  Photo: Copyright © Öland Turist AB Welcome to Öland
Welcome to Öland, the pearl of Sweden. This is the province where the Swedes come to when they want to have a real holiday at home. Here you will find the best beaches, the most wonderful array of birds and according to some, the friendliest people. Öland has a very long history. It goes back thousands of years. The ancient strongholds still remain to remind us of their existence. The island put up with foreign invaders for many centuries before finally becoming a part of the kingdom of Sweden.Years of being a member of the Hanseatic League affected both the physical appearance of the island and the mentality of the inhabitants forever. Nowadays the island is invaded mainly by tourists and birds. Every summer, many thousands of Swedes come to spend their holidays here, either lazing on the beach or enjoying the beautiful nature with its many species of birds that migrate here every year. Öland is a favourite spot to spend Midsummer's Eve, especially among young people. Every summer tens of thousands of visitors come here, making Öland one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sweden. Here you will find everything the summer tourists wish for and a bit more!  Useful information Quiz game Contents About... E-mail |