Outdoor & Trekking
Explore the Nature of Öland
Station Linné – a nature experience
Station Linné is a centre for research, popular science activities, culture and tourism related to sustainable development. We are situated on the Baltic island of Öland, in the southeast of Sweden. We also offer popular nature experiences, education, nature education and rental of workspaces.
In May, when the orchirds flower and the birds arrive on Öland, follow us on one of our orchid or bird tours. Summertime is perfect to explore the flowerings meadows, look for butterflies or take a hike on the Alvar with one of our guides.
Kids will have a great time on our nature experience programme “Humlans Naturspanare” during the summer.
For a real out of the ordinary activity, be sure not to miss Mystery in the dark (Mystik i mörkret), an evening activity there we search for bats, moths and other nocturnal animals. We organise Mystik i mörkret several times between May and August.
These tours are in Swedish, but most guides can accommodate English speaking guests. Just call in advance! For groups we can organise both special interests and general excursions.
Station Linné Trekking
There are three fantastic trails starting at Station Linnaeus; 2 km, 3 km and 6.5 km. Plasticized maps be borrowed from the mailbox on the stations west end, close to the information boards. Alternatively, you can download them and print your own copy. Find maps here!
Horse Back Riding, Island Horses – Kållberggården
Kollberggården is a beautiful farm situated in Mörbylångadalen, between the exotic “Stora Alvaret”, “Nunnedalen” and “Kalmarsund”. Surrounding nature is unique and varied. The farm is lovingly renovated, taking into account the environment and the vision of linking family goals and meaning to life. The owners want to share their farm, invite to rest and recovery, exciting meetings, development and meeting with the island horse. Kollberggården offers private lessons and guided tour riding.
Play Golf on Öland
Öland is the island of sun and wind. Golf Gambling takes place in the highest class and there are a number of courses to choose from.
Wind Surfing on Öland
Öland Windsurfing Club is now Sweden’s largest windsurfing club with about 300 members. Haga Park is one of Öland’s most popular beaches and the EU-classified blue flag. We are located right here because the place offers the best sea breezes. Land on two sides plus Oland is flat means that the wind is coming at about 13:00 the time when the sun shines.
If you want to rent equipment or buy something you can do it in the windsurfing center, along with the clubhouse. it has most of the market can offer, even used. Can not sail but want to learn, take a course with excellent instructors. Better place to learn is not. HagaPark is namely very shallow and is well suited for both beginners and professionals.Öland Windsurfing Club.
Kite Surfing on Öland
There are plenty of course organizers for kitesurfing on Öland. Contact us for more information. We offer in cooperation with the organizers courses that include lodging andfood parcels. Öland Kitesurfers.
Biking & Trekking on Öland
Biking and Hiking on Öland, on roads and trails that take you through the unique naturaland cultural environments and stunning locations only accessible by bike or on foot. Youwill be greeted by a mosaic of colors, scents and birdsong, of exciting environments and people.
There is peace and quiet but also a large and varied range of activities, speed and excitement.
Bicycle and hiking season on Öland is long, colorful flowers from spring to autumn’s more subdued maturity. The heat lingers both on land and in water well into September. There are well-signposted cycle and walking trails. Find routes and maps here!
The Harvest Festival
The harvest festival takes place all over the island, the last days in September each year. Art galleries, farm shops, restaurants, taverns andcafes are selling and serving freshly harvested and processed treats. Öland’s Harvest Festival has something for everyone. This year’s Harvest Festival offers more than 900activities across the island! The Harvest Festival brings together all of the manor from industry to industry, from north to south.
Our success, the creamy organic pumpkin soup, was awarded the most deliciousPUMPKIN soup 2010th. Enjoy homemade organic pumpkin & genuine Ölands Lumberafter grandmother’s recipe. Stone oven baked Pumpkin Bread & juicy homemade pumpkincake with creamy frosting. We serve organic wine and fair trade coffee.
