The most beautiful natural sites to discover Götaland

Örestrandsbaden and Pålsjöbaden, at the end of the. Helsingborg's inhabitants pass through the city in bath robes to dip into the sea. Just behind the harbour and the tropical beach planted in summer of palm and straw. Very popular.

This lost peninsula in the north-east of Gotland is mostly known for its very original Fabriken hotel, but the nature reserve in the south of the peninsula is superb to isolate yourself and enjoy the amazing vegetation. Limestone quarries were dug on the island in 1908 by a German company. Thus, for most of the 20th century, there was a limestone industry on the island until it was closed to the public by the Swedish army between 1970 and 1990 to be transformed into a military base.

The most beautiful place on the island to watch the sun set behind the island of Stora Karlsö. Nearby is a charming little fishing village called Djupvik. The Eksta Coast Nature Reserve stretches from Djupvik to Hammarudden. It is a beautiful stretch of Gotland's coastline, with a view of the two small Karlsöarna islands. In the central part of the reserve is Kronvall, a fishing village that was once much larger than it is today and which, according to legend, is where the Danish army landed in 1361.

To discover this magnificent archipelago, you can take boats that shuttle to the islands of Idö and Hasselö. The first is famous for its excellent restaurants and is a refuge for many city dwellers who own holiday cottages there (if you wander around a bit, you will discover some incredible houses, notice to the architecture lovers!) On Hasselö, you can go on beautiful hikes and rent quads to ride the roads of the island at full speed; a great experience for those who want to have a thrill!

The national park. The first maritime sanctuary of the country dedicated to "National Park" (September 2009), Kosterhavet is a space of 450 km ² which, bordering Norwegian park Ytre Hvaler, provides protection for more than 6 000 species characteristic of this area. Its cold waters (5-7 ° C), their important salinity and the depth of the neighboring fjord (200 m) give it ocean characteristics, quite different from most of the Swedish coastlines. Nearly 200 species are actually absent elsewhere in national waters (brachiopods, corals, rare sponges…). Several projects are integrated in the creation of this marine park: protection of cultural and natural legacies, promotion of sustainable fishing, protection of corals, restoration of traditional farming and natural landscapes. For the thousands of tourists arriving every summer on this beautiful coast, this development of natural heritage translates into the possibility of discovering the places in a responsible and environmental way. Sea outings, underwater diving and park discoveries are possible. A Naturum recently opened on Nord Koster - Västra Bovägen 1 Tel (031) 60 50 00 - and this is where you will find all the possible activities on the islands surrounding and in this marine park.