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Småland & Öland: 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 3-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · best time to go.

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3
days
190 km
distance
7.3 h
driving
17
curated stops

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Day 1 Växjö & the Kingdom of Crystal

6 curated stops
Transit
2h24
Finish
~17:30
Temperature
9.7°C–19.1°C
Rainy days
~12
Daylight
17.5h
09:00
Marvel at its striking modern architecture disguised as an ancient fortress.
50 min · Växjö & the Kingdom of Crystal
10:00
Admire towering spires and stunning Swedish glass artworks inside.
50 min · Växjö & the Kingdom of Crystal
11:00
Smålands Museum search map ↗
Discover glass treasures, Viking silver, and regional cultural history.
50 min · Växjö & the Kingdom of Crystal
12:10
Bergkvara Castle Ruin search map ↗
Explore ancient ruins amidst lush gardens and a historic mansion.
50 min · Växjö & the Kingdom of Crystal
13:35
Kronoberg Castle Ruin search map ↗
Stroll through scenic grounds where history and nature intertwine.
50 min · Växjö & the Kingdom of Crystal
15:40
Wander through a preserved iron foundry, old factories, and a charming mansion.
50 min · Växjö & the Kingdom of Crystal
16:30
Café Askelyckan askelyckan.se map ↗
Sip coffee in a cozy wooden building while people-watching on Storgatan.
60 min · Växjö & the Kingdom of Crystal
Overnight here
e.g. Elite Stadshotellet · Hotell Värend

Day 2 Kalmar

3 curated stops
Transit
1h56
Finish
~14:35
Temperature
11.7°C–18.6°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
17.5h
10:45
Tour one of Northern Europe's best-preserved Renaissance castles.
50 min · Kalmar
open: Daily 10:00-18:00
11:45
Kalmar Art Museum kalmarkonstmuseum.se map ↗
Experience contemporary art in a bold, modern building.
50 min · Kalmar
12:45
Visit this historic church dating back to 1660.
50 min · Kalmar
13:35
Restaurang Larmgatan 10 larmgatan10.se map ↗
Savor a blend of Asian and European cuisines in a cozy setting.
60 min · Kalmar
Overnight here
e.g. Calmar Stadshotell · Clarion Collection Hotel Packhuset

Day 3 Öland

6 curated stops
Transit
2h59
Finish
~17:10
Temperature
12.2°C–17.4°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
17.5h
09:45
Stora Alvaret read more map ↗
Walk through a UNESCO World Heritage landscape filled with rare species.
50 min · Öland
11:50
Vida Museum och Konsthall search map ↗
Explore vibrant artworks by Bertil and Ulrika Wallien and Ulf Trotzig.
50 min · Öland
13:10
Solliden Palace read more map ↗
Stroll through the beautiful gardens of the Swedish Royal Family's summer residence.
50 min · Öland
14:10
Admire the ruins of a castle from a distance in a serene setting.
50 min · Öland
15:15
Sandby borg read more
Stand within the ancient walls of an Iron Age ring fort.
50 min · Öland
16:20
Neptuni åkrar read more
Enjoy the view of the coast and Långe Erik lighthouse.
50 min · Öland

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