Oskarshamn
Compact coastal town on the Baltic Sea in southeastern Sweden, Oskarshamn has a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants close to the water. Founded as a fishing settlement called Döderhultsvik, it became a town in 1856 under its current name. Ferries run from here to both Öland and Gotland, making it a practical base for island travel, while major employers including a nuclear power plant and a Scania facility give it a working industrial character alongside its waterfront.
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- Population18,287
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 23 km14 mi
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Oskarshamn: quick answers
Where is Oskarshamn?
Oskarshamn is in Sweden, about 108 km67 miles in a straight line from Vaxjo.
How do you get to Oskarshamn?
The nearest airport is Oskarshamn (OSK), about 14 min away by road. The nearest train station is Oskarshamn, about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Oskarshamn?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 0°C31°F. The wettest month is July, with about 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Oskarshamn?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 13 restaurants, 2 cafés and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Oskarshamn?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Vimmerby, Järnforsen and Västervik.