1816 years years Borgholm was founded and there was no church in the city. Residents had to go to Köpings church, or Räpplinge church. 63 years later established a church in Borgholm, and that's the one you see in the picture below. Pictured: a warm senvårdag, before all the tourists arrived and been in the way of my photography of the church.
Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
Odin's chips, known as the stone left in the picture. According to legend, was the Norse god Odin tether his horse to the stone, and made it suitable to it via an elegant motion with his sword. These structures are part of 40 Graves area. This exciting tourist attractions available on the Öland, a few kilometers east of Rälla. Map ! A few hundred meters away is Ismantorp soon , which is a must to visit if one is nearby. Map !
Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm f2.8
Kapelludden is Oland, the height of Borgholm, fixed on the opposite side. Here is a medieval chapel in ruins that are visible in the pictures below. It was built around 1200 and is one of Öland's largest medieval chapel which suggests that Kapelludden, or as it was then called - Sikavarp was a major trading port on the island of Öland . The chapel called St. to Brita's chapel, and more exciting details about this chapel is here .
Early spring is so boring colors, because they had become monochromatic. If someone wants to color variation, it can easily be fixed.
Nikon D700 with Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
Nikon D700 with Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR
The day before New Year's 2009th The sun was strong, but despite this it was about -10 ° c cold in the damp air Öland. Some amounts of snow was not on the Country Castle between Borgholm and Köpingsvik: here, there were mostly pre-frozen bodies of water, a thin layer of frost behind the rocks where the sun does not reach, and of course a whole wealth of stone circles, in the form of stone circles . In the picture you see a stone circle in the form of 3-4 blocks. What is a stone circle? Click here for more facts.
Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
This cairn is a full 40 meters wide and 3 meters high are at Blårör, located 5 km north of Borgholm on Öland . Cairn is from the Bronze Age have been found four graves, and a bronze sword, which is believed to be manufactured in Denmark . Cairn has almost certainly been looted before the archaeologists examined fornlämmningen. This is the largest burial mound on Öland! More info here .
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Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 with a B & W polarizing filters.
Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 with a B & W polarizing filters. A panorama made of about 5-6 vertical photographs. As more shows gravrösets size than the first picture.
My goal was not to photograph Borgholm Castle without visiting a treasure ( geocaching ), which is located in the area. Found treasure fast and could not resist taking some pictures of the relic in the beautiful November weather, which is rare this time of year. Have made several posts about Borg's castle, you will find them with a search .
Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
Are not they beautiful to behold, these cats, the world's largest cats to be more specific. In the pictures you see the Siberian tiger! These "misses" the wild in southeastern Russia (and vicinity) deciduous and coniferous forests in partially correct harsh conditions. Therefore, the Siberian tiger a thicker layer of fat than the others, making them larger. The male can weigh up to 300 kilograms and the female half. The Siberian tiger will not survive in a flock, but they are loners. Today there are only 500 Siberian tigers left on the planet and a total of 3500 tigers. Visit WWF's Tiger program !
Educational Facts: Nikon D700 & Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR
Sump Beavers are charming animals. They originate from South America and was introduced in Europe for their fur. Swamp Beaver can be recognized by its red brick front teeth, his white nose and hairy brown fur. They can weigh up to 12 pounds. Sump beaver in the picture weighs an estimated 1.5 to 2 kg. They eat mainly water plants with can also eat animal foods such as mussels.
Photo info: Nikon D700 & Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR
Previously cry forever about Long Erik Oland is the northernmost lighthouse. Now I have also visited Long Jan who is Öland's most southerly lighthouse and Sweden's tallest lighthouse, with its now 41.6 meters. When it was built in 1785 was 36 meters. The automated 1948th The beacon light extends a full 26 miles. History is o read here .
Tall Jan is a very popular tourist destination in southern Öland . With its 197 steps up to the lighthouse top to get both exercise and a great reward in the form of an incredible view of Öland and the mainland. When we passed the 197 steps down, one can indulge in a snack or meal at the restaurant Blue Bird which is situated just off Long in January At Tall Jan is also Ottenby Bird Observatory and a nature center that is worth a visit. Opening times are here .
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Photo info: Nikon D700 + Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 with B + W Circular polarizer filter 77mm.
Above Långe Jan is a shelter, where you can enjoy the sun without the harsh wind against him.
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Photo info: Nikon D700 + Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 with B + W Circular polarizer filter 77mm.
Oland is known for its stone walls. Why is the stone walls on alvaren? More info in this pdf file ! Very interesting. The tree is a windswept hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha). More facts about this tree in a future post.
Borgholm Castle : It all started during the 1100's, when a defense tower (defense tower) was built, and in 1200 built the castle and was completed around 1281st During the war between Sweden and Denmark destroyed the castle in the early 1500's and re-equipped by John III and the castle was burned down October 14, 1806. Now it is a very popular tourist destination. For opening hours and more info: www.borgholmsslott.se
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Photo info: Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
Long Erik is Öland's most northerly lighthouse. Built in 1885 and is 32 meters high, built of limestone. Limestone mining has been, and is an important part of Öland nutrition. It is 138 steps up to the top of the lighthouse, and it is a very beautiful view from there. The history of the lighthouse on Long Eric's website , and information and opening times for visitors. Visit also my post on Long Jan, who is Sweden's tallest lighthouse!
Photo info: Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 with a Hoya ND400 Neutral Density.
Kallbadhuset in Borgholm is a beautiful building. It was built in 1882, and 52 years later, in February storms as measured at 30meter/sekund and destroyed the bathhouse. It was rebuilt and the results we see in the picture below, in a beautiful sunset. More intriguing history behind the bathhouse on Borgholms komuns website .
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Photo info: Nikon D700 & Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
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