See & Do

Here we list what you can see and do in Öland

Borgholm Castle 

Visit Borgholm Castle, also known as the "Nordic region's most powerful ruin," is well worth a visit. Inside the castle, you can wander around and feel the wings of history. There are beautiful exhibitions about the castle's history and a large play area for children to learn more about Borgholm Castle in a playful way. A tip is to take the little train from Borgholm Square to Borgholm Castle. 

Sollidens Castle 

When you walk through the gate to Sollidens Castle Park, you are met by a very special environment that invites you to walks and adventures. The park surrounds the Royal Family's summer palace and was established over a hundred years ago by the then Queen Victoria. She created a garden inspired by many parts of the world.

Lighthouses on Öland

There are many lighthouses on Öland, but there are two that you should especially see. Långe Erik on the northern tip and Långe Jan on the southern tip. Långe Jan is also Sweden's tallest lighthouse, and you get a fantastic view from the top of it.

Windmills

Sandviks kvarn is one of the world's largest windmills, and by far the largest in the Nordic countries. It is of a Dutch type, which means that only the top, where the wings are attached, is rotatable. This is in contrast to the traditional Öland stub mills, where the entire mill is simply turned so that the wings face the wind. About 400 stub mills and around 20 Dutch-style windmills are preserved on Öland today. Sandviks Kvarn is very well-preserved. Stub mills were usually used for domestic needs, while the mill in Sandvik was a toll mill, meaning payment was required for grinding, either with money or grain. 

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Böda Skogsjärnväg

The railway from the past on Öland is now an experience for all ages. Here you can experience what it was like to only have the railway as a means of transportation between 1908 and 1959 and also take the train to Naturum in Trollskogen. 

Borgholms Badhus

Inside the bathhouse, there is a 25-meter pool with a diving board and 6 lanes, a smaller children's pool, a Play and Splash Corner for the youngest, a water slide with its own braking pool, a whirlpool with ocean view, and also a cafe & shop.
During the summer, there are also two outdoor pools with free entry, along with sun loungers to borrow. In their clean gym, you will find strength training machines, free weights, outdoor obstacle course, rowing machines & treadmills, and ellipticals & stationary bikes.

Prices are available on the website

Greby Gokart

Greby Gokart is the family-friendly go-kart track on Öland that offers an activity for all ages. The track is the newest on Öland and it is built directly on the Öland alvar, just south of Borgholm. They want the whole family to be able to try driving Go-karts and therefore offer three different options; Big Go-kart suitable for adults but can be driven by children at least 10 years old or 135 cm tall, Small Go-kart usually suitable for children aged 6-9 years, and finally Double Go-kart where two people can ride together, suitable for children who do not want or cannot drive themselves, the minimum age for double go-kart is 3 years.  

Prices are available on the website

Food & Drink

Restaurants, cafes, and pubs in Öland

Öland chocolate 

Öland chocolate is just what it sounds like - a chocolate company in Öland that produces pralines - but it's not just that! They also run a beach bar, bistro & Deli, and even an ice cream bar, with self-made ice cream of course. Worth a visit if you are in Färjestaden. 

Arontorps Kroppkakor

Arontorps Kroppkakor is a restaurant that offers the Öland specialty kroppkakor, and of course, other food as well. With their excellent service in the simple restaurant environment, they promise you as a guest a good and gastronomic luxury that guarantees an incredible taste experience. 

Fireside - Craft Beer & BBQ

Fireside is a family-owned microbrewery that produces unique craft beer in small batches. The brewery's restaurant serves various beer types and wood-smoked & flavorful pulled pork, ribs, and chopped beef with accompaniments, what is special about their BBQ is that it takes 6-10 hours to cook, so what fits on the smoker that day is what they can serve. They also offer brewery tours and beer tastings, since 2017, it is possible to buy their non-alcoholic beer directly from the brewery.
The restaurant is decorated in an old barn, and their outdoor seating is open between May-October. During that season, they invite troubadours to play, the music schedule can be found on their Facebook page.
Depending on the season, brewery courses, tasting evenings, brewery tours, and BBQ courses can be booked. For groups of 8 to 25 people, they can offer after-work and private indoor events.

Accommodation

Hotels and Campsites in Öland

Strand Borgholm

Strand Hotel is centrally located at Borgholm's guest harbor. Within pleasant walking distance, you will find the summer residence of the royal family, Solliden, Borgholm Castle, and Borgholm center. One disabled-access room and one wheelchair-accessible room. Pets are allowed in 6 rooms.

Hotel Hamnen

Hotel Hamnen is located in the middle of Färjestaden's harbor with sea views from all rooms.

Rent a house

On Öland, there are plenty of beautiful houses with pools or lovely seaside apartments to rent during the summer. Check out AirBNB or oland.se

Alvaret Hotel & Hostel

At Alvaret, you can stay in a relaxed and peaceful environment, sleep well in their individually decorated rooms. Alvaret has 7 rooms, and 4 of them have private shower & toilet.
On the property, there is a glass-enclosed outdoor room with a TV and a fireplace, there are also outdoor grills to borrow for those who wish. They are open year-round, and there is always the possibility to book a conference or course at Alvaret. It is within walking distance to a bank, post office, restaurant, bakery / confectionery, pub, pizzeria, public bath, grocery store, a summer-open liquor store, spice shop, bicycle rental, dentist, taxi, healthcare center, bus, leisure articles, and clothing stores.
From Alvaret Hotel & Hostel, you are close to both Kalmarsund with its rocky cliffs and the Baltic Sea with its long sandy beaches.

Böda Sand Beach Resort

Böda Sand offers a complete campsite buzzing with activity. Stay along a 20 km long white sandy beach with shallow water. A paradise for families with children.

Klinta Camping

The campsite is located in Köpingsvik, by one of Öland's finest sandy beaches, just a few kilometers from Borgholm. The quality requirements for the campsite are high, the staff does everything to keep the campsite clean, well-organized, and tidy so that you as a guest will enjoy. The campsite has around 400 pitches for caravans, motorhomes, or tents. There are also 24 cottages and 5 types of cottages to choose from, two different camping cottages, and three different self-catering cottages. Whichever cottage you choose, you have access to a private terrace with outdoor furniture, where you can sit and enjoy the Öland air. There is also space for one car at each cottage.