Stora Alvaret
Stora alvaret
Europe's largest limestone wasteland and the core of the Southern Öland agricultural landscape World Heritage Site, dotted with windmills and wildflowers.
The Stora Alvaret covers about 260 square kilometers. On the limestone plateau, where the soil is thin, only short grasses and drought-tolerant plants can grow. In spring and summer, it blooms with orchids, rockroses and other rare plants, and cattle and sheep often graze here in summer. Together with stone walls, windmills and prehistoric remains, it forms a unique landscape that was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2000. You can hike the trails at Mysinge, Resmo and other spots. There is no entrance fee, but stay on the trails and protect yourself from the sun.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sandby Borg
- Gettlinge Gravfält
- Karlevi Runestone
- Eketorp Ringfort
- Gråborg
- Öland Zoo & Amusement Park
- Öland Bridge
- Kalmar County Museum