Culture & History

From age old petroglyphs and viking remains, to medieval strongholds and churches. Skåne is filled with fascinating historical landmarks where you can learn more about the past and lose yourself in the tales about out ancestors. 

Skåne was the province of the wealthy Danish nobility, and many of them built strongholds and castles here before the province eventually became Swedish. A handful of strongholds and castles still stand to this day, are open for visitors, and all conceal fascinating stories within their thick walls.

Experience Skåne’s rich historic heritage with the characters who lived it. Travel back in time and experience the historic architecture, recreated cultural settings and costumed interpretation. 

Skånes contemporary art museums spawn creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. With extraordinary exhibitions full of modern and contemporary art, they fuel conversations between the past and the present, the established and the experimental.

Skåne oozes of history with its cobblestone narrow streets, old timbered houses, ancient castles. Experience a 1,000-year old history - from the Viking Age at year 800 to the dramatic relations with the Danish neighbours and reminisce back to the 20th century. Here is a collection of the best history museums Skåne has to offer.

When you travel to a new place, it's always good to check out some of the local museums. And when you've had your fill of art, science, and history, it's also good to check out some of the lesser known museums - places that are full of oddities, peculiarities, and downright weirdness.