Öland
Good to know
- Best time to go
- May for orchids; July to August for beaches
- Accessibility
- wheelchair-accessible
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
A long, narrow island in the Baltic Sea connected to the Swedish mainland by a bridge, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its agricultural landscape. The southern alvar — a vast limestone plain — supports rare wild orchids and migrating birds in spring, while windmills punctuate the island's flat horizon. The unique geology and open skies make it popular with bird photographers and nature walkers.
Where next?
