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Borgholm

Kalmar, Sweden · Europe

About Borgholm

Borgholm is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Timmernabben, 14km from Öland.

Borgholm is a town located in Kalmar, Sweden. With a population of 4,344, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Borgholm sits in Sweden, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Stockholm time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Borgholm to your route.

About Borgholm

Borgholm (Swedish: [ˈbɔ̂rjhɔlm]) is a city and the seat of Borgholm Municipality, Kalmar County, Sweden with 4,401 inhabitants in 2020. It is located on the island of Öland in the Baltic Sea, at the Kalmar Strait-side of Öland, north of Färjestaden. Borgholm is one of Sweden's historical towns with a former city

Read more status (stad). The city is best known for its once-magnificent fortress – Borgholm Castle – which is now in ruins. Borgholm is, despite its small population, for historical reasons normally still referred to as a city. Statistics Sweden, however, only counts localities with more than 10,000 inhabitants as cities. Borgholm is the main city of Öland, but remains one of the smallest cities in Sweden.

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What are the best things to do in Borgholm?

Borgholm offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Borgholm located?

Borgholm is located in Kalmar, Sweden, Europe. The coordinates are 56.8793 latitude, 16.6563 longitude.

What is the population of Borgholm?

Borgholm has a population of approximately 4,344 people, making it a town in Sweden.

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Quick Information

Population
4,344
Continent
Europe
Country
Sweden
Region
Kalmar
Timezone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
56.8793, 16.6563

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Sweden

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
114 14
Driving side
right

Dipped headlights required at all times. Watch for wildlife (moose/deer) on rural roads.

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Worth the detour from Borgholm

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Öland

Sweden's smallest province and a flat limestone island connected by bridge, known for its Great Alvar steppe, windmills, and Iron Age ring forts.

14 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

Öland Bridge

A six-kilometre bridge sweeping out to the windmill-dotted island of Öland over the Kalmar Strait.

27 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Kalmar Castle

A moated Renaissance castle on the Baltic shore, once the heart of the Kalmar Union of Nordic crowns.

30 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Stora Alvaret

A UNESCO limestone steppe on southern Öland, a treeless plain of orchids, runestones and grazing sheep.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Borgholm

  • 27 kmÖland BridgeA six-kilometre bridge sweeping out to the windmill-dotted island of Öland over the Kalmar Strait.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Borgholm.

Timmernabben

🇸🇪 Sweden

17 km awayPop. 1,357

Mönsterås

🇸🇪 Sweden

22 km away

Blomstermåla

🇸🇪 Sweden

23 km awayPop. 2,380

Lindsdal

🇸🇪 Sweden

27 km awayPop. 5,709

Färjestaden

🇸🇪 Sweden

28 km away

Kalmar

🇸🇪 Sweden

30 km awayPop. 38,408

Smedby

🇸🇪 Sweden

34 km awayPop. 3,607

Påskallavik

🇸🇪 Sweden

34 km awayPop. 1,099

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