Blekinge

To Aspö, an island with about 500 inhabitants, you can take less than half an hour with the Aspöfärjan from Handelshamnen in Karlskrona. There is plenty to do here and if you have a bike with you, Aspö offers two mile-long rounds on winding roads that take you deep into the island's summer wilderness. Along the way you can cool off at the island's bathing area or take a lovely dip from the cliffs and if you are interested in art you can stop at one of the malls on the island. Queen's Castle, dating from the 17th century, is part of the World Heritage and definitely a must visit during the Aspö stay. In the castle restaurant you can eat or have a coffee.

At Tjärö you can cool off with a swim at one of the island's six bathing places and sunbathe out on the cliffs in the evening sun. Down at the waterfront is the restaurant where you can eat fish that belong to the coast - and enjoy the view of the beautiful archipelago. Here you eat with palate, eye and body. In the summer, the island is animated by lovely small houses from the 19th century or right next to the water. You choose which room size and standard is best for you. To Tjärö you take a ferry from Järnavik, Matvik and Karlshamn

On the way out to the islands of Sturkö and Tjurkö, you stop at Brofästet just after the Möcklösund Bridge - once designated as Sweden's most beautiful resting place.

Torhamn cape is located along the southeasternmost tip of Sweden. Outside the fishing huts and Café Måsen you can swim on the nearby beach, or take the coastal road to visit the farm shops and find the local delicacies

Farthest out lies the largest island of all; Tärnö, This is home to Laxboden, the only grocery store in the archipelago and a great place to enjoy a coffee on the jetty. The archipelago boats, which run from Matvik or Karlshamn, moor up by the shop, which also has a post box and refuse bins. The island also has small seaside cabins you can rent from Karlshamn Tourist Information.

The fortified island known as the Citadel sits at the entrance to the harbour just a short boat ride from Karlshamn city. The fortifications were built in the 17th century to defend Sweden against Danish attacks.

Utklippan is not only Sweden's southeastern archipelago, but it is also an exotic place in the outermost sea band with a rarely seen wildlife. Here you can get really close to both grey seals and knob seals if you choose to go on seals safaris. If you stay ashore, you can get acquainted with the green-spotted toad and enjoy the island's rich birdlife. You live comfortably in the island hostel and eat well at the inn next door. You can take the Archipelago with the archipelago boat leaving from Handelshamnen in Karlskrona during the summer.