Just 2 miles from the French Quarter, this expansive green oasis offers a welcome escape from the city. The park features numerous attractions, including museums, lakes, fountains, sports facilities (such as a golf course), an amusement park, and the world’s largest collection of oaks. It's a favorite spot for runners, cyclists, picnickers, and boating enthusiasts. The park also hosts a variety of events, including concerts, an Easter egg hunt, and the popular Celebration in the Oaks.

Nine well-preserved, picture-perfect windmills, possibly dating back to as early as the 18th century, are one of the island's main visitor attractions.

Irvine Park Railroad organizes events for kids of all ages: hay rides, Halloween bounce house, face painting, and more. Autumnal festivities take place in September and October, but you should check the official website to see dates for other seasonal events like Santa Village and Easter Eggstravaganza.

The Långe Jan lighthouse — 'Tall John' — first cast its light over the Baltic waves on November 1, 1785. Rising from the craftsmanship of, perhaps, Russian prisoners of war, it stands as a beacon of history and maritime safety on Öland's southernmost point. Initially measuring a soaring 36 meters and requiring a 197-step ascent, it now proudly stretches to 41.6 meters, claiming the title of Sweden's loftiest lighthouse. Once cradling an open flame against the Nordic sky, Långe Jan has seen transformations from bare stone, borrowed from a bygone chapel, to a whitewashed pillar with a distinguishing black band. Surrounded by the thriving Ottenby bird station, Långe Jan's legacy is as enduring as the coastal winds, welcoming visitors each summer to scale its heights and embrace a panoramic sweep of sea and sky.