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Midsummer on Öland: Discover Sweden's sunny island

Guest writer: Miss Lopez

The summer heat embraced us as we drove across the Öland Bridge, ready to explore this gem of the Baltic Sea. With a close friend by my side and my family waiting for us, I knew this Midsummer would be special.

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Things to do on Öland - 25 sights and experiences

What to do on Öland? The island of sun and wind offers everything from beaches and nature experiences to historical sights and activities for children. Here you will find all our top tips for things to see and do on Öland.

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Swedish Ölandsvägen - FREEDOMtravel Themed roads

The Swedish Öland Road is a themed road that takes you around Öland, to experience the best that the island of sun and wind has to offer. Travel on your own and at your own pace - by car, motorhome, caravan or motorbike.

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Attractions on Öland - guide around Öland

There are plenty of attractions on Öland. Above all, there is a lot of exciting history to discover, but also beautiful nature and all kinds of lovely places to visit. Here you will find a guide for travelling around Öland.

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What to do in Borgholm on Öland - our 12 best tips

What to see and do in Borgholm? Borgholm is a lovely tourist town with a holiday feeling and attractions such as Solliden and Borgholm Castle. Here are our top tips on what to see and do in Borgholm!

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Fornborgar på Öland - 5 castles you don't want to miss!

Did you know that there are around 15-20 ancient castles on Öland? The castles are now ruins, and the findings tell stories about everyday life in the Iron Age, wealth, journeys to Eastern Europe, and untimely death. One of the castles, Eketorp Castle, has been rebuilt so you can see what life was once like.

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Öland Museum Himmelsberga - open air museum and art gallery

Öland Museum Himmelsberga is a nice open-air museum that shows an old-fashioned Öland row village and what life was like in the past. There is also a cosy little café, a shop and an art gallery.

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Solliden Castle on Öland - stroll in a royal garden

Solliden Palace on Öland is the royal family's summer paradise. Although the villa is private, most of the beautiful garden is open to the public. Here you can stroll through beautifully landscaped parks, and perhaps have a coffee at Kaffetorpet.

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Borgholm Castle - powerful castle ruins on Öland, Sweden

Borgholm Castle is sometimes called "the most beautiful ruin in the Nordic region" and is indeed a mighty castle ruin. As well as being impressively large, the castle has a fantastic view of the sea. Borgholm Castle simply must be seen!

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Kustvägen Byrum - Äleklinta, Öland's beautiful west coast

Kustvägen Byrum - Äleklinta runs along the beautiful west coast of Öland. We started in Byxelkrok in the morning and then drove slowly south, along cliffs, sandy beaches and rauks. A fantastically beautiful road!

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