Tjärö - an archipelago gem in Blekinge.

About Blekinge

Experiences in Southern Sweden

In Southern Sweden, experiences abound – whether it's nature, culture, or a blend of both that captivates you. Lace up your hiking boots or hop on a bike or canoe. Sit down for coffee, cake, and exclusive gourmet food – unless, of course, you first treat yourself to a spa visit after a stroll through old charming streets.

Just two hours from Copenhagen, Blekinge, southern Sweden's hidden gem, is filled with attractions. Here, you'll discover a wonderful archipelago environment, World Heritage sites, and plenty of cultural life with live music, art, and a history dating back thousands of years.

 

Karlshamn with a view of the city center and the island Kastellet in the distance. Blekinge
Karlshamn overlooks the city centre and the distant Kastellet island.

 

Archipelago, Wilderness, and World Heritage

Do you love deep forests, rocky islands, and a beautiful cultural landscape? Are you also fond of history, sandy beaches, and a cultural life with an abundance of activities? Do you want to enjoy a wonderful vacation without spending whole or half days on transportation? Well, then Blekinge is the perfect place for you. Here, just a few hours from Denmark, you'll find Sweden's second smallest province, which despite its modest size has everything that makes southern Sweden so delightful to visit.

Om Blekinge - Skärgård, vildmark och världsarv.
Drottningskär Castle, Halen, Olofström, the Admiralty Church and Gubben Rosenbom.

Blekinge – Explore the whispers of history

For more than 11,000 years, Blekinge has been a beacon of human development. Its rich history and cultural heritage still stand strong today, especially in the historical borderland between old Sweden and Denmark. The landscape of Blekinge narrates a fascinating story through time, particularly visible in Kristianopel, the historic border town along the eastern coast.

A past carved in stone and gold. Blekinge's history, dating back to ancient times, continues to inspire and influence. The golden figures from Västra Vång testify to extensive trade routes through Europe, while runestones tell stories of courage and adventures at sea. The Danish warship under King Hans, Gribshunden, met its fate in these waters, sinking with valuable artifacts like the figurehead and parts of the ship, which are now proudly displayed at the Marine Museum in Karlskrona.
 

Se historiska skatter på Blekinge Museum, Marinmuseum och Kallvattenkuren.
Discover historical treasures at the Blekinge Museum, Marine Museum, and the Cold Water Cure.

Skärgård, vildmark & världsarv

Älskar du djupa skogar, klippöar och ett vackert kulturlandskap? Är du samtidigt förtjust i historia, sandstränder och ett kulturliv med ett överflöd av aktiviteter? Vill du njuta av en underbar semester utan att behöva spendera hela eller halva dagar att transportera dig?

Blekinge - Skärgård, Vildmark och Världsrav

Ja, då är Blekinge den perfekta platsen för dig. Här, bara några timmar från Danmark, hittar du Sveriges näst minsta landskap, som trots sin blygsamma storlek har allt som gör södra Sverige så underbart att besöka

Facts about Blekinge

 

SIZE: Blekinge covers an area of 2,941 km2 – Sweden's smallest mainland province.

RESIDENTS: Approximately 160,000 inhabitants in Blekinge.

CAPITAL: Karlskrona.

FIVE MUNICIPALITIES: From east to west, Karlskrona, Ronneby, Karlshamn, Olofström, and Sölvesborg form a string of pearls along the coast, with the exception of the inland municipality of Olofström.

ISLAND-RICH: In total, there are 2,875 islands, islets, and skerries in the sea around Blekinge.*

RICH IN LAKES: Blekinge is Sweden's lake-densest county, boasting as many as 0.32 lakes/km2.

PROVINCIAL ANIMAL: Stag beetle

PROVINCIAL FLOWER: Oak (and mullein).

*Statistics Sweden (SCB)


 

Summer Festivals & Meals

Fortunately, it's not just centuries of ancient culture that thrive in Blekinge. Every summer, the culture in the eastern part of southern Sweden comes to life as a large number of festivals welcome visitors to music of all styles. A world-renowned festival like Sweden Rock electrifies everything, while the tones turn blue and original at the Hällevik jazz festival.

The food culture is also in full bloom, where Blekinge's treasure trove of ingredients thrives every summer. Here, you'll find perfect asparagus and award-winning goat cheese outside Kristianopel, and throughout the region, strawberries are ready by the roadside and in the many farm shops. At the same time, smoke cozily rises from Blekinge's smokehouses, where the smoked fish, a specialty here for centuries, continues to attract the hungry and the curious.

Jazzfestival med boende pä Hällevisk Havsbad, direkt intill stranden
Accommodation at Hälleviks Havsbad, Hälleviks Jazzfestival, and walking paths along the shoreline.