1,275
trips planned today
trips planned today
out of 5
Trustscore rating
©
Kalmar trip planner
Create a fully customized
day by day itinerary for free
day by day itinerary for free
Kalmar
Kalmar is a city in the southeast of Sweden, situated by the Baltic Sea. It had 36,392 inhabitants in 2010 and is the seat of Kalmar Municipality. It is also the capital of Kalmar County, which comprises 12 municipalities with a total of 236,399 inhabitants (2015).From the thirteenth to the seventeenth centuries, Kalmar was one of Sweden's most important cities. Between 1602 and 1913 it was the episcopal see of Kalmar Diocese, with a bishop, and the Kalmar Cathedral from 1702 is still a fine example of classicistic architecture. It became a fortified city, with the Kalmar Castle as the center. After the Treaty of Roskilde in 1658, Kalmar's importance diminished, until the industry sector was initiated in the 19th century. The city is home to parts of Linnaeus University.Kalmar is adjacent to the main route to the island of Öland over the Öland Bridge.HistoryThe area around Kalmar has been inhabited since ancient times. Excavations have found traces of stone age gravefields. The oldest evidence for there being a town are however from the 11th century. According to a medieval folk tale, the Norwegian king Saint Olav had his ships moved to Kalmar. The oldest city seal of Kalmar is from somewhere between 1255 and 1267, making it the oldest known city seal in Scandinavia.Customize your holiday with our Sweden tour planner to create an adventure that suits you.
Source
Create a full itinerary — for free!
Plan your trip to Kalmar
-
Get a personalized trip
A complete day by day itinerary
based on your preferences -
Customize it
Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules -
Book it
Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% off -
Manage it
Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.
Side trips from Kalmar
Hidden gems in Kalmar
Museums in Kalmar
Historic Sites in Kalmar
Kid-friendly things to do in Kalmar
Where to stay in Kalmar

Browse hotels, guesthouses, and unique homes and book your stay on the world's leading accommodation sites.
—
2 adults
Adults (12 +) |
-
+
|
Children (2-11) |
-
+
|
Infants (Under 2) |
-
+
|
Close
—
2 adults
Adults (12 +) |
-
+
|
Children (2-11) |
-
+
|
Infants (Under 2) |
-
+
|
Close
Places to visit with Kalmar
Vimmerby
Trip planner
BEST FOR: Theme Park, Nature / Wildlife Tour, Specialty Museum
Falsterbo
Trip planner
BEST FOR: Outdoor Activity, History Museum
Nybro
Trip planner
BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Zoo, Gift & Specialty Shop
Vastervik
Trip planner
BEST FOR: Landmark, Wildlife Area, Historic Site
Hultsfred
Trip planner
BEST FOR: Beach, Spa / Wellness, Historic Site
Recently planned trips to Kalmar
14 days in Sweden
BY A USER FROM INDIA
Stockholm
·
Kalmar
·
Malmo
11 days in Sweden
BY A USER FROM INDIA
Gothenburg
·
Kalmar
·
Stockholm
17 days in Sweden & Norway
BY A USER FROM BRAZIL
Gothenburg
·
Kalmar
·
Stockholm
20 days in Sweden
BY A USER FROM BRAZIL
Gothenburg
·
Malmo
·
Kalmar
31 days in Sweden
BY A USER FROM SRI LANKA
Gothenburg
·
Malmo
·
Kalmar
15 days in Sweden
BY A USER FROM IRELAND
Malmo
·
Kalmar
·
Stockholm
14 days in Sweden
BY A USER FROM CANADA
Stockholm
·
Kalmar
·
Eksjo
15 days in Sweden
BY A USER FROM IRELAND
Gothenburg
·
Linkoping
·
Kalmar
14 days in Sweden
BY A USER FROM SWEDEN
Stockholm
·
Vastervik
·
Kalmar
14 days in Sweden
BY A USER FROM BELGIUM
Stockholm
·
Skinnskatteberg
·
Eksjo
14 days in Sweden
BY A USER FROM BELGIUM
Stockholm
·
Skinnskatteberg
·
Eksjo
59 days in Sweden
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Malmo
·
Kalmar
·
Visby
See also: