Öland, Sweden
Sweden’s smallest province welcomes everyone who is in search of the greatest adventures. Moreover, the best that life has to offer is free here – the singularly beautiful countryside. Some 300 kilometers of coastline, with an abundance of beaches, more than 75 nature reserves, Stora Alvaret and South Öland’s world heritage cultural landscape. There are 28 different orchids growing throughout the island. There are also numerous destinations for excursions. Whatever you want to do, you are welcome to Öland!
Population:
approx. 25,000
Currency:
Swedish SEK/crowns
Emergency Numbers:
112
Opening Hours:
Shops open Monday-Friday 10-18, department stores and food shops have generous opening hours, also open on Sundays.
Newspapers:
Ölandsbladet,
Barometern,
Östra Småland
The Island
Brief facts about Öland
Öland – Sweden’s smallest province – has lots to offer. Every square kilometre has something to offer the visitor.
All you have to do is make your way over the Öland Bridge (6,072 m) and start making discoveries.
There is:
• approx. 500 km coastline
• around 350 Öland windmills
• 34 parishes with their own church (some even have 2)
• about 20 ancient forts
• countless rune stones and other ancient monuments
• 32 different species of orchid
• over 70 nature reserves
• 1 world heritage site
• over 50 bathing places
...and much, much more.
You are welcome to find your own favourite spot.
Öland’s length: 137 km
Province flower: Öland rock rose
Öland’s widest point: 16 km
Province animal: Nightingale
Land area: 1,344 sq. km
Province fish: Flounder
Highest point: 57.4 m above sea level
Province insect: Pink-winged grasshopper
Number of inhabitants: approx. 24,600
Province rock: Orthoceratite limestone
Municipalities: Borgholm and Mörbylånga
Province fungus: St. George’s mushroom
Province dish: Kroppkakor (potato and pork dumplings), lufsa (potato pancakes)
Top 10
10 points of interest on Öland
Events
What happens on Öland?
For even more events; go to https://boka.oland.se/en/evenemang/start
Do & See
Beaches where children can play, and where you can take a refreshing dip. Art and handicraft for all tastes. Swedish and Scandinavian history. Entertainment ranging from zoo to night clubs.
