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Öland’s Windmills

Öland’s Windmills

Proudly weathered by the wind, the windmills give the Öland landscape its characteristic silhouette. In the mid-19th century, Öland had about 2,000 mills, and by the turn of the 20th century, this number had remained largely unchanged. Every self-respecting farm had its own mill, which became almost indispensable as people increasingly turned to animal husbandry. Some of the well-known mills on Öland include the row of mills in Lerkaka — often considered the most beautiful and best-preserved on the island. Störlinge is home to the most common type of mill, the so-called stump mill. There’s also Höghälls mill in Högsrum parish and the mills by the Resmo rest area. Of the approximately 2,000 mills on the island during the 1800s, about 355 remain today. The number of mills began to decline in the early 20th century with the advent of new technology and efficient steam mills, rendering the farmers' windmills redundant.
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Öland Zoo & Amusement Park

Öland Zoo & Amusement Park

Ölands Djurpark offers a complete experience for the whole family. It's a sizeable zoo with 1,650 animals from 160 species from throughout the world. The park is engaged in worldwide conservation projects, school teaching and research at university level. The water park, with its pirate adventures, spans over 15,000 sqm. There is a full amusement park with thrilling rides, roller coasters, and gentler attractions for the little ones. Seasonal circus, Dinosaur Park, playgrounds, and exhibitions are also part of the adventure.
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Böda Ecopark

Böda Ecopark

Böda Ecopark offers a distinctive and welcoming landscape at the northernmost tip of Öland, offering everything from barren sandy heaths with wind-twisted pines to calcareous pine forests rich with a diversity of orchids and lush deciduous groves with giant oaks. Böda's allure is not limited to the natural environment — the cultural heritage is also highly tangible. The large number of well-preserved ancient remains is unique in Northern Europe. Almost entirely intact villages with house foundations, stone enclosures, and burial grounds narrate the lives of former inhabitants of Öland.
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Hiking Trails

Hiking Trails

There are plenty of long-distance footpaths and marked trails on Öland. Böda Hiking Trail (Böda vandringsled), a 50-km-long trail that runs from Byerum Sandvik to Nabbelund on north Öland, is part of Sveaskog’s Ecopark. Hälsans Stig (“Path to Health”) is a wonderful trail with varied environments in Borgholm in central Öland. It runs through a nature reserve at Borgholm Castle. The trail is 4 km long. The “Borg till borg” (“Castle to Castle”) is an approximately 16-km-long footpath that runs between two ancient forts, Gråborg and Ismantorp, that are located in the middle of the island. The Mörbylånga path is about 77 km long and runs through unique natural and cultural environments from Träffpunkt Öland tourist office at the bridge abutment to Ottenby Youth Hostel at the southern cape.
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Station Linné — a Gateway to Stora Alvaret

Station Linné — a Gateway to Stora Alvaret

Station Linné, nestled in the unique landscape of Stora Alvaret in southern Öland, is not just a centre of world-class research and education; it's also a vibrant hub for nature tourism during Öland's tourist season. Here, a plethora of events cater to all ages and interests. Young explorers can join the "Humlans naturspanare" (the bumblebee nature scouts) to discover the wonders of nature, while adults embark on alvar and orchid walks. For the more adventurous, why not try a "tick safari"?
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Stora Alvaret

Stora Alvaret

Stora Alvaret is a vast area of barren limestone plain that covers the southern parts of Öland. About 37 km long and 15 km wide, the area comprises a quarter of the island’s total area. Alvaret’s principal distinguishing feature is treeless moorland with the bedrock consisting of Ordovician limestone, often exposed or only covered with a thin layer of earth. There are smaller areas of bare limestone plain in other parts of Öland and in some places in Västergötland, including Kinnekulle. With a special flora and a large number of unique species, the area has been used historically as pastureland. The grazing is necessary to prevent the area becoming overgrown. Along with southern Öland’s cultural landscape, Stora Alvaret has been designated a world heritage site by the UN agency, UNESCO.
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Sandviks Kvarn

Sandviks Kvarn

Sandviks Kvarn, a towering windmill just 30 km north of Borgholm, isn't just an impressive sight; it's a journey into history. Standing as one of the world's largest and a jewel among the preserved Dutch mills on Öland, this mill has roots stretching back to 1856. Originally erected near Vimmerby, it now serves as a hub of activity and exploration. The ground floor welcomes visitors with a cosy restaurant, while the upper four floors unfold stories of the past as a meticulously preserved museum. Around this historical structure, a world of leisure awaits — from a quaint cafeteria and kiosk to the thrills of a nearby golf course, petanque, and skittles alley. Not just for land lovers, the mill is a mere 200m from Sandvik's authentic fishing harbour, offering splendid swimming opportunities. With its surrounding grill area, pizzeria, home bakery and extensive spaces for various activities, Sandviks Kvarn is a vibrant testament to Öland's rich heritage.
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Lådbilslandet Amusement Park

Lådbilslandet Amusement Park

Located in Löttorp on northern Öland, Lådbilslandet is one of the island's biggest tourist attractions. Here, children can drive real cars in a built-up miniature town complete with a church in the centre and roads winding through the landscape. The cars, equipped with real engines, navigate asphalt roads featuring bridges, roundabouts, and intersections. Choose to drive a regular car, bus, police car, truck, or even the biggest long-haul truck with a trailer. For those who love Formula 1 races and racing, Lådbilslandet has two tracks, one for smaller and one for bigger children. There’s also a motocross track. Compete with your best friend on Lådbilslandet’s three-wheeled motocross bikes. If you prefer a more relaxed pace, try out the Agricultural Land. Here, you can drive tractors with various types of miniature agricultural machinery. It's a great place to start if it's your first visit to Lådbilslandet and you want to get a feel for steering and accelerating before hitting the road. If you still feel energetic or want to try some other fun in between, there is a small funfair with roundabouts, a bouncy castle and a playground. There's also an obstacle course. After the exertions of the obstacle course, a rest might be in order. A train ride or a ferry trip with a raft across the water pond with friends are popular activities. And don’t forget to visit the ice cream stand on a wonderful holiday day like this.
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Ekerum Resort Öland

Ekerum Resort Öland

Ekerum Resort Öland is more than golf. We offer a wide range of activities to our guests, such as paddle tennis, boule, football, running tracks, mountain bikes, yoga, tennis, gym and spa. Perhaps it's the combination of our amazing kitchen, cosy spa and emphasis on having an active lifestyle that make Ekerum one of Sweden’s most complete resorts, nominated as one of Europe’s best arenas? Let go of the stress of everyday life and relax in the calm and harmonic environment with therapists and masseurs, a small gym, sauna, pool, and jacuzzi. A spa treatment will do wonders for both body and soul.
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