Eketorp Fort
Degerhamn, Sweden
A reconstructed Iron Age ring fort on the open limestone plain of southern Öland, with houses and animals inside its round stone wall. Open in summer with an entrance fee; allow a couple of hours with children.
- Nearest town
- Degerhamn, Sweden
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 56.2944, 16.4839
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Sweden: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Congestion charges in Stockholm and Gothenburg; Øresund Bridge toll. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Ställplats drottning ÖdaMotorhome stopover2 km from Eketorp Fort · 18 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Ottenby Vandrarhem & CampingCampsite7 km from Eketorp FortTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Sandviks CampingCampsite11 km from Eketorp Fort
- Allégården KastlösaCampsite19 km from Eketorp Fort
- Stenåsa Stugor & CampingCampsite25 km from Eketorp FortTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Stenåsa Stugor & CampingCampsite25 km from Eketorp FortTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Sweden · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Eketorp Fort?
Eketorp Fort is in Degerhamn, Sweden, at GPS 56.2944, 16.4839. It is about 8 km from Ottenby.
Can you camp near Eketorp Fort?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ställplats drottning Öda, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Eketorp Fort?
Eketorp Fort is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kalmar and Öland: castles, windmills and lighthouses.
What is there to see near Eketorp Fort?
Places worth a stop nearby: Långe Jan (12 km), Kalmar Castle (41 km), Borgholm Castle (64 km) and Hoburgen (122 km).
When is the best time to visit Eketorp Fort?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)