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
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Airports
✈ 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
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
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.