Karlskrona

A city with a cosmopolitan flair — that’s how a South Swedish travel magazine describes Karlskrona, the small town on the Baltic Sea. Karlskrona impresses with its 300-year naval history, wonderful attractions for children of all ages, and a beautiful setting amid the archipelago in southern Sweden. Dream beaches, along with opportunities for canoeing and cycling along Sweden’s east coast, make for a great holiday in and around Karlskrona.

Karlskrona welcomes visitors with a mix of charm, stylish elegance, a bold dose of vibrancy, and oases of indescribable tranquillity. The welcome at Karlskrona’s hotels and holiday apartments is warm and heartfelt. The Baltic Sea is never far from the holiday apartments and holiday homes. The town has canoe and bicycle rental stations. Visitors can also book a guided canoe tour through the Baltic archipelago or an exciting cycling trip between the bays and cliffs near Karlskrona.

But many holidaymakers are fascinated by Karlskrona’s history, which has been profoundly shaped by Sweden’s navy. Karlskrona’s 300-year naval history is part of UNESCO’s specially protected World Heritage, and the city’s location also offers a magnificent archipelago in the Baltic Sea, between the mainland and the closely clustered islands where Karlskrona, the capital of Blekinge County, is situated. At the Naval Museum, visitors can discover valuable figureheads, old maps and cannons among the many exhibits; some of the historic ships can even be explored from the inside.

Other attractions in Karlskrona include the Trinity Church, with its elegant Baroque features, and the market square, which proudly presents itself to visitors as the largest in Northern Europe.

Families travelling to southern Sweden with children won’t be disappointed by Karlskrona. In addition to Karlskrona’s Baltic beaches, Barnens Gård — the Children’s Farm — is just a short distance away. Barnens Gård brings children’s dreams to life through adventure, skill and imagination, giving families with children a relaxing holiday in Sweden.

You can book your holiday home in Karlskrona directly.