Polar Day at Linnaeus University

Linnaeus University is a creative and international knowledge environment that promotes curiosity, creativity, companionship and utility. More than 44,000 students are registered at Linnaeus University.

Linnaeus University is located in Växjö and Kalmar and offers 150 degree programmes and 1,300 single-subject courses. Linnaeus University was established in 2010 through a merger between Växjö University and Kalmar University College.

With some 2,100 employees and 44,000 students it is a modern university with Småland as its base and the world as its arena. Studying and working at Linnaeus University involves being part of an environment that is characterised by knowledge and development. Students acquire new knowledge and learn to have a critical approach. Researchers make new discoveries that can bring change to our society. Employees share stories of a workplace with both challenges and opportunities. Linnaeus University is a university where people can reach their full potential. 

If you need a hotel room during your stay in Kalmar, we recommend that you contact one of the following hotels/hostels (in alphabetical order) to make a reservation.

See map of hotels in Kalmar

Best Western Plus Kalmarsund Hotell 
Address: Fiskaregatan 5, 392 32 Kalmar
Book via email: info@kalmarsundhotel.se
Phone: +46 480 - 480 380
Website: Best Western Plus Kalmarsund Hotell 

Calmar Stadshotell 
Address: Stortorget 14, 392 32 Kalmar
Book via email: calmarstadshotell@profilhotels.se
Phone: +46 480 - 496 900
Website: Calmar Stadshotell 

Clarion Collection Hotel Packhuset 
Address: Skeppsbrogatan 26, 392 31 Kalmar
Book via email: cc.packhuset@choice.se
Phone: +46 480 - 570 00
Website: Clarion Collection Hotel Packhuset 

First Hotel Witt 
Address: Södra Långgatan 42, 392 31 Kalmar
Book via email: witt@firsthotels.se
Phone: +46 480 - 152 50
Website: First Hotel Witt 

Frimurarehotellet 
Address: Larmtorget 2, 392 32 Kalmar
Book via email: info@frimurarehotellet.se
Phone: +46 480 - 152 30
Website: Frimurarehotellet 

Slottshotellet Kalmar
Address: Slottsvägen 7, 392 33 Kalmar
Book via email: info@slottshotellet.se
Phone: +46 480 - 255 60
Website: Slottshotellet Kalmar

Kalmar is well-connected by train to Stockholm, Gothenburg and Copenhagen. You can also reach Kalmar by direct flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Kalmar Airport. A direct train from Copenhagen Airport/Kastrup to Kalmar takes 4 hours, while the train from Stockholm Central takes 5 hours and includes at least one transfer.

Travelling by train will take you to Kalmar Central station located in the city centre; Linnaeus University is located in the nearby harbour, approximately a 5-minute walk.

Bus from Kalmar Öland Airport to Kalmar city centre

For travelling between Kalmar Öland Airport and Linnaeus University, taxi or bus is recommended. Kalmar Öland Airport is located about 5 km from the city centre. Shuttle bus number 402 takes you to Kalmar center. Buses are operated by Kalmar Länstrafik, see link for timetable.