Oland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Serenity and calmness take over as you drive to this island. Join other visitors who choose this unique destination as a holiday spot every year.

The bridge to Öland is almost 4 miles (6 kilometers) long, providing time to prepare for the beauty awaiting you on this Swedish island. Accommodations are plentiful, with activity-filled campsites and cozy cottages. Look for the Swedish royal family’s summer residence Solliden Slott, near the island’s biggest town, Borgholm.

Tour the country-style palace when the royals are not in town and enjoy the residence’s lovely gardens at any time. While in Borgholm, explore Borgholms Slott, an imposing 17th-century ruin with a café by the castle’s walls and numerous children’s activities in season. Visit an even older ruin, Ismantorps Borg, where only the rubble of foundation walls is visible.

Öland is noted for its natural beauty and unique biodiversity, which makes hiking popular all across the 520-square-mile (1,300-square-kilometer) island. Visit the Stora Alvaret, a limestone plateau whose unique vegetation has helped earn its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ölands Animal and Amusement Park offers activities including a pirate-themed water park, as well as numerous endangered animal species.

It’s possible to walk or cycle all over Öland along its many Hälsans Stig “path to health” trails. Some are short, like Eketorps Trail that’s less than 1 mile (2 kilometers). The Öland Trail covers most of the island. Travel between fortresses or climb up the Långe Jan Lighthouse for an incredible vista. Don’t be surprised if you see a two-hump camel watching you on one of the walks it’s not a mirage.

Öland has many beaches with white sand. Sea breezes make the area perfect for kite surfers and explain why the island is dotted with windmills. Bring your fishing rod and catch a tasty trout during the season.

Enjoy Öland for its serenity and beauty. In no time you’ll understand why many Swedes regard this as their favorite vacation spot.

Hotel Skansen

Hotel Skansen

4 out of 5
Tingshusgatan 1, Farjestaden
The price is ฿4,059 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,059
฿4,546 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Farjestaden. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff & Service would received 5 stars if not for one of the staff members in the spa. We seemed like an inconvenience. Beyond that everything was wonderful."

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2025

Hotel Skansen
Ekerum Resort Öland

Ekerum Resort Öland

3.5 out of 5
Gardsvagen 22, Borgholm
The price is ฿4,844 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿4,844
฿5,425 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Borgholm. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Ekerum Golf & Resort and Solliden Palace ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (407 reviews)
Enjoyable family stay
"Family (2 adults, 2 children) stayed in a Premium Room. Would recommend. Lots of space with 2 separate bedrooms (1 for adults, 1 with 2 singles for children) plus open area with Kitchenette / Lounge / Dining. Enough towels for us all - although no tea-towel and limited cutlery. Buffet breakfast was ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2023

Ekerum Resort Öland
Hotell Borgholm

Hotell Borgholm

4 out of 5
Trädgårdsgatan 15-19, Borgholm
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Borgholm. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Borgholm City Museum and VIDA Museum & Konsthall ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (735 reviews)
"Definitely a wonderful Hotel...loved the flair only a family operated boutique style hotel can have. Breakfast is phenomenal, all high quality farm to table. Next time I'll try their famed restaurant. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2025

Hotell Borgholm
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Haga Park Camping & Stugor

Haga Park Camping & Stugor

3 out of 5
Campingvägen 2, Morbylanga
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly cabin in Morbylanga. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Popular attractions Stora Alvarleden Biking and ...
7.6/10 Good! (78 reviews)
Haga camping
"Trevlig personal och bra boende för priset."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Haga Park Camping & Stugor
Halltorp Townhouse

Halltorp Townhouse

4 out of 5
Halltorpsgatan, Borgholm, Kalmar län
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Borgholm. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Ekerum Golf & Resort and Solliden Palace ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
"Fantastiskt fint hus!"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Halltorp Townhouse
 First Camp Ekerum

First Camp Ekerum

1.5 out of 5
Ekerumsvägen 31, Borgholm
Stay at this beach campsite in Borgholm. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Popular attractions Ekerum Golf & Resort and Solliden Palace ...
8/10 Very Good! (48 reviews)
"Our camp trailer was full of bugs and spiders. The pool closes early. The sunsets over Kalmar Straight were gorgeous!"

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2024

First Camp Ekerum
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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