I spent the weekend on the beautiful island Öland, in the eastern part of Sweden. Among other things I found the time to wander through the forests of Halltorp, famous for the relict oak trees some of which are estimated to be 500 years old.
![Halltorp forest](https://minkmachine.reine.se/gfx/blog_halltorp1.jpg)
Most of the old trees were chopped down in 1918, but a few are preserved and it feels like walking among the Ents of Tolkien lore.
![Halltorp forest](https://minkmachine.reine.se/gfx/blog_halltorp4.jpg)
For many people Öland is synonymous with the barren plains called Alvaret (the Great Alvar), so this forest is a welcome addition to the region.
![Halltorp forest](https://minkmachine.reine.se/gfx/blog_halltorp5.jpg)
Not far north is the Borgholm ruin, which I also really recommend.
![Halltorp forest](https://minkmachine.reine.se/gfx/blog_halltorp2.jpg)
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