Biking on Öland

Proudly weathered by the wind, the windmills give the Öland landscape its characteristic silhouette. In the mid-19th century, Öland had about 2,000 mills, and by the turn of the 20th century, this number had remained largely unchanged. Every self-respecting farm had its own mill, which became almost indispensable as people increasingly turned to animal …

Ölands Djurpark offers a complete experience for the whole family. It's a sizeable zoo with 1,650 animals from 160 species from throughout the world. The park is engaged in worldwide conservation projects, school teaching and research at university level. The water park, with its pirate adventures, spans over 15,000 sqm. There is a full …

Allow yourself plenty of time for cycling on Öland. Not because it’s strenuous – quite the opposite – the smooth byroads whisk you through the landscape, allowing you to devote your energy to truly savouring the view. You'll likely want to stop and take a closer look at many of the places you pass, …

The cycling routes are clearly marked along the small roads of Öland. The 450-kilometer Ölandsleden cycle path takes you around the entire island, or you can opt for a shorter segment. The Sverigeleden runs from the Öland Bridge to Grankullavik. The Eco-Park Cycle Route is a 40-kilometer ride through the Böda Forest, which is …

Böda Ecopark offers a distinctive and welcoming landscape at the northernmost tip of Öland, offering everything from barren sandy heaths with wind-twisted pines to calcareous pine forests rich with a diversity of orchids and lush deciduous groves with giant oaks. Böda's allure is not limited to the natural environment — the cultural heritage is …

There are plenty of long-distance footpaths and marked trails on Öland. Böda Hiking Trail (Böda vandringsled), a 50-km-long trail that runs from Byerum Sandvik to Nabbelund on north Öland, is part of Sveaskog’s Ecopark. Hälsans Stig (“Path to Health”) is a wonderful trail with varied environments in Borgholm in central Öland. It runs through a nature …

Station Linné, nestled in the unique landscape of Stora Alvaret in southern Öland, is not just a centre of world-class research and education; it's also a vibrant hub for nature tourism during Öland's tourist season. Here, a plethora of events cater to all ages and interests. Young explorers can join the "Humlans naturspanare" (the …

Stora Alvaret is a vast area of barren limestone plain that covers the southern parts of Öland. About 37 km long and 15 km wide, the area comprises a quarter of the island’s total area. Alvaret’s principal distinguishing feature is treeless moorland with the bedrock consisting of Ordovician limestone, often exposed or only covered …

Sandviks Kvarn, a towering windmill just 30 km north of Borgholm, isn't just an impressive sight; it's a journey into history. Standing as one of the world's largest and a jewel among the preserved Dutch mills on Öland, this mill has roots stretching back to 1856. Originally erected near Vimmerby, it now serves as …

Located in Löttorp on northern Öland, Lådbilslandet is one of the island's biggest tourist attractions. Here, children can drive real cars in a built-up miniature town complete with a church in the centre and roads winding through the landscape. The cars, equipped with real engines, navigate asphalt roads featuring bridges, roundabouts, and intersections. Choose …

Welcome to Gustaf-Jon's world of fantasy, created from figures drawn from fairy tales, myths, history, and the Bible. Gustaf-Jon has created folklore and folk art akin to Döderhultarn from Småland and Lim-Johan from Hälsingland, but with a special character derived from Öland's Alvar and its stark coastal …

Ekerum Resort Öland is more than golf. We offer a wide range of activities to our guests, such as paddle tennis, boule, football, running tracks, mountain bikes, yoga, tennis, gym and spa. Perhaps it's the combination of our amazing kitchen, cosy spa and emphasis on having an active lifestyle that make Ekerum one of Sweden’s …