Blekinge County
in Sweden

Blekinge County sits along Sweden’s softer southern coast, where oak forests meet a broken archipelago. In Karlskrona, a UNESCO-listed naval base anchors history, while idyllic islands, coastal trails, and well-kept villages keep things low-key. It’s less showy than the west coast – more intimate, more local, and ideal for slow travel by boat or bike.

how long to go for

a weekend, a long weekend

when to go

april, may, june, july, september

holidays

Labour Day, National Day of Sweden, Midsummer

how to get there

Fly into Ronneby Airport or take a train from Stockholm or Malmö to Karlskrona, then continue locally by bus or car.

how to get around

on foot, by bike, by car

nice to know

This is one of Sweden’s sunniest regions, so summer days are long, bright, and ideal for swimming, cycling, and time on the water.

local language

Swedish

currency

krona

in an emergency

call 112