Beijershamn, Bird sanctuary on Öland's west coast, Sweden

Beijershamn is a nature reserve on Öland's west coast featuring reedbeds, marshes, and coastal meadows. A pier extends about 2 kilometers into the Baltic Sea, connecting these varied habitats.

Planning for a new harbor began around 1850 because the old harbor at Fröbygårda was silting up. Work started on 2 October 1853, with completion planned for 1 October 1855, but the stone pier to Gastholmen proved difficult and costly. Traffic began only in 1858, and the harbor soon silted up; the company was dissolved in 1867 and the remains were auctioned in 1871 for 25 öre. The area became a nature reserve on 11 August 1943.

The reserve draws bird watchers and photographers who document the species that inhabit and pass through the site. Visitors come throughout the year to observe migration patterns and experience the different habitats that support this wildlife.

The reserve lies between Färjestaden and Mörbylånga on Öland's west coast. The 2 km arc-shaped pier is the main orientation point, with wet meadows and the Svansholmarna islets around it. Paths and birdwatching towers give access to the shore meadows; the terrain is flat but soft in wet sections.

The region supports an exceptionally high concentration of butterfly species, making it a rare focal point for observing these insects. This abundance of butterflies is connected to the mix of habitats that converge in this location.