O-Ringen Magazine, nr 1 2024

SOUTH SMÅLAND COAST
NORTH SMÅLAND COAST
Kingdom of Glass
Kingdom of Glass is one of the Småland Coast’s most popular
attractions. The area is known for its glassmaking, which goes back
over 200 years. Visitors can look round several glassmakers, including
Kosta Boda and Orrefors, where they can see glass blowers at
work and blow their own glass. This is an experience visitors won’t
forget in a hurry!
Mönsterås
Here you’ll find a large bike park with bike tracks and a round,
150m long tarmac track where you can cycle, ride a kick bike,
skateboard or inline skate. Fancy a dip? Challenge your friends on
the waterslide with inbuilt timing. Swim against the current in the
jet stream channel or in the lagoon at Mösterås water park. If you
need to refuel, head to Nabbens Rökeri & Fisk – where the finest
catches have been prepared for over a century!
Kalmar
As one of Sweden’s oldest towns, Kalmar has many historical
attractions. At Kalmar’s regional museum you’ll find the playful
exhibition Superkronan, all about the Kronan battleship. Kalmar
Castle offers fun family activities all year round, the highlight
being Barnens Slott (the Children’s Castle) each summer. Kalmar
has several lovely bathing spots with long quays, quaint coves and
diving platforms. If you would rather bathe indoors, there’s always
Äventyrsbadet. In the summer you can hire canoes, kayaks and
stand-up paddle boards in Kalmar. The sightseeing boat Kalmarflundran
and the MS Dessi ferry to Öland are two more entertaining
options.
At the World of Dinosaurs you can learn all about dinosaurs.
Meeting over 200 of the biggest and most frightening animals ever is
guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience.
Västervik
At Västervik Resort there are large and small adventures for the
whole family. There’s a bathing area and thrilling waterslides,
sunny clifftops, entertainment and nature activities for children.
In Västervik you can experience the archipelago up close, perhaps
see a grey seal or a majestic sea eagle. With all its islets and rocks,
Västervik is also one of Sweden’s top sport fishing destinations,
attracting anglers from all over Europe. You can also book a guided
fishing trip and hire boats or kayaks.
Vimmerby
Take your family or friends on an exciting adventure on the
high-level adventure course, with 83 obstacles both in the treetops
and lower down. If you would rather keep your feet on the ground,
we recommend a visit to Virum Moose Park, where you can get
really close to these magnificent animals and can stroke and feed
them from the safari truck. It was here in Vimmerby that Astrid
Lindgren wrote many of her famous stories and you’re invited to
become part of the story and the adventure.
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