Öland

Öland is a long, narrow island in the Baltic Sea, connected to mainland Sweden by the Öland Bridge. The island is known for its open limestone plain, windmills, beaches and small coastal communities. Southern Öland's agricultural landscape is listed by UNESCO, where villages, farmland and grazing land reflect centuries of adaptation to the island's conditions. Use Borgholm as a base for the castle ruins and northern coast, or explore the quieter south around Stora Alvaret. Summer brings the widest choice of open cafés and activities, while spring and autumn suit cycling, birdwatching and unhurried road trips.