Kalmar makes an easy full-day escape from Blekinge — a blend of renaissance grandeur and relaxed waterfront promenades.
Top picks
- Tour Kalmar Castle’s thick walls and secret staircases (kids love the treasure hunt trail).
- Wander the old town’s cobbled streets, then dip into Kullzénska Caféet for cardamom buns.
- Rent bikes and follow the Kalmarsund waterfront path towards Varvsholmen for wide Baltic views.
Getting there
- By car: ~1 h 30 min from central Blekinge via E22 (expect bridge winds).
- By train: SJ and Krösatågen run direct services from Karlskrona (1 h 10 min).
Pair Kalmar with a detour onto Öland via the 6 km bridge if you have a car and an extra afternoon.