From the old water tower you can enjoy a magnificent view of the town. Ice Cream and Margarine Guided tours can be made of the large factory belonging to Carlshamn Mejeri AB, here one can see how they make their delicious ice cream and margarines. Another large industry in the area is called Karlshamns AB and they produce vegetable oils. On the outskirts of town there is a wooded park area called V gga and here one can find indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, sport hall and illuminated running track. The V gga school can also be found in the area and the buildings were designed by Gunnar Asplund in two stages, the second stage was done twenty years after the first.
Fishing expeditions depart from the V gga harbour, an attraction that has already become famous.
Here you also find several nice restaurants and cafeterias. The summer village of Kollevik has cottages for rent, and a three-star camping site. You can bathe from both beach and cliffs, play tennis, rent a boat and many other things. Kollevik has a cafeteria and a kiosk. Beautifully situated restaurants are Saltsj baden and Cafe Villa Utsikten.