Neptuni åkrar

Southeastern Sweden


On the far north of Öland's western edge, this beautiful reserve is famed for its spread of blue viper’s bugloss flowers in early summer.


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1. Lyckesand

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One of the island’s best beaches, known for it's long stretches of fine white sand and calm waters.

2. Blå Jungfrun National Park

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The strangely twisted trees and ancient burrows at this nature reserve are well worth a visit.

4. Källa kyrka

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This atmospheric church, at a little harbour about 36km northeast of Borgholm, off Rd 136, is a fine example of Öland’s medieval fortified churches. The…

5. Sandvikskvarn

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6. Kulturhuset

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7. Solliden Palace

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Sweden’s most famous ‘summer house’, Solliden Palace, 2.5km south of Borgholm town centre, is still used by the Swedish royals. Its exceptional gardens…

8. Borgholms Slott

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Northern Europe’s largest ruined castle, Borgholms Slott looms just south of town. This epic limestone structure was burnt and abandoned early in the 18th…

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