Kalmar is a city full of contrasts. It is a meeting place for long ago and
here and now, for repose and vitality. Historic structures,
cobblestone streets and lovely parks give the city charm and
character. At the same time there is a broad range of restaurants,
pubs, shops and galleries. There are multinational companies, a
modern university and an airport just a ten-minute drive from the
city centre.
Within walking and biking distance, you can experience sandy
beaches, deciduous forests, meadows, floating villas, towers and
pinnacles. And why not go on an outing to Öland or the Kingdom of Crystal? Art, culture, design, food, entertainment and shopping. With Kalmar in the centre, you get maximum experience in minimum expanse.
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Kalmar – Maximum experience
photo by Christian Alsing
photo by Jenny Roloff
Did you know that…
- 1397 was the year that the Kalmar Union was formed. Sweden, Denmark and Norway were a united kingdom, the largest in Europe.
- Kalmar’s city centre was located in Gamla Stan (Old Town) until 1647, when the city was ravaged by fire. Subsequently, the city was moved to Kvarnholmen, centre of today’s Kalmar.
- Kalmar has twice been awarded Europe’s top architecture prize, Europa Nostra, for its well-preserved city environment.
Welcome to Kalmar!
Further information
www.kalmar.se/international
