Alvaret Sunset guidebook
Sightseeing
This is the jewel of Öland. This will be your backyard from our cottage. You can spend hours walking in mostly flat terrain. Discover the unique flora and fauna of the area. Perfect for birdwatching.
10 locals recommend
Stora alvaret
This is the jewel of Öland. This will be your backyard from our cottage. You can spend hours walking in mostly flat terrain. Discover the unique flora and fauna of the area. Perfect for birdwatching.
Kalmar Castle
Kungsgatan 1Amazing castle in the charming city of Kalmar.
Perfect for biking! Bring your bike and explore this magnificent area. Check out the Iron Age burial field where many wild orchids flowers can be found. Remember to respect the natural surroundings this is a protected site.
Tingstad flisor - södra stenen
Perfect for biking! Bring your bike and explore this magnificent area. Check out the Iron Age burial field where many wild orchids flowers can be found. Remember to respect the natural surroundings this is a protected site.
This is one of my favorite beaches. It is also very kid and dog friendly because the shore is shallow. Even though it is normally quiet, in Summer can get pretty busy. Enjoy a beer and lunch at the onsite restaurant.
Bläsinge hamn
Bläsinge hamnThis is one of my favorite beaches. It is also very kid and dog friendly because the shore is shallow. Even though it is normally quiet, in Summer can get pretty busy. Enjoy a beer and lunch at the onsite restaurant.
Must see when you visit. Nature's best show on display. I suggest bringing a picnic basket and enjoy some "fika".
11 locals recommend
Ottenby Naturum
Must see when you visit. Nature's best show on display. I suggest bringing a picnic basket and enjoy some "fika".
Go back in time and imagine yourself living there. This is a historic site and you should take your time to explore.
6 locals recommend
Eketorps fornborg
Eketorps fornborgGo back in time and imagine yourself living there. This is a historic site and you should take your time to explore.
Are we in the Caribbean or Sweden? That will be the first thing in your mind when you step into this beach. Perfectly powdery sand will caress your feet as you walk along the beach. It is distant but so worth the trip north. You can even make it a whole day event and on your drive back, stop by another favorite spot of mine Lammet & Grisen Restaurant or you can go to another favorite Ninnis Restaurant for the best Kropkakor in the island.
11 locals recommend
Boda Sand Camping
11 BödasandsallénAre we in the Caribbean or Sweden? That will be the first thing in your mind when you step into this beach. Perfectly powdery sand will caress your feet as you walk along the beach. It is distant but so worth the trip north. You can even make it a whole day event and on your drive back, stop by another favorite spot of mine Lammet & Grisen Restaurant or you can go to another favorite Ninnis Restaurant for the best Kropkakor in the island.
Very nice gallery on the way to Borgholm. Enjoy beautiful art and do some souvenir shopping at their shop.
16 locals recommend
Vida Museum
LandsvägenVery nice gallery on the way to Borgholm. Enjoy beautiful art and do some souvenir shopping at their shop.
Penåsa Ödeby
Love to come here for a nice hiking day and a picnic.
Albrunna lund
Another favorite walk of mine.
Resmobacken
Very nice hike which we do almost weekly.
Halltorps Hage
A favorite of mine particularly in autumn.
Food scene
Mörbylånga’s newest addition Lilla Bistro offers the best burger in Öland. A must try after the beach.
Visit the marina and admire the yachts or wooden boats. Later, grab some delicious lunch at any of the restaurants overlooking the harbor. Do not forget to stop by Systembolaget before coming back to the cottage for your evening libation.
18 locals recommend
Färjestaden
Visit the marina and admire the yachts or wooden boats. Later, grab some delicious lunch at any of the restaurants overlooking the harbor. Do not forget to stop by Systembolaget before coming back to the cottage for your evening libation.
Largest whiskey selection in Europe, need I say more. With 1179 varieties of whiskey to choose from, it will be impossible to get bored in this bar. Try one of their whiskey tasting menus or try their restaurant. Oh, and they have a spa too.
8 locals recommend
Hotel Skansen
1 TingshusgatanLargest whiskey selection in Europe, need I say more. With 1179 varieties of whiskey to choose from, it will be impossible to get bored in this bar. Try one of their whiskey tasting menus or try their restaurant. Oh, and they have a spa too.
The best chocolate in town. The chocolate sold here was even served in one of the Nobel dinners. I guess you can call them Royal chocolates. They also have a restaurant on site which is excellent.
21 locals recommend
Ölands choklad
5 Södra HamnplanThe best chocolate in town. The chocolate sold here was even served in one of the Nobel dinners. I guess you can call them Royal chocolates. They also have a restaurant on site which is excellent.
A must-visit for authentic homestyle Swedish food. Try their signature Kroppkakor. Potato ball filled with seasoned ground pork with a side of lingonberry sauce without forgetting the butter and cream.
12 locals recommend
Arontorp Kroppkakor & Food AB
A must-visit for authentic homestyle Swedish food. Try their signature Kroppkakor. Potato ball filled with seasoned ground pork with a side of lingonberry sauce without forgetting the butter and cream.
In the quaint town of Borgholm, you can wander around and explore its local shops, cafes and restaurant bars. In this quaint town, you can also find the only Michelin starred restaurant in the area at the Hotell Borgholm.
27 locals recommend
Borgholm
In the quaint town of Borgholm, you can wander around and explore its local shops, cafes and restaurant bars. In this quaint town, you can also find the only Michelin starred restaurant in the area at the Hotell Borgholm.
From concerts in summer to shopping, visit this town to have some fun. You will find plenty of dining and cocktail bars options. Do not forget to visit the castle ruins and the summer home of the Swedish Royals. If you feel like swimming, there is also a nice beach for a dip.
42 locals recommend
Borgholm Castle
5 SollidenvägenFrom concerts in summer to shopping, visit this town to have some fun. You will find plenty of dining and cocktail bars options. Do not forget to visit the castle ruins and the summer home of the Swedish Royals. If you feel like swimming, there is also a nice beach for a dip.
One of my favorite restaurants in the summer. You must book a table. Come prepared to have a good time and enjoy the buffet full of grilled meats and vegetables. Perfect for your Insta pics!
13 locals recommend
Lammet & Grisen
35 HornvägenOne of my favorite restaurants in the summer. You must book a table. Come prepared to have a good time and enjoy the buffet full of grilled meats and vegetables. Perfect for your Insta pics!
Ninnis Dumplingsshed
21 HagelstadsgatanMy absolute favorite Kropkakor! A must if you are in the area.
This is where I buy my meats. Local and happy cows produce the best meat. They have two locations. One is very close to the cottage in Bårby and the other location is in Färjestaden.
Mysinge Kött
1 BjörkvägenThis is where I buy my meats. Local and happy cows produce the best meat. They have two locations. One is very close to the cottage in Bårby and the other location is in Färjestaden.
Stop here for some delicious pizza. Homemade dough with local ingredients. Not your regular pizza joint. My favorite is the one with shrimp🦐 .
Gallery Blue Gate
Stop here for some delicious pizza. Homemade dough with local ingredients. Not your regular pizza joint. My favorite is the one with shrimp🦐 .
Great burgers close to the beach in Mörbylånga. It gets busy in summer and everything is made fresh so plan your time accordingly.
Lilla Bistron - Bröderna Halldén
Great burgers close to the beach in Mörbylånga. It gets busy in summer and everything is made fresh so plan your time accordingly.
Eksgården
Nice place for dinner. Book in advance.
Shoppping
Grocery store located in a small shopping mall. They have the best selection of groceries in the area.
7 locals recommend
ICA Kvantum
Grocery store located in a small shopping mall. They have the best selection of groceries in the area.
Systembolaget
For all your libation needs. Nothing more to say.
You will love this gallery/shop with hand made pottery and ceramics. Perfect for that hard to shop friend back at home.
12 locals recommend
Paradisverkstan
2 ParadisvägenYou will love this gallery/shop with hand made pottery and ceramics. Perfect for that hard to shop friend back at home.
Sports
Their courses are amongst the best in Sweden. Visitors can also enjoy their restaurant and spa. Tennis courts are also available for rentals.
12 locals recommend
Ekerum Golf & Resort AB
22 GårdsvägenTheir courses are amongst the best in Sweden. Visitors can also enjoy their restaurant and spa. Tennis courts are also available for rentals.