Ottenby Nature Reserve
Ottenby naturreservat
An old royal hunting ground at the southern tip of Öland and a hotspot for bird migration, where seals often bask on the headland.
Ottenby was a royal hunting ground in the 16th century and is home to Charles X's Wall, a 4-kilometer stone wall. Today it is an important nature reserve and bird-ringing station. In spring and autumn, thousands of migratory birds stop here. Harbor seals and grey seals can be seen on the rocks of the headland. The area has a nature center (Naturum) and several walking trails. It can be visited together with Långe Jan Lighthouse. Entry is free.
Opening hours
Open all day; nature center open in summer
Nearby sights
- Långe Jan
- Eketorp Ringfort
- Gettlinge Gravfält
- Stora Alvaret
- Karlevi Runestone
- Sandby Borg
- Kalmar Castle
- Kalmar Art Museum