Attractions

This is a lovely garden with a café just one minute walk from Kaptensvillan. Both the garden and the main building has remained intact since the 19th century and is an example of how the lower aristocracy lived. During the summer famous Swedish comedians put on a popular slapstick comedy show here.

http://krusenstiernskagarden.se/

A lovely popular beach with the view of Kalmars neighbour, Öland, and the castle, only a 3 minute stroll from Kaptensvillan. It has a long pontoon stretching far into the water, a sandy beach, a kiosk and WC are available.

If you wish to play beach volleyball, train at an outdoor gym or jump from a diving tower follow the path next to Kalmarsunds parken south until you can’t go south anymore, this recreational area is called Långviken. (about 25 minute walk from Kaptensvillan.)

Stroll through Stensö nature reserve, a lovely place where you can get a way from the bustle of the town. Here you can go swimming, play mini-golf or go for a jog in the beautiful surroundings. 

Looking to go shopping? Most of Kalmar's non-franchise stores are located in the city center, mainly on the streets called Kaggensgatan and Storgatan.

https://www.kalmarcity.com/

Experience the thrilling account of Sweden's most impressive ship during its period as a great power, a ship that exploded and sank in 1676 and was rediscovered in 1980. More than 30,000 artifacts have been salvaged from the wreck site outside Öland, including Sweden's largest gold coin treasure. You can see some thousands of the coins here. Try your hand at loading one of Kronan's cannons! (source; kalmar.com)

https://www.kalmarlansmuseum.se/

One of Sweden’s most renowned art institutions is located in central Kalmar. It is a contemporary art museum, dedicated to raising questions and finding new perspectives on issues that influence people’s future and challenges that affect the region. (Source: Kalmar Konstmuseum) 

https://www.kalmarkonstmuseum.se/en/

Kalmar Park Golf is a 12-hole park golf course, a fun city-adapted course inspired by Mini Golf and Adventure Golf. An oasis in the middle of Kalmar where you can play golf and enjoy a real ice cream from Lejonet & Björnen in a beautiful environment. (Source; Kalmar Park Golf)

https://www.kalmarparkgolf.se/

Enjoy playing golf on your vacation? Be sure to visit Kalmar golf club, situated about 15 minutes from Kaptensvillan by car. A beautiful golf course with a restaurant overlooking the water. 

http://www.kalmargk.se/

Tourist information center in Kalmar

https://www.kalmar.com/en

A perfect outing for the whole family. Here you’ll find a  large playground, a cafe, animals such as rabbits, goats, pigs and horses, a nice walking path and frisbee golf!

http://www.skalby4h.se/

Europe's largest dinosaur exhibition with visitors from over 100 countries. A great excursion for the family.

http://www.aworldofdinosaurs.com/

Öland is a beautiful island which has a lot to offer. For information on what to see visit Ölands tourist information center or the tourist information center in Kalmar.  

Opposite the tourist information center there's a company called Baltic where they rent out bikes. 

http://kalmarcykeluthyrning.hemsida24.se/