The 10 Best Historic Sites in Kalmar County, Kalmar County

Arvid Kallstrom's Statue "Nils Dacke" was erected in 1956 in memory of Nils Dacke and his uprising against King Gustav Vasa. Nils Dacke was at his time (the 16th century) one of Europe's great freedom fighters. He was very successful, until he was betrayed and killed by the king's German mercenaries.

Lasse-Maja cave or Stora Lassa Chamber has an exciting story to tell. In this cave searched people of Hoof Dala village protection from the Danes in 1612. According to another not entirely credible reportedly claimed that this cave would have been a hiding place for Lasse-Maja , the thief in women's clothing . What truth than is known that during the boulders Human beings hiding .

Due to the covid-19 situation we are probably closed, so please phone before visiting us! OPEN ALL DAYS - ONLY AFTER AGREEMENT Guided tours of the Fiefdom Casimirsborg - the unique axis from Bronze age (even Stone age) via Middle ages to Regency / Empire. See the fantastic world known bronze landscape with rock drawings etc, the fortress from 14th century (incl prison cell) and one of the few Regency Castles / Manor houses of Sweden. The tours mix short lectures with studies of the actual object. Booked tours after agreement, 150 SEK per person, min pay 1500 per tour. Coffee and bun included. Tablet with the guided tour for your own walk around the Bronze area can be hired.

The history of this legendary castle goes back 800 years. For a long time, Kalmar Castle was an important fortification and known as the key to the kingdom because of its strategical location. The Swedish-Danish border was located only a short distance to the south, because Scania and Blekinge were Danish territories at the time. Kalmar Castle was given its current design during the 16th century, when the Vasa kings Gustav, Erik XIV and Johan III rebuilt the medieval castle and made it into a Renaissance palace, furnished and decorated in continental fashion. Even before then the castle had played an important role in Nordic politics, for example as the location for the signing of the Kalmar Union in 1397. This event was celebrated during the whole year of 1997, the union's 600th anniversary. Kalmar Castle is a symbol for Kalmar. The castle's history features international politics, court intrigues, fiery sieges and fierce battles. Today the castle is vibrant and lively place where many people visit.

Eketorp fortress is Swedens only totally excavated and rebuild fortress. It is beautifully situated on the south of Öland, in the middle of the worlds largest Alvar and in the World Heritage of southern Öland. There are rebuild houses from both the Iron Age and the Middle Age. In the museum there is a exhibition from Ölands 14 other fortresses, from the same era. In the summer there are many activities for both children and adults.

In 1311, Falsterbohus was mentioned for the first time in preserved historical sources when the original castle was destroyed in an attack by Hanseatic forces directed against the Danish king Erik Menved.

Here, according to legend, the wounded Nils Dacke lay hidden from the troops of King Gustav Vasa. Nils Dacke led the farmers from Småland during the uprising against the king. With his army of farmers he conquered the whole of Småland and could celebrate the Christmas of 1542 as master of the Kronoberg castle. At Stegeborg in Östergötland however his army was defeated by the King's German mercenaries.