Karlskrona, Sweden

Kalmar Castle

Visit One of Scandinavia’s Best-Preserved Renaissance Castles Travel along the coast of Kalmar to visit its famed castle and explore the narrow lanes of the old town. Board your motor coach and set out through Karlskrona’s historic naval district, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. Head north to Bröms—set along the Brömsebäck stream, it was once the boundary between Sweden and Denmark and played host to many historic treaties. Continue to Kalmar Castle and cross the towering drawbridge to visit this Renaissance fortress. As you explore, your guide will share stories of royal intrigue and Nordic diplomacy, offering insight into the castle’s rich past. After lunch in the castle restaurant, you will have time to explore the garden on your own. Cap your day with a stroll along the cobbled streets of Kalmar’s old town, then return to your coach and enjoy a cinnamon bun as you journey onward to your awaiting ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or s