Kalmar Sights

  1. Domkyrkan

    The landmark baroque Domkyrkan was designed by Tessin, King Karl X Gustav's favourite architect. Its sage-green interior is very restful, and there's a spectacular pulpit. To find out more, plug into one of the audiophones by the main door.

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  2. Guided Tours of Kalmar Slott

    To find out more about Kalmar Slott, join one of the fascinating Guided Tours of the Castle , included in the admission price. There are also children's activities in summer; contact the castle for details.

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  3. Kalmar Konstmuseum

    Kalmar Konstmuseum, near the castle, displays works by well-known Swedish artists like Carl Larsson and Anders Zorn, and houses temporary modern exhibitions.

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  4. Kalmar Länsmuseum

    The highlight of the Kalmar Länsmuseum , in an old steam mill by the harbour, are finds from the 17th-century flagship Kronan . The ship exploded and sank just before a battle in 1676, with the loss of almost 800 men. It was rediscovered in 1980, and over 22,000 wonderfully preserved items have been excavated so far, including a spectacular gold hoard, clothing, musical instruments and cannon.

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  5. Kalmar Sjöfartsmuseum

    Aft and slightly to port of the county museum, Kalmar Sjöfartsmuseum contains a delightfully eccentric maritime collection, with nautical instruments, bottled ships, foghorns, and things made out of knots and armadillos.

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  7. Kalmar Slott

    Fairytale turrets, moat, drawbridge, foul dungeon and secret passages…yes, Kalmar Slott has absolutely everything that a proper castle should. This powerful Renaissance building was once the most important in Sweden, and it's fortified accordingly. It has one of the best-preserved interiors from the period.

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  8. Krusenstiernska Gården

    Krusenstiernska Gården is a fully furnished, 19th-century middle-class home, 500m from the castle entrance. Tours of the house are on the hour, but entry to the pretty gardens and café is free.

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  9. Västerport

    Västerport was the original point of entry into the city. Nowadays you can watch glass-blowing and pottery-making at the studios here, and buy the results.

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