Karlskrona Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
urban area in Karlskrona Municipality, Sweden
About Karlskrona
The city was established as a naval base in 1680, during the reign of King Karl XI, after whom the town is named (Karlskrona: Karl's Crown). King Karl XI was tired of having his fleet constantly frozen up in Stockholm during the harsh winters and was therefore looking for a port further south. This was at the height of theSwedish Empireand there were grand plans to eventually develop Karlskrona into a new Swedish capital. However, the city was built according to a plan by Erik Dahlbergh and the settlement did not begin in earnest until the late 1680s. The shipyard soon became Sweden's largest industry, employing 1,100 people in 1711. By the mid-17th century, more than 10,000 people lived in the town and about 2/3 of the workforce was employed by the Crown. At this time, Karlskrona was the
Top Attractions in Karlskrona
Explore the best things to see and do in Karlskrona:
- ★Amiralitetskyrkan
- ★Boda Borg
- ★Brändaholm/Dragsö
- ★Clock Tower
- ★Frederikskyrkan
- ★Go Swimming!
- ★Hire a Bike
- ★Hire a boat
Where to Eat in Karlskrona
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Pedestrian Mall (Ronnebygatan and Rådhusg)
Where to Stay in Karlskrona
- 🏨Camping / Summer Cottages
- 🏨First Hotel Ja
- 🏨Pedestrian Mall (Ronnebygatan and Rådhusg) / Town Square
Karlskrona Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: