Kalmar punches well above its weight for a small Swedish city. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll find out how wars, royal power struggles, and sheer stubbornness shaped one of Scandinavia’s most strategically important cities. The tour starts by Kalmar’s old city wall, Gamla Stadsmuren, near Baronen shopping mall. You’ll climb onto the restored defensive ramparts for views over the water, and hear an introduction to the city’s turbulent history with Denmark. As you stroll through streets lined with small wooden houses that once sheltered craftsmen and traders, you’ll hear stories about the city’s poorest residents. You’ll also hear a few dramatic Swedish Game of Thrones stories from th...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Jordbroporten
This tour starts at Baronen and Kalmar City Wall. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Kalmar Castle
This tour ends at Kalmar Castle.
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Kalmar punches well above its weight for a small Swedish city. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll find out how wars, royal power struggles, and sheer stubbornness shaped one of Scandinavia’s most strategically important cities. The tour starts by Kalmar’s old city wall, Gamla Stadsmuren, near Baronen shopping mall. You’ll climb onto the restored defensive ramparts for views over the water, and hear an introduction to the city’s turbulent history with Denmark. As you stroll through streets lined with small wooden houses that once sheltered craftsmen and traders, you’ll hear stories about the city’s poorest residents. You’ll also hear a few dramatic Swedish Game of Thrones stories from th...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Jordbroporten
This tour starts at Baronen and Kalmar City Wall. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Kalmar Castle
This tour ends at Kalmar Castle.
Itinerary
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Gamla Stadsmuren
Walk along Kalmar's restored medieval ramparts for sweeping views over the water. Discover how these ancient defences once stood between the city and centuries of Danish invasion.
2
Kalmar County Museum
Explore one of Sweden's most impressive regional museums, home to thousands of artefacts recovered from the warship Kronan. Marvel at the dramatic story of Commander Creutz and the 800 men lost when the ship exploded and sank in 1676.
3
Kattrumpan
Stroll past Scandinavia's only remaining washhouse from the 1800s, a hidden gem that most visitors walk straight past. Step inside to experience a rare piece of everyday history that tells the story of Kalmar's working-class residents.
4
Kalmar Cathedral
Admire Sweden's largest Baroque cathedral, an imposing landmark at the heart of Kvarnholmen. Discover the curious secret beneath its floor, 81 graves that most visitors never know are there.
5
Gerdas Te & Kaffehandel
Pass through the doors of this wonderfully old-fashioned tea and coffee shop, where time seems to have stood still. Enjoy browsing the extraordinary range of teas, coffees and treats in an atmosphere unlike any modern store.
6
Kullzénska caféet
Explore a charming historic café tucked inside a maze-like building with crooked floors and vintage furnishings. Enjoy a traditional Swedish fika surrounded by rooms that feel unchanged for generations.
7
Larmtorget
Stroll through Kalmar's liveliest square, once the gathering point for soldiers answering the city's alarm bells. Enjoy the Vasabrunnen fountain, which tells the story of King Gustav Vasa, the father of modern Sweden.
8
Old Water Tower
Admire this striking tower built between 1879 and 1900, a proud reminder of Kalmar's Victorian-era ambition. Pass by the nearby Kreugerska House, birthplace of the infamous "Match King" Ivar Kreuger, which was once physically rolled through the streets to save it.
9
Kalmar stadspark
Stroll through this beautiful park and discover public art installations alongside the open pavilions of Kalmar Art Museum. Enjoy a peaceful approach to the castle with views across the water that have inspired visitors for centuries.
10
Kalmar Castle
Marvel at one of Scandinavia's best-preserved medieval fortresses, dramatically transformed into a Renaissance palace in the 1600s. Explore its authentic royal chambers and listen out for the ghost of a lady said to still roam its towers.
