the warmest in Sweden and Scandinavia. Precipitation is light to moderate, typical of Southeastern Sweden. Culture Oskarshamn was the home of the famous woodcarver Axel Petersson Döderhultarn. His studio, as well as the Döderhultarn Museum, contains more than 200 of his carvings. There is also a maritime museum in Oskarshamn. At the release of The Simpsons film, Swedish newspaper Sydsvenska Dagbladet concluded that Oskarshamn is the Swedish equivalent to Springfield, the Simpsons' hometown. Each summer there is a music festival located to the harbor area. The festival, named Latitud 57 and connected to the other international Latitude music festivals, is taking place simultaneously as the annual Oskarshamn Offshore Race which is a popular competition for powerboats. The world championship in Offshore was held here in 2011. Education There are four main elementary schools in Oskarshamn, Norra skolan, Vallhallaskolan, Rödsleskolan and Kristinebergskolan. There are also two high schools, Oscarsgymnasiet (the main high school) and Elajogymnsiet (specializing in electricity). Transport The rail traffic is today limited to a few passenger trains a day to and from Nässjö and freight trains to and from the harbour. There is also a ferry line between the town and Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland. Oskarshamn also has its own airport, situated some to the north of the city centre. The connection with Stockholm-Arlanda was closed down on 17 April 2014. In May 2014 there was a decision by the municipality to close down the airport totally. The nearest other airport is Kalmar Airport, from Oskarshamn. The airport is still used for some general aviation. Sports IK Oskarshamn is the name of the local ice hockey team. The team has played in the highest hockey-league in Sweden, the Swedish Hockey League, since 2019. Craftstaden IBK is the name of the floorball team which is playing in the division 1-league. IFK Oskarshamn and Oskarshamns AIK are two of the towns' soccer teams. The latter plays in the division 1-league. During 5th to 10 July 2011, Oskarshamn hosted the world championship in offshore powerboat racing. International relations Twin towns – sister cities Oskarshamn is twinned with: Gallery See also Oskarshamn Maritime Museum Oskarshamns Stadspark Oskarshamn archipelago Döderhultarn Museum Blå Jungfrun IK Oskarshamn hockey team References External links Oskarshamn.com - Webpage with information about Oskarshamn Populated places in Kalmar County Populated places in Oskarshamn Municipality Coastal cities and towns in Sweden Municipal seats of Kalmar County Swedish municipal