Blekinge

Karlskrona is a coastal city in Blekinge County, southern Sweden, founded in 1680 as a naval base by King Karl XI. Its well-preserved baroque town plan and naval heritage have made the Naval Port of Karlskrona a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city's maritime history remains visible on its central island, Trossö, where the large main square Stortorget, the Admiralty Church and historic wooden buildings sit close to the water. The Naval Museum on the island of Stumholmen displays ships, submarines and Sweden's naval past, while the working naval base and shipyard are still part of city life.

Neighbourhoods and islands around the centre each have a different character. Trossö is the compact old town with shops, cafés and restaurants, Wämö offers green parkland, and the surrounding archipelago of more than 1,600 islands and skerries provides boat trips, swimming and outdoor recreation in summer.

Karlskrona is also a regional centre for education, maritime technology and IT, anchored by Blekinge Institute of Technology and a longstanding naval and engineering tradition. Events, concerts and local markets run throughout the year, while the seafood-focused food scene reflects the city's Baltic coast location.

For both leisure and business travellers, Karlskrona combines UNESCO-listed heritage, waterfront attractions and practical connections to Ronneby Airport, making it a distinctive base for exploring Blekinge and the Swedish south coast.