Life in Sweden Walking Tour – Karlskrona

Our guided tour gives you a great insight into life in Karlskrona and Sweden while enjoying stunning views of this city built on water.
  • All year
  • 2-20 guests

  • 2 hours*

Tour description

Karlskrona is a stunning place, with its city center built on an island in the archipelago. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve makes for a unique combination that will be sure to impress you. On this guided walking tour we give you an introduction to local and Swedish history with special attention to the way of life in Sweden. Are there really polar beers in the streets? What do Swedes eat? Why do they have to go to a special store to buy our alcohol? What does Swedish candy taste like, and what is “Swedish fika”? Join our local and experienced guide to know all about it!
Archipelago boat docked at the main hub, Fisktorget in Karlskrona city center
Swedish Candy Tour, a GO Nordic excursion
The picturesque island of Saltö seen from the old Saltö bridge, a part of the GO Nordic InstaWalk in Karlskrona
The picturesque island of Ekholmen just outside Karlskrona city center
The picturesque seaside restaurant Blomlöfs outside Karlskrona city center

What’s included

  • A slow-pace walking tour of the islands of Trossö, Stakholmen, Ekholmen, Saltö, Brändaholm och Dragsö, taking you past the most scenic places of Karlskrona.
  • Local tour guide
  • A visit to a local candy store with a “goodie-bag” of Swedish Candy
  • Stop at the Swedish phenomenon “Systembolaget” – the stores owned by the government where Swedes have to go to buy their beer, wine & liquor.

Additions or combinations

Combine with a “Swedish fika” (Coffee/tea & cinnamon bun) and/or “Swedish lunch platter” with delicious local treats like herring, salmon, meatballs with lingonberries and “body cakes”. The lunch is served with a beautiful sea view at the seafood restaurant Blomlöfs, a local supplier dating back to 1930. *) The walking tour is 2 hours exclusive Swedish fika and/or lunch.