Kalmar
Kalmar, on Sweden's Baltic coast, is a historically significant city whose medieval castle and 1702 cathedral anchor a walkable centre with a dense food-and-drink scene. From the 13th to the 17th centuries it ranked among Sweden's most important cities, and Kalmar Castle remains its centrepiece. The city sits at the foot of the Öland Bridge, the main crossing to the island of Öland, and is home to part of Linnaeus University.
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- Population38,408
- Nearest water from center 2.4 km1.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 16 km9.7 mi
Nearest airports
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Kalmar: quick answers
Where is Kalmar?
Kalmar is in Kalmar län, Sweden, about 73 km46 miles in a straight line from Karlskrona.
How do you get to Kalmar?
The nearest airport is Kalmar (KLR), about 14 min away by road. The nearest train station is Blomstermåla, about 36 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kalmar?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 1°C33°F. The wettest month is November, with about 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kalmar?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 40 restaurants, 17 cafés and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kalmar?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kristianopel.