Discover the natural beauty of Långasjönäs nature reserve, where Nytorpet offers a plethora of outdoor activities amidst the serene surroundings. Explore hiking trails and exercise tracks, unwind in the sauna, or set out on the tranquil waters with rowing boats. Nearby, you’ll also find Långasjönäs campsite, where you can rent cottages or camp with a caravan, camper van or tent. There is also a swimming area with an accessible jetty and barbecue areas. In the 18th and 19th centuries, there were paper mills, distilleries, sawmills, and starch mills in the area. Most of the buildings are now only ruins that are well worth a visit. Located just 10 kilometres north of Karlshamn's city centre, Långasjönäs promises a retreat into nature's embrace.

The name of this massive, 38-metre-high cannon tower and museum of the town’s defences literally means “peek into the Kitchen". It was so high that Medieval guards joked they could see right down the chimneys and into the kitchens of the houses below. Make sure to pay a visit to the top floor cafe for beautiful Old Town views.

County Kildare is home to the windswept Bog of Allen, and to a leisurely section of the restored Royal Canal. There’s a masterpiece of an 8th-century High Cross in Moone. Maynooth Castle anchors the leafy university town of the same name. Kildare is also home to one of Ireland’s great driving routes. Following the course of the Gordon Bennett Cup, which saw racing daredevils whizz through Kildare, Carlow and Laois in 1903, the 104-mile circuit recalls a time when Ireland’s speed limit was just 12mph. The county is a marvellous mix of old and new, of natural landscapes and precisely manicured gardens, of horseracing competitions and stylish fashion events.

Main Tower is a 200-metre skyscraper with a public observation platform. Head up to the rooftop for panoramic views of Frankfurt and the surrounding region, especially beautiful as the sun sets over the city.