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| Karlskrona | ||
| province | Blekinge | |
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| Residents | 36.904 (2020) | |
| height | 16 m | |
| Tourist info | 46 455-30 34 90 karlskrona.se | |
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Karlskrona is a city in the southern Swedish region Blekinge. It is located on an island, but is well connected to the mainland by roads and railways.
Karlskrona has a long history as a naval base, mainly used for defense against Russia was needed. To this day there is a military academy and a shipyard in the south of the island, which are closed to visitors.
background
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is Ronneby approx. 35 km from Karlskrona. The next major airports are in Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Stockholm.
By train
Karlskrona is on the line Malmo-Stockholm connected. You have to catch the train Hässleholm and change there if you are coming from Stockholm. There are several direct connections from the south and some with a change in Hässleholm.
By bus
In the street
With the E22who have favourited the coast of Blekinge along you come to Karlskrona.
By boat
From the ferry port there are connections to Gdynia in Poland. You will be from Stena Line operated. Car loading is possible.
mobility
You can walk everywhere in the center of Karlskrona in no time. There are bus routes for the uninteresting suburbs. The island is not even 1 km in diameter.
Tourist Attractions
- Marine Museum (in the east of the island). Tel.: 46 455-35 93 00, Email: [email protected]. Open: 01.06-31.08 daily 10 am-6pm, the rest of the year Tue-Sun 10 am-4pm.Price: (August / September) adults 100 SEK, pensioners 90 SEK, students 90 SEK, children up to 18 free, group rates. October - April: free entry.
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accommodation
Dragsö Camping Loch Stugar. Pitches for campers, caravans and tents. Very child-friendly and with 4 stars. 25 minute walk to town. Good bike paths.
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Practical advice
- 1 Karlskrona tourist office, Stortorget 2, S-371 34 Karlskrona. Tel.: 46 455-30 34 90, Fax: 46 455-30 34 94, Email: [email protected]. Open: 01.06-31.08 daily 9 am-8pm; 01.09-31.05 Mo-Fr 9-17, Sa 10-14.
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Web links
- http://www.karlskrona.se/ - Official website of Karlskrona
