Öland
Sweden · 5 m
Description
Öland is a long, narrow island off Sweden’s southeastern coast, connected to the mainland by the roughly 6-kilometer Öland Bridge. The island combines stark limestone landscapes, traditional villages, medieval churches, and distinctive wooden windmills. In the south, the vast Stora Alvaret dominates the landscape, a species-rich limestone plain whose unique cultural landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Attractions such as Solliden Palace, the summer residence of the Swedish royal family, and the reconstructed Eketorp fortress reflect Öland’s rich history. Long sandy beaches, shallow bays, and a relatively sunny climate make the island a popular destination for nature, culture, and summer holidays.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Southern Öland Agricultural Landscape (UNESCO)
- Stora Alvaret limestone plain
- Borgholm Castle ruins
- Solliden Palace and gardens
- Eketorp ancient castle
- Ottenby nature reserve and bird observatory
- Långe Jan lighthouse
- Byrums Raukar sea stacks
- Trollskogen nature reserve
- Långe Erik lighthouse
- Öland windmills
- Lerkaka windmill row
- Öland Museum Himmelsberga
- Neptuni åkrar coastal meadows
- Böda Sand beach
- Lyckesand beach
- Mörbylångaleden hiking trail
- Gettlinge burial field
- Gråborg ancient castle
- Ismanstorp ancient castle
- Sandvik windmill
- Jordhamn stone-grinding mill
- Vida Museum and Art Gallery
- Capellagården
- Öland Zoo and amusement park
- Medieval stone churches of Öland
- Köpingsvik beach
- Bödabukten bay
- Öland cycling routes
Getting there
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry