solliden Castle in the summer. From the beginning of May to the end of September, the Italian-style park is open to visitors, and you can refresh yourself in the Café Kaffetorpet. However, the interior of the castle is private. Crown Princess Victoria's birthday on July 14 is celebrated here every year.
The royal summer residence Solliden was built in 1906 for the then Crown Princess, also named Victoria. Inspired by her doctor and friend Axel Munthe and his villa on the Italian island of Capri, she too wanted a Mediterranean-inspired retreat that would promote her health while providing a break from the Stockholm court. Öland, like the island of Gotland, has a milder climate than the rest of Sweden, making it perfect for this development.
Borgholm: port town with castle ruins
Near Solliden Castle are the ruins of Borgholm Castle, which is a symbol of Öland thanks to its striking silhouette. A fire in 1806 reduced the once imposing castle to ruins, but there is still enough left to recommend a visit. The walls that have been preserved now house the “Rise & Fall” exhibition on the 900-year history of the castle. In summer, the inner courtyard serves as an atmospheric backdrop for pop concerts.
The town of Borgholm, which has around 4,300 inhabitants and is within walking distance of the two castles, is worth a stroll. Here you have a number of accommodation options to choose from, for example the Hotel Drottning Victorias Vilohem with views of the Kalmar Sound, or the Hotel Borgholm, which includes a stylish, fine dining restaurant that has been decorated with a Michelin star since 2021 and also features the White Guide gourmet guide recommends.
UNESCO World Heritage on Öland
Over a third of Öland has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Agricultural Landscape of Southern Öland since 2000. That's 560 square kilometers protected - twice the area of Dortmund - with villages, stone walls and barren limestone plateaus, so-called "Alvar". The area has been inhabited and farmed by humans for around 5,000 years.
The landscape is dominated by the limestone plateau of Stora Alvaret, which at 260 square kilometers makes up almost half of the World Heritage Site and one-fifth of the entire island of Öland. Extensive exploration is worthwhile.
In Degerhamn on Öland's southern tip stands Lange Jan (Långe Jahn), Sweden's tallest lighthouse and one of the island's most popular attractions. It was built in 1785 and still has a great view that justifies the climb over 197 steps. The lighthouse is surrounded by the Ottenby Nature Reserve, which is known for its many feathered residents and visitors: around 140 species of birds romp here and there is a station for bird watchers (Ottenby Fågelstation).
Museum Vida: modern art on Öland
Öland shows its modern side at the VIDA art museum (http://www.vidamuseum.com/ ) south of Borgholm, one of Sweden's largest private art galleries. Opened in 2001, the gallery presents two permanent exhibitions of the work of glass artists and designers Ulrica Hydman-Vallien and Bertil Vallien, who designed, among other things, colorful vases and objects decorated with faces for the Swedish glass giant Kosta Boda. Both have been active since the 1960s and, in addition to glass art, have also created ceramics, sculptures and paintings.
There is also plenty of space for changing exhibitions in four other exhibition rooms. In the well-stocked museum shop with Swedish glass and design you are sure to find an original souvenir of your holiday on Öland. And right next to the museum is the charming Hotel Halltorp, which invites well-known Swedish musicians to atmospheric concerts in the garden in summer.
The taste of Öland: nothing going on without a dumpling!
Thanks to its southern location and mild climate, Öland is one of Sweden's most fertile areas. The restaurants can use products from the island and use them to conjure up traditional and modern dishes.
A classic of Öland cuisine is the "kroppkakor": relatively firm potato dumplings filled with diced bacon and onions and served with lingonberry jam. Many restaurants on the island have the hearty specialty on the menu. The restaurant Arontorps Kroppkakor & Mat in Färjestaden has made the dish particularly big.
Hamnvägen, Borgholm, Schweden
56° 52' 54.3" N 16° 38' 53.8" E
56.8817409 16.6482908
• Head toward Hamnvägen on Sandgatan. Go for 92 m.
• Turn right onto Hamnvägen. Go for 10 m.
• Turn left onto Sandgatan. Go for 712 m.
• Turn right onto Tullgatan. Go for 292 m.
• Turn left onto Storgatan. Go for 738 m.
• Turn right toward Södra vägen/136. Go for 58 m.
• Turn right onto Södra vägen (136). Go for 9.5 km.
• Arrive at Landsvägen Halltorp (136). Your destination is on the right.
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11,4 km
( 10 min.)
VIDA Museum & Konsthall, Landsvägen, Halltorp, Schweden
Landsvägen, 387 92 Halltorp, Schweden
56° 48' 6.8" N 16° 35' 21.4" E
56.8018800 16.5892804
• Head toward Halltorpsgatan on Landsvägen Halltorp (136). Go for 15.1 km.
• Take ramp onto 136 toward Ottenby/Mörbylånga. Go for 12.2 km.
• Turn right onto Frövägen. Go for 2.2 km.
• Turn left onto Stora Frö. Go for 1.6 km.
• Continue on Lilla Frö Malm. Go for 45 m.
• Continue on Lilla Frö. Go for 796 m.
• Continue on Kleva. Go for 2.0 km.
• Continue on Lertaget. Go for 1.7 km.
• Turn right onto Köpmangatan (136). Go for 1.2 km.
• Turn left onto Skansgatan. Go for 513 m.
• Arrive at Skansgatan. Your destination is on the right.
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37,4 km
( 33 min.)
Ölands Camping & Resort, Skansgatan, Mörbylånga, Schweden
Skansgatan 5, 380 62 Mörbylånga, Schweden
56° 31' 19" N 16° 22' 37.7" E
56.5219544 16.3771279
• Head toward Linnégatan on Skansgatan. Go for 513 m.
• Turn right onto Köpmangatan (136). Go for 1.2 km.
• Turn right onto Kyrkbyn (136). Go for 1.0 km.
• Continue on 136. Go for 852 m.
• Continue on Bårby (136). Go for 1.2 km.
• Turn right onto Bårby (136). Go for 32.7 km.
• Continue on Ottenby Jaktstugan. Go for 1.8 km.
• Continue on Ottenby. Go for 479 m.
• Arrive at Ottenby. Your destination is on the right.
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39,8 km
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Ottenby Vandrarhem och Camping, Degerhamn, Schweden
Ottenby 106, 386 64 Degerhamn, Schweden
56° 14' 16.9" N 16° 27' 12.3" E
56.2380353 16.4534122
• Head west on Ottenby. Go for 479 m.
• Continue on Ottenby Jaktstugan. Go for 1.8 km.
• Continue on 136. Go for 51.1 km.
• Continue on Björnhovda. Go for 337 m.
• Take left ramp onto 137 toward Kalmar. Go for 12.5 km.
• Take the 4th exit from Ölandsleden roundabout onto E22 toward Malmö/25/31. Go for 5.4 km.
• Take ramp toward Halmstad/Växjö/Nybro/Vetlanda/31. Go for 647 m.
• Continue on 25. Go for 22.0 km.
• Take the 3rd exit from roundabout onto Södra vägen (25) toward Halmstad/Växjö. Go for 29.9 km.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto 28 toward Vetlanda/Lenhovda/Kosta/Åfors. Go for 13.9 km.
• Arrive at 28. Your destination is on the right.
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138,1 km
(1 hrs. 40 min.)
Småland steht für Seen, Wälder und Glas
Heading west from Öland you then drive through the picturesque landscape of Småland. Here you pass large forests and countless idyllic lakes on the way to Växjö. Some places to take a break are right by the lake, so you can refresh yourself with a swim before examining the Kingdom of Crystal. Traditional glassworks, for example in Orrefors (https://www.orrefors.se/), Boda, Kosta, Bergdala and Skruf (https://skrufsglasbruk.se) are on the route and provide information about the arts and crafts. In Växjö you can learn more about glass production at the Glass Museum and you will also enjoy the Emigration Museum.
We continue west on National Road 25 to the town of Ljungby, with the art museum "Ljungberg Museum", which is well worth seeing. After the culture, nature is on the program at Lake Bolmen and the beautiful lake with its islands invites you to go canoeing. You glide silently through the water and, with a bit of luck, spot a moose on the shore!
The world famous Swedish glass
In the southern Swedish region of Småland lies an exciting destination for fans of craftsmanship and design: the Kingdom of Crystal (Glasriket). Over half a million visitors a year come to the area between Växjö and Kalmar to shop for Swedish design in glass and watch as glassblowers create brilliant works of art from the hot mass.
It is the combination of fascinating craftsmanship and design that makes the Kingdom of Crystal in Småland one of the most important visitor magnets in southern Sweden. The abundance of wood (as a fuel) and sand as a raw material created favorable conditions for glassworks and glass studios. Glass has been made here since 1742, more precisely in the village of Kosta near Växjö. This makes Kosta Sweden's oldest glassworks still in operation. All products of the well-known brands Kosta Boda and Orrefors are manufactured here today. There are still 13 glassworks in the Kingdom of Crystal today.
You should plan enough time for shopping there. Typical Swedish souvenirs from the Kingdom of Crystal include sculptures and other home decorations, as well as everyday items such as vases, candlesticks and glasses. Some glassworks have their own online shops, while others are stocked by larger retailers.
Like most Swedish designers, the glass artists are inspired by nature. At Orrefors Kosta Boda, for example, berries, snowballs and flowers are recurring motifs. A popular product is the "Hallon" (raspberry) candle holder designed by Anne Nilsson, which really reminds of a berry with its many beads. The creations of the legendary designer Ulrica Hydman Vallien (1938-2018) are decorated with stylized faces, but also with birds and flowers.
Kosta is a great start to your journey of discovery through the Kingdom of Crystal. In the glassworks, which is open daily, you can experience how noble glass art is made from red-hot, melted quartz sand. In the shop you can buy the latest collections as well as second-rate products, which are significantly cheaper. In the Kosta Glass Center you can try your luck yourself: under the guidance of a master, you can try your hand at making simpler glass shapes - fun for adults and children alike. Just drop by spontaneously in summer!
You can also stay in Kosta in a glass design temple: the Kosta Boda Art Hotel. The Art Rooms are individually furnished and decorated with glass art worth 10,000 euros. Another recommended, cozy place to stay in the Kingdom of Crystal is the historic Grimsnäs Herrgård, 30 km south of Kosta.
Restaurant tip: https://eng.grimsnas.se/
In nearby Målerås is the glassworks of the same name, which has been producing fine glass art since 1890. We owe the survival of the glassworks to the local residents, who together saved it from ruin. Today, Målerås is a thriving part of the Kingdom of Crystal, with factory outlets and behind-the-scenes tours. In summer you can even lend a hand or mouth yourself: from the end of June to the beginning of August, visitors can blow their own bowl in a two-hour crash course.
Other addresses worth seeing in the Kingdom of Crystal are the glassworks Mickejohans Konstglas in Örsjö, the Bergdalahyttan in Bergdala and Skruf near Lessebo. The latest addition is a newly built wood and glassworks in Orrefors - Orranäs Bruk - where exciting art glass is made and where you can try the making yourself in beautiful surroundings.
Kosta Bad & Camping
Rydvägen, 36052, Kosta, Sweden
56° 50' 30" N 15° 23' 29" E
56.8416700 15.3913900
• Head toward Ekevallsvägen on 28. Go for 13.9 km.
• Take the 3rd exit from roundabout onto 25 toward Kalmar/Nybro. Go for 12.8 km.
• Turn left onto Kopparfly toward Hermanstorp/Boda Glasbruk. Go for 932 m.
• Continue on Boda Kopparfly. Go for 727 m.
• Arrive at Gransjövägen.
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28,3 km
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Hochofen-Hering – eine Tradition aus dem Glasreich
Take part in a typical "Hyttsill" during your stay. What is that? The word can be translated as "glassworks herring" and names a long tradition in the Kingdom of Crystal: when the glassblowers have completed their day's work, the ovens are used for cooking. Classics are salted herring and potatoes with their skins, which are grilled on the ashes in the cooling oven, i.e. in the tube in which the processed glass is otherwise cooled slowly and in a controlled manner. The typical Småland sausage called Isterband, cheesecake and other regional dishes are also served.
In the glassworks of Kosta, Målerås and Pukeberg these culinary events are offered, which are usually accompanied by live music and are very entertaining. The glassblowers give a taste of their skills - even when it's actually over - and those who dare can try their hand at glassblowing.
www.kostahyttsill.se/
Boda glasbruk, Schweden
360 65 Boda glasbruk, Schweden
56° 43' 53.1" N 15° 40' 30.4" E
56.7314208 15.6751132
• Head toward Idrottsvägen on Gransjövägen. Go for 871 m.
• Continue on Kopparfly. Go for 780 m.
• Turn right onto 25. Go for 12.7 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Växjövägen (25) toward Halmstad/Växjö. Go for 14.8 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Storgatan (25). Go for 34.0 km.
• Turn right onto Österleden (25/27). Go for 2.5 km.
• Take ramp toward 23/Linköping/37/Oskarshamn. Go for 318 m.
• Take the 4th exit from Norremarksrondellen roundabout onto Evedalsvägen. Go for 1.7 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Evedalsvägen. Go for 836 m.
• Turn right onto Evedalsvägen. Go for 143 m.
• Continue on L J Brandts väg. Go for 48 m.
• Arrive at Evedalsvägen. Your destination is on the right.
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68,6 km
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The Glass Factory
In the former glassworks in Boda is now the experience museum The Glass Factory, which shows parts of its large collection of glass art - 30,000 objects by over 40 designers - in temporary exhibitions. There is still a workshop where contemporary artists experiment with glass - and you can look over their shoulders.
https://www.emmaboda.se/upplev...
Evedals Camping
35263, Växjö, Sweden
56° 55' 18" N 14° 49' 10" E
56.9216700 14.8194400
• Head northwest on Evedalsvägen. Go for 19 m.
• Continue on L J Brandts väg. Go for 29 m.
• Continue on Evedalsvägen. Go for 143 m.
• Turn left onto Evedalsvägen. Go for 793 m.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Evedalsvägen. Go for 1.5 km.
• Take the 1st exit from Norremarksrondellen roundabout onto Norrleden (23/25/27). Go for 4.4 km.
• Take ramp onto 25/27 toward Halmstad/Göteborg/Flygplats/30/Jönköping. Go for 21.1 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto 25 toward Halmstad. Go for 31.1 km.
• Pass 2 roundabouts and continue on 25. Go for 1.2 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto E4. Go for 5.6 km.
• Take ramp toward Halmstad/Ljungby S. Go for 376 m.
• Pass 2 roundabouts and continue on Växjövägen (25). Go for 66.7 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto E6/E20 toward Malmö/Centrum/Sjukhus/Flygplats/Göteborg. Go for 25.6 km.
• Take exit 48 toward Slöinge/Ugglarp. Go for 398 m.
• Turn left toward Ugglarp. Go for 205 m.
• Continue on Bänarp norra. Go for 2.2 km.
• Turn right toward Vastad Linarp. Go for 287 m.
• Continue on Vastad Linarp. Go for 296 m.
• Continue on Vastad. Go for 377 m.
• Continue on Skällentorp Solliden. Go for 225 m.
• Turn left toward Skällentorp. Go for 554 m.
• Continue on Skällentorp. Go for 439 m.
• Continue on Ullarp. Go for 585 m.
• Continue on Lissingavägen. Go for 467 m.
• Arrive at Ullarp. Your destination is on the left.
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164,6 km
(1 hrs. 50 min.)
Småland-Museum
In the Småland Museum in Växjö, a separate part is reserved for the Glass Museum of Sweden. The two permanent exhibitions - 'Six Centuries of Swedish Glass' and 'Glass Art in Transition' - show the development of Swedish glass art from historical finds to iconic objects from the studios of well-known designers. The 35,000-strong collection is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Highlights include royal goblets, intricate contemporary glass designs, and also foreign artefacts dating back almost 2,500 years.
https://kulturparkensmaland.se...
Dom Växjö
One of the most important works of art in the Kingdom of Crystal is not in a museum, but is used in Växjö Cathedral. The glass altar, which is more than four meters high, was created by the Swedish artist Bertil Vallien around the turn of the millennium. The sheer size of the work of art and the use of glass as a material in different colors and shapes are unique.
Auswanderung
A museum in Växjö in Småland tells the story of the emigrants who left Sweden for America in the 19th century. The emigrants' house, Utvandrarnas Hus in Swedish, is located in Växjö city center and displays an important part of Swedish history through display cases and models.
The area wasn't always popular and people weren't always so happy here. Especially from Småland, many people left their homeland in the 19th century. Reasons for this decision were poverty, famine and also religious reasons. About a quarter of the population at that time emigrated to America and settled there, primarily in the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin, which had the climate most similar to their homeland.
The House of Emigrants shows this episode of Swedish history. You get a clear sense of how people lived and felt back then, how the journey went, the hardships of spending months on a ship and not really knowing what awaited them on the other side of the ocean .
The famous Swedish writer, Vilhelm Moberg, who also wrote about this period in his novels, founded this house, which contains the largest archive on this subject in all of Europe, together with a few contemporaries in 1968. An extra room is dedicated to him here, the Vilhlem Moberg room, which is a reconstruction of his study. His research work for his emigration novels is shown here, correspondence with experts on the subject and also three of his original manuscripts are on display.
The museum contains exhibitions, a library, an archive, a research room and there are constantly changing themed exhibitions. The archive shows letters from America, diaries and photos. The library contains newspapers and magazines written in America for the Swedish immigrants. You can also search archives for specific people who emigrated from Sweden to America at the time. With the help of models, photos, statistics and interview recordings, the background of emigration, the crossing by ship and the adjustment to the new home are conveyed to the visitor. For example, a small street is shown to show how Swedish Americans lived in America in everyday life. There is also an exhibition about famous US Swedes, such as Charles Lindbergh and his transatlantic flight, or about the Titanic, in the sinking of which many Swedes lost their lives.
The museum also regularly offers new exhibitions on specific topics related to emigration, which makes it interesting to visit again and again.
The address of the Emigrants' House is Vilhelm Mober Gata 4. There is also a café there.
The opening hours are from June to August Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from September to May Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Svedinos Bil- och Flygmuseum, Ullarp 123, Ugglarp, Schweden
Ullarp 123, 311 69 Ugglarp, Schweden
56° 49' 17.2" N 12° 37' 51.2" E
56.8214570 12.6308870
• Head toward Ullarp Hålan on Ullarp. Go for 882 m.
• Continue on Ullarp. Go for 243 m.
• Continue on Skällentorp. Go for 920 m.
• Turn right onto Skällentorp Solliden. Go for 225 m.
• Continue on Vastad. Go for 377 m.
• Continue on Vastad Linarp. Go for 583 m.
• Turn left toward Bänarp norra. Go for 1.8 km.
• Continue on Bänarp norra. Go for 340 m.
• Turn left and take ramp onto E6/E20 toward Malmö. Go for 21.3 km.
• Take exit 45 toward Jönköping/Halmstad N C/Tylösand/Sjukhus/Flygplats. Go for 567 m.
• Turn right onto Norra Infartsleden (E6.6) toward Tylösand/Halmstad C/Sjukhus/Flygplats. Go for 695 m.
• Pass 2 roundabouts and continue on Norra Infartsleden (E6.6). Go for 2.7 km.
• Keep left toward E6/25/Ö Stranden/Halmstad Arena. Go for 115 m.
• Turn left onto Wrangelsgatan. Go for 773 m.
• Turn right onto Gamletullsgatan toward Centrum/Gamletull. Go for 878 m.
• Continue on Stationsgatan. Go for 773 m.
• Turn right onto Styrmansgatan. Go for 190 m.
• Turn right onto Strandgatan. Go for 18 m.
• Arrive at Strandgatan. Your destination is on the right.
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33,3 km
( 25 min.)
Strandgatan, Halmstad, Schweden
56° 40' 1.5" N 12° 51' 35" E
56.6670920 12.8597090
• Head toward Stuvaregatan on Strandgatan. Go for 217 m.
• Continue on Strandgatan. Go for 383 m.
• Turn right onto Viktoriagatan (E6.4). Go for 3.3 km.
• Take the 3rd exit from roundabout onto E6/E20 toward Malmö. Go for 54.2 km.
• Take exit 33 toward Höganäs/Åstorp/21/Ängelholm S. Go for 394 m.
• Turn right onto Åstorpsvägen (112) toward Höganäs/Ängelholm. Go for 329 m.
• Pass 2 roundabouts and continue on Kullagatan (112). Go for 18.7 km.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto 111. Go for 333 m.
• Take the 3rd exit from roundabout onto Höganäsvägen (111) toward Helsingborg. Go for 980 m.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Höganäsvägen (111). Go for 2.2 km.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto Lerbergets Byaväg toward G:A Lerberget. Go for 645 m.
• Turn right onto Östra vägen. Go for 118 m.
• Turn right onto Vipvägen. Go for 154 m.
• Arrive at Vipvägen. Your destination is on the right.
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81,9 km
( 58 min.)
Halmstad
Stroll in the hometown of "Roxette".
Lerbergets Camping
26352, Lerberget, Sweden
56° 10' 36.5" N 12° 33' 42.8" E
56.1768100 12.5619000