The landscape of Sweden, on the way to Kalmar, is very varied. You have everything, from flat land with fields to hilly and then with a lot of forest. It reminds us a bit of Finland, also the stony coastal landscape and the many nature reserves.
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Listerby - Small nature reserve on the Lindö peninsula
After three nights at the bird sanctuary at Kristianstad we are on our way again. For this day we had planned a few things we wanted to see, as the weather at least promised dryness. The first thing to do was to Knislinge, about us Wanas Castle and the associated Artist park to watch. On arrival my husband looked at the information desk and came back with the result that the park itself would have cost us € 20.00 per person. That was too expensive for us.
It went on after Asarum. There we looked at a small ruin of an old paper mill. The ruin itself, at least the standing part, is still very well preserved. This mill was put into operation around 1760. The walls that are still standing are from a reconstruction from 1855 as it was destroyed by fire. The mill was in operation until 1919, when production was transferred to a larger town. The way back we walked through the adjacent nature reserve.
In Bräkne-hoby there is said to be a small, enchanted forest with huge granite blocks. Well, we were looking for him but not found. There were no signs or other information and the road that the navigation system indicated to us did not look manageable for our bus. So we left this point behind and made our way to the place to stay.
On the Lindö peninsula at Listerby there is a small nature reserve. Here you can stand for 2 nights. When we arrived it was only lightly drizzling, so we set off straight away with a camera. There is a circular route that takes a total of 1 hour. Since it was later and we all had to eat, we only walked halfway.
The circular route runs right near the coast and it seemed to be really windy at sea. The waves were high for us for the Baltic Sea. Halfway through, a gravel road goes back to the main road, which we then walked. In the middle of the forest we saw an old defense tower that nature is slowly taking back.
The night was very quiet and once again very lonely. Nobody has accepted it. In the morning we thought about spending another night here. The weather wasn't the best either, it was raining again. When it got better at noon, we walked the other half of the circular route. We even saw a large sailing ship on the horizon and there were some large boulders on the beach.
Almost at the end of the road, near the jetty, we found old defenses. Much has collapsed, but there was still a well-preserved surveillance bunker right on the coast. Unfortunately there are no signs to the complex. The next day it should then continue.
Karlskrona - a small war town
We are on our way to Karlskrona made. The city itself stands on several small islands and is connected by bridges. It is an old war town that was founded in 1679 by Karl XI or Hans Wachtmeister. Then it became the main base of the Swedish fleet. Since almost all naval buildings and weir systems are still in very good condition, Karlskrona has been a World Heritage Site since 1998. There is also a large naval museum on one of the islands, but this could not be visited with a dog.
To want to take photos you had to look really well, because the whole military building had a prohibition sign. There was even a submarine in the harbor, which of course you weren't allowed to photograph. The city center is quite small and mostly empty that day, there were only a few pedestrians and shoppers on the way.
Since we got hungry, we got something to eat at a small snack and sat on a bench nearby. We then realized what the pigeons are here in Germany, the crows and ravens are here. We were surrounded and they are less afraid than our pigeons. That they didn't steal the food from Sebastian's hand was a real miracle. In between then a crow flew by very close, so that Finja drove it away with barking.
Then on the way back to the car it started to rain. We hoped it wouldn't last long because we wanted to go to another lookout point. This then led us to an island and was supposed to be a kind of ship graveyard. The coast is said to be home to several wrecks. However, we did not find any real access to it. The paths went a little over private property and then led to a sheep meadow. It's a shame, we were looking forward to it. However, from one point you had a nice view over the sea to Karlskrona.
You can find more tips on Karlskrona here at Schwedentipps.de
We went to our overnight place in Svanhala, where one could stand by a small boat harbor. Since we were standing here alone and far enough from the settlement, Sebastian once let the drone fly and took beautiful pictures. The next morning we understood why the road to the harbor had so many potholes. Then two large fire engines came to take a coffee break here. After half an hour they were gone again.
Kalmar - beautiful castle with good defense
At our overnight place it was still very stormy and rainy as well as cold in the morning. Since the weather has not cooperated so well and it was especially cold in the evenings and at night, we heated a lot accordingly. So we have to have our gas bottle refilled. Shortly before Kalmar there is a gas bottle store, where you can also have it refilled. No sooner said than done and afterwards Squid.
On our journey there, the sky tore open and then there was pure sunshine. “Lechz”, finally! Before we start we get something fed and strengthened. On the way to the castle we walked along the cemetery. There on the outer wall there is a 222 meter long wooden bench where you can enjoy the view of the sea. The Kalmar Castle is right behind it on a small island and you can see it really well from the outside. All around is a deep ditch or the Kalmar Sound.
The interiors are currently closed to visitors, but you can walk into the courtyard and on the battlements. The current appearance of the castle was given to it by the Wasa kings in the 16th century. Originally built to defend against pirates, it later became one of Sweden's strongest defenses.
It has round defense towers at all 4 corner points, which have shooting windows and cannon windows at different heights. So it was possible to defend from all directions. The castle was besieged 22 times in the Middle Ages, but it was never conquered. From the green battlements, which are very wide, you can even see the island of Öland.
You can find more pictures in the Sweden photo gallery.
