Karlskrona. In the middle of the archipelago.

Drop anchor in Karlskrona, the city that was founded in 1680, when Karl XI decided to build Sweden's new naval base here. More than 340 years later, the naval base remains and the well-preserved architecture and city plan impressed UNESCO, and gave the city World Heritage status in 1998. Wherever you go, you can see evidence of this; magnificent churches, grand squares, parade streets and fortifications that attract visitors from all over the world.
And all this on a number of islands, in the middle of the archipelago. An archipelago that UNESCO has designated as one of seven biosphere reserves in Sweden. Nowhere else in the world can you paddle around a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve while enjoying the amazing fortifications and buildings of a World Heritage city.

Welcome to Karlskrona!

Events - upcoming highlights

Everything from guided city and archipelago tours to nature walks, art exhibitions, music and entertainment. Read more under "Events".

Fler evenemang

Linda Åkerberg

Outdoor

Karlskrona offers a large number of wonderful nature and outdoor experiences throughout the year.

Outdoor. In the middle of the archipelago.

Outdoor

Karlskrona offers a large number of wonderful nature and outdoor experiences throughout the year.

Outdoor. In the middle of the archipelago.

Andreas Blomlöf

Your guide to the city

World class! Beautiful churches, magnificent squares, parade streets and fortifications attract visitors from all over the world!

World heritage city Karlskrona

Free entrance

Flygbild över Marinmuseum och Stumholmen

Håkan Linder

The Naval Museum

Karlskrona's main attraction! This is one of southern Sweden's most popular tourist destinations. Exciting, fun and educational for the whole family.

Andreas Blomlöf

World class guided tours

Karlskrona offers fantastic experiences in unique environments.

FREE ENTRANCE

Blekinge Museum

The Blekinge Museum contains fascinating stories and traces from 10,000 years of history!

Children & Family

Karlskrona is just the right destination for families with curious and active children. Karlskrona offers activities and places to visit for children of all ages!

Fun tips for the family vacation

Discover the archipelago

Andreas Blomlöf

Hans Friberg

U 137 gick på grund vid Gåsefjärden 27 oktober 1981

I år är det 40 år sedan den ryska ubåten U137 gick på grund i Gåsefjärden och världens blickar riktades mot Karlskrona under tio dramatiska dygn. Nu uppmärksammas händelsen genom Marinmuseums utställning Ytspänning samt föreläsningar.

Marinmuseum

Utställningen Ytspänning på Marinmuseum

Ubåtsjakter i skärgården, storpolitiska utspel, öst mot väst och supermakter i ständig kamp. Följ med tillbaka till det kalla kriget. Medan den svenska försvarsmakten befann sig i krigsliknande situationer med främmande ubåtar i skärgården och ständiga incidenter i Östersjön präglades 80-talet också av glamour, snabba klipp och en blomstrande populärkultur.

Ta del av personliga berättelser från de som var med när det hände, se unika fö…

Marinmuseum

Spring feelings

Spring arrives early in Karlskrona compared to the rest of the country, usually sometime in March. It is easy to know when spring is coming: The days get a little warmer and lighter day by day. Spring flowers appear, the trees are budding, birds are singing, farmers deliver fresh delicacies and there are lots of people outside enjoying the sun. All of this together – they make spring in Karlskrona quite remarkable.

World class fishing

Always dreamed of big pike or just attracted to the serenity that comes when you stand with roll rod at sunrise?

Karlskrona - 360°

Check out Karlskrona from above in a 360 ° panoramic view! Visit Fredrik Church, Holy Trinity Church, Kristianopel and other exciting places!

Check out Karlskrona in 360°

Barnens Gård

A day at the Children's Farm (Barnens Gård) is a day filled with fun mischief and play. Open from 4th June - 4th September.

Andreas Blomlöf

Welcome aboard the archipelago boats!

Experience Karlskrona's beautiful archipelago and biosphere reserve by boarding one of the many archipelago boats that run in Karlskrona's waters. Many nice tours are offered, both a little longer and a little shorter tours, such as Hopp-on Hopp-off tours to Karlskrona's islands and destinations close to the city center.

Book your tours and read more

FREE

Matz Arnström

Fun for kids - Karlskrona

The fun for kids Karlskrona card gives you a comprehensive range of discounted and advantageous family activities. This makes it easy to plan your Karlskrona visit and smooth once you are here.