Mörbylånga
Kalkstad is one of the many interesting environments in Mittlandsskog. The broadleaf forest is botanically rich and in the northeast there are remains of Iron Age settlements. One of the rarities of the nature reserve is the willow. Öland is the only place…
This part of Stora Alvaret is open, characterized by thin soils and millennia of grazing. In the eastern part of the area is Möckelmossen, well known for its rich bird and insect life. Species-rich flora The area north of the road has periodically been ungr…
Mittlandsskogen is widely known for its rich plant and animal life, but also for its many ancient remains from the Iron Age. Here in Övetorp you get a taste of all this! Deciduous forest dominates the reserve, but there are also flower-rich pastures and sma…
Solberga alvar is dominated by thin, weathered limestone soils. Despite the barren environment, there are a number of specialized plants and animals that endure the extreme conditions. Many are unusual, some even unique to Öland! Barren lands In early summe…
Lilla Vickleby lund nature reserve consists of two groves of hazel-rich oak forest. There is a rich plant and animal life with several unusual plants, fungi and insects. In the reserve, a research project is underway to study biodiversity in overgrown meado…
The calcareous soils of Stora Alvaret have been grazed for millennia, giving rise to a peculiar flora and fauna. Many people make a pilgrimage to Vicklebyalvaren in the spring to admire the sumptuous flowers. Flower viewing Vicklebyalvaren attracts many flo…
This nature reserve protects the westernmost part of Jordtorpsåsen - a popular destination that offers varied nature and an exciting cultural history. In early summer, the dry meadows and marshes are in full bloom and an intense chorus of small birds sounds…
Hönstorp is one of several valuable nature areas in Mittlandsskogen. There is a mosaic of deciduous forests, swamp forests, small waters and pastures. The reserve is rich in rare and endangered fungi, vascular plants and beetles. Cultural land The Mittland…
The short-cut heath gives a barren and lifeless impression from a distance. But appearances are deceiving - Gårdby sand heath offers the scent of thyme, the buzz of bumblebees and bees and colorful butterflies. Welcome to explore a teeming world of sand! Ho…
The reserve's meadows and pastures are home to lots of bugs and flowers. They would not be here if it were not for the fact that the land has been farmed for centuries. The reserve also has wetlands and deciduous forest. With such a varied nature, it is no…
The hazel-covered lands of the Mittland region of Öland have a history stretching back 9000 years. Land of this kind has traditionally been the outlying pasture of the villages. Here, cattle grazed freely during the summer. The nature reserve has apparently…
The Isgärde coastal deciduous forest nature reserve along Kalmarsund is a reserve divided into several different sub-areas. The largest parts of the areas consist of older deciduous forest with old oaks and hazel bushes. In older times, the area was a small…
Beneath the surface at the southern tip of Öland lies a rich underwater world. Here you’ll find dense kelp forests, mussel beds, and lush eelgrass meadows. The vegetation-covered seabeds serve as ideal nurseries for fish. For seabirds and seals, the reef of…
Detta naturreservat är ett så kallat hässle – en ovanlig skogsmiljö där hasselbuskar dominerar. De öländska hässlena är unika och räknas till Europas mest värdefulla naturmiljöer. Här växer inte bara hassel, utan även björk, ek och andra lövträd som tillsam…
Törnbottens utmarker ligger i Mittlandet på Öland. Naturreservatet har ovanligt höga värden till och med för Öland! Den unika mosaiken av olika naturtyper med lång kontinuitet som är så typisk för Mittlandet är en viktig förklaring till den höga mångfalden.…
