Marina in Kalmar (Sweden): Getting there, harbour information and cruising destinations

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Kalmar marina lies in the heart of the town of Kalmar on Sweden's south-east coast, on the Kalmar Sound opposite the island of Öland. Here you'll read how to get to your trip start, where exactly the harbour lies, where you park and shop, what sailing weather to expect, which cruising destinations are nearby and what skippers need to know about berthing and the Öland Bridge.

Where is Kalmar marina?

Kalmar's guest marina lies on the Ölandskajen in the city centre, right next to the Kalmar Turistcenter, which also serves as the harbour office. The main basin is called Ölandshamnen, where most guest berths are located. A smaller section of the guest marina with 15 berths lies in the Slottsfjärden, the water in front of Kalmar Slott, with a view of the castle.

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In front of the harbour entrance runs the fairway through the Kalmarsund, the strait between the mainland and Öland. North of the city, the six-kilometre-long Öland Bridge spans the sound. You can reach the old town, cathedral and castle on foot from the guest marina.

As things stand at present (October 2026), the city is carrying out construction work at the Ölandskajen: the second phase of construction began in January 2025 and is expected to last around two years. Work includes renewing pipes, including for the district heating supply to a new hotel in the harbour. The works pause during the summer so that the guest marina can remain open. Road traffic is temporarily diverted.

Arriving at Kalmar guest marina for your trip departure

Kalmar has its own airport close to the city, a terminus railway station with trains to Copenhagen, and lies on the European route E22.

From Kalmar airport to the guest marina

Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) lies around 5 kilometres west of the centre. Scheduled flights operate to Stockholm and Frankfurt am Main, plus charter flights.

City bus 402 stops at the airport and runs into the centre every 20 minutes. You can only buy a ticket on the bus by card or with a travel card from the Kalmar Länstrafik transport authority – the driver does not accept cash.

By car, train or bus

Kalmar C railway station lies directly north of the guest marina, only around 150 m away, and is the terminus of several lines. The Öresundståg trains run via Växjö, Hässleholm and Malmö to Copenhagen; there are several connections a day from Stockholm and Gothenburg. Regional trains also run to Karlskrona and, with the Kustpilen, to Linköping. Journey times may change at short notice when engineering work is taking place on the line.

Long-distance coaches also stop at Kalmar C station. By car you can reach Kalmar via the E22, which runs along the Swedish east coast from Trelleborg via Malmö, Karlskrona and Kalmar to Norrköping.

Parking

The nearest car parks lie at the station (Stationen car park on Larmgatan, around 150 m from the guest marina) and on Västra Vallgatan (around 200 m). The municipal car parks are divided into zones with different charges and maximum parking durations. You can pay by card, by SMS or with the Mobill app.

For motorhomes there is a pitch at the guest marina; the daily rate is 300 kronor including electricity.

Early arrival: luggage and waiting time

If you arrive long before your trip departure, you can leave your luggage in the lockers at Kalmar C station. The Kalmar Turistcenter at the guest marina offers free Wi-Fi, and you can reach the old town with its cafés and restaurants on foot from the harbour.

Showers and sanitary facilities

The guest marina has showers and toilet facilities, as well as a sauna and washing machine and dryer for harbour guests. In the Slottsfjärden there is a newly built service building, also with a sauna.

Shopping for the trip

The nearest supermarket is the Coop in the Baronen shopping centre, around 200 m from the guest marina. About 600 m away is the Hemköp in the old town on the island of Kvarnholmen, where you will also find shops, cafés and restaurants. By car you can reach the larger shopping areas Hansa City and Giraffen outside the centre.

Beer up to 3.5 per cent you can get in any food shop. Stronger beer, wine and spirits are sold only by the state monopoly Systembolaget. Restaurants and bars with a licence may serve them.

Doctor, pharmacy and emergency services

The nearest pharmacy is in the Baronen shopping centre, around 200 m from the guest marina. The city hospital is Länssjukhuset Kalmar. Its A&E department at Lasarettsvägen 6 is open 24 hours; the entrance is to the right of the main entrance. For non-urgent complaints you can reach the health advice line on 1177, from abroad on +46 771 1177 00.

• 112: Emergency number for ambulance, police and fire brigade, also for sea rescue
• 114 14: Police, for non-urgent matters
• 1177: Health advice, 24 hours
• At sea: VHF channel 16, monitored along the entire Swedish coast 24 hours a day

What does Kalmar guest marina offer?

Kalmar guest marina is open all year round and has around 150 guest berths with 2 to 4.5 metres water depth. From May to September staff are on site daily.

Feature	Details
Address	Ölandskajen 9, 391 32 Kalmar
Position	56,660° N, 16,362° E
Visitor berths	around 150, of which 135 in Ölandshamnen and 15 in the Slottsfjärden
Water depth	2 to 4.5 m, in the Slottsfjärden maximum 2 m
Mooring	Stern to buoy with bow to pontoon, Y-boom or alongside
Berthing fees 2026	from 290 SEK per night (up to 10 m), electricity 50 to 150 SEK per day depending on connection
Harbour office	at the Kalmar Turistcenter at the harbour
Contact	+46 10 357 05 00, gasthamn@kalmar.com
Seekarte	712

Prices and opening hours (as at October 2026). If you pay directly for a whole week, it costs six times the daily rate. The full guest harbour page also lists prices for larger yachts.

Equipment

The pontoons have electricity and fresh water. Electricity is charged separately, at 10, 16 or 32 amps. Wi-Fi is included in the berthing fee, though not available in the Slottsfjärden.

Right next to the guest harbour there is a boat fuel station with diesel and petrol, a pump-out station and a boat wash for the underwater hull. Nearby there is also a marina with a workshop and winter storage, and a chandlery. Over the winter the guest harbour offers berths from October to April for a minimum of two months.

What is the weather like in Kalmar for sailing?

Throughout the year the wind in Sweden usually blows from west to south-west. On the south-east coast it often backs to south-west, following the north–south orientation of the Baltic Sea. In cold winters northerly and north-easterly winds are common. On sunny summer days a sea breeze picks up in the afternoon, usually at 5 to 7 metres per second.

There are virtually no tides; in the Baltic they amount to only a few centimetres. Water level is determined by wind and air pressure: prolonged westerly conditions push water into the Baltic and raise it by several decimetres. In the narrow Kalmarsund the current can be strong. The Swedish weather service SMHI issues warnings for winds at sea from 14 metres per second, which is force 7.

Which sailing destinations lie near Kalmar?

From Kalmar guest harbour you sail through the Kalmarsund north or south along Öland and the mainland coast. Distances are rounded over-water distances on the usual course from the guest harbour; for precise planning use the chart.

• Färjestaden on Öland: about 4 nm across the Sound. From May to September a passenger ferry also runs there; bicycles may be carried.
• Borgholm on Öland: about 18 nm north, passing under the Öland Bridge.
• Bergkvara: about 20 nm south along the mainland coast.
• Grönhögen in the south of Öland: about 25 nm south.
• Kristianopel: about 28 nm south on the mainland coast, just beyond the border into Blekinge.
• Byxelkrok at the northern tip of Öland: about 50 nm north through the entire Kalmarsund.
• Västervik: about 70 nm north on the mainland coast.
• Visby on Gotland: about 90 nm, via the northern tip of Öland and the open Baltic.

For a week's sailing trip a circuit through the Kalmarsund with destinations on both sides is ideal. We present the Swedish west coast in the profile of the harbours in Gothenburg .

What can you do ashore in Kalmar?

The town's main sights are within walking distance of the guest harbour; for Öland you take the ferry.

• Kalmar Slott: The oldest parts of the castle date from around 1180. The Kalmar Union between Denmark, Norway and Sweden was concluded here in 1397. In the sixteenth century the Vasa kings converted the fortress into a Renaissance palace.
• Cathedral and old town: In the mid-seventeenth century the town was relocated to the island of Kvarnholmen and fortified with a town wall, parts of which and the town gate Västerport from 1658 still stand. On Stortorget stands the cathedral by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder, built from 1660 to 1703, one of the best-preserved Baroque churches in northern Europe.
• Kalmar läns museum: The museum in Skeppsbrogatan displays the warship Kronan, which exploded and sank off Öland in 1676. Since its discovery in 1980 more than 30,000 artefacts have been recovered, and divers work on the wreck every summer.
• Town park: The park was created from 1877 to 1880 with a donation from the merchant Johan Jeansson and was intended to serve the residents as a place of recreation.
• Öland: From May to September the passenger ferry M/S Dessi runs from Kalmar to Färjestaden. You may take bicycles and explore a part of the island by bike.

For skippers: Berthing and marine weather in Kalmar

In Kalmar guest harbour a harbour pilot will assign you a berth in high season; payment is at the Kalmar Turistcenter at the harbour. The guest harbour does not list a VHF channel; you can reach it in advance by telephone on +46 10 357 05 00.

Registration and Berthing

• You make fast stern-to a buoy and bow to the pontoon, at a Y-boom or alongside. In high season the harbour pilot will meet you and assign you a berth.
• You pay your mooring fee at the Kalmar Turistcenter on Ölandskajen. It is cashless; you pay by card or Swish.
• The Turistcenter is open daily from 10:00 to 16:00 in June, July and August, and Mondays to Saturdays from 10:00 to 16:00 in May and September. In the remaining months it opens only on weekdays from 11:00 to 14:00.

Approach

You approach via the fairway in Kalmarsund, which can be heavily influenced by current. In the guest harbour you have 2 to 4.5 metres water depth. Slottsfjärden is dredged to 2 metres at normal water level; a detailed chart of this basin is available on the guest harbour's website. The guest harbour is exposed in northeasterly winds.

There is no vessel traffic service centre in Kalmar. Commercial vessels report before entering the fairway with a general call on channels 16 and 13. If you have a radio on board, monitor channel 13 and you will know when large vessels are coming.

Öland Bridge: Clearance for sailing yachts

Anyone wanting to go north from Kalmar, for example to Borgholm or Västervik, passes under the Öland Bridge. Normal sailing yachts fit through the high part of the bridge. For planning purposes the figure set by the Swedish Maritime Administration Sjöfartsverket applies: it sets a maximum air draught of 34.9 metres for vessels in Kalmarsund, measured to the masthead including aerials. The bridge clearance itself is around 36 metres, but water level fluctuates by several decimetres with wind and barometric pressure.

Which marine weather forecast applies in Kalmar?

The official marine weather forecasts and warnings for Sweden are issued by the meteorological service SMHI. Kalmar lies in the coastal section Oskarshamn–Utklippan, which covers the Central Baltic and the northernmost part of the Southern Baltic. SMHI explains the coastal sections and sea areas on its website.

Navigational warnings are broadcast by the maritime administration Sjöfartsverket via VHF and NAVTEX. Urgent warnings go out immediately and are repeated every four hours.

Sailing trips from Kalmar on Törnfinder

In October 2026 there are 6 trip dates on Törnfinder in the next twelve months starting or ending in Kalmar. Most start in July, June and October; typically they are 8 days long.

Trips along the entire Swedish coast can be found under Sailing in Sweden, the entire sailing area under Sailing in the Baltic Sea and all offers in the trip overview.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Kalmar airport to the guest harbour?

On city bus 402, which runs every 20 minutes from the airport to the centre. The airport is about 5 kilometres west of the town; you pay for your ticket on the bus by card.

Where do I park at the trip start in Kalmar?

The closest is the Stationen car park on Larmgatan, around 150 m from the guest harbour, with another on Västra Vallgatan around 200 m away. The municipal car parks are divided into zones with different charges and maximum parking durations. You can pay by card, by SMS or with the Mobill app.

Are there showers in Kalmar guest harbour?

Yes, plus a sauna as well as a washing machine and tumble dryer for harbour guests.

Where can I buy wine and beer for the trip in Kalmar?

Beer up to 3.5 per cent is available in any grocery shop. Stronger beer, wine and spirits are sold only by the state monopoly shop Systembolaget.

Will my yacht fit under the Öland Bridge?

Yes, normal sailing yachts fit through the high part of the bridge. The maritime administration Sjöfartsverket sets a maximum air draught of 34.9 metres for vessels in Kalmarsund. Plan with this figure, not with the roughly 36 metres bridge clearance.

Which VHF channels apply off Kalmar?

In the fairway monitor channel 13, as commercial vessels report before entering with a general call on channels 16 and 13. In an emergency you call on channel 16. You can reach the guest harbour by telephone on +46 10 357 05 00.