Kalmar is one of the oldest cities in Sweden. It was in Kalmar that the Scandinavian countries entered a union that lasted from 1397 to 1524. A visit to Kalmar should include a day sightseeing in Kalmar Castle, the county museum, the old town in order to feel the presence of history. Kalmar Is also close to the "Kingdom of Crystal" an area with exclusive glassworks, and the abutment for the Öland bridge is located here. The city is beautifully situated by the sea with views over island Öland.