We've visited the south of Öland the day before and headed up north this day…read more And what a different world it felt like. The south was quite rugged and vast. Up here there's lots of green, big and healthy forests. There is plenty of parking right at the entrance to this - at times - magical forest. The place is undergoing some renovations, reconstructing. A new visitors centre is coming soon. Once you enter there are several trails leading through the forest. A bike trail which also can be used for strollers / wheelchairs. A small, a medium and a big loop trail are other options to choose from. We took the long loop. Leading up to the very north of the island. First you walk through the nice forest, later on you have access to the fantastic shoreline. A beautiful stone-beach. Even the sunniest day....there weren't ANY visitors. We were the only ones. Can't believe this isn't more popular. We enjoyed the views very much up here. You will also pass the Swiks shipwreck on the way and the magical Trolleken: a tree right out of a fairy tale....or scary movie. At the northern end you'll see the lighthouse on the other end. The trail back (west side) then is not really well marked - unlike the eastern trail. We got lost once or twice. It's also less maintained and bit grown over by trees and plants. But besides that we had a fantastic day here in this amazing forest and shoreline. Not to be missed when in Öland.