Accommodation and Restaurants in BlekingeCampingBlekinge offers very good camping grounds for visitors with over 20 sites to choose from. Reservations are made at each camping ground and since camping is very popular in Sweden, it is often necessary to make reservations in advance to be able to get a place. Tent sites are cheaper. There is usually an extra fee for electricity to caravans. The camping grounds in general offer a wide variety of services and activities. Ball games, bike rental, swimming, child-care, canoeing, windsurfing, mini-golf etc. Dogs are usually welcome.Check with the local tourist information for phone numbers and details. Castles and ManorsIf you want to go on an exclusive weekend trip; a trip that require a minimum of preparations and gives a maximum of relaxation in return. All you need to contact Discover Sweden Tours/Upptäck Sverige Resor and tell us how many of you are, if you would like to play golf, experience something special or just enjoy each others company. We will take care of the organisation. At our disposal we have more than 30 selected country estates, hotels and castles, where you will find both peace and harmony. Special places that with their built in wealth of harmony have enriched the lives of their guests for decades.For information please contact: Upptäck Sverige Resor, Phone: +46(0)8 20 78 30, Fax: +46(0)8 20 88 40, E-mail: info@upptacksverige.com, Homepage: www.upptacksverige.com (Swedish only for the moment) Countryside FarmsIn some places, especially along the walking and bicycle trails, one can stay overnight at farms. This is a pleasant opportunity to experience the traditional Southern Swedish countryside life.For reservations call the local tourist agencies. HotelsBlekinge has about 30 hotels. In the larger cities you will find hotels ranging in standard and prices, from a moderate price upwards offering more exclusive rooms. Breakfast is included in the service in most hotels. For information about hotels in cities in Blekinge click on the links below:Cottage rentalsMore than 18.000 cottages are available for rent throughout Sweden. Weekly rates vary from SEK 800 and up to SEK 6.000 depending on location, size and standard. To find a cottage in Blekinge, contact any of the rental companies listed on this page. To view the terms of contract most commonly used in Sweden, click here!Youth HostelsSTF Hostels in Blekinge. There are about 10 Youth Hostels in Blekinge. From Olofström in the west to Kristianopel in the East. Prices vary but they are all moderate. Members in the Swedish Tourist Association (Svenska Turistföreningen) usually get a 30 % discount.For reservations call the local tourist agencies. RestaurantsBlekinge has a rich variety of restaurants. Because of its location along the Baltic Sea, fish is naturally one of the region's specialities. Salmon, eel and herring are served in many different and delicious ways in the restaurants of Blekinge.The official dishes are Herring and mashed potatoes and a dish called "kroppkaka". Kroppkakan is a large dumpling with spicy meat very typical for southern Sweden but is seldom eaten in other parts. If you are interested in special kinds of dishes or restaurants please check with the local tourist agency. CafesThe cities of Blekinge have restored and saved the old parts where you will find a lot of nice cafés. Especielly Karlskrona offers nice old quarters and the ship Jarramas in the harbour has a popular summer tavern. |