Öland is the "different" place in
Sweden, as far as nature is
concerned. It is a long, narrow island
off the southeastern coast of Sweden,
and is unique in its geology and flora.
The "Great Alvar" is an area in the
south that has flat bedrock only an
inch or two below the surface, so it is
without trees. In the northwest corner
are unusual rock formations
resembling pillars.
At midsummer time the "blue fire" is in
bloom, amazingly bright blue flowers.
Öland is known for its fine sites for
birdwatching.
The island has more than 400
windmills, from the little ones that grind
grain into flour, to the unique
rock-polishing mill, still operable.
Lighthouses, flat beaches, ancient
churches, a reconstructed iron-age
village, one of Europe's longest
bridges, viking boat graves, museums,
and many more sights await our tour.
We will stay on a working dairy farm,
getting fresh milk and eggs every
morning.
Sweden, as far as nature is
concerned. It is a long, narrow island
off the southeastern coast of Sweden,
and is unique in its geology and flora.
The "Great Alvar" is an area in the
south that has flat bedrock only an
inch or two below the surface, so it is
without trees. In the northwest corner
are unusual rock formations
resembling pillars.
At midsummer time the "blue fire" is in
bloom, amazingly bright blue flowers.
Öland is known for its fine sites for
birdwatching.
The island has more than 400
windmills, from the little ones that grind
grain into flour, to the unique
rock-polishing mill, still operable.
Lighthouses, flat beaches, ancient
churches, a reconstructed iron-age
village, one of Europe's longest
bridges, viking boat graves, museums,
and many more sights await our tour.
We will stay on a working dairy farm,
getting fresh milk and eggs every
morning.
| Öland |
The Blue Fire that lights up
the Öland landscape.
the Öland landscape.
Sandy beach? No, this is solid flat
rock at "Neptune's Acres".
rock at "Neptune's Acres".
The long-house of a
reconstructed Iron Age village,
on the actual site of the original.
reconstructed Iron Age village,
on the actual site of the original.
Amazing limestone
formations.
formations.
1000 years ago, Vikings
buried a chieftain here in a
grave shaped like a boat.
buried a chieftain here in a
grave shaped like a boat.
Paintings on a church wall from before the time of Columbus.