Borgholm
The reserve's sandy soils are home to a distinctive pine forest with windswept, twisted silver pines. The barren environment is home to exclusive species, which only live in a few places in Sweden. The reserve also offers fine beaches and a hiking trail. Sa…
You are in one of Sweden's largest areas of drifting sand. In the 19th century, coniferous forest was planted here to bind the drifting sand that choked the farmers' crops. Today, the forest is home to a wide range of plants and animals that are linked to o…
Rönnerum-Abbantorp is located in the middle of the Midlands Forest. Here you will find valuable deciduous forest with many exciting species. The Mittlandsleden trail runs through the area, passing Ismantorp Castle and Rönnerum's ancient village from the Iro…
Södviken and Vässby fjärd are home to some of Öland's most beautiful lakes. Here, Ölanders have had animals grazing for thousands of years. The open grasslands and shore meadows, together with the shallow bays, offer perfect habitats for birds. From the pla…
Här vid Byrums raukar kan du uppleva ett av Ölands mest säregna landskap. Havets vågor har under miljontals år mejslat fram meterhöga stenstoder ur den öländska kalkstenen. Inbäddat i kalkstenen finns ett spännande arkiv med förstenade urtidsdjur – fossil.…
Tomteby's nature is typical of the Mittland Forest - a mosaic of lush broadleaf forests, pine and birch forests and damp marshes. The varied nature paves the way for a rich plant and animal life. Unusual fungi, lichens and plants that don't thrive in modern…
A beautiful small hay meadow that is still mown. There are many pollarded trees and hazel bushes. Unfortunately, ash dieback has hit the trees in the meadow quite hard but it is still a magical place to visit when the meadow is in bloom! Meadows in Sweden L…
Ismantorp is part of Mittlandsskogen, one of the country's largest contiguous deciduous forest areas. The reserve contains a mosaic of mixed deciduous forest, rich marshes and open land. The varied nature is home to a great diversity of plants and animals.…
The western coast of Bödakusten offers varied nature with long sandy beaches, windswept pine forests, lush broadleaf forests and flower-rich meadows and alvar. In addition to its popular beaches, the area is also known for its rich plant and animal life. Sa…
Skeppersäng is a mosaic of natural environments - from pine and deciduous forests to sun-open pastures. The nature reserve is a haven for a number of rare animals and plants. For example, the reserve's sandy pastures are home to the critically endangered sp…
In the 1990s, biologists found a wide range of rare fungi and lichens in Mossberga-Vipetorp. The discovery led to the creation of a nature reserve to protect valuable broadleaf forests, open and wooded pastures and marshes. The varied nature, plus the fact…
Meadows, meadows, marshes and forests - in Lindreservatet nature varies from one place to another. Which you can experience if you walk the reserve trail! The mosaic helps a variety of plants and animals to thrive here, making the Lind Reserve one of northe…
Djurstad- och Petgärdeträsk is a wetland paradise for birds. Snipe, water rail, marsh harrier and many other bird species nest here. In the wetlands there is plenty of food for all the young birds. The area is also visited by migratory birds, which take a b…
Böda vicarage is one of Öland's finest oak groves. Here you walk among stately old oaks with rough trunks and wide tree crowns. There are few environments with old oaks left in Sweden today. Böda Prästgård is therefore an invaluable sanctuary for species th…
Runstensmyren ligger mitt i Ölands unika Mittlandsskog – ett landskap känt för sin stora artrikedom och varierade natur. Här möts lövskogar, öppna våtmarker och gamla betesmarker i ett mosaikartat landskap där många ovanliga arter trivs. I vått och torrt I…
