The Baltic Sea coast of Denmark and Sweden
The Baltic Sea is an inland sea of the North Atlantic Ocean and forms coastlines of a number of northern European countries, including Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. It connects to the North Atlantic Ocean through the North Sea and a series of waterways, including the Danish straits (also called the “Belts”), the Kattegat, and the Skagerrak. It comprises a number of bays and gulfs, including the Gulf of Finland, the easternmost arm of the Baltic Sea, and the Gulf of Bothnia, its northernmost aspect.
The Baltic is a realm of exquisite beauty, featuring a variety of natural coastal features. The coast and areas directly inland boast a wide array of architectural delights, from weathered stone castles to cutting-edge modern structures.
The Baltic Sea is one of the most economically important bodies of water in the world. More than 70,000 ships pass through the sea each year, and some of Europe’s most important ports are on the Baltic, including those of Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Helsinki.
The Baltic Coast of Denmark & Sweden Bush Trip visits some of the very best that this region has to offer, traversing coastal lands of Denmark and Sweden. It begins with a journey along the Belts of the sea’s western margin and forges a path up to the coast of its northernmost arm.
Flight Instructions.
Watch your fuel. You can only refuel at airports that offer fuel.
You can change various settings, such as the weather, the time, and the displays.
Park the aircraft cold and dark after each landing. Stay on the runway at small airfields to be able to finish the flight.
Total Legs: 11 Total Distance: 675 Total Time(125kts): 5 hours 24 minutes
Leg 1
Esbjerg Airport to Sønderborg Airport
Leg Distance: 70.02 Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.
Esbjerg Airport(EKEB) to Ribe Cathedral(POI1)
Distance: 13.83NM Bearing: 145° 7 minutes
After lifting off from Esbjerg Airport, set a course to the south-southeast, paralleling the coast and remaining inland of the shoreline.
Denmark has a rich maritime heritage, with Danish seafaring lineage dating back to the age of the Vikings. Esbjerg, located on the North Sea in the southwestern corner of Northern Jutland, is exemplary of this legacy. The city has Denmark’s largest fishing port and its harbor is one of the largest in all of Europe.
Gain a visual on the intersection of Highways 11 and 24 and follow the merged roadway south to the city of Ribe. Ribe is located on the Ribe River, 4 miles inland of the North Sea coast. Founded in the eighth century as a trading center by Vikings, Ribe is Denmark’s longest continuously inhabited city.
Sight the southwest corner of Ribe and then gain a visual on Ribe Cathedral, which lies just to the southwest of a bridge over the Ribe River. The cathedral is easily identified by its 171-foot-tall, red brick “Commoner’s Tower.” Founded in 860 during the Viking Era, it was the country’s first Christian church. The cathedral has experienced numerous catastrophic events throughout its history and has been repeatedly restored. Historians consider it to be the best preserved Romanesque structure in Denmark, and it comprises numerous architectural styles due to the number of times it has been rebuilt.
Ribe Cathedral(POI1) to Marsk Camp and Tower(POI2)
Distance: 10.48NM Bearing: 180° 5 minutes
From Ribe Cathedral, turn to the south and follow the course of national road 11 and the railway that roughly parallels the highway. Gain a visual on the town of Skærbæk, just south of the intersection of national road 11 and country road 175. Cross over to the west side of national road 11 just north of the intersection and sight Marsk Camp and Tower on the far western side of Skærbæk.
Marsk Tower is a an 82-foot-tall observation tower comprised of a double spiral staircase structure. Located just a few miles inland of the North Sea, the tower grants long-distance views of Wadden Sea National Park, the largest national park in Denmark (outside of Greenland). The Wadden Sea is part of the North Sea and is visited by millions of migrating birds each year.
Marsk Camp and Tower(POI2) to Tonder(POI3)
Distance: 13.52NM Bearing: 157° 6 minutes
Adjust heading to a south-southeast course and parallel national road 11 to the town of Tønder. The town is located at the confluence of the Grønå and the Vidå rivers, one mile north of Denmark’s border with Germany. The town is renowned for its well-preserved late 17th and early 18th century houses which were built during a local boom in lace production, when “Tønder lace” was introduced.
Tonder(POI3) to Grasten Palace(POI4)
Distance: 25.02NM Bearing: 88° 12 minutes
Turn to the east over Tønder and follow the course of national road 8 to the town of Tinglev. Maintain heading and pass just to the south of the towns of Kliplev and Kværs. Gain a visual on Nybøl Nor, a small bay to the north of Flensburg Firth, the westernmost inlet of the Baltic Sea. The town of Gråsten is located on the western shore of Nybøl Nor. Gråsten Palace, renowned as the summer residence of the Danish royal family, is located on the western edge of town along the shore of Gråsten Slotssø, the largest of a line of lakes to the west of Gråsten.
Grasten Palace(POI4) to Sonderborg Airport(EKSB)
Distance: 7.17NM Bearing: 67° 3 minutes
Turn onto a northeast heading and skirt the northern shore of Nybøl Nor. Gain a visual on Alssund, a long narrows spanned by the Alssund Bridge that separates the mainland from Als island. Cross Alssund north of the bridge, by the town of Sønderborg, and land at Sønderborg Airport, which lies on the northeast tip of Als island on the shore of Augustenborg Fjord.
Leg 2
Sønderborg Airport to Lolland Falster Airport
Leg Distance: 65.01 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.
Sonderborg Airport(EKSB) to AEro Island(POI5)
Distance: 14.81NM Bearing: 88° 7 minutes
Lift off from Sønderborg Airport, set a heading to the east, and cross Augustenborg Fjord. Cross the island of Als, known for its agriculture production, and then pass over the water of the Little Belt strait to reach Ærø island. Ærø island is part of the South Funen Archipelago, a chain of more than 50 small islands. Ærø (“maple”), which boasts numerous archaeological remnants more than 10,000 years old, has no bridge connection and is therefore accessible only by ferry.
AEro Island(POI5) to Marstal(POI6)
Distance: 11.89NM Bearing: 117° 6 minutes
Turn to the southeast and fly along the eastern shoreline of Ærø to the town of Marstal at the island’s southeastern extremity. The largest town on Ærø, Marstal has a maritime lineage that dates to the 16th century. The town is known for its shipbuilding, and is home to the Marstal Maritime museum, which celebrates this craft.
Marstal(POI6) to Langeland(POI7)
Distance: 7.37NM Bearing: 89° 4 minutes
Turn to the east and fly over the northern extremity of Marstal Bay to the island of Langeland, “long land.” The island, which measures 31 miles long by 5 miles at its widest, is known for its agricultural productivity and is a popular tourist destination.
Langeland(POI7) to Nakskov(POI8)
Distance: 14.1NM Bearing: 89° 7 minutes
Continue on course from Langeland, flying out over the Langeland Belt. Pass over Nakskov Fjord, a small bay on the western end of the island of Lolland, and reach the city of Nakskov, the most populous city on the island.
Slotø, a tiny island just offshore of Nakskov in the Nakskov Fjord, was the site of Denmark’s first naval dockyard, built in the 16th century. Shipbuilding maintained a cherished position of importance in the Nakskov area for centuries. In the period of 1920 to 1987, Nakskov shipbuilders produced over 200 vessels, including the renowned sailing ship Danmark, which is used for maritime training.
Nakskov(POI8) to Rodbyhavn(POI9)
Distance: 12.91NM Bearing: 140° 6 minutes
Adjust heading to the southeast, passing over a lush mosaic of fields. Lolland (“low land”) is Denmark’s fourth largest island and is renowned for its agricultural productivity, notably sugar from sugar beets.
Continue on course to the town of Rødbyhavn on the island’s south shore. Rødbyhavn, which lies at the head of a small harbor, is home to a fleet of ferries that transit to and from the German village of Puttgarden on the island of Fehmarn.
Rodbyhavn(POI9) to Lolland Falster Airport(EKMB)
Distance: 3.93NM Bearing: 46° 2 minutes
Turn to the northeast and parallel European route 47, then land at Lolland Falster Airport, also called Maribo Airport.
Leg 3
Lolland Falster Airport to Kongsted Glider Airport
Leg Distance: 45.4 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.
Lolland Falster Airport(EKMB) to Maribo C(POI10)
Distance: 5.11NM Bearing: 21° 2 minutes
Lift off from Lolland Falster Airport and set a course to the northeast. Gain a visual on the northwest aspect of a large lake, Søndersø, and the city of Maribo on its northern shore.
Maribo C(POI10) to Faro Bridges(POI11)
Distance: 19.17NM Bearing: 52° 9 minutes
Turn onto a northeast course and pass over Sakskøbing Fjord just to the northwest of the town of Sakskøbing, which is located at the fjord’s head. Gain a visual on the narrow strait Guldborgsund. Guldborgsund separates the island of Lolland, to the west, from Falster, to the east. Pass over Guldborgsund at the location of the bridge on its northern end at the town of Guldborg.
Continue on course, flying over the northern aspect of Falster. The island, like Lolland, is known for its agriculture, notably sugar beets. Geographically, it is mostly flat, and holds the distinction of having Denmark’s southernmost land point.
Maintaining course, gain a visual on Storstrømmen, a strait that separates the island of Falster from the island of Zealand. The two islands are connected by the Farø Bridges by way of the small island of Bogø. Flying past the bridge system provides a great perspective of this engineering feat, which was completed in 1984. The south bridge is 5,663 feet long and the north bridge is 5,236 feet in length.
Faro Bridges(POI11) to Camp Adventure Observation Tower(POI12)
Distance: 18.21NM Bearing: 356° 9 minutes
Turn to the north at the Farø Bridges and pass over the southern portion of Zealand, Denmark’s most populous island (Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital, is located in northeastern Zealand). Parallel European route 47, passing just to the west of Præstø Fjord and over the village of Tappernøje. Gain a visual on the intersection of E47 and national road 54. The Camp Adventure Observation Tower, which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, is located just to the southwest of the intersection.
Camp Adventure Observation Tower(POI12) to Kongsted Glider Airport(EKKS)
Distance: 2.91NM Bearing: 87° 1 minutes
Turn to the east, begin descending, and gain a visual on the hamlet of Rønnede and the Kongsted Svæveflyveplads Glider Airport just to the east of the town. Land at the airfield, stopping on the airfield itself or close to the airfield and park the aircraft cold and dark.
Leg 4
Kongsted Glider Airport to Kristianstad Airport
Leg Distance: 114.89 Approximate time at 125kts: 55 minutes.
Kongsted Glider Airport(EKKS) to Faxe(POI13)
Distance: 1.19NM Bearing: 74° 1 minutes
After launching from Kongsted Svæveflyveplads Glider Airport, set a course to the east-northeast and sight the town of Faxe, which lies immediately east of the Faxe River. Faxe is home to a number of world-renowned limestone quarries.
Faxe(POI13) to Gannebro(POI14)
Distance: 3.01NM Bearing: 55° 1 minutes
Adjust heading to a northeasterly course and pass just to the north of Faxe Kalkbrud, the Faxe Limestone Quarry. Sight the Vivede Mølleå stream and the hamlet of Gannebro just to its east, which lies on the western edge of Zealand’s Stevns Peninsula.
Gannebro(POI14) to Store Heddinge(POI15)
Distance: 7.58NM Bearing: 72° 4 minutes
After passing over Gannebro, adjust course slightly to the south and parallel highway 154, remaining to its northeast. Pass over the small Bolskov forest and arrive over the town of Store Heddinge. Located at the eastern end of Stevns Peninsula, Store Heddinge traces its history to the 13th century.
Store Heddinge(POI15) to Skanor(POI16)
Distance: 16.62NM Bearing: 65° 8 minutes
Turn slightly to the north, setting a heading of 65° M. Pass over the eastern shoreline of Zealand’s Stevns Peninsula and out over the Øresund strait where it meets the Baltic Sea, then gain a visual on Sweden’s Falsterbo Peninsula. Midway across the Øresund, pass into Sweden, and sight the town of Skanör at the western tip of the Falsterbo Peninsula. Skanör and its neighboring village of Falsterbo are two of Sweden’s oldest towns. They served as historically important marketplaces between the 12th and 16th centuries.
Skanor(POI16) to Trelleborg(POI17)
Distance: 10.56NM Bearing: 93° 5 minutes
Follow the coast to the east, passing over Trelleborg. Trelleborg is the southernmost town in both Sweden and the Scandinavian Peninsula. It is a vital logistical hub due to its large ferry terminal that connects Sweden to a number of key cities in Germany, Poland, and Russia. Trelleborg is the site of a partially reconstructed Viking ring fortress, the only one of its kind in Sweden.
Trelleborg(POI17) to Ystad(POI18)
Distance: 22.84NM Bearing: 77° 11 minutes
Set an east-northeast heading at Trelleborg and fly above vast sweeps of rich agriculture land. This part of Sweden, Skåne County, is called the “granary of Sweden” due to the numerous crops grown here, including wheat, potatoes, and sugar beets. Pass by a series of pastoral villages, including Södra Åby and Vallby. Smygehuk, the southernmost point in Sweden and the Scandinavian Peninsula, lies due south of Vallby.
Maintaining course, rejoin the coastline near the town of Svarte, then follow the shoreline to the town of Ystad, a key ferry port.
Ystad(POI18) to Kaseberga(POI19)
Distance: 8.72NM Bearing: 104° 4 minutes
Turn to the southeast and cut across a small bay to Kåseberga, home to “Ale’s Stones,” a large megalithic monument by the sea. The stone laying is composed of 59 large boulders, each weighing up to 10,000 pounds, arranged in a large oval. Archaeologists who study Ale’s Stones estimate the age of the formation to be 1,400 years.
Kaseberga(POI19) to Simrishamn(POI20)
Distance: 14.3NM Bearing: 39° 7 minutes
Follow the coast from Kåseberga, passing by Hagestad and Sandhammarens nature reserves, which together protect a long stretch of coastal dunes. Continue to the northeast, following the coastline, and pass the maritime communities of Skillinge and then Brantevik, which have historic ties to the shipping industry. Continue following the coastline to the picturesque town of Simrishamn.
Simrishamn(POI20) to Ahus(POI21)
Distance: 22.72NM Bearing: 351° 11 minutes
From Simrishamn, fly due north out into Hanö Bay and sight the town of Åhus, where the Helge River meets the coast. Åhus is a popular tourist destination due to its renowned beaches and the Aspet Nature Reserve. Located directly south of town, the Aspet Nature Reserve protects dunes, small stands of forest, and bird habitat.
Ahus(POI21) to Kristianstad Airport(ESMK)
Distance: 7.35NM Bearing: 259° 4 minutes
From Åhus, turn to the west and sight Hammarsjön Lake. Pass south of the lake and gain a visual on Kristianstad Airport and touch down, ending this leg of the journey.
Leg 5
Kristianstad Airpot to Ronneby Airport
Leg Distance: 50.98 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.
Kristianstad Airport(ESMK) to Vattenriket Nature Center(POI22)
Distance: 6.81NM Bearing: 12° 3 minutes
Take off and set a course to the north-northeast. Gain a visual on Hammarsjön Lake, which is protected by Kristianstad Vattenrike Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO biosphere reserve. The Helge River flows into the northern extremity of Hammarsjön Lake, and the Vattenriket Nature Center is located on the river’s western shore just west of the southern end of the city of Kristianstad. The reserve, which protects a number of wetland habitats, is one of the most visited reserves in Sweden and is the nation’s oldest UNESCO biosphere reserve.
Vattenriket Nature Center(POI22) to Bromolla(POI23)
Distance: 11.21NM Bearing: 73° 5 minutes
Turn to the east and cross over the Helge River, then parallel European route 22, remaining to its north. Skirt the southern shoreline of Ivö Lake, renowned for its rich fish life. Continue to the city of Bromölla, where a productive limestone quarry spawned a century-old vibrant ceramics industry.
Bromolla(POI23) to Solvesborg(POI24)
Distance: 4.51NM Bearing: 83° 2 minutes
Continue to the east, following the general course of European route 22. Skirt the northern extremity of Valjeviken Bay, then pass over the city of Sölvesborg.
Solvesborg(POI24) to Bjorkenas(POI25)
Distance: 6.56NM Bearing: 14° 3 minutes
From Sölvesborg, continue following European route 22 to the east-northeast to the city of Björkenäs, located just inland of the Baltic Sea’s Pukavik Bay.
Bjorkenas(POI25) to Ronneby Road Crossing(POI26)
Distance: 19.67NM Bearing: 73° 9 minutes
Continue following European route 22 to the east, passing numerous villages, forests, and meadows. Gain a visual on the city of Ronneby and cross over the intersection of European route 22 and Country road 27, just north of the city.
Ronneby Road Crossing(POI26) to Ronneby Airport(ESDF)
Distance: 2.22NM Bearing: 4° 1 minutes
Turn onto a north-northeasterly course and land at Ronneby Airport, a dual-use civil / military facility.
Leg 6
Ronneby Airport to Kalmar Aiirport
Leg Distance: 57.78 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.
Ronneby Airport(ESDF) to Ronneby(POI27)
Distance: 3.26NM Bearing: 165° 2 minutes
Lift off from Ronneby Airport and fly a course to the south-southeast to reach the city of Ronneby. Locals refer to the city as the “Garden of Sweden” due to its numerous lush botanical gardens. One of its most famous is Brunnsparken, voted the most beautiful park in the country.
Ronneby(POI27) to Karlskrona(POI28)
Distance: 12.02NM Bearing: 86° 6 minutes
Turn to the east, paralleling European route 22 to its intersection with Highway 28. The island of Trossö lies just to the south, on which the city of Karlskrona is located. Karlskrona holds a number of distinctions, including being Sweden’s only city featuring widespread baroque architecture. It is also home to Karlskrona naval base, the nation’s largest naval base, and is the headquarters of the Swedish Coast Guard.
Karlskrona(POI28) to Jamjo(POI29)
Distance: 6.86NM Bearing: 91° 3 minutes
Continue following European route 22 to the east, staying to its north. Fly over the town of Jämjö, which is surrounded by agriculture fields and low, rolling, forested hills.
Jamjo(POI29) to Soderakra(POI30)
Distance: 17.17NM Bearing: 20° 8 minutes
Continue paralleling European route 22 as it turns to the north-northeast at Jämjö. Reach the town of Söderåkra, which lies just inland of the southern Kalmar Sound where it opens to the Baltic Sea. Söderåkra is located adjacent Örarevets nature reserve, a coastal region of numerous tiny islands and bays.
Soderakra(POI30) to Kalmar Castle(POI31)
Distance: 15.7NM Bearing: 30° 8 minutes
Continue on a north-northeast course, following the coastline of the Kalmar Sound. The strait separates mainland Sweden from Öland, Sweden’s second largest island. Gain a visual on a low peninsula on the west side of the Kalmar Sound, and pass over a wide bay just to its south. The city of Kalmar lies at the end of the peninsula. The 800-year-old Kalmar Castle, one of the best-preserved castles in the world, is located on the eastern side of the city on a small peninsula. The castle was the location of a number of significant regional political events, notably the enactment of the Kalmar Union, which joined Denmark, Norway, and Sweden in 1397.
Kalmar Castle(POI31) to Kalmar Airport(ESMQ)
Distance: 2.77NM Bearing: 300° 1 minutes
From Kalmar Castle, turn into a northwest heading and land at Kalmar Airport, which lies just to the northwest of the city.
Leg 7
Kalmar Airport to Olanda Airport
Leg Distance: 51.03 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.
Kalmar Airport(ESMQ) to Berga Water Tower(POI32)
Distance: 1.8NM Bearing: 65° 1 minutes
Take to the sky from Kalmar Airport and set a course to the east-northeast. Gain a visual of the Berga Water Tower, identifiable by its bowl-shaped tank that features a viewing platform and a restaurant.
Berga Water Tower(POI32) to Oland Bridge(POI33)
Distance: 2.87NM Bearing: 109° 1 minutes
Set a course to the east-southeast at the Berga Water Tower and parallel Highway 137. Follow the roadway to the Öland Bridge, which connects mainland Sweden with the island of Öland, spanning the Kalmar Sound. At 3.77 miles in length, the Öland Bridge is the longest bridge in Sweden and one of the longest in Europe. It was opened in 1972.
Oland Bridge(POI33) to Farjestaden(POI34)
Distance: 2.35NM Bearing: 100° 1 minutes
Follow the span of the bridge to where it meets the island of Öland at the northern end of the city of Färjestaden. Färjestaden translates to “Ferry Town,” as it was the terminal for ferries crossing the Kalmar Sound prior to the construction of the Öland Bridge.
Farjestaden(POI34) to Borgholm Castle(POI35)
Distance: 13.52NM Bearing: 16° 6 minutes
Turn onto a north-northeast heading and parallel the coastline of the western side of Öland, flying just inland of the shoreline. Sight the town of Borgholm, which lies on the south side of a wide bay. The ruins of Borgholm Castle, a massive fortress initially built in the 13th century, are located just south of Borgholm. Solliden Palace, the summer residence of the Swedish Royal Family, is located directly to the southwest of Borgholm Castle.
Borgholm Castle(POI35) to Olanda Airport(ESMZ)
Distance: 30.49NM Bearing: 19° 15 minutes
Continue paralleling the western side of Öland to its northern tip and land at Ölanda Airport.
Leg 8
Olanda Airport to Västervik Airport
Leg Distance: 58.94 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.
Olanda Airport(ESMZ) to Bla Jungfrun(POI36)
Distance: 9.61NM Bearing: 235° 5 minutes
Lift off from Ölanda Airport and circle once, gaining altitude. Pass over the center of the runway and set the aircraft on a heading of 235° M. Fly over the Kalmar Sound and gain a visual on a small island, Blå Jungfrun. Blå Jungfrun is an uninhabited, dome-shaped island of bare rock and stands of forest. The entire island is a national park, one of the most noteworthy in Sweden due to the many folk tales it has inspired through the years. One of Blå Jungfrun’s most curious features is the Trojaborg, a labyrinth composed of stones positioned on the ground on the island’s east side. While many have speculated about the purpose or meaning of the Trojaborg, it has remained a mystery that will likely never be explained.
Bla Jungfrun(POI36) to Furo(POI37)
Distance: 5.89NM Bearing: 282° 3 minutes
After passing over mysterious Blå Jungfrun, turn onto a west-northwest heading (283° M) to visit the tiny island of Furö. The uninhabited island, which lies just a few miles off mainland Sweden, was used historically as a staging area for fishermen. A number of ships have wrecked in the vicinity of Furö due to shallow water, leading the Swedish government to build a lighthouse in 1921. The entire island is a nature reserve today.
Furo(POI37) to Oskarshamn(POI38)
Distance: 5.86NM Bearing: 250° 3 minutes
From Furö, turn onto a west-southwesterly heading and pass over the mainland at the city of Oskarshamn, an industrial city with historic roots in shipbuilding.
Oskarshamn(POI38) to Hillersborg(POI39)
Distance: 27.77NM Bearing: 354° 13 minutes
Fly due north from Oskarshamn, roughly paralleling European route 22, to the small hamlet of Hillersborg, located just south of the intersection of E22 and Highway 40.
Hillersborg(POI39) to Vastervik C(POI40)
Distance: 6.05NM Bearing: 64° 3 minutes
Turn onto an east-northeast heading at Hillersborg (along the E22) and gain a visual on the long, narrow, northwest-southeast trending Kvännaren lake. Fly over the lake to reach the coastal city of Västervik, a popular summertime tourist destination known for its fishing.
Vastervik C(POI40) to Vastervik Airport(ESSW)
Distance: 3.76NM Bearing: 287° 2 minutes
Turn to the northwest and parallel the east shore of Kvännaren lake and gain a visual on Västervik Airport, located on the south east shore of Hjorten lake. Land to bring this leg of the journey to a close.
Leg 9
Västervik Airport to Norrköping Airport
Leg Distance: 57.25 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.
Vastervik Airport(ESSW) to Gamleby(POI41)
Distance: 7.77NM Bearing: 325° 4 minutes
Take to the Swedish sky from Västervik Airport and fly to the northwest, paralleling the midline of Hjorten lake. Maintaining course, pass over land and then fly up the midline of Gamlebyviken inlet to reach the city of Gamleby. Gamleby, which translates to “old village,” was the original location of Västervik.
Gamleby(POI41) to Valdemarsvik(POI42)
Distance: 20.12NM Bearing: 7° 10 minutes
From Gamleby, follow the general course of European route 22 to the north-northeast, flying over a patchwork of forests, fields, lakes, and streams. Sight the narrow, northwest-southeast trending Valdemarsviken, an inlet that opens to the Baltic Sea. Gain a visual on the city of Valdemarsvik, located just to the northwest of the head of Valdemarsviken. Valdemarsvik has a lineage that dates to the Bronze Age, with a notable period of industrialization in the 1900s.
Valdemarsvik(POI42) to Slatbaken(POI43)
Distance: 13.42NM Bearing: 359° 6 minutes
Continue on course to the north-northeast from Valdemarsvik. Gain a visual on the Slätbaken, a deep, narrow inlet. The Slätbaken is part of a long canal system that crosses Sweden from the Kattegat to the Baltic Sea.
Slatbaken(POI43) to Soderkoping(POI44)
Distance: 8.91NM Bearing: 277° 4 minutes
Follow the Slätbaken to the west to the town of Söderköping. The town dates to medieval times and was an important port from the 13th to the 16th centuries.
Soderkoping(POI44) to Norrkoping Airport(ESSP)
Distance: 7.03NM Bearing: 333° 3 minutes
Turn to the north-northwest and follow the general path of European route 22. Gain a visual on Ensjön Lake and the city of Norrköping, directly north of the lake. Norrköping Airport is located to the northeast of Ensjön Lake and due east of the city center of Norrköping. Land at the airport to complete this leg of the trip.
Leg 10
Norrköping Airport to Stockholm Skavsta Airport
Leg Distance: 38.09 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.
Norrkoping Airport(ESSP) to Estrerrons Island(POI45)
Distance: 4.42NM Bearing: 26° 2 minutes
After taking off from Norrköping Airport, turn to the northeast and fly over the water of the Bråviken, a large bay that opens to the Baltic Sea renowned among anglers for its abundant fish life. Locate and pass over Esterön Island, a low, forested island that is a nature reserve protecting a variety of bird species.
Estrerrons Island(POI45) to Oxelosund(POI46)
Distance: 24.19NM Bearing: 80° 12 minutes
Turn to the east, flying over Bråviken to its opening at the Baltic Sea. Once at the Baltic Sea, follow the coastline to the north to the town of Oxelösund, an industrial city built around a harbor that has been in use for more than 500 years.
Oxelosund(POI46) to Nykoping(POI47)
Distance: 5.54NM Bearing: 325° 3 minutes
From Oxelösund, turn to the west-northwest and visit Nyköping, an important center for the textile, shipbuilding, and general manufacturing industries.
Nykoping(POI47) to Stockholm Skavsta Airport(ESKN)
Distance: 3.94NM Bearing: 295° 2 minutes
Turn to the northwest and locate and land at Stockholm Skavsta Airport. Also called Nyköping Airport, Stockholm Skavsta Airport is an international facility and the fifth busiest airport in Sweden.
Leg 11
Stockholm Skavsta Airport to Eskilstuna Airport
Leg Distance: 65.51 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport(ESKN) to Highway E4(POI48)
Distance: 6.24NM Bearing: 77° 3 minutes
Lift off from Stockholm Skavsta Airport and set a course to the east-northeast. Pass over the north side of a small lake to the north of Nyköping and gain a visual on European route 4 and pass over it just to the northeast of where the highway crosses over Svärtaån Creek.
Highway E4(POI48) to Sillen Lake(POI49)
Distance: 12.83NM Bearing: 43° 6 minutes
Follow European route 4 to the northeast. Gain a visual on Sillen Lake, a long, narrow, northwest-southeast trending lake. Pass over the southeastern extremity of Sillen Lake.
Sillen Lake(POI49) to Sodertalje(POI50)
Distance: 16.56NM Bearing: 16° 8 minutes
Follow European route 4 to the northeast and gain a visual on the city of Södertälje. The history of settlement in the location of the modern-day city stretches back to the Stone Age. Today, it is a major international center of automotive manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, among other industries.
Sodertalje(POI50) to Gripsholm Castle(POI51)
Distance: 13.19NM Bearing: 280° 6 minutes
Turn to the west-northwest over Södertälje and skirt the northern shore of Anstasjön Lake. Parallel the course of European route 20, staying to its north. Pass over the southern extremity of Gripsholmsviken (Gripsholm Bay) on the southwestern aspect of Lake Malar, the third largest freshwater lake in Sweden. Sight the city of Mariefred, located on the northern shore of Gripsholmsviken. Gripsholm Castle is located on a small island directly to the southwest of the City.
Gripsholm Castle dates to a fortress built in the 1370s. Ownership has changed over the successive centuries, as have the structures built on the tiny island. Today, Gripsholm Castle is one of the Crown palaces of Sweden and serves as a public museum. The castle houses the Swedish National Portrait Gallery, one of the oldest portrait collections in the world.
Gripsholm Castle(POI51) to Eskilstuna Airport(ESSU)
Distance: 16.69NM Bearing: 283° 8 minutes
From Gripsholm Castle, maintain heading and pass over European route 20 just to the north of Åkers styckebruk, an industrial city. Gain a visual on the long, narrow, north-south trending lake Lännasjön and pass over its northern end. Fly over the northern end of the small lake Öknasjön, and sight Eskilstuna Airport, located just to the south of European route 20. Land at the airport’s sole runway to bring this journey to an end.
