Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
KALMAR SLOTT
Highlights
1
Karlskrona
A riot of Baroque architecture
and a rich naval past make this seaside town
one of the most enticing in southern Sweden.
See p.194
2
Kalmar Slott
Visit the exquisite interior of
this sensational, twelfth-century castle that has
been beautifully remodelled into a Renaissance
palace.
See p.199
3
Kullzénska Caféet
,
Kalmar
Tuck into
scrumptious cakes amid the wonderful faded
gentility of this eighteenth-century home.
See p.203
4
Utvandrarnas Hus, Växjö
The exhibition of
the poignant stories of millions of Swedes
forced to emigrate to the United States in the
nineteenth century is an essential stop on any
visit to Småland.
See p.208
5
Vadstena
This atmospheric town on the
eastern shores of Lake Vättern is home to the
massive abbey founded by Sweden's first female
saint, Birgitta.
See p.218
6
Visby, Gotland
Visit the remarkable walled
city of the former Hanseatic League stronghold
and take in the party along with the thousands
of young Swedes who visit this superb Baltic
island every summer.
See p.231
7
Sjaustrehammaren beach, Gotland
Get
back to nature on this unspoilt sandy beach
near Ljugarn, backed by pine forest and open
flower meadows.
See p.238
HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON P.194
