Blekinge

The Swedish province of Blekinge
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In the southeastern corner of Sweden is the smallest province of the country. On a good 3000 square kilometers the province Blekinge Län unfolds its whole beauty and compresses with approx. 1000 lakes and approx. 800 islands the abundance of the Swedish nature on smallest area.

The coasts of the province are characterized by their untreated, rough and stony naturalness. But the determined visitor will also find softly drawn sandy beaches, so beautifully untouched by man that the sight of pure nature will be immortalized in the memory of the recreation-seeking viewer.

The almost endless island landscapes are a wonderful invitation to various day trips by ferry or perhaps by sailing ship. Due to Blekinge Län's geographical location in the southernmost part of Sweden, the province is characterized by a temperate and almost Central European climate. As a result, the province is popular with travelers, especially in the early and low seasons. Nevertheless, the region is rather less on the radar of the ordinary visitor to Sweden and thus remains a real insider tip.

The characteristic archipelago, formed during the ice age, characterizes the landscape. The melting ice exposed previously hidden layers of rock and polished them into their typical flat, rounded shapes. The Blekingen coastal and island landscape is dotted with this unique natural phenomenon. In addition to this masterpiece of nature, the province's landscapes also boast a particularly distinctive and species-rich botany, which the region owes to its mild climate. The inhabitants of Blekingen therefore affectionately refer to their homeland as the "Garden of Sweden".

In addition to the capital city of Karlskrona, which has a population of 35,000, the rest of Blekinger Län is characterized by provincial landscapes and small villages and communities, which mainly line the coastal region of Sweden's smallest province.

For those interested in history and learning about the region's history, a visit to the Naval Museum in Karlskova is recommended. At the height of Swedish power in Northern and Central Europe in the 17th century , the province of Bleklinge marked a particularly important strategic point. From here the Swedish military, especially the navy, could control the occupied territories in today's Germany and Poland. The provincial capital Karlskova owes its name to the former Swedish king Charles XI, who recognized the strategic importance of the region and promoted the development of the city. The city itself is directly integrated into the island landscapes of the southern province and can thus easily be described as a Swedish mini-Venice. From Karlskova you can also explore the wider Baltic Sea region, as ferries go to other Swedish provinces, but also to Latvia or Poland, for example. And all this from the charming idyll of a small town with 35,000 inhabitants.

The province of Blekinge Län offers the interested visitor to Sweden just about everything that the Scandinavian country has to offer. A trip to Blekinge Län can be worthwhile especially for "Sweden beginners". In addition, there is the favorable connection to the European mainland. A visit is worthwhile in any case.

Cities and sights in Blekinge

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