When you cross the Öland Bridge, you see the sparkling sea and the landscape in front of you, which gives a warm welcoming feeling. Continue to discover the island through our listed lookout points and fill your mind with beautiful views of sea and elves. The island offers a view from a high altitude from our lighthouses but also a beautiful view of a flat Alvar. Gaze out over the orchid-filled grasslands at Högenäsorde with the Baltic Sea in the background or take in the view of Borgholm's castle ruins.
18 June 2021
Tips & Inspiration
lookouts
long erik
Långe Erik is a 32-meter-high lighthouse built of limestone on the northern tip of Öland. It is one of the major sights on the island and to make the surroundings even more attractive, Fyrvaktarn´s Dotter started a small souvenir shop, tours and a picturesque café in 1999. By walking the 132 steps to the balcony, which is located at a height of 28 meters, you get an outstanding view of the surroundings and its unique environments. Find Långe Erik.
Högenäs word
Högenäs Orde is a nature reserve with a ridge whose highest point is 9,3 meters above sea level. Orde means cape in Öland. The area has a long tradition of grazing, which is reflected in the area's rich flora. From the height you can look out over the Baltic Sea and the open pastures. In spring you can enjoy the view from the orchid-filled grasslands. Find Högenäs Orde
alexander hall
coastal road äleklinta-sandvik
Follow the coastal road between Äleklinta and Sandvik and discover the winding gravel road and Öland's rocky coast. Enjoy the proximity of the sea and a view of well-preserved boathouses, remains of the old stone industry, ongoing quarries and burial grounds. Along the coastal road you can experience a magnificent view of Kalmarsund. Find the Coastal Road.
gullehamns quarry
Visit Gullehamns grave field which is located on the slope down to the sea. There you can walk down to the quarry and walk up to the land castle for a striking view over the water. Find Gullehamns quarry.
Borgholm Castle
Borgholm Castle is the ruin of the magnificent Baroque palace that Charles X Gustav built here in the mid-1600th century. The castle is called the most beautiful ruin in the Nordic countries and is today one of the region's largest tourist destinations. The castle is built on the crest of the approximately 40-meter-high landborgskanten and provides a fine view of architecture and nature. There you can look out over the castle's salt marsh and Kalmarsund. Find Borgholm Castle.
Eriksöre rest area
Visit Eriksöre rest area. Set the table with a nice coffee and look out over the Mörbylånga valley and Kalmarsund. Find Eriksöre rest area.
birdwatching tower in beijershamn
Climb up the birdwatching tower in Beijershamn and look out over Kalmarsund and Kalmar. Did you know that in the mid-1800th century, construction began on a two-kilometer-long pier that would become an important port on the west side of Öland. After five years of work, the port was completed in 1858. However, it turned out that it was incorrectly constructed and it quickly began to silt up again. The silting up caused problems for shipping and after 15 years, Beijershamn was completely taken out of use. As the silting progressed, rushes and reeds began to migrate in. Over time, this created a unique environment with a mixture of coastal meadows, reeds and open water surfaces. Together with the shallow bay and sandbank, Beijershamn became one of Öland's most important bird habitats, both during the breeding and migration periods. Find Beijershamn.
cozy high
Mysinge hög is one of Öland's largest burial mounds. It is 45 meters in diameter and four meters high. None of the graves have been excavated, but finds from the Late Bronze Age have been found in an old gravel pit in the northern part of the area. From the mound you have a wide view of Stora alvaret, Mörbylångadalen and Kalmarsund. Find Mysinge hög.
long jan
Långe Jan, which was first lit in 1785, is one of Sweden's oldest lighthouses. At 42 metres, it is also Sweden's tallest lighthouse. The name Långe Jan comes from the medieval chapel of St. Johannes. When the chapel was demolished, the stone was used to build the lighthouse. A stone cross, west of the road between Långe Jan and Ottenby Kungsgård, marks the site of the former chapel. The road down to the southern tip, with the Långe Jan lighthouse in sight, is one of the most spectacular on Öland. For parts of the year, the roads here are lined with grazing cows and sheep. Follow the 197 steps up to the top and look out over the southern tip of Öland! Find Långe Jan.