The picturesque Swedish seaside town of Oskarshamn has unusually warm summers and a wonderful coastal location. Find history and culture in a blend with nature and seafaring.
Beautifully situated on the Swedish east coast, Oskarshamn is a town proud of its harbour. Central Oskarshamn boasts stunning little wooden houses and more flashy brick buildings from the 19th century, and you are never far from the sea in this town. Visit Oskarshamn and enjoy the gorgeous summer here and the scenic surroundings.
Many Swedes know Oskarshamn as the harbour from which you get the ferry to the island of Gotland, but Oskarhamn has plenty to offer as a weekend destination of its own. Take a day trip to the small islet Bla Jungfrun, which is a nature reserve of flat smooth cliffs and has a labyrinth that brings luck to whoever completes it.
Go for a stroll along the steep cobbled streets in the districts of Besvaret and Fnyket, who together make up Oskarshamn's old town. Watch the pleasure boats in the marina Cityhamnen. Take a seat on the longest park bench in Sweden, which is 72 metres long and offers a magnificent view of the entrance to the marina. Opt for something to eat at the restaurant on the island Badholmen, which is located in the center of the harbour on the site of a 19th century bathing house.
Learn more about the history of this part of Sweden on your trip to Oskarshamn. Fredriksbergs Herrgard from the 1780s is just west of the town, and the beautiful period furnishings makes it a perfect example of Swedish cultural history. Go back in time with a visit to Stensjo Village 20 minute drive from Oskarshamn. Visit a collection of houses from 1700-1800 in an agricultural area which partly is tended in traditional ways still today.
It is easiest to travel to Oskarshamn by car or train. Located at the intersection of motorways E22 and 47 the town is easily reached by road from Stockholm and Gothenburg, with both cities served by direct flights from the UK. Get the train to Oskarshamn Station from several surrounding cities from which you can connect to the larger Swedish cities.
Discover the charming little neighbourhoods in Oskarshamn and don't miss the splendid archipelago. Book a holiday in Oskarshamn and find your own favourites in this Swedish coastal town.
