Kalmar is a region in the south of Sweden occupying part of the historical province of Småland. Famous for its beautiful countrowiec, typical red cottages, glassware shaping, it presents also a landscape known as the Stora Alvaret designated World Heritage Site due to its extraordinary biodiversity and prehistory. And have you ever heard about Pippi Longstocking? Her author, Astrid Lindgren, was born in Vimmerby.