Park
Ronneby Brunnspark
The park of the former spa on the edge of Ronneby developed around an iron-rich spring from the 18th century. Paths lead between old spa buildings, ponds, and a Japanese garden, into the adjoining beech forest.
Region
Sweden
Blekinge
Blekinge is Sweden's second-smallest province, situated on the Baltic Sea between Skåne and Småland. Deciduous forests extend to an archipelago coast with hundreds of islands, protected as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Blekinge is Sweden's second-smallest province, situated on the Baltic Sea between Skåne and Småland. Deciduous forests extend to an archipelago coast with hundreds of islands, protected as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Its main town is the naval city of Karlskrona, whose port facilities are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Blekinge is located in southeastern Sweden on the Baltic Sea, between Skåne to the west, Småland to the north, and Kalmar to the east. After Öland, it is the country's second-smallest province and stretches as a narrow coastal strip for a good 100 kilometers from west to east. Along the coast lie the cities of Sölvesborg, Karlshamn, Ronneby, and Karlskrona, all connected by a railway line. Off the coast is an archipelago with hundreds of islands, which has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2011. Inland, beech and oak forests, lakes, and small river valleys characterize the landscape, which is why Blekinge is also known as the Garden of Sweden.
More places in Blekinge
Karlskrona was founded in 1680 as the main base for the Swedish fleet on islands in the Blekinge archipelago. Baroque churches, the large market square Stortorget, shipyard, and fortresses have been UNESCO World Heritage since 1998. To this day, the city is the seat of the Swedish Navy and a starting point for boat trips into the archipelago.
Sights in Blekinge
Discover the most important sights and attractions
Museum
Kastellet Karlshamn
The 17th-century fortress lies on Frisholmen island off Karlshamn's port. In summer, boats depart the port; its ramparts offer archipelago views.
Attraction
Hanö with lighthouse
You reach the small island in Hanö Bay by ferry from Nogersund. At its highest point stands the lighthouse, fallow deer roam freely in forests and meadows, and a cemetery commemorates British sailors from the time of the Napoleonic Wars.
Food and Drink in Blekinge
Blekinge's cuisine is rustic and shaped by the sea, complemented by potatoes and fruit from the mild hinterland.
Kroppkakor
Potato dumplings with a filling of diced pork and onions, served with melted butter and lingonberries. In Blekinge, they are traditionally made from raw potatoes and are considered a specialty of the province.
Strömming
Baltic herring is eaten fried, pickled, or smoked. In coastal towns and markets, you can find it fresh and in many varieties.
Punch from Karlshamn
Karlshamn was long a center for punsch production. The sweet liqueur, based on arrack, is drunk chilled or traditionally served warm with pea soup on Thursdays.
Best Time to Visit
When is the best time for your trip?
12–18°C·28–56 mm(little rain)
From May to September, Blekinge is mild and sunny, with ten to eleven hours of sunshine per day on the coast in May and June. July and August are the warmest, with the Baltic Sea reaching around 18 degrees, and archipelago boats running most frequently. September is quieter, and the water is still pleasantly warm.
The reference location is Karlskrona. Temperature and precipitation: Averages from SMHI Station Karlskrona-Söderstjerna, 2011-2024. Daily sunshine hours: SMHI Station Karlskrona Sol, average of available years until 2020. Water temperature: SMHI measurements off Karlskrona. The coast is drier and sunnier than the forested hinterland.
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High season with swimming weather and island hopping
Off-season, mild and quiet
Off-season, cool and dark, many offers closed
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| Month | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sun (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5 | 36 | 1.4 |
| February | 1.5 | 28 | 2.4 |
| March | 3.4 | 24 | 5.2 |
| April | 6.8 | 22 | 8.3 |
| May | 12.0 | 28 | 10.0 |
| June | 16.4 | 45 | 11.0 |
| July | 18.1 | 56 | 9.9 |
| August | 18.1 | 52 | 8.9 |
| September | 14.9 | 39 | 7.0 |
| October | 10.6 | 44 | 3.8 |
| November | 6.6 | 38 | 1.6 |
| December | 3.5 | 31 | 1.0 |
Borderlands, Fleet, and Spas
From Denmark to SwedenLike Skåne, Blekinge belonged to Denmark until the Peace of Roskilde in 1658. To secure the new eastern border, Swedish King Karl XI had the naval base Karlskrona built on the islands off the coast from 1680. The city, with its shipyard, fortifications, and baroque planned layout, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1998 and remains the seat of the Swedish Navy to this day. Karlshamn also emerged in the 17th century as a port and fortress city; later, many emigrants left the country from here for North America.Spa Town and Coastal LifeIn Ronneby, a spa town developed in the 18th century around an iron-rich spring. The Brunnspark, with its villas and gardens, recalls the time when spa guests arrived from all over Sweden. Along the coast, people long lived from fishing, especially herring, and from seafaring. Small fishing villages, wooden houses, and jetties still characterize many of the archipelago islands today. On the island of Hanö, a cemetery commemorates British sailors who were stationed here during the Napoleonic Wars.
Getting there and around in Blekinge
Blekinge is easily explored by train and bus; for the archipelago and hinterland, a car or bicycle is practical.Train: Öresundståg trains run from Copenhagen and Malmö via Kristianstad along the coast to Sölvesborg, Karlshamn, Ronneby, and Karlskrona. From Karlskrona, another route leads via Emmaboda to Växjö and Kalmar.Flight and Ferry: Ronneby Airport is located between Ronneby and Karlskrona and has connections to Stockholm. From Karlskrona, a ferry operates to Gdynia in Poland.Bus and Boat: Regional buses are operated by Blekingetrafiken. In summer, archipelago boats run from Karlskrona and Karlshamn to the islands; Hanö island is reached by ferry from Nogersund.Cycling and Walking: The Sydostleden long-distance cycling trail runs through the province; the Blekingeleden hiking trail connects coast and hinterland.
