Come closer to a town where the past is always present
In Karlshamn, you don't just see history – you feel it. Between cobbled alleys, wooden houses, punsch tastings and timeless museums, the cultural heartbeat of southern Sweden is just steps away.
Discover the Cultural Quarter
The Heart of Karlshamn
Among charming streets and old facades you'll find:
- Karlshamn Museum – local stories, art and artifacts
- The Skottsberg House – an original 18th-century merchant villa
- Alice Tegnér Exhibitions – the composer of Sweden’s classic children's songs
This is where your time travel begins.
The Punsch Capital – Taste the Past
At the Punsch Museum, you’ll sample Karlshamn’s historic spirit – Flaggpunsch – made from an 1850s recipe. Culture you can sip.
From Castle to Church Tower
Catch a summer boat to Frisholmen Fortress, once guarding the harbor – now hosting guided tours and open-air theatre. Step into the Carl Gustaf Church, built in 1681, and experience spiritual stillness and baroque beauty.
Sweden’s History in Bronze – The Emigrant Monument
The sculpture of Karl Oskar and Kristina tells the story of thousands of Swedes who left for America – a powerful reminder of shared heritage.
Come closer – one step at a time
In Karlshamn, culture and history live side by side. Everything is within walking distance. Everything invites you to feel more.