In Färjestaden you can experience everything from magnificent mills, an animal and amusement park, cozy market streets, restaurants with sea views and perhaps Sweden's tastiest ice cream. There is something for the whole family here. Here you will also find Öland's only shopping center and the ferry Dessi that takes you back and forth across Kalmarsund.
In Färjestaden there is Öland's first shopping center, Öland's Köpstad, which is the natural starting point for a shopping spree here on the island. There are well-known stores and larger chains of various kinds, as well as Systembolaget and ICA. In Färjestaden there are also smaller shops such as Affärn, Butik sol & vindar, butik som nytt, Lotta sjöbergs keramik and Paradisverkstaden. Take a break in the cozy harbor with something good to eat or why not take a dip in the sea right next door.
A popular excursion destination on Öland that is open all year round. Here you can see exhibitions, be inspired, enjoy, have a coffee inside or outside in the lush garden, peek into the workshop and buy art objects, beautiful things for the set table, home or garden. The Paradise Workshop
Ceramics workshop with a large variety of ceramics, both utility and art ceramics in stoneware. Beautiful shapes and proprietary glazes give the products character, use and add a special touch to the range. Lotta Sjöberg's ceramics
Kalmarsund VIII was a car and passenger ferry that operated the route between Färjestaden and Kalmar until 1972. Built in 1963 at the Kalmar shipyard for Ångbåts AB Kalmarsund, she was a reliable ferry until she sailed as the last car ferry on the route. In 2002 she returned to Färjestaden and made regular trips between Kalmar and Färjestaden as well as chartered trips for a few summers.
In Färjestaden on Öland there is a wide range of activities for both families and couples. Here you can walk along the harbour, swim by the beach, cycle along coastal cycle paths and enjoy restaurants and cafés with views of the Kalmar Sound and the Öland Bridge.
For relaxation, you can visit the spa area at Hotel Skansen, and for shopping there is Öland's shopping center as well as local craftsmen and designers.
During the summer, the harbour area is a vibrant meeting place, including popular car meet-ups where enthusiast vehicles gather along the quay – an appreciated feature that attracts both participants and visitors.
For families with children, Öland Zoo is close by – one of Öland's most popular attractions with animals, water park and entertainment.
Färjestaden is located on western Öland, right by the abutment of the Öland Bridge, about 15 minutes from Kalmar. It is the first town you meet when you drive over the bridge to Öland.
Popular places in and around Färjestaden are:
The harbour area and the promenade
The view of the Öland Bridge
Bathing areas such as Talludden's bathing area and Södra hamnplan.
Ceramics shops such as Paradisverkstaden and Lotta Sjöberg's ceramics
Öland's only shopping center, Öland's market town.
Yes, Färjestaden has a good selection of restaurants and cafés all year round. During the summer, the range increases further, but several restaurants are also open during spring, autumn and winter.
In Färjestaden there is a wide range of restaurants and cafés with a focus on local ingredients and seaside locations. Many are located by the harbor or with a view of Kalmarsund and the Öland Bridge.
A major advantage of Färjestaden is that several restaurants and cafés are open almost all year round. In Färjestaden you will find, among other things, ÖlandsChoklad, Epok, Hotel Skansen, Creperie Paradis, Gubben i Matlådan, Fredriks Bröd och Bakverk, Seasalt Kitchen, Arontorps Kroppkakor and Hamngrillen.
This makes Färjestaden a vibrant destination even during spring, autumn and winter – not just during the summer season.
Car: Via the Öland Bridge from Kalmar (about 15 minutes)
Bus: Regular KLT buses run between Kalmar and Färjestaden.
Ferry: The bicycle ferry Dessi runs between Kalmar and Färjestaden
Yes, in Färjestaden there are several accommodation options such as hotels, cabins, camping and apartments. Thanks to its proximity to the Öland Bridge, it is a popular accommodation option for those who want to be close to both Kalmar and the rest of Öland.
Yes, Färjestaden is a very child-friendly destination on Öland with plenty of activities for the whole family. There are shallow swimming areas, playgrounds and mini golf courses that are suitable for children of all ages. In addition, Öland Zoo is close by, along with several popular excursion destinations on Öland.
Yes, Färjestaden offers several bathing areas with shallow beaches that are perfect for families with children. Here you swim with a view of Kalmarsund and the Öland Bridge.
