Things to see and do Borgholm

The white lighthouse, called Långe Erik, and the vents forests by winds during storms, give a severe appearance in the area.

Here, over 7 km, it stretches from large and beautiful white sandy beaches lined with dunes and pine forests.

The oldest stone of Öland in the 2nd century is km from the pier.

This is the largest of the Lacs lakes. It is shallow and flora and fauna are very diverse. To reach him, go down about 5 kilometers south, then heading west for km, just after Saint-Brunneby.

Five kilometers south of Bredsätra are seven windmills in a row. They form a long row on the headland and are the longest preserved row of windmills in Öland. They are typical island windmills, and many of them have been restored by local associations. The village of Störlinge is one of the few villages where most farms still have their windmills. Two kilometers further south, the medieval church of Gärdslösa houses frescoes from the ^17th century, and furniture from the ^17th and ^18th centuries.

About kilometres south appears the village of Bredsätra. The ruins of the St. Birgitta Chapel of the 5 th century are km beyond the coast. It's an excellent place for bird watching.

This small fishing village is a lively marina in the summer, with restaurants and cafes along the pebble beach. In the evening, it is delicious to dine on the terrace of one of the restaurants, watching the sailboats on a sea that turns pink with the setting sun. You may also see the ferry passing in the distance towards the island of Gotland. 3 km north, along the coast, in the nature reserve of Neptuni Åkrar, the meadows are strewn with viperine, a small rare blue flower, a treat for the eyes!

Ruins of the Chapel of Saint Birgita.It is an excellent place for bird watching.

Sandvik. Fishing port and stone industry center, famous especially for its eight-story wooden windmill.

Föra.Village located 2 km east of road 136. Its church is curiously flanked by a ^12th century fortified tower.

Jordhamn. 3 km along the coast is the only stone-polishing mill in Öland.

Vi Alvar. Just before the village of Källa, on road 136, there is a burial ground with a prehistoric circular monument and sacrificial stones.

Byrums Sandvik. 8 km northwest of Högby, on the west coast, high white stone formations, similar to the raukar on the island of Gotland, and sandy and rocky beaches make this place a favorite place for swimming and walking. Ferry to the islet Blå Jungrun (literally, the blue mermaid) which is a national park in itself.

Byxelkrok. This small fishing village is a very lively marina in summer. Three kilometers north along the coast in the Neptuni Åkrar nature reserve, the meadows are littered with viperine, a small rare blue flower.

Karlevistenen.2 km from the pier, to the north, stands the oldest rune stone in Öland, dating from the ^10th century.

At the northern tip of the crab claw shapedisland, there is the beautiful lighthouse Långe Erik on the Grandkullaviken bay on one side and a walking trail, the Trollskogen, on the other.

Just before the village of Källa, located on Route 136, you can see a funeral field with a prehistoric circular monument and sacrificatoires stones.

The only mill to polish the stone of Öland is 3 km along the coast.

9 km north, direction Äleklinta and Bruddesta, cliffs with brown tones, red rust, ochre and beige, overlooking beautiful pebble beaches.

At the northern exit of Borgholm, imposing limestone cliffs and prehistoric remains.

The place is worth a visit. Himmelsberga is a village of preserved buildings from the 17th and 19th centuries that can be visited. The supplies and furniture are still there, along with the machines and equipment of the time. The museum also has an art gallery where temporary exhibitions are presented. The aim of this museum was to save a traditional village of the island (which was about to be destroyed) for posterity; and it is more than successful!

On Route 136 after Halltorp is this modern art museum on stilts, with a very cubic shape and large windows, which presents the works (sculpture, design, pottery...) of Ulrica Hydman-Vallien and Bertil Vallien, from the 1960s until today. In 2003, Vida expanded with another art gallery, Norra Hallen. There are now two permanent museum rooms, three art galleries, a children's corner, a shop and a café, all on a total area of 2,000 m². Enough to keep you busy!

Björnhovda Kvarnar. 2 km east of Färjestaden you can see the king of mills, the largest in Öland.

Beijershamn. 5 km west of Vickleby, this 2 km long stone pier was built in 1850.

Bårbyborg. On the edge of road 136, this semi-circular fortress overlooks a precipice called Landborgsstupet. The panorama is magnificent.

Ottenby Kungsgård. By going up towards the north, one joins the road 136, in a landscape of hedged farmland where one sees many fallow deers. This is the territory of a royal farm, Ottenby Kungsgård, which has one of the largest flocks of sheep in Sweden.

Charles X Gustavus' wall. 6 km from the southern end of the island, a high stone wall cuts the island from east to west for 5 km. It was built in 1650, to prevent deer from leaving the Ottenby area.

Långe Jan Lighthouse and Ottenby Bird Station (Ottenby Fågelstation) - Ottenby

Eketorps Borg. 3 km further south, a small road to the west leads to the site of this^5th century stronghold, which was still inhabited in the early Middle Ages. Inside the wall, only the foundations of the houses are still visible.

Jags Museum. In Seby there is a very original museum: it celebrates the life of a man who was considered mad by his contemporaries, but who left behind a remarkable collection of sculptures and wooden furniture. A farmer who hated farm work, but was forced to do it, he presents his life's work here.