Västervik

Västervik is a locality and the seat of Västervik Municipality in Kalmar County, Sweden. It lies on the Baltic Sea coast in the southeastern part of the country, in the historic province of Småland. The town serves as a regional center for services, commerce, and tourism.

Västervik has a long maritime heritage. Historically it developed as a harbor for fishing, timber and trade, and its old town retains examples of traditional wooden architecture and a compact street pattern near the waterfront. The surrounding coast features the Tjust archipelago, a well-known maritime landscape of many islands and sheltered coves that attracts boating and nature enthusiasts.

The local economy today emphasizes services, small-scale industry, crafts, and tourism, with the coastal environment and archipelago drawing visitors in the summer months. The municipality supports outdoor recreation, conservation areas, and cultural activities that reflect the coastal culture.

Västervik is connected by road and has regional rail service to other parts of Kalmar County. It acts as a regional hub for the surrounding rural communities and serves as a gateway to the Småland coastal region.