Karlskrona Day

The most important day in Karlskrona is the day before Midsummers Eve. On this day a big fair takes place and attracts tens of thousands to visit Karlskrona. The fair is called Lövmarknaden - the Leaf fair - and is very popular among the locals.

Today is also declared as a public holiday, only in Karlskrona. Since tomorrow is Midsummer Eve and unofficially a rest day across Sweden, its a super long weekend break!

The fair is very much like our Pasar Malam - just stalls set up selling a variety of items- from cooking ware to clothes to food. The only eye-opener for me, was that some of the Swedes were dressed in traditional costumes, and yar, a usually peaceful Karlskrona suddenly became a bustling town.