Introducing Kalmar
Kalmar has one of the most spectacular castles in Sweden, with an interior even more perfect than its turreted outside - miss it at your cost. Other excitements in town include Sweden's largest gold hoard, from the 17th-century ship Kronan, and picturesque buildings and cobbled streets in the Kvarnholmen area. If you've anything to celebrate, Kalmar's a good place to do it in, with romantic hotels and lively bars.
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The short-lived Kalmar Union of 1397, when the crowns of Sweden, Denmark and Norway became one, was agreed to at the castle.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: 7 Swedish Destinations: ‘Must-sees’ or Not?
by vildanden 29 May 2012
I would say that Lund and Kalmar are definitely must-sees. When travelling between them why don't you visit Karlskrona and its beautiful…
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7 Swedish Destinations: ‘Must-sees’ or Not?
by greekness2007 28 May 2012
Hello to everyone, My summer is here again and I again want to focus on Scandinavia. I do not want to overload myself with urban destina…
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Re: Kalmar
by muminmamma 16 May 2012
Depending on what you mean by 'best' I'd say Kosta, for sheer size, and Målerås, for beauty. In Kalmar there's Westholms Glasstudio -…
