Himmelsberga is Öland's most authentic village, now preserved as an open air museum with enclosed farms built along both sides of the narrow village road. The heart of the museum consists of several large farms with buildings dating back the 18th and 19th century. The cottage is still has the original furniture, and the old stables are packed with all the tools and equipment that were used on the farms. The coffee shop sells freshly baked bread and hot pies, and you can buy genuine Öland handicrafts in the village shop. Himmelsberga holds exhibitions of arts and crafts in its two galleries. There's also an art museum with a collection of older and modern Öland paintings.

Teatro alla Scala, opened in 1778, is one of the most famous opera houses in the world. A visit to the museum grants you a sneak peek inside the theatre itself and the glamour that goes along with it. You’ll be able to visit one of its spectacular theatre boxes overlooking the stage.

Set along the southern Tuscan coast, this was the region’s first natural park, created in 1975. It’s still well off most tourist itineraries, which is part of what makes it worth the trip. You’ll find wild beaches, open fields, pine forests, and a good mix of hiking and biking trails. It’s a solid choice if you’re after fresh air, sea views, and a quieter, less polished side of Tuscany.