Kalmar Castle

A must see place for castle-lovers. They say that it is one of the well-preserved castles in Sweden. Chambers are huge, some of the decoration and equipment are rebuilt. I miss tour signs showing order in which you should vist the chambers. I love the map of the world with ominous see creatures lurking for travelers :) Definitely worth visiting.

Kalmar Castle is my absolute favorite place to visit in Kalmar. Great walking area, endless historical stories to learn about, and beautiful scenery. The swans and ducks are friendly, and you can get closer to them than I ever have before, I recommend going at night and in the morning; as the experiences are unmatched

Nicely renovated to look as it did in the Renaissance. There is a reasonably priced cafe as you enter the castle grounds with good food. A true highlight is the Witches exhibition that tells the story of a witch hunt in Sweden that was pretty horrifying. It happened a few decades before the Salem witch hunt in the US but killed many more people.

I really enjoyed my visit to Kalmarslott! It’s a hidden gem that combines rich history with stunning views. Walking through its halls feels like stepping back in time, and the guided tours add so much depth to the experience. The castle grounds are perfect for a peaceful stroll, with breathtaking views of the surrounding waters. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Kalmar—it's an experience you won’t want to miss!

The well-preserved and restored castle provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of the 16th-17th century nobility. Staff are dressed up in historical clothing which further adds up to the immersion. There’s plenty of activities for children, like dressing up, crafts, jousting or participating in a knights fight. Almost makes you wish you were young again so you could participate. A visit will take about 2 hours, but with children you can easily double that. When we visited, there was a temporary exhibition on witch trials in the 17th. They were able to create a well-fitted gloomy atmosphere. Walking through the darkened rooms you could feel the desperation of the women who were falsely accused of witchcraft and trialed for it.

Amazing place for kids with lots of interactive activities involving actors in full costume. Kids have seen theme parks in 3 continents I never saw them this engaged.

Amazing way to tell the story of the castle. We visited with our girl aged 6 and our son who is 13. We loved: - How well-preserved everything was. - The talented and knowledgeble actors.. (the princess showed my daughter and I how her dress was made and told os about all the details about the dress and about living on the castle). - The activities for kids. - The excibition about witches. - And much more :-)

Beautiful and very picturesque castle. Very interesting to see and walk around in the area.