Fågelmara – Kustvägen Sydost, Culture and Farm Life

Fågelmara is located on the E22 between Karlskrona and Kalmar. At the level of the village, Kustvägen Sydost branches off towards the sea. This marks the beginning of an orientation that reveals two sides of the village: its transport history around the railway station and railway, as well as routes through rural landscapes, to farm shops, and towards the coast.

Coastal Road and Nature around FÃ¥gelmara

Kustvägen Sydost can be explored by car or bicycle. For a specific drive towards Högasand, turn off the E22 at Fågelmara, drive in the direction of Kristianopel, and then follow the coastal road north for approximately 2 km. The Högasand nature reserve is located nearby. There, dunes and tall pine trees shape the landscape; some of the trees are up to 300 years old. Visitors can hike among the pines. The route to Högasand and the exploration of Kustvägen Sydost therefore appeal to different ways of discovering the area: a drive towards the sea or a hike through a protected natural area.

Railway Station, Railway, and Ceramic History

From a cultural-historical perspective, the Fågelmara railway station building and its annex are considered particularly valuable. The development of the village began after the railway line between Karlskrona and Torsås was built in 1899. At Fågelmara, the railway crossed the old main road through the county at the point where the junction to the former small town of Kristianopel joined it.

The local craft history also has a clear connection to a specific period. FÃ¥gelmara krukmakeri was founded in FÃ¥gelmara by Lars Larsson in 1976 and produced household and decorative items made of stoneware. After a fire in 1994, the pottery ceased operations. As part of the detailed planning, the area of the old railway route is to be preserved as a green corridor; the railway station building is to remain the defining building.

Farm Shops, Own Production, and Local History

Several offerings showcase Fågelmara’s agricultural side. Bond-butiken is a farm shop selling products from its own farm and nearby producers. The range consists mainly of organically or untreated-grown produce and changes seasonally and depending on availability. Products include asparagus, potatoes, strawberries, carrots, onions, beetroot, Västerås cucumbers, sweetcorn, Jerusalem artichokes, honey, and Ottos ice cream.

At Våffelgården, savoury and sweet waffles as well as other dishes made on site are served, using ingredients from the farm’s own cultivation. The place is surrounded by forests and meadows; the farm’s animals graze in the immediate vicinity. Lantluft combines a farm shop and a café with homemade pastries, light lunch dishes, farm products, and accommodation. Its offerings include cheesecake, sea buckthorn pastries, prawn sandwiches, and Gubbröra.

Grettlinge gårdsbutik sells sheepskins, handicrafts, and wool products. It also offers home-grown potatoes, onions, and vegetables, as well as eggs from its own hens and quails. The history of local industry also includes Orkla’s operations, whose history began in 1915 with Harry Althini’s eel export business, and a cannery built in 1930, where the production of pickled chicken, meat, and fish products began.

FÃ¥gelmara GÃ¥rd and Its History

Fågelmara Gård offers accommodation and holiday homes in a manor-like setting. The estate’s roots date back to the 17th century. It includes a park-like garden with an old pleasure house, ancient oak trees, pastureland, and a walking path to its own bathing island.

Discover More Destinations

If you would like to expand your search to other destinations, you can also find Kristianopel, Nättraby, Nävragöl, Jämjö, Lyckeby, Tving, Sturkö, and Torhamn.

For the higher-level travel overview: Karlskrona.