Holiday apartment in Oskarshamn – Museums, Nature and Archipelago

Oskarshamn lies where the forests of Småland meet the sea. The surrounding area has more than 6,000 islands and 533 lakes, while Oskarshamn Municipality offers more than 20 bathing spots. Between coastal scenery, culture and active pursuits, the town offers a diverse range of experiences.

Culture and History

The Döderhultarmuseet displays a collection of almost 200 wooden sculptures by Döderhultarn. The artist lived and worked in Oskarshamn and later became internationally known. The Sjöfartsmuseet presents the development of seafaring in the Oskarshamn region. Exhibits include objects from specialised crafts, ship models and navigation equipment. The museum also has a children’s area dedicated to ships, featuring the galley and wheelhouse of the Thyra.

Oskarshamn Konsthall presents changing exhibitions of contemporary Swedish art as well as photography, handicrafts and cultural history. Fredriksbergs herrgård was built in 1783 and showcases architecture, art and furniture craftsmanship from the Gustavian era. It also houses an 18th-century mineral collection. Stensjö by is the first cultural reserve in Kalmar County and was established in 2020.

The photo exhibition Moments from Oscarshamn depicts the history and development of Oskarshamn from 1890 to 1970. Its subjects include the harbour, Fredriksbergs herrgård, small businesses, as well as culture and entertainment. As part of the Oskarshamn Street Art project, building façades in Oskarshamn were transformed into colourful murals.

Nature and Trails

Uvö has a nature trail measuring approximately 2.2 kilometres. There are benches along the route, as well as a designated barbecue area. The Havslätt recreational area has three fitness and exercise tracks measuring 7.3, 5.0 and 2.4 kilometres. The area also includes an outdoor gym, a motor skills course and a barbecue shelter.

Döderhultarns stig is partly hilly and unsuitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs and people with reduced mobility. The waterfront promenade Camping till camping is different: it can be used for walking, running or cycling and is also suitable for pushchairs and mobility aids.

Activities for Different Days

Oskarshamn’s disc golf course is located in the town park near the outdoor stage. The indoor swimming pool at Arena Oskarshamn has a 25-metre pool with eight lanes; during opening hours, lanes are always reserved for swimming training. There is also a children’s lagoon with water-spraying figures and playful water activities.

Allmänhetens Arena offers free public sessions for ice skating, inline skating, playing football and running in Oskarshamn. In addition to trails and natural areas, this provides activities in covered venues or facilities specially designed for them.

Harbour and Connections

Oskarshamn’s guest harbour at Brädholmen has 80 to 100 berths for visiting boats. Facilities include toilets, showers, fuel and bicycle rental. In summer, from Midsummer to mid-August, an excursion boat runs daily from Oskarshamn harbour to the national park island of Blå Jungfrun; the crossing takes approximately 1.5 hours.

Destination Gotland operates a year-round ferry service between Oskarshamn and Visby. The tourist information office in Oskarshamn provides tips on activities in the municipality year-round by email and telephone.

More local pages: Figeholm, Kristdala, Vånevik, Misterhult, Fårbo, Påskallavik, Kråkemåla, Oskarshamn

For the higher-level travel overview: Kalmar.