Karlskrona is a city in south-eastern Sweden. It is the seat of Karlskrona Municipality and the residence city of Blekinge County. Karlskrona is known as Sweden's only baroque city. Karlskrona is host to Sweden's only Naval base.
The city centre is located on the islet of Trossö. The islet of Stumholmen was formerly property of the Navy but today it houses a Naval Museum.
Most of the nightlife in Karlskrona is located around the street Ronnebygatan. As a result, Ronnebygatan has been reported as being one of the most dangerous streets in Sweden. All together though, the city of Karlskrona is not a dangerous city to visit.
The most important day in Karlskrona is the day before midsummers eve. On that 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.
Karlskrona's market place is the biggest in Scandinavia, and actually the second biggest in Europe, after the Red Square of Moscow.
Every year in late July/early August a popular festival called The Sail takes place in the harbor of Karlskrona. Usually it is a place where families go to have something to eat and drink, and perhaps watch the sailing boats lined up at the pier.