O-Ringen Magazine, nr 1 2024
The worlds biggest orienteering adventure. Oskarshamn, Smålandskusten, July 21st to 27 th 2024.
The worlds biggest orienteering adventure. Oskarshamn, Smålandskusten, July 21st to 27 th 2024.
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EAST SMÅLAND COAST<br />
WEST SMÅLAND COAST<br />
Högsby<br />
Here in Småland’s own Grand Canyon of dramatic scree, cliffs and<br />
running water, there is a beautiful flora of mosses and lichens. An 8<br />
km long ravine that was widened and deepened by masses of water<br />
created when inland ice melted 12,000 years ago. The Emån river<br />
is one of Sweden’s most naturally diverse waterways, with around<br />
30 species of fish, and is probably best known for its large and fastgrowing<br />
brown trout. No fewer than eight world records have been<br />
broken by fish caught in this river over the years.<br />
Hultsfred<br />
Cycle on a trolley or travel on a nostalgic train along a winding<br />
narrow gauge railway that takes you through dark forests and open<br />
landscapes. Take a break on your journey and have a look in the<br />
fika trolley or a dip in the lake. You can start your trolley ride from<br />
Hultsfred, Flaten or Virserum, or from Hultsfred to Västervik. The<br />
train chugs along at a relaxed speed, past villages, beautiful nature<br />
and forest landscapes.<br />
Öland<br />
On Öland you’ll find Lådbilslandet, an amusement park with<br />
merry-go-rounds, bouncy castles, a playground and an obstacle<br />
course. If you’re longing for sand between your toes, don’t miss<br />
Böda beach, Öland’s most beautiful beach, which is 20 km long<br />
with crunchy white sand. On north-west Öland there’s the fishing<br />
village of Byxelkrok, where you can wander between the fishing<br />
huts and along lovely promenade enjoying everything from fresh<br />
prawns to churros.<br />
Would you like more tips?<br />
Blå jungfrun<br />
The legendary island Blå Jungfrun (“the Blue Maiden”), also known<br />
as Blåkulla, is a granite block towering 86m above the sea right in<br />
the middle of Kalmarsund, sparking people’s curiosity since ancient<br />
times. Take the chance to visit this beautiful national park.<br />
- Here you can read about<br />
everything there is to do on<br />
the Småland Coast!<br />
Have yo read the Oskarshamn Guide? If not,<br />
find it using the QR code or at<br />
oskarshamn.com/o-ringen<br />
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