Öland Bridge

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The Öland Bridge is a road bridge connecting Kalmar on mainland Sweden to Färjestaden on the island of Öland to its east. At 6,072 meters long, it is one of the longest in all of Europe. It is supported by 156 pillars, and has a characteristic hump at its western end which was created to provide a vertical clearance of 36 m for shipping. ()

Local name: Ölandsbron Opened: 30 September 1972 (52 years ago)Length: 3.77 miWidth: 43 ftCoordinates: 56°40'25"N, 16°25'24"E

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KalmarSweden

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Öland Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kalmar Castle, Kalmar Cathedral, Ölands Djur & Nöjespark, Karlevi Runestone.

2.8 miSW
Renaissance castle with history museum
Kalmar Castle, Kalmar
72 min walk • Kalmar Castle, a majestic fortress in the city of Kalmar, Sweden, stands as a testament to the nation's rich medieval history. This well-preserved castle, with origins dating back to the 12th century, has played a pivotal role in the Scandinavian defense and political...
2.2 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Baroque architecture
Kalmar Cathedral, Kalmar
57 min walk • Kalmar Cathedral is in the city of Kalmar in Småland in southeast Sweden.
2.6 miE
Theme park, Outdoor activities, Amusement park
Ölands Djur & Nöjespark, Färjestaden
67 min walk • The Öland Zoo and Amusement Park is a zoo and an amusement park one kilometer north of Färjestaden in Sweden. Short after the Öland Bridge was inaugurated on 30 September 1972, the founder of the zoo, Boris Bravin bought an old farm close to the bridge where he, assisted by the architect Sören Rasmussen established a zoo.
4.6 miS
Runestone dating to the 10th century
Karlevi Runestone, Öland
119 min walk • The Karlevi Runestone, designated as Öl 1 by Rundata, is commonly dated to the late 10th century and located near the Kalmarsund straight in Karlevi on the island of Öland, Sweden.
2.5 miW
56°39'46"N • 16°21'37"E
Kalmar Teater, Kalmar
65 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
3 miW
56°39'37"N • 16°20'54"E
Krusenstiernska Gården, Kalmar
77 min walk • Museum
3.1 miSE
56°38'24"N • 16°28'40"E
Färjeparken, Färjestaden
80 min walk • Park
2.4 miW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Fredriksskans, Kalmar
62 min walk • Fredriksskans is a multi-purpose stadium in Kalmar, Sweden. It served as the home ground for Kalmar FF until it was replaced by Guldfågeln Arena in 2011. It is used for football matches and atlethics. The stadium holds 9,000 people and was built in 1919.
4.3 miW
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Guldfågeln Arena, Kalmar
109 min walk • Guldfågeln Arena is a football stadium in Kalmar, Sweden and the home of Allsvenskan club Kalmar FF. The stadium is located in the area known as Hansa City, in the North West of Kalmar. The arena was completed within the date of March 15, 2011 as expected.
2.4 miSE
56°39'20"N • 16°28'37"E
Paradisverkstaden, Färjestaden
61 min walk • Shop
2.1 miW
56°39'52"N • 16°22'14"E
Kalmar Länsmuseum, Kalmar
54 min walk • Museum