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Öland's Essential Treasures

Öland’s landscape is defined by the UNESCO-listed agricultural plains of the south and a series of Iron Age ringforts, including Eketorp, Ismantorp, and Gråborg. The island’s history is preserved in the 13th-century ruins of Borgholm Castle, the royal gardens of Solliden Palace, and the expansive Gettlinge burial site. Natural landmarks include the 18th-century Långe Jan lighthouse at the southern cape and the white sands of Böda Beach to the north.

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Agricultural landscape of southern Öland

The agricultural landscape of southern Öland is an area of more than 56,000 hectares located on the island of Öland, Sweden.

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Borgholm Castle

Borgholm Castle in Borgholm, Sweden, is today only a ruin of the fortress that was first built in the second half of the 13th century and…

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Eketorp Castle

Eketorp is an Iron Age fort, located in southeastern Öland, Sweden, and extensively reconstructed and enlarged in the Middle Ages.

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Sandby borg

Sandby borg is an Iron Age ringfort, one of at least 15 on the island of Öland, Sweden.

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Gettlinge Burial Site

One of Öland’s largest burial fields, stretching nearly two kilometers. It contains stone ships, standing stones, and graves dating from the Bronze Age to the late Iron Age.

Ölands södra udde

Home to Långe Jan, Sweden's tallest lighthouse at 41.6 meters. Built in 1785, the tower stands at the island's southern tip within the Ottenby Nature Reserve, a significant site for birdwatching.

Solliden Palace Gardens

Solliden Palace -- commonly known as just Solliden -- is the summer residence of the Swedish Royal Family and the personal private property…

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Böda Beach

Popular beach with camping amenities and rich sport opportunities. Its fine sand and tranquil waters make this place special.

Gråborg

The largest ancient ringfort on Öland, featuring a circular stone wall with a diameter of 210 meters. The site was active from the Iron Age through the Middle Ages and includes the ruins of Saint Knut’s Chapel.