10 Must-Experience Highlights in Kalmar Late Summer 2025
Summer lingers a while longer. Here are some tips on what you can experience in Kalmar during late summer.
Historical Walking Tours
On Kvarnholmen, Kalmar’s city center, you’ll feel the echoes of history. Why not take a walk on the city wall and look down over the town? Also, take time to stroll through the alleys of the Old Town, where you can see beautiful houses from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Exciting Museum Visits
Kalmar always offers plenty of exhibitions to explore, both at tourist destinations and in smaller art galleries. ”A World of Dinosaurs” is open on weekends until the end of September.
Delightful Culinary Experiences
Kalmar has numerous restaurants and cafés for those wanting to enjoy good food. Keep an eye out for various food events being arranged.
Farm Shops and Rural Cafés Tour
Near Kalmar, you’ll find several cozy rural cafés to visit. There are also many farm shops to stop at if you want to buy regional delicacies. Interested in autumn markets? Check out events like Matrunda Kalmar County (13-14/9), Autumn Market at Skälby (21/9), and Harvest Day at Krusenstiernska Farm (4/10).
Various Entertainment Options
Multiple stages around Kalmar offer music, humor, and theater performances. Highlights include listening to the Romeo and Juliet Choir at Kalmar Castle, watching a puppet comedy show at Kalmarsalen, or a musical featuring Ane Brun songs at Byteatern. You can also visit the Living and Housing Fair at Stortorget. Keep an eye on the event calendar so you don’t miss anything.
Exciting Events
Kalmar is packed with events year-round. Late summer is filled with thrilling sports events like Ironman Kalmar and Swedish Beach Tour. You can also experience grand tournaments at Kalmar Castle and an exciting World Championship in Agility!
Self-Guided City Tours
During high summer, guided tours are regularly arranged, but there are also several walking routes you can explore independently. Prefer audio stories? Download the Storyspot app before your walk to hear tales about the places you pass.
Wonderful Nature Activities
In and around Kalmar, many scenic locations await. Why not take a bicycle excursion? Or play a round of golf? If you’re brave, you can also climb among the treetops on the high-altitude course at Stensö.
Relaxing Seaside Days
Whether you want peace and quiet or speed and activity, you have many beautiful beaches to choose from – and several have bathing ladders almost year-round. You can also stroll along the Tjärhov Promenade, with a view of Kalmar Castle and the small island of Grimskär.
Beautiful Water Tours
Even in late summer, you can paddle canoe or kayak both in the city center and along the long coastline. Until mid-September, you can also take the bicycle ferry to Öland.
