Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
On the east coast, about 5km north of Eketorp, Gräsgårds Fiskehamn is a delightful little
fishing harbour. A little further north, there's an 11th-century rune stone at
Seby
, and in
Segerstad
there are standing stones, stone circles and over 200 graves.
Öland's Southernmost Point
LANDMARK
Öland's southernmost point is a stark, striking spectacle of epic sky, sea and rock-strewn
pastures. A nature reserve almost surrounded by sea, it's justifiably popular with bird-
10am-6pm daily Jul-mid-Aug, 11am-5pm May, Jun & mid-Aug-Sep, 11am-4pm Apr, Oct & Nov,
11am-4pm Fri-Sun Mar)
, a great cafe-restaurant and, at 42m, Scandinavia's tallest lighthouse,
Sleeping & Eating
You'll find supermarkets in Mörbylånga.
Gammalsbygårdens Gästgiveri
B&B
(
MAP
0485-66 30 51;
www.gammalsbygarden.se
;
s/d Skr700/900;
closed
Christmas-Easter; )
This country farmhouse sits on the hauntingly beautiful southeastern coast, 5km north of
Eketorp. The picture-perfect lounge is complemented by cheerful rooms with whitewashed
walls and cosy floor heating. A couple have private balconies. The restaurant serves fish,
venison, lamb and heavenly desserts. Booking ahead is essential.
Mörby Vandrarhem & Lågprishotell
HOSTEL
( 0485-493 93;
www.morbyhotell.se
;
Bruksgatan; hostel s/d Skr350/550, hotel s/d Skr650/850;
May-Aug; )
In the small village of Mörbylånga, this place has a mixture of hostel- and hotel-style ac-
commodation. The big, anonymous building is a bit hospital-like, but there's a pool and
plenty of space, with a park and beaches nearby, as well as bikes for hire.
Restaurang & Pizzeria Linda
PIZZA
