South Sweden Explorer

Welcome to the south of Sweden!

7 days/6 nights roundtrip in the south of Sweden
A “pick & chose” list of cities and sites to visit depending on your clients’ interests.

Day 1

Arriving with ferry to Trelleborg, Ystad, Malmö…

The arrival time (morning or evening) will decide the order of the next activities but let´s say that the guests arrive in the morning in this case. Then they have time to explore Malmö or other parts of the region of Skåne.
If you want help with suggestions for activities and hotels here, please let me know.

Arriving in Blekinge.

Day 2

Next stop is the city of Karlshamn and a 2-nights stay in the wonderful world of Eriksberg Wildlife Reserve. This lovely place, which I call the “Narnia of Blekinge” is a true gem for the whole family. The safari park awaits you and you can choose from a number of different ways to discover the park’s many fascinating animals; hiking, biking or riding a safari jeep. You are guaranteed to see animals in their right habitat.

Day 4
Make sure to take an outing to Mörrums Kronolaxfiske; a beautiful river famous for its salmon fishing. Here, you can stand on the bridges trying to spot the fish or make a wonderful hike along the riverside. Enjoy lunch at the “Salmon House”.
Make a small detour from the highway and find the small and charming place Järnavik. From here you can hop on the archipelago boat out to the island of Tjärö (possible to stay overnight in charming red cottages), a paradise for families and a “Bullerbyn” on an island.

Day 5 & 6
In the morning you travel east toward Karlskrona, a UNESCO World Heritage city.
Suggestions for attractions and activities depending on interest and time:

On your way to Karlskrona, make a stop for a Swedish Fika at Café Mandeltårtan in the city of Ronneby. Then visit the multitalented artist Susanne Demåne in her fascinating and beautiful garden where she displays all her art in “The World of Demåne”.

Almost there, but first I recommend a visit to the island of Hasslö and the lovely beach Sandviken (15 min from the highway) with a fabulous view of the horizon. Suitable for small children. Stop to marvel at the viking graves of Hjortahammar on the scenic drive out to the island (8 min from the highway).

Welcome to the city of Karlskrona. Here you´ll be staying at the cosy Brewery Hotel (2 nights). A massive amount of attractions and activities can be found in Karlskrona. The city is built on 33 islands and the city center is situated on its own island, 6 km out into the archipelago. Built in 1680 to protect Sweden from Denmark, it´s packed with historical buildings and fortifications. It is really all about interests and time to spend. Some examples of “must see & must do” below:
– archipelago boat tour (1-4 hours)
– rent a bike and explore 4 islands in a couple of hours
– visit the famous allotment cottages at Brändaholm, 15 minutes walk from the city center.
– Drottningskär Citadel, a free ferry takes you out to the magnificent fortification in 30 minutes, and you can enjoy the archipelago underway.
– The Swedish Naval Museum is the most visited attraction in south Sweden and well worth a visit for the whole family.
– Dragsö Camping is a nice place to stay a day with the family, having a small beach, miniature golf with copies of buildings in the World Heritage, a playground and rental of kayaks, canoes, paddle boats and bikes.

Day 7
It´s time to say good-bye to Karlskrona and begin the drive to Kalmar (1:10).
On the way, I recommend a stop in the charming town of Kristianopel. Walk the narrow streets and have an ice cream in the small harbor.

In Kalmar, I suggest a visit to the following attractions:
– Kalmar Castle, a magnificent building and the best-preserved castles of its time. Lots of activities for the whole family.
– Krusenstiernska Gardens, with a small museum and a lovely garden where you can enjoy homemade Swedish delights as lunch or Swedish fika.
– a stroll in the streets behind the city wall is a must (you can even climb the wall at some points to enjoy the view of the sea).

Time to head back to the ferry (3:45)

If time allows….or the program is altered:

Kalmar is the gateway to the island of Öland and connected by a very long bridge.
The drive (0:20) from the city center offers fantastic views of the Kalmar sound.
Depending again on interests and time, the island is packed with sights and activities for the whole family, typically in the summer peak season. It´s otherwise quite slow.

Don´t miss in the north:
– Borgholm Castle, a middle age fortification that is impressive in its size and preserved state.
– Solliden Castle, summer home for the Swedish Royal family
If you chose to stay on the island for a night or two, you need to travel further north to visit Byrums Raukar, stone formations by the sea that looks like nothing else you have seen!

Don´t miss in the south:
– Långe Jan pilot station and bird sanctuary

WELCOME TO THE SOUTH OF SWEDEN TOGETHER WITH GO NORDIC AB!

Eriksberg Wildlife Reserve, the “Narnia” of Blekinge. An amazing place, with high-end accommodation and lovely activities in the middle of a wildlife sanctuary. 

Tjärö, a beautiful place on an island outside of Karlshamn. A short boattrip and you are in the very image of Sweden, but in the archipelago!

The Brewery Hotel, a cosy 3-star hotel in the middle of Karlskrona with walking distance to everything. Flexible room solutions, great pizza restaurant and homemade beer!

Stuvenäs Guesthouse, a beautiful spot and perfect stop between Karlskrona & Kalmar.
Lots of rooms of difference sizes, famous for their large lunch buffés and Edible Country-experiences. 

Villa Flora Viola, situated in the middle of beautiful Ronneby Park, these traditional wooden houses holds 26 rooms and great adventures for families with children!

Blomlöfs B & B, being built as we speak, this new addition to accommodation in Karlskrona offers seaside rooms where some have balconies and sea view five minutes walk from the Main Square. Bonus: the best seafood restaurant in the region on the first floor!