Runsten is a village in Borgholm Municipality, in Kalmar County, Sweden. Runsten lies at 12 m above sea level. The nearest city is Kalmar, 20 km to the west. Beaches nearby: Bjärby (3.2 km). Among the landmarks around are Kalmar Castle (21 km), Borgholm Castle (19.1 km) and Öland bridge (16.6 km).