How to Get to the Eriksberg Hiking Trail

You can reach the Eriksberg Trail in several ways – or combine them. Use boat, local transport, kayak, or go on foot. You can hike the entire trail in one go, split it into sections, or plan a round trip by cycling back along the roads.

You can also use two cars by parking one at the end of the trail before starting your hike. Another option is to bring a bicycle in your car, leave it at the endpoint, and then cycle back to the starting point after completing your hike.

Local transport from Karlshamn Travel CenterYou can take the train to Karlshamn Travel Center and from there book local transport ("Närtrafik") to Eriksberg (Guöviksvägen 353) or the Björnahemmet parking area (Nytäppsvägen 55–180), depending on where you want to start your hike.

Local transport must be booked at least 2–3 hours in advance, but to ensure availability, it's recommended to book the day before. The service runs depending on availability and is available daily between 08:00 and 18:00.
You can book your trip through Blekingetrafiken by calling 0455-16500.
Read more about local transport at blekingetrafiken.se

📍 Starting at Eriksberg and hiking to Björnahemmet?When you reach the end of the trail, you can either:– Continue using the archipelago ferry service from Bruksviken (about 2 km from Björnahemmet), or– Hike all the way to Björnahemmet and book local transport back to Karlshamn.

📍 Starting at Björnahemmet and hiking to Eriksberg?From there, you can book local transport back to Karlshamn.

Archipelago Traffic from Karlshamn

From Karlshamn, archipelago boats operate routes through the archipelago with stops that can take you to and from Eriksberg jetty, Bruksviken.Bruksviken is located about 2 km into the trail (from Björnahemmet).

💡 Option 1:

• Take a boat from Karlshamn to Tärnö
• Transfer to a boat from Tärnö to Bruksviken
• Hike the trail to Eriksberg Outdoor
• Book Närtrafik back to Karlshamn

💡 Option 2:

Tips for those who want to split the trail

• Take the archipelago boat from Karlshamn to Tärnö
• Transfer to a boat from Tärnö to Bruksviken
• Hike part of the trail to Värnet and stay overnight
• The next day, return to Bruksviken and take the archipelago boat via Matvik back to Karlshamn

💡 Option 3: From Ronneby

• Take the archipelago boat from Ronneby to Tjärö
• Continue by archipelago boat from Tjärö to Karlshamn

From Karlshamn, you can continue as in Option 1 or 2 above.
Note!
Schedules and routes for the archipelago traffic vary between high and low season. See timetables on the archipelago service's website:👉 View timetables on the archipelago service website

A More Adventurous Option – Paddle a Kayak from Järnavik

For those who want to experience the archipelago from the water, you can take Närtrafik from Bräkne-Hoby to Järnavik, where you can rent a kayak from Paddelkompaniet. Paddle along the coast to Eriksberg – a beautiful trip through the archipelago that adds an extra dimension to the adventure before you start hiking the trail.

You can choose to paddle back the same day or rent the kayak for a longer period to stay overnight and explore the archipelago.Maybe stop at an island and enjoy the peace before paddling back the next day.

Craving something tasty during your paddle trip?
Eriksberg Outdoor offers ready-made meal packages that you can order and easily bring in the kayak.👉 Read more HERE

Extend Your Adventure with an Overnight Stay

If you plan to take the archipelago boats both to and from the trail, it’s good to know that departures are not very frequent.Therefore, spending a night along the way may be necessary.An overnight stay at one of the accommodations along the trail offers both flexibility and a chance to fully immerse yourself in nature.

Here are some accommodation suggestions:

• Tjärö Boende & GästhamnStay on a beautiful archipelago island with a nature reserve, seaside swimming, hiking trails, and a restaurant.
• VärnenUnique overnight stay in a converted military bunker surrounded by nature, right along the trail.
• Eriksberg Hotel & Safari ParkLuxurious accommodation inside the wildlife park, complete with restaurant and safari experiences.