Karlskrona is the most famous Swedish seaside resort and the main base of the Swedish navy. The local war port is inscribed on the UNESCO list, and the city is famous for its wooden, red buildings and numerous islands where you can sunbathe in the summer.
The city is located on several dozen islands in the Blekinge archipelago. Most of them are inhabited, but there are also lonely islets that are often visited, especially in summer, as a place to rest by the water.
In the past, Karlskrona was primarily a Swedish naval port and was founded as such in the 17th century. Until today, the island of Stumholmen is in the hands of the military and is a base for warships. The historic port belonging to the military is inscribed on the UNESCO list, and there is also a large Maritime Museum on the island, where you can, among others, visit a fully equipped submarine, which was in service until 1989.
The center of Karlskrona is located on the island of Trossö. Its main square is Stortorget with the baroque Holy Trinity Church built on a circular plan and the Blekinge Museum. There is also a wooden Church of the Admiralty, and in front of it a wooden statue of Mr. Rosenbon, which should be thrown into the hat to return to Karlskrona.
The main attraction of Karlskrona is its wooden buildings. Near the port, there is the Bjorkholmen settlement of colorful houses, the only one that survived the great fire of the 18th century. The oldest houses here are from the 17th century and are still inhabited. The postcard picture from Karlskrona is the island of Brandaholm, built over with red, wooden summer houses. The huts standing here come from around 1920 and are still in the hands of private owners.
