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Cows walking water shore at Långe Erik📷 ThomasLendt, CC BY-SA 4.0

Långe Erik

Grankullavik, Sweden

Views

A white lighthouse of 1845 on a small islet at the northern tip of Öland, joined to the shore by a bridge. The Trollskogen nature reserve, with twisted pines and a wreck on the beach, is close by.

Nearest town
Grankullavik, Sweden
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
57.3670, 17.0970

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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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Campsites nearby

  • Ställplats ByxelkrokMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Långe Erik
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tokenäs CampingCampsite
    8 km from Långe Erik
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bödagårdens CampingCampsite
    12 km from Långe Erik
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Böda Hamn StällplatsMotorhome stopover
    14 km from Långe Erik
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersNo dogs
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Löttorps CampingCampsite
    21 km from Långe Erik
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  • Sandbybadets CampingCampsite
    22 km from Långe Erik
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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All campsites in Sweden · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Långe Erik?

Långe Erik is in Grankullavik, Sweden, at GPS 57.3670, 17.0970. It is about 7 km from Byxelkrok.

Can you camp near Långe Erik?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Byxelkrok Ställplats, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Långe Erik?

Långe Erik is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kalmar and Öland: castles, windmills and lighthouses.

What is there to see near Långe Erik?

Places worth a stop nearby: Borgholm Castle (62 km), Visby Old Town (78 km), Hoburgen (79 km) and Lummelunda Cave (88 km).

When is the best time to visit Långe Erik?

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)