When you cross the Öland Bridge, you will see the sparkling sea and the landscape in front of you, which gives a warm welcoming feeling. Continue to discover the island through our listed lookout points and fill your mind with beautiful views of the sea and elves. The island offers a view from a high altitude from our lighthouses, but also a beautiful view of a flat Alvar, gaze out over the orchid-filled grasslands at Högenäsorde with the Baltic Sea in the background or look at the view of Borgholm's castle ruins.
01 May 2026
Tips & Inspiration
Lookout points
Långe Erik
Långe Erik is a 32-metre-high lighthouse built of limestone on the northern tip of Öland. It is one of the major attractions on the island and to make the surroundings even more attractive, Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter started a small souvenir shop, tours and a quaint café in 1999. By walking the 132 steps to the balcony, which is located at a height of 28 meters, you get an outstanding view of the surroundings and its unique environments. Find Långe Erik.
Högenäs orde
Högenäs orde is a nature reserve with a ridge whose highest point is 9.3 meters above sea level. The area has a long tradition of grazing, which is reflected in the area's species-rich flora. From the heights, you can look out over the Baltic Sea and the open pastures, and in the spring you can enjoy the view from the orchid-filled grasslands. Find Högenäs Orde
Alexander Hall
Coastal road Äleklinta-Sandvik
Follow the coastal road between Äleklinta and Sandvik and discover the winding gravel road and the stone coast of Öland . Enjoy the proximity of the sea and a view of well-preserved boathouses, remains of old stone industry, ongoing quarries and burial grounds. a magnificent view of Kalmarsund. Find your way to the Coastal Road.
Gullehamn stenbrott
Visit Gullehamn's burial ground, which is located on the slope down to the sea, where you can walk down to the quarry and walk up on top of the castle for a striking view of the water. Find Gullehamn's quarry.
Borgholm Castle
Borgholm Castle is the ruin of the magnificent baroque palace that Karl X Gustav built here in the mid-1600s . The castle is called the most beautiful ruin in Scandinavia and is today one of the region's largest tourist destinations. The castle is built on the crest of the approximately 40-metre-high edge of the castle and provides a fine view of architecture and architecture. nature. There you can look out over the castle salvar and Kalmarsund. Find Borgholm Castle.
Eriksöre rest area
Visit Eriksöre rest area. Set the table with a nice coffee and look out over the Mörbylånga valley and Kalmarsund. Find Eriksöre rest area.
Bird tower in Beijershamn
Climb up the bird tower in Beijershamn and look out over Kalmar Sound and Kalmar. Did you know that in the mid-1800s, the construction of a two-kilometre-long pier began, which would become an important harbour on the west side of Öland. After five years of work, the harbour was completed in 1858. However, it turned out that it was incorrectly constructed and it quickly started to sludge again. The shoaling caused problems for shipping, and after 15 years, Beijershamn was completely taken out of use, and as the slurry progressed, reeds and reeds began to migrate in. Over time, this created a unique environment with a mix of coastal meadows, reeds and open water surfaces. Together with the shallow bay and the sand bank, Beijershamn became one of Öland's most important bird localities, both during the breeding and migratory season. Find your way to Beijershamn.
Mysinge Hög
Mysinge mound is one of Öland's largest burial mounds. It is 45 metres in diameter and four metres high. None of the graves have been excavated, but finds from the Late Bronze Age have been found in an old gravel pit in the northern part of the area. Mörbylångadalen and Kalmarsund. Find Mysinge hög.
Långe Jan
Långe Jan, which was lit for the first time in 1785, is one of Sweden's oldest lighthouses. At 42 metres, it is also Sweden's tallest lighthouse. The name Långe Jan comes from the medieval chapel of St. John. When the chapel was demolished, the stone was used for the lighthouse construction. A stone cross, west of the road between Långe Jan and Ottenby royal estate, marks the site of the chapel at the time. The road down to the southern tip, with the lighthouse Långe Jan in sight, is one of the most spectacular on Öland. Parts of the year, the roads here are lined with grazing cows and sheep, so follow the 197 steps up to the top and look out over the southern tip of Öland! Find Långe Jan.