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.
Where to stay
Västra Köpmansgatan 12, 371 34 Karlskrona, Sweden · hotelconrad.se
Kilströmskajen 3, 371 36 Karlskrona, Sweden · booking.com
Fregattgatan 27, 371 36 Karlskrona, Sweden · fregattenbnb.se
Saltö fiskhamn, 371 37 Karlskrona, Sweden · blomlofs.se
Nya Skeppsbrogatan 1, 371 33 Karlskrona, Sweden · pahornet.se
Skeppsbrokajen, 371 33 Karlskrona, Sweden · strawberry.se
Ronnebygatan 26, 371 31 Karlskrona, Sweden · stayhotel.se
Dragsövägen 14, 371 37 Karlskrona, Sweden · dragso.se
Skärva 2, 371 91 Karlskrona, Sweden · skarvaherrgard.com
HÄGNAVÄGEN 16, 373 63 Tjurkö, Sweden · stenbracka.se
Alamedan 10, 371 31 Karlskrona, Sweden · thebreweryhotel.se
Bastionsgatan 14, 371 32 Karlskrona, Sweden · kronohaktet.se
Borgmästaregatan 5, 371 15 Karlskrona, Sweden · hotellsiesta.se
Skeppsgossegatan 2, 371 36 Karlskrona, Sweden · scandichotels.com
Borgmästaregatan 13, 371 15 Karlskrona, Sweden · jahotel.se
Ronnebyvägen 17, 371 45 Karlskrona, Sweden · firstcamp.se
Landbrogatan 1, 371 34 Karlskrona, Sweden · hotellaston.se
Ronnebygatan 37-39, 371 13 Karlskrona, Sweden · bestwestern.se
Verstorp 1, 371 91 Karlskrona, Sweden
Tegelvägen 4, 373 31 Nättraby, Sweden
Bredgatan 16, 371 32 Karlskrona, Sweden
Indoor
Ronnebyvägen 1, 371 45 Karlskrona, Sweden · motelletkarlskrona.se
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 50 Ronnebygatan, Karlskrona · bastardburgers.com
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
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
Indian, Pizza, Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00, Sa 14:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · galgamarkensindiska.se
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
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
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · espressohouse.com
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant · pinchos.se
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · bistroutkiken.se
Barbecue, Burger, Steak House, Restaurant · Barbecue/Burger restaurant · starsnstripes.se
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 11 Rådhusgatan, Karlskrona, 37134
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 15:00-21:00; Mo off · 4 Skeppsbrokajen, Karlskrona, 37133
Kebab, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free access
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant · blomlofs.se
Sausage, Fast Food · Sausage fast food · polsemannen.se
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · Madviksvägen, Drottningskär, 37364 · aspomad.se
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Chocolate, Crepe, Ice Cream, Cafe · Chocolate/Crepe cafe
Hot Dog, Burger, Fast Food · Hot Dog/Burger fast food
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Food Court · Opening hours: Endast på sommaren 12-22 Features: outdoor seating · Fisktorget, 37136
Cafe · cafe · visitkarlskrona.se
Fast Food · fast food · smakrikt.se
Pizza, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-22:30; Sa 13:00-22:30; Su 13:00-21:30 · montmartre.se
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa,Su 13:00-22:00
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · sumosushi.se
Pasta, Burger, Restaurant · Pasta/Burger restaurant
Sandwich, Vietnamese, Restaurant · Sandwich/Vietnamese restaurant · 8 Norra Kungsgatan, Karlskrona, 37133
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · restaurangmichelangelo.se
Thai, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 42 Ronnebygatan, Karlskrona, 37133
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Sausage, Fast Food · Sausage fast food
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · 30 Östra Vittusgatan, Karlskrona · kallskanken.nu
Ice Cream · ice cream
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 3 Borgmästaregatan, Karlskrona
Fast Food · fast food
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 3 Vedeby gata, Karlskrona, 37149 · mcdonalds.se
Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · sorrentokarlskrona.se
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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.
Getting there by ferry
Fisktorget
Ferry terminal · 0.2 km from the centre
Vägfärja till Aspö
Ferry terminal · 0.9 km from the centre
Handelshamnen
Ferry terminal · 0.9 km from the centre
Brändaholm
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre
Dragsö Brygga
Ferry terminal · 1.5 km from the centre
Dragsö
Ferry terminal · 1.5 km from the centre
Aspöleden
Ferry route · Trafikverket Färjerederiet
Fisktorget - Nättraby
Ferry route · Karlskrona Affärsverken
Fisktorget – Nättraby
Ferry route
Nättraby – Fisktorget
Ferry route
Sturköpendeln
Ferry route · Blekingetrafiken
Hasslöpendeln
Ferry route · Blekingetrafiken
Trummenäspendeln
Ferry route · Blekingetrafken
Östra skärgården
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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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