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Leisure 

In Kalmar County, you'll find many of the places, events, and attractions that both Swedish and international visitors dream of experiencing. For residents, the wealth of activities and exciting destinations offers a true smorgasbord to choose from—especially if you love the outdoors, forests, and the archipelago. There’s something for everyone here, no matter what you're passionate about

Here, families enjoy a great quality of life and children grow up in a safe and nurturing environment. Schools and childcare are close at hand, and adventures are always just around the corner. There's a rich network of local clubs and associations inviting you to get involved and spend your free time doing what you love.

Kalmar County is home to a thriving cultural and entrepreneurial scene, filled with entertainment and memorable experiences. Fifteen minutes after work, you can be grilling in the forest or strolling along the beach with friends and family. Explore all our municipalities to find the one that’s just right for you!

Career

Whether you're chasing a dynamic career or seeking meaningful work-life balance, here you'll find room to grow and thrive. We offer a wide range of opportunities that match your drive and skills—no matter where you are on your professional journey. The region is home to both major employers and world-leading companies such as Scania, Xylem, KLS Ugglarps, Södra, Guldfågeln, OKG, Kährs, Saft, Nordic Nest, Ljunghälls and IKEA.

Kalmar County is largely shaped by small and medium-sized enterprises, which account for more than half of the jobs across various sectors—offering exciting career paths for those eager to explore them. In the public sector, there are also numerous career opportunities with employers like Region Kalmar County, the county’s twelve municipalities, Linnaeus University, and the Swedish eHealth Agency.

Whether you're passionate about engineering, health, education, sustainability or digital innovation, you’ll find opportunities that let you shape the future.

Accommodation

Do you want to get more out of life? Are you tired of queues, overcrowding, and lack of time? Do you long to break free and not have to choose between your career and the other things that matter to you in life? Then it might be time to move to Kalmar County.

Whether you want to live in the archipelago by the sea, by a lake, or right in the city center, there’s a place for you here. Do you dream of taking over an old house in the countryside or building something new? There’s something for everyone.

If you want to know more about life in our municipalities, you will find more information on their website. 

With good and affordable housing and a slower pace of life, you’ll find it easier to balance everything. The days feel longer, and you’ll have more time for what matters to you!

Education

Interested in studying in our region?

Kalmar County offers a wide range of educational opportunities—whether you're looking to pursue higher education or start with a foundational program.

Linnaeus University, with campuses in Kalmar and Växjö, offers over 150 degree programs and 1,300 single-subject courses in fields such as arts and humanities, health and food sciences, social sciences, natural sciences, technology, and economics. The university also provides various commissioned education programs, including principal training and police education.

Linnaeus University is known for its high-quality research, both nationally and internationally, particularly in areas such as ecology, evolution, discrimination, integration, postcolonialism, intermediality, biosciences, and big data.

In addition, the region offers vocational education (YH), people folk high schools, and municipal adult education throughout the county.

Start Your Own Business

Or maybe you're ready for an exciting new career path by starting your own business?

Every year, around 1,200 new companies are launched in Kalmar County—mainly in retail, construction, consulting, and services.

If you have a business idea or an innovative startup, contact Johanna Larsson at Region Kalmar län johanna.larsson@regionkalmar.se or +46 10-358 42 79 and she will guide you further!