welcome to

There’s no place like it

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THE SOUTHERNMOST PART OF SWEDEN

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welcome to

There’s no place like it

You’re now holding the key to what to do and where to

go in Skåne, Sweden’s southernmost and most beautiful
region. This guide is full of specially chosen tips to help
you make the most of our delightful province.
Find out more at www.visitskane.com

Oh, and don’t forget to check opening hours of shops,

tourist attractions and restaurants before you visit. We’re
really looking forward to meeting you.

Välkommen till Skåne!

Publisher: Tourism in Skåne AB

Published: 2016
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CONTENTS
about skåne eat and drink
Small Scandinavian province 8 30 The pantry of Sweden
Getting here is easy 10 32 Farm shops
Getting around is easier 12 34 Take a break – go fika
All so close – but oh so different 14 35 Festivals for foodies
36 Sample Skåne from a glass
nature experiences 38 Skåne’s Vineyards
The Great Outdoors 16
Take a walk on the wild side 20 culture and history
Bring the bike 22 40 Hey clay. Ceramics & handicrafts
5 ways to get close to nature 23 41 Art & design
42 Lights, camera, Skåne
city life 44 The history of Skåne
Top 5 towns 24 46 Which castle are you?
Malmö - 24
Lund - 26 things to do
Helsingborg - 27 48 Life’s a beach. Enjoy Sweden’s riviera
Ystad - 28 50 Like golf? You’ll love Skåne
Kristianstad - 29 52 Family fun
58 Events
60 Classic Skåne – Top 10 sites
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ABOUT SKÅNE

Looking for beautiful sights, relaxation and cultural stimulation?

You’ll find it all in Skåne. The small province in southern Sweden is the ultimate
location for a Scandinavian getaway. A stone’s throw from bustling Copenhagen,
Skåne offers stunning nature, long, white sandy beaches to explore, lots of space
you don’t have to share and an array of fascinating things to see and do. With
historical castles, world famous golf courses, unforgettable culinary experiences and
much more, once you’ve visited Skåne, you’ll want to come back. Again and again.

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Getting here ”It’s an easy drive

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Situated in the country’s southernmost tip, the province is Sweden’s gateway Copenhagen Lund
to Europe. Fly to Malmö Airport or land at Copenhagen Airport, the largest hub in
Scandinavia. It’s just 20 minutes away from Malmö over the famous Öresund bridge.
Malmö
Take the train, drive on to the ferry. The easy way to Skåne is by train to Malmö, The Öresund Simrishamn
then on to wherever you want to go. Trains arrive from all over Europe, through Bridge
Copenhagen and over the famous Öresund bridge before entering Malmö central Ystad
station. You can even take your bike on the train and discover Skåne on two wheels. Trelleborg
Or just jump into the car. It’s an easy drive from anywhere in Europe and you can
take the ferry for the last part to save both time and fuel, and land relaxed and
ready for your holiday.

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ABOUT SKÅNE

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Year round fun
Every season here has its own charm. From white, crispy winter
mornings, the burst of green buds in spring, to the fiery colours in
the autumn woodlands. Bask in the sea, explore perfectly preened
gardens, or enjoy the hustle and bustle of Malmö’s Lilla Torg piazza
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on the long summer nights.

Christmas markets in December Canola blooming – springtime! Lazy summerdays at the beach Autumn Apples
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ALL SO CLOSE NORTH EAST

– but oh so different Try an elk safari. See roe deer

and foxes in the deep, dark forest
wilderness. Enjoy a traditional eel feast,

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or take a canoe trip. Stroll in the forests,
fish, swim or paddle in the lakes or fill your
lungs with fresh, clean country air. Get up
close and personal with brown bears, elk and
wolves at Skånes Djurpark Zoo, the world’s
largest zoological park housing Nordic
animals. If art’s more your forte, go to
Wanås Art Centre, to experience
art, nature and history with
all your senses.
NORTH WEST
Potter around the pottery
shops, taste the freshness of the
newly harvested veggies, or drive off
from some great golf courses. Climb
the peak of the rocky cliffs in Kullaberg
Nature Reserve, take in the scent of
10,000 rhododendron bushes in Sofiero
Palace Gardens or hop on a 15 minute
ferry journey to Hamlet’s castle in
neighbouring Denmark.

SOUTH EAST
Österlen is Skånes own piece of
SOUTH WEST paradise, where artists and writers
come to get inspired by the beautiful
Don’t miss Malmö, Sweden’s landscape. Lose yourself in the romantic
third biggest city that blends the views over the land and the sea, drop by a
medieval with modern ideas, from quaint farm shop to pick up fresh food to eat
its castle to the exciting architecture of overlooking the starry sky, or meander through
Turning Torso. The southwestern corner of fields carpeted in colourful flowers. Stay in
Skåne also includes the beautiful university an idyllic fishing hamlet and watch the
city of Lund, as well as long white beaches fishermen returning in the early morning
and quaint seaside villages along the coast. with their catch. And whatever you
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Bring out your inner Viking at Foteviken do, don’t miss the famous apple
viking village and experience plantations.
how the norse people lived a
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thousand years ago.

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NATURE EXPERIENCES
the
GREAT OUTDOORS
– right on your doorstep
Enjoy a perfect day out in a national park. Take in fantastic views, lose yourself in the
silence and tranquility of a forest, walk along fertile fields and ridges in the long, light evenings, or
feel the soft, white sand between your toes.
The cliffs of Kullaberg Nature Reserve
What do you like best? Craggy forests,
dramatic views from high cliff faces or
miles of sandy white beaches? From deep
ravines to fields of flowers, Skåne offers so
much beauty and right on your doorstep.
Few other places have such varied nature in
such close proximity. Go discover.
NORTH WEST SKÅNE
For people with a passion for the great outdoors.
If you like having your sense of wonder
awakened, then wake up here. It’s the land
of steep cliffs to scale, spectacular caves to
explore, waves that whip off surfboards and
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hilly, wooded landscapes for long trekking
or adrenaline-filled mountain biking.
Just east of Helsingborg you can traverse the
ridges, and survey the dramatic valleys and
flowing streams of Söderåsen’s National
Park, an area of breathtaking views. When
you hike or stroll here, you’re walking
through one of northern Europe’s largest
protected natural broadleaf forests.
If you prefer bikes to hikes, hop on a ferry to
Ven and cycle around the island on a rented
bike while you take in the colours of the
flowing fields in spring and summer.
Kristianstad’s Vattenrike
NORTH EAST SKÅNE
Natural tranquility
Once a fierce battleground between
Swedish freedom fighters and the Danish
army, North East Skåne couldn’t be more
tranquil nowadays. In fact it’s a wilderness
of deep forests and rolling hills teeming
with wildlife and beautiful flora and fauna.
Try living like a Swede for a day at Ivösjön,
Skåne’s largest lake. Explore the deserted
islands around the archipelago, listen to
the birdlife flirting around the woods,
camp in your own private spot, and fish for
your dinner. (Make sure you buy a fishing
permit first).
The Biosphere Reserve, Kristianstad’s
Vattenrike, in the city centre of Kristianstad
offers a stunning diversity of species in a
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small area. Experience the Visitor Centre
and 21 different observation towers,
footbridges and open-air museums. It’s
wilderness as only south Sweden can do
it. Fish, canoe or take a safari, spot the
lively cranes, catch a trout, or watch at the
teeming life on the meadows. Summer is
the time for gazing at colourful flowers,
and pleasant boat trips.
Rent a canoe and paddle down leafy
river banks, fish at Ringsjön, one of the
area’s largest lakes, or watch the bears,
wolves, elk and deer roam around Skånes
Djurpark, (Skåne Zoo) which houses the
largest collection of nordic animals
in Scandinavia. Horse lover? Take a
thoroughbred for a gallop, or enjoy a
leisurely tour through the forests on an
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NATURE EXPERIENCES
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White sandy beach at Skanör-Falsterbo
SOUTH WEST SKÅNE
Lazy days, laid-back adventures
If bleaching your hair and bronzing your
skin in the sun is your thing, head for this
beautiful corner of Skåne. It’s a paradise
for those leisurely summer days where you
can swim and sunbathe in the white sandy
beaches and clear waters around Skanör-
Falsterbo, or go sailing, kite, wind or wave
surfing around the coastline. Hike along the
Skåneleden long-distance path, pick up a
bike, or join the hundreds of ornithologists
who “flock to watch the flocks” of migrating
birds every year.
If you’re into golf it doesn’t get better
than this. With thirteen courses including
internationally famous clubs like Falsterbo
and PGA National just around the corner
from each other, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
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Kullaberg
Nature Reserve
Undulating views at Brösarp hills, Österlen
SOUTH EAST SKÅNE
Picture Perfect
This is the place to admire the green
countryside, picture perfect views and
rolling white coastline with its ancient
ruins and pristine gardens. Turn off the
road and turn on to some great locally
grown delicacies in one of the many farm
shops. And while you’re here, don’t miss
Stenshuvud in magical Österlen. A national
park full of coastal hills, lush deciduous
forests, pastoral heaths and beautiful
beaches. This is also the home of awesome
Ales Stenar, a 67-metre long megalithic
monument formed like a stone ship where
each of the 59 boulders weigh up to 1.8
tonnes. Then of course there’s Wallander.
Walk the medieval, pastel coloured half
timbered houses on cobblestone streets
and sun dappled squares, following in the
footsteps of Ystad’s famous detective.
breathtaking nature spots:
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Söderåsen
National Park
Stenshuvud
National Park
KULLABERG NATURE RESERVE
The craggy rocks and steep cliffs of the Kullaberg Nature
Reserve offer superb views over the Kattegatt sea to the
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island of Ven and Denmark. Formed when the earth rose
from the sea, this area of quartz and crystals rises more that
180 meters. Explore the more than twenty caves along the
coastline, or climb the cliffs for an adrenoline rush. There
are several companies offering guided climbs and cave
exploration.
STENSHUVUD NATIONAL PARK
You don’t see many national parks where you can chill on a
beach as well as exploring spectacular countryside, but this
one has. It’s a magical area in beautiful Österlen, South east
Skåne that has a sandy heathland, stunning coastline and
marked hiking paths for families of all abilities. It’s a year
round place for hikers, cyclists and family fun.
STENSHUVUD NATIONAL PARK
SÖDERÅSEN NATIONAL PARK
The wild and the beautiful, all in one place. More than 150 million years old, Söderåsen National Park is
an adventurer’s paradise. Legend says that the deep gorge was made by giants. What they left behind was
gigantic views of incredible natural beauty. Visit Kopparhatten, a lookout spot and one of the highest points
in Skåne and survey the large deciduous forests in the ravine, especially the spring and autumn colours.
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1180 km – 89 sections – 5 trails

TAKE A WALK ON 1 Kust - kustleden
– the coast to coast trail
3 Ås - åsleden
– from ridge to ridge trail
5 Öresundsleden
– the Öresund sound trail

the wild side 2 Nord - sydleden

– the north to south trail
4 Österlenleden
– the Österlen trail

A few rules for enjoying the

Swedish countryside:
Don’t walk in people’s private gardens.
Respect animal and bird life.
Close gates when you pass pasture land.
Do not litter.
Swim anywhere, except in private gardens.
Don’t light a fire if there is a risk
of forest fires.

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Malmö

Hikers enjoying the panorama from the viewpoint, Kopparhatten in Söderåsen National Park

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Skåne is as good as it gets for walkers and lovers of the great outdoors. Whether it’s just a
day out with the kids, the dog and the pushchair, or a week long walking break, you’ll be sure to
find something to excite you. And with such fantastic landscape to explore, why sit around? Get
your boots on and get out in the fresh, open air.

SKÅNELEDEN Food and accommodation

1,000 kilometres of natural beauty
The Skåneleden Trail offers experiences
for all the senses. Put on your hiking shoes,
pack your rucksack, and wander out into a
1,180 kilometre long trail divided into five
sections. From dark, dense primeval forests,
megalithic monuments, or the gorgeous
gold of the rapeseed fields, you’ll witness
stunning beauty from a whole host of
fantastic locations.
And the best bit is that you’re never more
than a 30 minute drive from the path,
wherever you are in Skåne.
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If spending time under the stars is your
thing, there are plenty of opportunities
to camp along the Skåneleden Trail. Stay
at one of the many camp sites with all the
Signs will guide you along the trail
facilities you need, or wake up to the cool
air, dawn birdsong and fantastic view under ALLEMANSRÄTTEN
your own tree in the forest. – The right of public access
The right of Public Access gives you a unique
More into crawling into a warm bed after opportunity to move freely in Sweden’s nature,
a long day’s hike? There are lots of hostels but it involves respect for other people, and
and B&Bs near the trail. You’ll find where to consideration for nature and animal life. You may
not damage crops or other sensitive land. The
stay, how to plan your trip and much more
right of Public Access is limited in nature reserves
at www.en.skaneleden.se and national parks.
Walk across footbridges on the Skåneleden Trail

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B r in g t he bike
THE BEST WAY TO EXPERIENCE SKÅNE IS ON TWO WHEELS
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Pack a bicycle map and take off!
A saddle takes you so much closer to nature. Cycle through everything from forest glades,
scenic villages, big city buzz and traffic free trails. If you’re into distance biking, go power the
pedals along one of the long distance cycle paths.
Enjoy a relaxing ride around the island
of Ven, the most famous biking haunt in
Skåne. Rent one of the yellow bikes, or go
tandem if you like, and match the blooming
canola fields on a beautiful spring day.
KATTEGATTLEDEN
Cycle the west coast of Skåne
You’ve got the bike. We’ve got the scenery.
This long distance cycle path traverses the
370 km from Helsingborg to Gothenburg.
Divided into seven sections ranging from
22 km to 74 km, it takes you along one of
the world’s most beautiful coastlines with
spectacular rock formations and dramatic
cliffs while hardly ever crossing a road.
Or seeing a car.
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Biking along the coast of Kullaberg Nature Reserve
SYDOSTLEDEN
From Simrishamn to Småland
Opening summer 2016, Sydostleden is a
270 Km cycle path that stretches around the
south east coast, from Simrishamn in the
south of Skåne to Växjö in Småland. Cycle
through miles of varied countryside that
takes in the smooth silky, sandy beaches of
the south, to Småland’s deep, dark forests.
Did you know?
It’s easy to take your bike on trains or
buses. Don’t forget to buy a cycle ticket.
Malmö was voted best cycle city in
Sweden and sixth best in the world 2015.
5 WAYS
to get close to nature
PADDLE THAT CANOE, ROLL THAT KAYAK
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With so many opportunities, from still to surf to
rapids, you just have to hire a canoe while you’re
here. Enjoy the slow swish of paddling around the
lakes and rivers in a canoe. Or hire a kayak and
become one with the waters around its stunning
coastline.
Kajaking in the Kattegatt sea
HORSE RIDING – SKÅNE BY SADDLE
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There’s no better way to discover Skåne’s countryside
than on horseback. Ride in the whirling winter snow,
or gallop through the lush green summer forests.
Take a tour on Western saddles, gallop along on a full
blood, or jump on an icelandic horse. Take a two hour
tour, or a day long trek along white sandy beaches
and golden leaved forests.
Horse riding at Österlen
FISH THE LAKES, RIVERS AND SEAS
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With a long coastline that rounds the peninsula from
west to east, and hundreds of inland lakes, you’ll find
world class fishing at every turn. Whether you’re
after that 10 kg salmon, course fishing for monster
carp, or fly fishing just for the fun of it, it’s all here.
Fishing at lake Immeln
CLIMBING – ROCK ON!
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Helmet. Harness. Heights. Climb the rocky crags with
all different grades overlooking the sea in Kullaberg,
scale the famous ravine at Kjugekull, or scoot up
the artificial climbing wall at Stapelbäddsparken in
Malmö.
Climbing at Kullaberg
SURF’S UP
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Everyone knows that the best surfer is the one
having the most fun. Whether you’re an expert or
a complete beginner you can go surf-boarding,
windsurfing or kitesurfing at centres in Helsingborg,
Landskrona, Lomma, Mölle and Österlen. Everyone
knows that you can go surfing in Australia and
Hawaii but did you know that you also can do it in
Windsurfers by the Öresund bridge Sweden?
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CITY LIFE
No stay in skåne is complete without visiting some of
the characteristic towns and cities that add culture,
pulse and vibrancy to this fascinating area. Here are five
towns you should add to your itinerary.
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Möllevångstorget, square
Magical
1. MALMÖ
Full of energy, rich multiculturalism and
refreshing green spaces, Malmö greets
visitors with open arms. The city has become
iconic for its focus on culture, innovative
architecture and a vibrant social scene.
With more pubs and restaurants per capita
than anywhere else in Sweden, Malmö
is the perfect place to stop by for lunch,
a beer or an exotic meal. Visit colourful
Möllevångstorget, known locally as ”Möllan”.
Stroll among the open-air market stalls, and
get your fresh, five a day greens grown in
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3 Helsingborg
2 Lund
1 Malmö
4 Ystad
Stortorget square in central Malmö
local farms. The market is open six days a
week. If you’re looking for a cosy night out,
come on down to Lilla Torg, the town’s
buzzing piazza. It’s a great place for lunch
or ending a long day. Have dinner at one of
the many cosy restaurants, take a drink with
friends, people watch, or just stroll through
the squares and admire the medieval
architecture.
Malmö museums and malmö castle is full
of things to see and do. Experience Malmö
from the middle ages, feel the thunder of
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Castle garden
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”Malmö also called ’the city of parks’ is
full of green spaces, small lakes and a
network of canals.”
a volcano, drop by the aquarium and growl
at the piranhas, or crawl through a real
submarine. Malmö also called ”the city of
parks” is full of green spaces, small lakes and
a network of canals. With blossoming flower
beds and well stocked vegetable gardens, the
city parks create an intercity oasis, favourites
with locals and tourists alike.
When in Malmö, take a stroll in the
Western Harbour. From industrial area to
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Modern architecture and Turning Torso
city of tomorrow, Västra Hamnen as it’s
called in Swedish, has been transformed into
an exciting, sustainable urban environment.
Stroll around and enjoy the innovative
architecture before you hit the beach,
Ribersborg which is a quaint, popular beach
just a stone’s throw from the centre of town.
Want a winter shock? Visit the open-air bath
where people steam naked in the sauna,
then hop into the freezing water. Go native.
Go natural.
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2. LUND

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– A thousand years of history, all in walking distance
Lund is a vibrant city of contrasts.

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Among cobblestones and half timbered
houses you’ll meet some of the world’s
smartest people. The University and its close
on 40,000 students make a big impact, with
Dunkers arts centre
burlesques, student bars and lively cafes.

Right in the center of town is Lund

Heavenly
Cathedral, Sweden’s most visited church,
attracting over 700,000 visitors per year.
Built around 1,000 years ago, the mighty
3. HELSINGBORG
Quaint streets of Lund
twin towers dominate the skyline, while Skåne’s second largest city offers a mix of
inside the artefacts and stools date back to metropolitan big city and charming idyllic

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the 13th Century. Sofiero Palace and Gardens small town. It’s full of history: ancient and
modern, Danish and Swedish. Stroll through

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Interested in how Swedish people lived life the boutiques and shopping centres, unwind
in the past? Visit Kulturen. This excellent at one of the cosy restaurants, or survey the
outdoor museum satisfies the senses of architecture, from Middle Ages to modern
children of all ages with its exhibitions of functional. Drop in at Dunkers arts centre,
homes and clothing. Don’t miss Lunds with art gallery, urban and cultural history
Botanical Gardens for a quick break and exhibitions, music and theatre, as well as an
a bite to eat in one of the city’s most excellent restaurant.
picturesque places.
Lund Cathedral
Sofiero Palace and Gardens on the outskirts
of town is one of Skåne’s most popular
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attractions. Surrounded by velvety lawns

and lush green trees, the castle gives you
a stunning view over the Sound above a
magnificent flowering ravine. The garden
is an oasis of more than 10,000 plants, and
300 different varieties of rhododendrons
with their spectacular flowers and vibrant
colours. Add even more beauty to your
life by visiting Fredriksdal Museums and
Gardens and experience one of Sweden’s
best open-air museums, complete with
Kulturen in Lund Tropical beach, Helsingborg historic buildings and old town quarters.

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5. KRISTIANSTAD
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– The small renaissance town with a big heart

This historic city centre of Kristianstad,
surrounded by a moat, offers superb
shopping in medieval streets in the old city
centre. Right across the street from the
train station you’ll see Trefaldighetskyrkan,
considered the most beautiful renaissance
Ystad Sandskog beach church in the Nordics. If you’re a film buff,
make sure you swing by the Film Museum
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A stone’s throw away from the city centre
you’ll find Kristianstad’s Vattenrike,
Designated as a Biosphere Reserve by
UNESCO. The Visitor Centre offers 21
different observation towers, footbridges
and open-air museums. It’s wilderness as
only south Sweden can do it. Fish, canoe or
take a safari, spot the lively cranes, catch a

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to see the lights, cameras and still action of trout, or watch the teeming wildlife in the
the early days of the Swedish movie industry. meadows. Summer is the time for gazing at
colourful flowers, and pleasant boat trips.

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Cobblestone streets of Ystad Wallander tour

4. YSTAD
– Not just the home of nordic noir Naturum, Kristianstad’s Vattenrike Take a stroll in Kristianstad city centre

Ystad is a beautiful town with medieval,
pastel coloured half timbered houses on
cobblestone streets and sun dappled squares.
Leap back in time and visit museums with
different, sometimes off beat themes, visit
the quaint shops and cosy cafés, or jump
on a steam train and explore the beautiful
countryside.
Once one of the region’s most important
fishing towns, it’s now known as Sweden’s
Hollywood. At Cineteket film centre you can
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find out all about film production, try out
blue screen technology, create your own
animations and learn about film making.
Explore movie locations, such as the
collection of Wallander Props and photo
exhibition about ”The Bridge” television
series. Go behind the scenes of Ystad
Studios, or take a Wallander tour and see
his house, where he drinks coffee and other
locations from the films.
Cranes at Pulken Enjoy a day in a canoe

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EAT AND DRINK

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Bloom in the Park,Malmö

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Master Class chef Daniel Berlin

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Ängavallen Organic farm

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THE PANTRY
OF SWEDEN
Skåne is the perfect smörgåsbord for food lovers. With delicious locally grown produce
from rich, fertile soils, prepared with love and care, you’ll enjoy every mouthful in any of the Bastard, Malmö
eateries around the region – come share the passion.

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From Michelin stars to multi culti food trucks
Fresh ingredients make masters of the people
preparing them, which is why Skåne’s chefs
and the food they prepare are becoming
world famous. They create, cook and serve
you at award-winning restaurants, taverns and
farms throughout the region. It’s what makes
Skåne such a popular food destination.
Catch a meal in a castle
If you want to try food fit for a king, have
dinner in one of Skåne’s castles. Sit down,
fix your napkin and enjoy haute cuisine
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in high ceilings and majestic settings.
We promise you’ll feel spoiled by the full
fairytale experience.
Gästgivaregård:
Traditional coaching house fare Eva-Kari Ristarp, Farbror Elofs Skafferi
Gästgivaregårdar are local country house
hotels and restaurants that offer superb
Swedish cuisine. Some even offer breaks for
body and soul. Often steeped in a tradition
that goes back for centuries, they’re all
masters in the art of making delicious food
seem easy.

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Mossagården farm shop Olof Viktor farm shop and cafe

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FARM SHOPS Ecological farming, Österlen

Some of the world’s greatest chefs come from Skåne, and

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it’s probably because they’re used to working with the best
ingredients. Locally cultivated, super-organic specialties,
sold in hundreds of farm shops and food stores all across the
region. So whenever you drive by a sign saying “Gårdsbutik”
(farm shop), turn off the road and turn on to some
delicious fresh meats, sausages, locally grown vegetables and
tasty specialties from the surrounding area. Find out more
about Skåne’s most popular farm shops at:

www.visitskane.com
Nyrups Osteria
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Örnahusen farm shop Mandelmann Gardens Höganäs market hall
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Festivals for FOODIES
Every year, skåne showcases the best of food and drink at its different food festivals.
These fun, delicious fests offer a whole host of tastebud tempting dishes made from local raw
materials. Enjoy some of Skåne’s most mouth-watering festivals. Get a taste of even more at
www.visitskane.com. Come hungry.

Fricks Spettkaksbageri (pyramid cake bakery) SKÅNE’S FOOD FESTIVAL IN BRÖSARP

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– end of May

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Small village, big tastes. At Skåne’s Food
festival in Brösarp, Österlen you can meet-
and-greet the chefs, the companies the
growers and anyone else who’s passionate
about food and drink. Sample, tipple, munch
and crunch, then snooze at a local hostelry.

Try Skåne on a plate

Höganäs market hall and cafe SKANÖR FALSTERBO FOOD FESTIVAL
– end of May
Although fika is synonymous for swedes with taking time out for a coffee, it is also more International food, gourmet chefs and a
than that. From fair trade cafes to hipster hangouts, there are so many places to sit back, relax and whole lot of passion will be on show at this
enjoy that delicious home made pastry, or organic Swedish coffee served with love. Sit out in the festival. Get tips and ideas, sample superb
garden, watch the waves, or survey the scene from the old square in the middle of town. street food, talk with local farmers, and enjoy
the best of the region’s delicacies and drinks
served up by celebrity chefs in the restaurants.
COZY CAFES AND COOL COFFEE SHOPS
Olof Victors – Österlen Flickorna Lundgren – the Bjäre peninsula
Enjoy bread made the old fashioned way, Bring local produce with you home
If you have a sweet tooth or just like sitting
try their award winning rhubarb dream, in a pretty garden, drop in at this lovely place KIVIK APPLE MARKET
or relax over a coffee in the place awarded that has been run by the seven Lindgren – last weekend of September
”Best patisserie in Sweden” two years in a sisters since 1938. Add some bite to your life by sampling
row. scrumptious apples, browse the market
Koppi – Helsingborg stalls and enjoy dancing to the local music.
Slottsparkens trädgårdscafé – Malmö The beautiful cafe oozes hipster cool: stuffed Learn about delicious varieties of the greens
Situated right in the middle of a beautiful animals look down from the walls, buzzing and reds, and drop by Äpplets Hus by Kiviks
park and run by world famous chef Tareq laptops punctuate the vinyl jazz records, Musteri where they’ll tell you everything
Taylor, this fantastic cafe serves organic, while people enjoy the deep chocolate notes you need to know and more. Oh, and don’t
locally produced food direct from the in their wonderfully creamy cappuccino. forget to stock up on Swedish Apple Must
gardens outside. Every year a new artwork made of apples before you leave.

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helsingborgs brewery
- beer as local as it gets
Learn about Skåne’s brewing

Sample Skåne from a glass culture on a tour of the brewery,

and follow the entire process from
malt crushing to bottle filling.
Then taste the best beers brewed
– IT’S AN ABSOLUTE MUST with authentic hops and malt.
Tasting, tours and food market.
www.oxhallen.se
Helsingborgs Brewery – founded in 1850
Sample the fresh juices, mouth watering musts, sensational spirits, well balanced wines and
bold tasting beers. Here’s a list of local manufacturers that open their doors to let your senses
savour the very best of beverages.

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Absolut vodka
- absolutely the best vodka in the world
Absolut Vodka is one of the best known

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kiviks musteri names in the spirits industry. The small
- apples, apples, apples! east cost village of Åhus produces
Enjoy the gorgeous apples, fruits one hundred million litres of the clear
and berries lovingly nurtured stuff every year. The name is short
for over four generations. This is for “Absolutely pure vodka”, so while
the place to go if you appreciate you’re in Skåne, try the true taste
beautiful scenery, good food of vodka and find some new ways to
and great drinks. Apple orchards, enjoy it.
courses, displays, tasting, farm www.visitskane.com/guidad-visning-
shop, café and restaurant. absolut
www.kiviksmusteri.se
Pick your own apples Spirit of hven backafallsbyn
- actually the best whiskey in the world
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sövde musteri On the island of Hven located in the

- truly an apple sensation strait of Öresund between Denmark
and Sweden lies Spirit of Hven – a
High Nordic air, crystal clear small family owned distillery. In 2016,
water and beautiful light nights. their whisky ”Spirit of Hven Sankt
Just add apples and you have the Claus” won the Whisky Advocate’s
ingredients to make some of the 22nd Annual World Whisky of the
tastiest drinks around. Take the Year Award Taste six different types
tour from apple to bottle, then try of home grown whisky, slurp on their
their calvados or ice pommeau. winter and summer spirits, or try out
Farm shop and café. their organic gin and aqua vitae.
www.sovdemusteri.se www.backafallsbyn.se
Apple must ready for delivery Award-winning whiskey

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EAT AND DRINK

The best way to titillate all your taste buds is to mix it with the right local wines. Try out
wine tastings and take a winemaking course at several of the local vineyards. Enjoy a guided tour
and follow the whole process from growing grapes to producing the lovely stuff in the winery.

skåne’s mild climate and long growing

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season turns the dream of owning a vineyard
into a reality. Where more and more growers
are becoming experts in the types of vines
that thrive in the soils and climate that are
special for Skåne – to make crisp, creamy,
complex vintages of reds, whites, sparkling
and sweet dessert wines. Skåne even boasts
its own wine route, the “Route du Vin”,
which is made up of more than 20 wineries
turning out what experts are calling “Skåne
sensations”.

For an even more authentic wine

Nordic Sea Winery in Simrishamn experience, join in the harvest festival and
help harvest the grapes. Once the grapes

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are in the winery, the festival continues with
dinner accompanied by wines from the local
vineyard. And spending the night at the
local winery or nearby hotel or B&B makes
your wine experience complete. Find out
more on www.visitskane.com about where to Vineyard in Klagshamn
treat yourself to excellent wines.

SKÅNE’S
VINEYARDS

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Vines on a line at Hällåkra Vineyard

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CULTURE AND HISTORY

ART & DESIGN

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Sweden has been famous for its open minds, and never more so than in the worlds of art and
design. Skåne has been the hub of the Scandinavian design scene for years, with the many galleries
and boutique stores in Malmö and neighbouring Copenhagen.

Keramiskt Center, Höganäs
the whole region is full of galleries,
art museums, installations and design
Jar from Höganäs furniture. And there are hundreds of artists
working here, especially in Österlen, to take
advantage of the area’s unique light effects,
Don’t miss the “Art Circuit”, a ten day art
extravaganza where the artists all over Skåne
open their galleries and display their art
for the world, attracting more than 10,000
visitors every year.

HEY CLAY.
rolling hills and creative atmosphere.

Ceramics and Handicrafts. ARTSY PLACES FOR

Maybe it’s something about the air, but the region buzzes with small entrepreneurs hand design lovers:
making magic from ceramics, textiles, metal, glass and wood. Browse through a great variety of
attractions from open workshops and cooperatives, and regular exhibitions ranging from today’s WANÅS ART PARK AND CASTLE
transnational arts to historical objects with lots of stories to tell. World famous artists such as Yoko Ono and Roxy Paine have come to this place, soaked
up the atmosphere and then developed a unique exhibition specifically for Wanås and
installed it in the forest. Explore the art, buy your food at the organic farm, or pop into the
The region north and south of Helsingborg there’s so much to choose from made with shop and cafe to get refreshed.
is the ceramics capital of Sweden, where so much love and care. You can experience
people have been creating works of art from many of the arts and handcrafts in the design FORM/DESIGN CENTER MALMÖ
Form/Design Center is a meeting place for ideas and projects in the field of design and
potters’ wheels for centuries. The area has stores in Malmö’s small side streets around
architecture. The building shows exhibitions including industrial design, crafts, furniture
a 200 year history of ceramics thanks to the Lilla Torg. Drop into Form/Design Center and textile design, architecture, fashion, graphic design and illustration. Drop in the shop
right geological conditions for producing and see a fantastic collection of industrial and choose from the very best in modern Scandinavian design.
clay. design, crafts, furniture and textile design.
MALMÖ KONSTHALL
Cruise through the landscape and keep your Malmö Konsthall is one of Europe’s largest exhibition halls for contemporary art. It arranges
Konsthantverkscentrum sells all sorts of
exhibitions with an international focus encompassing both the classics of modern art and
handmade craft products made by artists senses open. And remember the old adage: current experiments. There are about ten different exhibitions each year, attracting over
from all over Skåne, with 800 affiliated artists. today’s handicrafts are tomorrow’s antiques. 200,000 visitors. Exhibitions of well-known artists have included Edvard Munch, Van Gogh,
From textiles to glass, bags to broaches, Louise Bourgeois and David Shrigley.

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LIGHTS, CAMERA,
SKÅNE. THE ÖRESUND BRIDGE
The inspiration for the successful Swedish/
Danish criminal drama, and a fantastic piece of
architecture joining two countries. Experience
the bridge for yourself and take the train over

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the dark blue sea to Denmark. Just don’t stop
Nordic noir is the biggest thing to hit international tv for years, so while you’re here, in the middle to look for bodies.
why not take a guided tour in the home towns of our most famous detectives? Let the industrial
surroundings and large sweeping fields remind you of the drives taken by the tortured Branagh as
The Öresund bridge
Wallander or Sofia Helin as single-minded Saga Norén from The Bridge. But it’s not just modern
KULLABERG
exponents of film that have fallen in love with the landscape. Glance to the right to see more film
The most memorable scenes from Ingmar
settings in Skåne. Bergman’s classic, “The Seventh Seal”, where
Max Von Sydow plays chess with death,
were filmed at the rocky cliffs of Kullaberg

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– the perfect backdrop for dicing with

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death. Spectacular sunsets make the cliffs a
scenographer’s dream.

Kullaberg Nature Reserve

NANGIJALA IN BRÖSARP
The original setting of Nangijala, “…a land of
light where there are only happy adventures”,
this piece of paradise formed the backdrop
for Astrid Lindgren’s, (also the author of the

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popular Pippi Longstocking children’s books),
critically acclaimed “The Brothers Lionheart”.

Brösarp hills
YSTAD
The town is as attractive as it is portrayed in the
Wallander films and tv series, with medieval,
pastel coloured half timbered houses, cobble-
stone streets and sun dappled squares. Take
the “In the footsteps of Wallander tour’ and
solve some Wallander murder mysteries, or
download a smart phone app.
Photo from the shooting of the big TV success The Bridge Streets of Ystad

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LUND UNIVERSITY 1668
Lund University is now one of the oldest and
most prestigious universities in northern THE ÖRESUND BRIDGE 2000

THE HISTORY OF SKÅNE Europe, consistently ranking among the

ALES STONES 500-1000
Sweden’s largest ship tumulus was built in
Skåne around 1,400 years ago. This ancient
monument consists of 59 massive boulders
arranged in a 67 metre long outline located
32 meters above sea level with a magnificent
view over the sea as a background. This is one
of the biggest and most mysterious tourist
attractions in Skåne. So don´t miss out.
THE VIKINGS 800-1050
Once upon a time the Vikings ruled Skåne.
And they still do in some places. Set the time
machine to the Viking Era and experience the
age of the Vikings. Meet Vikings and craftsmen
at Foteviken Viking Village, visit the awesome
Viking Fortress in Trelleborg, or cook an
authentic Viking dinner at The Viking Times
open-air museum in Löddeköpinge.
world’s top 100 universities. It is also the first
choice for international students studying
”The bridge” as all Swedes call it, was
completed in 2000, and is a 12 kilometre
long link between Sweden and Denmark
in Sweden, with over 100 international to the rest of Europe. The Öresund
degree programmes. The young population Bridge is a combined rail and road bridge
influences all aspects of life in Lund, from the and 4km runs through the world’s
daily rhythm of the city, to city planning, pubs longest undersea tunnel. Drive over by
and bars, museums and countless cultural and car or take the train, but whatever you
leisure activities. do, make sure you get to see it when
visiting Malmö. In the last few years, the
bridge has become famous in over 170
countries thanks to the success of the
ABSOLUT VODKA 1979
drama series ”The Bridge”.
Absolut is the world’s third biggest spirit brand
and is only distilled in the small village. Åhus
on the east coast of Skåne. Absolut’s soft grain
character comes from Skåne’s undulating
fields of winter wheat, which has been proven
ideal for making quality vodka. The glass
bottle was inspired by old Swedish medicine
bottles, and has become a famous design icon
reproduced by many artists such as Andy
Warhol. Book a tour at the factory in Åhus and
hear about how this local vodka became one
of the world’s most exclusive brands.

80 Million years ago 500 800 1000 1200 1600 1800 1900 2000 Today

DINOSAURS SKÅNE BECOMES SWEDISH 1658 Now go plan that

LUND CATHEDRAL 1145
Eighty million years ago, Skåne was
Lund Cathedral is one of the most visited sites in
home to plesiosaurs and dinosaurs.
Skåne. You’ll understand why when you stand in
If you’re curious about this era, Visit
front of this imposing Roman cathedral, with its
Havsdrakarnas Hus in Bromölla where
mighty twin towers above the roofs of central
you can go on a fossil hunt and
Lund. The echoing acoustics provide soothing
guaranteed to find real fossils.
music. Attend church services or enjoy the oldest
Metropolitan Church in the Nordic region, with
construction dating back to 1085.
SKÅNE BECOMES DANISH 970
Skåne was conquered by the Danish king,
Harald Bluetooth in the 970’s. By establishing
so called Trelleborg fortresses, large ring castles
of garrisons of soldiers, he tried to unify and
defend his Viking Empire. Today, the remains
of one of the fortresses Harald Bluetooth built
has been recreated in Trelleborg. This museum
contains a Viking exhibition, café and shop
as well as a Viking farm with a longhouse, pit
houses and a garden.
trip to Skåne!
Skåne became Swedish for the second time
in 1658. During the course of the next 150
years the people of Skåne underwent a
comprehensive Swedification – not least
linguistically. The Danes attempted to
recapture Skåne on two more occasions – in
1676 and 1710 – but failed. Skåne was the
province of the wealthy Danish nobility, and
many castles were built here. Around 150 of
them remain to this day. ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC 1981
The soccer miracle from Malmö is known by
soccer lovers all over the world for his excellent
football skills. Pay a visit to the Zlatan court
in the outskirts of Malmö which was built by
Ibrahimovic as a tribute to his home town. Or
if you happen to have 1000 euro to spare, you
can spend the night in the Zlatan suite located in
the penthouse of Malmö Live Hotel and Concert
Hall. Everybody in Skåne loves Zlatan and
the legend is a great conversation starter if you
want to chat with locals.

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Which castle are you?
Full of fairytale charms, beautiful gardens, works of art, corridors creeping with age old
intrigue, and the odd resident ghost, you shouldn’t miss the magic of castle living. And here in
Skåne it won’t cost you a King’s ransom for your visit.

Discover the romance and exciting history rhododendron bushes planted by Sweden’s
in some of the 150 castles in Skåne. Take a Queen over 150 years ago. Experience the Vittskövle Castle Kronovall Castle
guided tour, spoil yourself with a royal night magnificent grounds, tranquil sceneries and

in, feast on a gourmet meal under a crystal
chandelier, or savour the scents of the 10,000
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row upon row of immaculate must-see garden
areas in some outstanding castle scenery.

Bosjökloster Castle & Gardens Svaneholm Castle

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Hovdala Castle Häckeberga Castle

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Get married in a Skåne Castle! Interior, Kronovall Castle

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Sofiero Castle & Gardens Bäckaskog Castle
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Skansenbadet, Båstad

Ängelholms Havsbad
LIFE’S A BEACH. Tropical Beach,

ENJOY SWEDEN’S RIVIERA

Helsingborg

With sea on three sides, and miles of soft sandy beaches, you can enjoy everything from Åhus beach
quiet coves to lively party playas. Find your own place in the sun on the swedish riviera.
Barsebäcks Saltsjöbad
dive in from the high cliffs, lie under your down into some of the world’s finest grains.
own personal palm tree, or play with the Wherever you want to bask, there’s a beach Stenshuvud
kids on shallow shores that go on for miles. for you. This is the place for splashing National Park
Ribersborg
Slouch around on white, powdery sand with around in crystal clear waters protected beach, Malmö
the warm sun own your back, or go find both by an EU guarantee for water purity,
your own lake to swim in. Bathe on inner and lifeguards on certain beaches.
city boardwalks, hit the party places, or dig

Mossby beach
Falsterbo beach
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Sandhammaren
beach

Visit one of the white, long, sandy beaches in Skåne

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Colorful cabanas at Skanör-Falsterbo beach Ribersborg beach, Malmö Bring a picnic and find your own special spot

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THINGS TO DO

LIKE GOLF?
You’ll love Skåne
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With more than 70 top class courses all within a short

drive of each other, Skåne is a golfers’ paradise. Whether

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you like parkland, seaside, links, flat or undulating, there’s
something for everyone.

Most courses have a shop and several are built together

with hotels, so you can wake up and tee off straight after a
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Falsterbo Golf Club
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Elisefarm Golf Club
Vasatorp Golf Club
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Mölle Golf Club This time is yours.
Båstad Golf Club Travel by rail from Hamburg to Sweden in only 5½ hours. Deutsche Bahn
(German Rail) can take you up to seven times daily between Hamburg and
Kristianstad Golf Club
Copenhagen. From there Malmö is only a stone‘s throw away across the
Mölle Golf Club mighty Öresund bridge. Discover Sweden rail. With the „Sparpreis Europa“
ticket you can travel from Germany to Sweden from only 39 Euro;
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Get in, relax.

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THINGS TO DO

ANIMAL ADVENTURES
These are the places to see our four legged friends as they should be seen:

SKÅNES DJURPARK ZOO

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This park just outside Höör is the world’s biggest zoo
for Scandinavian animals. See live elk, bears, wolves,
wild boar, grey seals and more in their natural habitat.
Shaun the Sheep just moved into the park. Visit “Shaun
land” and enjoy his world from the TV series and films.
See, feel and smell how Shaun lives.

Feed the seals at Skånes Djurpark Zoo

TYKARPSGROTTAN CAVE

© FREDRIK JOHS
Experience the enchanting world of Tykarpsgrottan
near Hässleholm. This unique labyrinth of caves has
been created by human hands over centuries and
was made famous in the movie ”Ronia the Robber’s
Daughter” by Astrid Lindgren.

Look for bats at Tykarpsgrottan Cave

TROPIKARIET IN HELSINGBORG

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Tropikariet is home to lots of exotic animals from
around the world. Walk through the rainforest at night
or see the world’s smallest crocodile, a black widow
and other creepy crawlies that will amaze the whole
family.

Get close to a crocodile at Tropikariet

ALPACA SAFARI
© JOACHIM ORRENIUS Alpaca Trekking has become a popular activity in
Skåne and you can find hikes in almost every corner of
the province. At Alpakahof Hultet near Hässleholm the
kids get to trek the lazy winding forest roads with their
Skåne is the perfect destination for a family getaway and is full of activities for children own peaceful alpaca.
of all ages. Enjoy water parks, merry-go-rounds, go karts, skateboarding, zoos and much more.
Skåne is the go-to getaway for curious kids who enjoy nothing more than romping around the
countryside, playing with animals, and exploring adventurous things to do.
Say hello to an Alpaca at Alpakahof Hultet

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© WERNER NYSTRAND
MEMORABLE ACTIVITIES
Try these top suggestions for great family days out:

TOSSELILLA SOMMARLAND
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The Summer land near Tomelilla in Österlen is an
oasis for families. Packed full of merry-go-rounds,
a fun fair, water park and rapids, Tarzan jungle, go-
kart track and mini golf course. Just a great place
for kids to let their hair down and run off all that
extra energy.

Fun, fun fun in Tosselilla Water park FOTEVIKEN VIKING TOWN

The museum and Viking town south of Malmö
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is a must for Viking fans. The village is built on a

Folkets Park – the perfect meeting place
historic place that saw a great viking battle in 1134.
Be a Viking for the day and take part in games,

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boat building, cooking, handicrafts and more.

MALMÖ FOLKETS PARK

Paddle in the pools and enjoy an ice cream.
Children can see the snakes and reptiles in the
Bring out the vikings, Foteviken
terrarium, have fun in the huge play area and skate
on the large ice rink in winter. There’s an open-air
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dance floor, several outdoor music stages and the

Cuba Café, where you can dance to the salsa beat.

STAPELBÄDDSPARKEN
Just a stone’s throw away from the Turning
Torso in Malmö is a gently curved, skilfully Action for the whole family at Tosselilla Sommarland Take turns steering the trolley
designed concrete park, with 1,800 m² of thrills © SVEN PERSSON

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for skateboarders. There’s also Boulderpark, the
Nordic region’s only climbing park with boulders.
The park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,
and entry is free.

GO TROLLEY WITH THE FAMILY

Cycle an inspection trolley along the disused
railway track in Österlen or Romeleåsen and take
in the best of Skåne’s beautiful deciduous forests
and landscapes as you go.
Learn to skate on your visit in Skåne

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EVENTS
ÅRHUS BEACH HANDBALL FESTIVAL - JULY
JULY

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Over 1,000 teams and 50,000 spectators are
attracted to Europe’s largest beach handball
tournament held in Åhus. See Sweden’s elite
There’s lots going on in skåne. Every month dishes up a whole host of festivals, fairs, sporting teams do battle with top Danish and German
highlights and comedy. Check out the most popular ones below and plan ahead: Bundesliga teams. This festival for the whole
family gives you the chance to rub shoulders
with Handball’s celebrities.

June

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MALMÖ FESTIVAL - AUGUST

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Malmo Festival is a warm, friendly, sustainable
festival that takes the city for a wild dance
one week every year. Right in the heart of the
city you’ll experience everything from ground
breaking art, music and culture to a variety of

APRIL food that reflects the intercultural vibes and

people of Malmo.
The Art Circuit Swedish Open Tennis AUGUST
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July YSTAD SWEDEN JAZZ FESTIVAL - AUGUST

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If you’re into jazz then here’s the place to
be. With more than 40 concerts and events
over five days, the Ystad Sweden Jazz Festival
is full of sell out concerts and over 8,200
tickets sold.

AUGUST
JULY LUND COMEDY FESTIVAL - SEPTEMBER
Kiviks market Falsterbo Horse Show Taking its inspiration from the Edinburgh
Fringe Festival, Lund Comedy Festival attracts
over a hundred artists, from the most popular
THE ART CIRCUIT- APRIL KIVIKS MARKET - JULY home grown comedians, new talent and

Experience art in the artists’ own homes and studios
and hear them talk about their work. Maybe you’ll find
that special piece of art to take home? Visit one of
the joint exhibitions, where examples of each artist’s
work are displayed, and be sure to mark the locations
of your favourite artists on the map before getting
into your car.
SWEDISH OPEN TENNIS, BÅSTAD - JUNE
See some of the world’s best players in action, watch
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Every year, over 100.000 people descend onto international stars. Hang out with people who
Sweden’s largest outdoor market. Scandinavia’s love humour.
biggest fairground opens its doors, so after you’ve
scooted around the stalls, you can whirl around on
the carousels.
SEPTEMBER
KIVIK APPLE MARKET - SEPTEMBER
Displaying a huge apple artwork created using
30,000 apples, there’s some serious edible art
FALSTERBO HORSE SHOW - JULY to be seen here. Add some bite to your life
With almost a thousand horses and riders, fifty by sampling scrumptious apples, browse the
market stalls and enjoy dancing to the local

the off-court struggles, and the off court strutting as
the beautiful people take to the champagne.
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different disciplines and over six hundred people
working in the Falsterbo Horse Show crew, you soon music. Oh, and don’t forget to stock up on
realize Falsterbo Horse Show is not just an ordinary Swedish Apple Must before you leave.
event. It is the week where world class equestrian September
sport meets summer, sun and holiday.

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CLASSIC SKÅNE
– Top 10 sites
Make sure you don’t miss those must-see
Skåne sites. Snap those breathtaking
views, trek that picturesque South Swedish
countryside, visit those outstanding land-
marks, then bring the memories back home
to increase your bragging rights. Or post
them directly while they’re fresh.
– Check off the sites you’ve visited!
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We’ve put together the twenty classics you
have to visit, all listed in alphabetical order
to make your choice easier.
So sharpen your pencil, fill up your fuel
tank and go tick off those places that make
up your ultimate Skåne experience.
VEN
Legend has it that this small island between Landskrona and Denmark was formed when a giant dropped a
lump of earth into the sea. The best way to explore the island’s beauty is by bike, which you can rent as soon
as you step off the ferry. Don’t miss spirit of Hven Backafallsbyn, a resort with a four star hotel, gourmet
restaurant and Sweden’s premier whisky bar.

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GLIMMINGEHUS
There’s a reason we often use the words “romantic”
ALES STONES and “castle” in the same sentence. It’s called
If you want to be awed by the aura of a mystical spot that dates back to the early Iron Age, visit Ales Stenar. Glimmingehus. Built in 1499 as a residence for the
Built somewhere between 500-1,000 AD, “Sweden’s Stonehenge” consists of 59 massive boulders arranged in Danish knight Jens Holgersen ulfstrand and his family,
the 67 metre long outline of a ship majestically located on the ridge above the fishing village of Kåseberga. this is Sweden’s best preserved medieval chateau.
Scholars can’t agree whether it’s a grave monument, astronomical clock or resting place of the mythical King Enjoy a guided tour strolling around the secret
Ale. But we think you’ll agree that this is a great place to visit. Check out the fabulous views over Österlen’s hilly passages and features designed to keep out unwanted
landscape and the Baltic Sea, and if all that walking makes you hungry, end your day at Kåseberga harbour with guests (not you), or try your hand at using the old
a sumptuous fresh fish supper. tools in courtyard – Medieval DIY.
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KULLABERG NATURE RESERVE
Kullaberg Nature Reserve is a place you just
shouldn’t miss. Stroll through the dramatic, unspoilt
countryside, or go fishing, bird watching, diving or
rock climbing. While you’re there, check out the Nimis
artwork, a famous installation by the artist Lars Vilks
which is a collection of bridges, tunnels and lookout
towers created from driftwood. Be careful, the path
down to Nimis is steep and slippery when wet.

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LUND CATHEDRAL
Join over 700,000 visitors and 85,000 worshippers
each year and be wowed by the majestic towers
and altar that dates back to 1398 at Sweden’s most
visited church. It was consecrated in 1145 and is one
of the main tourist attractions in the Nordics. The
cathedral is right in the middle of Lund, close to lots of
restaurants and cafés.
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SANDHAMMAREN
Life’s a beach, and the silky white sands of
Sandhammaren match the best of the caribbean. In
fact it’s been voted as Sweden’s best beach several
times. The giant sandy area is perfect for taking in
the rays and splashing around in the water during
hot summer days, or for taking long beach combing TURNING TORSO
walks all year round. Kick off your shoes and enjoy a Take a towering selfie with the tallest residential building in the Nordic countries in the background. Designed
barefoot stroll in your own piece of paradise. and constructed by the renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the twisted tower in the Western
Harbour of Malmö is one of Skåne’s most popular tourist destinations.

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SÖDERÅSEN NATIONAL PARK
Skåne’s Grand Canyon is a green oasis that gets
lusher every year. You’ll be blown away by the leafy
deciduous forests, mighty scree with high cliffs,
SOFIERO´S CASTLE GARDEN streaming watercourses and wide views. Especially
Voted “Europe’s most beautiful park” in 2009, this is the place to bring a blanket, fill your picnic basket and popular are Skäralid, Odensjön and Nackarpsdalen
enjoy the thousands of rhododendron bushes decorating the surroundings. Or book yourself into one of the and viewpoints at Kopparhatten. If you’re the
summer concerts featuring the best of International and Swedish artists. Feeling peckish? There’s a cafe and one exploring type try the park’s hiking trails, bike tours
of Sweden’s top restaurants on site. The park was donated to the city of Helsingborg by King Gustaf VI Adolf in and overnight cabins. Just pack a picnic and go.
1959 and has been open to the public since 1974.
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WANÅS
Since its inception in 1987, world famous artists
such as Yoko Ono and Roxy Paine have come to this
place and developed a unique exhibition specifically
for Wanås and installed it on site. Explore the art in
the woods, buy your food at the organic farm, or pop
into the shop and cafe to get refreshed.

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You’re now holding the key to what to do and where to
go in Skåne, Sweden’s southernmost and most beautiful
region. This guide is full of specially chosen tips to help
you make the most of our delightful countryside.
Find out more at www.visitskane.com.
Oh, and don’t forget to check opening hours of shops,
tourist attractions and restaurants before you visit. We’re
really looking forward to meeting you.

Välkommen till Skåne!

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