Byxelkrok
Fishing village and summer harbour in the north
Picturesque fishing village on the north-west coast: guest harbour, smokehouse and summer ferry to Oskarshamn, gateway to Byrums Raukar and Trollskogen.
By oeland.de editorial team · Travel editors · Last updated: June 2026
A fishing village in the north
Byxelkrok, on Öland's north-west coast, is one of the island's prettiest villages. What was once a working fishing harbour is now a popular summer resort with a waterfront promenade, guest harbour, bars and restaurants, the fish smokehouse at the harbour is a must.
Onward to the mainland
In summer, a small car ferry runs from Byxelkrok to Oskarshamn on the Swedish mainland, a scenic alternative to the Öland Bridge (Ölandsbron) and a handy way in if you're travelling the island from north to south.
Gateway to the northern tip
The village is the starting point for the nearby highlights of Öland's north: the limestone sea stacks (raukar) of Byrums Raukar, the enchanted forest of Trollskogen and the Långe Erik lighthouse.
Around Byxelkrok
Byrums Raukar
Around 120 sea-sculpted limestone stacks on Öland's north-west coast, the island's only and best-developed raukar field, a nature reserve since 1935.
Trollskogen
The "Troll Forest" at Öland's northern tip is a nature reserve of wind-bent pines, ancient oaks and the wreck of the Swiks. Four trails, a nature centre, free admission.
Långe Erik
The white 1845 lighthouse at Öland's northern tip (Ölands norra udde), reached via a causeway. Tower climb in summer, free grounds, great birdwatching.
Böda Sand
About 20km of fine sand on Öland's north-east coast, backed by tall dunes and pine forest. Shallow water in the nature reserve, plus Sweden's largest campsite.
Lyckesand
Fine-sand beach on the Bödabukten bay north of Böda, with gently shelving water ideal for families, and a semi-official naturist section in the nature reserve.