Kalmar Castle, Kalmar County, Sweden

4.5 (901 reviews) Friday: Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #1 in Kalmar Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles

Very nice historic site with something for everyone.

The history of this legendary castle goes back 800 years. For a long time, Kalmar Castle was an important fortification and known as the key to the kingdom because of its strategical location. The Swedish-Danish border was located only a short distance to the south, because Scania and Blekinge were Danish territories at the time. Kalmar Castle was given its current design during the 16th century, when the Vasa kings Gustav, Erik XIV and Johan III rebuilt the medieval castle and made it into a Renaissance palace, furnished and decorated in continental fashion. Even before then the castle had played an important role in Nordic politics, for example as the location for the signing of the Kalmar Union in 1397. This event was celebrated during the whole year of 1997, the union's 600th anniversary. Kalmar Castle is a symbol for Kalmar. The castle's history features international politics, court intrigues, fiery sieges and fierce battles. Today the castle is vibrant and lively place where many people visit.
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Address

1 Kungsgatan, Kalmar 392 33 Sweden

Mobile

+46 480 45 14 90

Website

http://www.kalmarslott.se/english

Email

[email protected]

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Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Friday, May 03, 2024, 6:16

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5okeedoke 5:00 PM Jan 4, 2020
Perfect castle, and great setting for pics and tours
We just loved strolling the grounds of Kalmar castle and learning of its history through the ages. Our tour guide at the castle was outstanding and we especially loved the Van Gogh exhibition in the basement of the keep. The castle took on its current appearance during the 16th century when the medieval castle was reconstructed as a Renaissance palace by Kings Gustav, Erik XIV and Johan III Vasa. What a marvelous site!
5PonjeS 5:00 PM May 18, 2022
Definitely worth a visit
Impressive castle with lots to look at and explore. You can walk around the outside and courtyard for free and pay if you want to walk around the inside. There's a nice gift shop and café on site too.