10 tips for child-friendly tours

1. Northern Öland – play, fossils and salty dips

This tour offers a wonderful mix of play, nature and taste experiences for the whole family. Along the way, ice cream, fast-paced adventures, classic Öland kroppkaki and impressive nature experiences at Byrums Raukar await. Discover exciting history and geology at Skäfteskär's archaeological open-air museum and Skäfteskär's fossil and stone museum, before rounding off the day with a dip in Byrums Sandvik or a coffee at Café Kex.

Stops along the way:

• Source Glassgård
• The land of boxcars
• Ninni's Body Cookies
• Byrum's Raukar
• Skäfteskär Archaeological Open-Air Museum
• Skäfteskär Fossil and Stone Museum
• Byrums Sandvik
• 2D Cafe Biscuits

2. Northern Öland – lighthouses, fairy-tale forest and beach life

This tour takes you through some of northern Öland's most popular attractions. Discover the mighty Långe Erik lighthouse and the unique nature of Trollskogen before continuing towards Böda Forest Railway for a journey back in time. Along the way, you'll also find long sandy beaches, fast-paced laps on the go-kart track and a coffee break at Café Stenflisan. A tour that offers a wonderful mix of nature, history and fun activities for the whole family.

Stops along the way:

• Trouser hook
• Long Erik
• Trollskogen
• Böda forest railway
• Böda bay
• Boda Gokart
• Café Stone Chip

3. Northern Öland – mills, camels and coastal life

4. Central Öland – mini golf, beach and sweet stops

This tour is suitable for the whole family and offers a wonderful mix of play, swimming and exciting discoveries. Challenge each other at adventure golf, enjoy a day on the shallow beach in Köpingsvik and follow the scent of freshly cooked caramels in Bredsätra. Along the way, you can also enjoy classic Öland kroppkako (small cakes), exciting history at Skedemosse Museum and a relaxing moment at Kapelluddens Lighthouse.

Stops along the way:

• Adventure golf, Lundegårds Camping
• The beach in Köpingsvik
• Ölands Caramel Kokeri, Bredsätra
• Eva's Body Cookies
• Skedemose museum
• Kapelludden lighthouse

5. Borgholm – castle, swimming and summer town

This tour takes you to some of Öland's most beloved attractions. Stroll through Borgholm's charming town center, discover the impressive castle ruins and stroll through the blooming gardens at Solliden. Along the way, cool off with a dip at Sjöstugan's bathing area and the shallow beach in Köpingsvik - perfect for a day filled with both experiences and relaxation.

Stops along the way:

• borgholm
• Borgholm Castle
• Solliden Castle
• Sjöstugan's swimming area (Mejerivike)
• The beach in Köpingsvik

6. Central Öland – history, swimming and rural idyll

This tour offers a wonderful mix of history, culture and relaxation. Explore the mighty Ismantorp ancient castle, discover Öland's cultural heritage at Ölands Museum Himmelsberga and stop in the picturesque terraced village of Lerkaka. Continue to Bjärby badplats for a swim and round off the day with homemade fika or local delicacies at Ölandsgården's farm shop and café.

Stops along the way:

• Ismantorp's ancient castle
• Öland's Museum Himmelsberga
• Lerk
• Bjärby bathing area
• Ölandsgården's farm shop and café

7. South central Öland – animals, swimming and historical adventures

This tour offers a wonderful mix of play, nature and history for the whole family. Start the day in Färjestaden and continue to Ölands Djur och Nöjespark for fast-paced experiences and close encounters with animals. Take a refreshing dip in the pool at Saxnäs Camping, which is also open to day guests, before making a stop at Mittlandsgården. End the day with a visit to Gråborg, Öland's largest ancient castle, where history and powerful environments await.

Stops along the way:

• The ferry town
• Öland's Animal and Amusement Park
• Saxnäs Camping and pool
• Mittlandsgården
• Gråborg ancient castle

8. South Öland – nature, swimming and historical discoveries

This tour takes you through some of southern Öland's most scenic and exciting places. Explore the nature at Station Linné and Beijershamn, enjoy classic Ölandian kroppkakor in Arontorp and continue through Gårdby towards the eastern coast. Along the way, a refreshing swim awaits at Bläsinge badplats, a break at Bläsinge Hamnkrog and a visit to Sandby borg – one of Öland's most fascinating ancient castles with a unique history.

Stops along the way:

• Station Linné
• Arontorps Body Cookies
• Beijershamn
• Farm town
• Bläsinge bathing area
• Bläsinge Harbour Restaurant
• Sandby castle

9. South Öland – swimming, nature and historical discoveries

This tour offers a wonderful mix of swimming, nature and exciting history. Start with a swim at Kleva badplats and discover the cozy small-town feel of Mörbylånga. Continue to Bårby borg and then set out on the child-friendly hiking trail to Penåsa ödeby, where nature, history and adventure meet along the way. A tour that is perfect for families who want to combine exercise, play and new discoveries.

Stops along the way:

• Kleva bathing area
• Mörbylånga
• Bårby castle
• Penåsa hiking trail
• Penåsa deserted village