The Swedish-Danish border was located only a short distance to the south, since the southern regions of Scania and Blekinge were Danish territories …
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Oct 15, 2024
Kalmar Castle is a remarkable site with a rich 800-year history, blending medieval origins with Renaissance elegance. Originally built around 1180 as a defense tower, it grew into one of Sweden’s mos… Full review by Rebecca55555
Oct 11, 2024
We visited this castle on our first full day in Sweden. It was very windy, which kind of added to the dramatic atmosphere. It is a spacious and interesting castle to explore. Full review by tab_wl
Sep 2, 2024
Arrive early and head straight to the cafe for coffee. The cafe is inside the castle and it’s magical (real candles and flowers, hanging murals, stone floors and walls). The coffee is only filter co… Full review by Catherine_Essex
Van Gogh experience ... Do you need to pay extra for the Van Gogh exhibition or even book in advance? Or can you experience it with the regular entrance fee?
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I can't remember whether it was there when we visited last year, or not, but there was a guest exhibit, and I don't recall an additional fee for it. If you're unable to find out from one of …
I can't remember whether it was there when we visited last year, or not, but there was a guest exhibit, and I don't recall an additional fee for it. If you're unable to find out from one of us, and if you haven't already checked the Castle's website, there is an email address to the info desk listed at the "contact us" button. I found most places like this were very responsive to emails when planning our trip. Our visit to Kalmar Castle was one of our favorite excursions. Enjoy!
Could you tell me the Seniors rate in 2017 and give an idea of the restaurant menu... Is the castle open tomorrow, Sunday?thank you
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Sorry, I only spent one night there and the castle was not open. We arrived too late. We had dinner at the hotel restaurant. Sorry I cannot remember the hotel name. The dinner was pricey …
Sorry, I only spent one night there and the castle was not open. We arrived too late. We had dinner at the hotel restaurant. Sorry I cannot remember the hotel name. The dinner was pricey but was one of my most memorable meals. The hotel was on the west side of a square in the center of the city.
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