Activity and location tips for children on Öland

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10 tips on places to visit with your children during your holiday on Öland

Öland, Sweden's sunniest island, is a pearl in the Baltic Sea that attracts thousands of vacationers every year. For families with children, the island offers a variety of exciting activities and places to discover. Here are our top 10 tips on places and activities that will make your summer vacation on Öland unforgettable.

Öland's Animal and Amusement Park

Experience a fantastic day with animals from all over the world, fun carousels and a cooling water park. Perfect for both little and big kids!kids!

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Öland's Animal and Amusement Park is a perfect activity for families with children.

The land of boxcars

Let the children take the wheel in their own box cars and drive around a miniature city with traffic lights and road signs. A dream for all small car enthusiasts.

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Borgholm Castle ruins

Explore the historic castle ruins and enjoy a fantastic view of Kalmar Sound. During the summer, theater performances and concerts are also arranged here.

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Borgholm castle ruins - a perfect activity for the whole family.

Eketorps Castle

Travel back in time to the Iron Age and the Middle Ages. Here, the family can participate in historical activities, try handicrafts and dress up in period clothes.

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Eketorps Borg for children

The Långe Jan and Långe Erik lighthouses

Visit Öland's southernmost and northernmost points and climb the majestic lighthouses. The view is spectacular and the chances of seeing seals and unique bird species are high.

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Sweden's highest lighthouse - Långe Jan

Öland's Museum Himmelsberga

Experience a genuine Öland cultural heritage with well-preserved farms, art exhibitions and café. The children can run freely and discover old-time farming.

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Öland's Museum Himmelsberga - children's activity

Naturum Trollskogen

A mysterious forest filled with crooked oaks, old pines and exciting fairytale paths. Perfect for an adventurous hike with the whole family.

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Naturum Trollskogen on Öland

Byxelkrok's Harbour

A charming fishing village where you can stroll along the harbor, eat freshly caught fish and maybe take a trip on one of the boats that offer seal and fishing trips.

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Trouser hook on Öland

Drive a go-kart on Öland

On Öland there are several different go-kart tracks. Many of these even small children can drive different types of maps.

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