The southern tip of Öland offers a landscape that feels almost exotic, with open spaces and animals roaming freely across the roads. It is also home to the Långe Jan lighthouse, Sweden's highest lighthouse and one of the country's oldest.
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We celebrated Midsummer Eve on Ringsö in Lake Mälaren, with our friends Lennart and Beata who have a summer house there. It was a quiet, comfortable and very nice day. Here is a small picture bomb!
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We wish all readers a really nice midsummer! We have come home from our long motorhome trip in southern Sweden and will celebrate Midsummer with our friends on the island of Ringsö in Lake Mälaren. Then we will continue reporting on all the gems we have seen and experienced in Sweden!
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Granhult Church in Småland is Sweden's oldest wooden church. This fine little wooden church, dating from the 1220s, survived against all odds and is today a fascinating attraction. Not least, it is fantastic to see all the old paintings and decorations in wood.
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Kronoberg Castle Ruin is a well-preserved historical ruin that tells interesting stories about Gustav Vasa and the Dacke feud. Join us on an exciting journey to the 16th century!
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Huseby Bruk is a fine destination in Småland with old mill environments, castle, park, restaurant, shops and exhibitions. The mill is like a time bubble that shows what it looked like here when the last owner, Miss Florence Stephens, lived here.
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This summer, the cruise offer in the Baltic Sea increases again, both Viking Line and Silja Line announce. Other news is about test centres, beer festivals and local drinks. It's Monday and thus time for travel news here at FREEDOMtravel.
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Teleborg Castle is a beautiful fairytale castle just outside Växjö. Here you can enjoy the fantastic surroundings, or why not have lunch or dinner in the castle restaurant? Follow us up the stairs ...
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Kristianopel was the first Renaissance town in the Nordic region, once fortified with walls up to nine metres high. However, it only functioned as a town for a limited period in the 17th century. Today it is a peaceful and quiet little town, with a nice campsite inside the old ring wall.
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Now we are travelling around Öland! We know, we are behind on the blog. There has been so much going on lately, so we haven't had time to catch up. But it has been interesting and fun. Happy Friday!
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