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Karlskrona, Sweden

Karlskrona is a locality and the seat of Karlskrona Municipality, Blekinge County, Sweden with a population of 66,675 in 2018. It is also the capital of Blekinge County.

Type CityPopulation 66,675

Why go

  • Place in Blekinge, Sweden.

History

Karlskrona is a locality and the seat of Karlskrona Municipality, Blekinge County, Sweden with a population of 66,675 in 2018. It is also the capital of Blekinge County. Karlskrona is known as Sweden's only baroque city and is host to Sweden's largest naval base and the headquarters of the Swedish Coast Guard.

Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 50 Ronnebygatan, Karlskrona · bastardburgers.com
Indoor
Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 20 Borgmästaregatan,… · waynescoffee.se
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5 Lallerstedts gata, Karlskrona · max.se
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 3 Vedeby gata, Karlskrona, 37149 · mcdonalds.se
Indoor
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 16 Valhallavägen, Karlskrona, 37141 · bergasapizzeria.se
Indoor
Indian, Pizza, Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00, Sa 14:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · galgamarkensindiska.se
Indoor
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00 · 20 Stationsvägen, Karlskrona, 37162 · haison.se
Indoor
Pasta, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 9 Rådhusgatan, Karlskrona · nyaskafferiet.se
Indoor

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Airports

Ronneby Airport (RNB) 23 km to the centre
Ronneby, K, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Golden Air, Malmö Aviation, Scandinavian Airlines System) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Stockholm, Stockholm (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Golden Air DC (S20) · 1 route: Stockholm
  • Malmö Aviation TF (S20) · 1 route: Stockholm*
  • Scandinavian Airlines System SK (717, 736, 737-800, S20, 737-700, ATR 72) · 1 route: Stockholm

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Fisktorget
Ferry terminal · 0.2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Vägfärja till Aspö
Ferry terminal · 0.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Handelshamnen
Ferry terminal · 0.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Brändaholm
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Dragsö Brygga
Ferry terminal · 1.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Dragsö
Ferry terminal · 1.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Aspöleden
Ferry route · Trafikverket Färjerederiet
Outdoor
Fisktorget - Nättraby
Ferry route · Karlskrona Affärsverken
Outdoor
Fisktorget – Nättraby
Ferry route
Outdoor
Nättraby – Fisktorget
Ferry route
Outdoor
Sturköpendeln
Ferry route · Blekingetrafiken
Outdoor
Hasslöpendeln
Ferry route · Blekingetrafiken
Outdoor
Trummenäspendeln
Ferry route · Blekingetrafken
Outdoor
Östra skärgården
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Karlskrona, Sweden — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Fisktorget, 0.2 km); routes include Aspöleden, Fisktorget - Nättraby, Fisktorget – Nättraby.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Karlskrona, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail