• Fotograf: Johan Teiffel
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Svinö, Naturreservat

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Description

There is a lot to see and do on Svinö! Take a long forest walk along the path that winds around the island. From the path you can make detours down to the sea, where there are flower-rich beach meadows and bathing areas. The birdlife on and around the island is rich, so no matter what time of year you come here, there's always something to see.

Forest with foreign guests

The forest on Svinö is mainly coniferous, but also birch, willow and oak. If you come across trees or shrubs that you do not recognize, it is no wonder. Among the pines and spruces there are many foreign species such as blue spruce, weymouth pine and banksia pine. The foreign trees were probably planted during the period when there were summer cottages on Svinö.

Watch birds

On Svinö you can watch birds all year round. During spring and fall, large flocks of birds pass through the strait. Many of the birds stop on the island, both in the forest and on the beaches. In early summer, you can see the spectacular mating dance of the great crested grebe, which ends with the pair rising chest to chest. And in the forest, chaffinches, warblers and robins hold concerts. In winter, it can be worthwhile to look out over the water. Perhaps you'll see a curlew among all the wagtails, goldeneyes and eiders?

Exciting remains

On the northern headland are the remains of a redoubt built by the Danes in the 17th century. The purpose of the redoubt was to control the sailing channel through Kalmarsund. In the south there is another remains, a large flat stone called Kungabordet. According to tradition, Karl XI ate at this stone block, hence the name.

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Activities And Facilities

  • Nature reserve

Facts

Year of decision: 1974
Area: 120 hectares of which 50 hectares is land
Municipality: Kalmar
Landowner: Kalmar municipality
Manager: Kalmar municipality in consultation with Kalmar County Administrative Board

Directions

Take Ölandsleden towards Öland. Just before the Öland Bridge, there are signs for Svinö. There is a parking lot and toilet.

Regulations

In the nature reserve you are not allowed:

  • Damage or remove fixed natural objects or surface formations.
  • Damage or remove growing trees or bushes.
  • Deliberately disturb wildlife.
  • Bring dogs that are not on a leash.
  • Make a fire anywhere other than in designated areas.
  • Camping.
  • Putting up a caravan or similar.
  • Driving a motorized vehicle.
  • Disturbing the environment with loud noises such as music, video or radio.

Full regulations

B. Regulations under Section 10 of the Nature Conservation Act on what the public must observe within the nature reserve.

In addition to what is prescribed by law and regulation, it is prohibited to

  1. damage or remove fixed natural objects or surface formations
  2. damage or remove growing trees or bushes;
  3. deliberately disturbing wildlife
  4. bring an unleashed dog
  5. light a fire anywhere other than in designated places
  6. camping or setting up a caravan or similar
  7. drive a motorized vehicle and
  8. use TV, radio, gramophone, tape recorder or similar in a disruptive manner.

The regulations shall not apply to the landowner or other property owner.

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Per Markus Jönsson

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