Kalmar Castle
Kalmar, Sweden
A moated Renaissance castle by the sea, where the Kalmar Union of Denmark, Norway and Sweden was agreed in 1397. Parking lies along the park just south, and the rooms and exhibitions are open for a fee.
- Nearest town
- Kalmar, Sweden
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 56.6580, 16.3540
- Editor's pick
- ★
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
- Stensö CampingCampsite2 km from Kalmar Castle · 94 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Haga Park Camping & stugorCampsite9 km from Kalmar CastleTentsCaravansMotorhomesToiletsWi-Fi
- Kalmar CampingCampsite11 km from Kalmar CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Vita Sands CampingCampsite13 km from Kalmar CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Stenåsa Stugor & CampingCampsite24 km from Kalmar CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Stenåsa Stugor & CampingCampsite24 km from Kalmar CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Sweden · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Kalmar Castle?
Kalmar Castle is in Kalmar, Sweden, at GPS 56.6580, 16.3540. It is about 31 km from Borgholm.
Can you camp near Kalmar Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kvarnholmen 2:1, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Kalmar Castle?
Kalmar Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kalmar and Öland: castles, windmills and lighthouses.
What is there to see near Kalmar Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Borgholm Castle (29 km), Eketorp Fort (41 km), Långe Jan (51 km) and Långe Erik (91 km).
When is the best time to visit Kalmar Castle?
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)