Karlskrona is a city located in the Blekinge County of Sweden, situated on a number of islands in the middle of the archipelago. The city has a well-preserved architecture and city plan, which impressed UNESCO and gave it World Heritage status in 1998. Visitors can see evidence of this in the city's magnificent churches, grand squares, parade streets, and fortifications. The archipelago, which is one of seven biosphere reserves in Sweden, offers a unique opportunity to paddle around a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve while enjoying the city's amazing fortifications and buildings. The city is surrounded by a beautiful archipelago with 1,650 small and large islands, making it an ideal place to seek peace and relaxation in nature. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, boating, fishing, swimming, or simply taking in the sounds of the wind and waves. The city also offers a variety of cultural experiences, including traditional Swedish Christmas dinners and festivities
Plan your family visit to the Karlskrona skärgård with these blog insights 👇
Activities: We spent our summers here! We packed the car full and drove out to the little white summer cottage on Sturkö. We learned to swim, and cycle. We spent our time exploring the islands
Highlights: The summers there were long and happy. We loved the sea, the seagulls, and the sunsets. The kids loved the freedom and the adventures the archipelago offered ✨