Why go to Australia or Hawaii when you can surf in south Sweden? Skåne features strong winds and playful waves, making this a popular meeting place for all kinds of surfers.

Voted "Europe’s most beautiful park", this is the place to bring a blanket, fill your picnic basket and enjoy the thousands of rhododendron bushes decorating the surroundings. Make sure you pop by the café or even eat lunch in one of Sweden’s top restaurants on site.

With a host of top cafés and restaurants serving all kinds of meat-free dishes, Skåne is a paradise for vegetarians, vegans and flexitarians. So if plant-powered foods are your thing, then Skåne is definitely your place.

Built in 1499 as a residence for a Danish knight and his family, Glimmingehus is Sweden’s best-preserved medieval chateau. Take a guided tour in the secret passages and survey the features designed to keep out unwanted guests, or try your hand at using the old tools in the courtyard.

Not only renowned for its beautiful scenery and outstanding culinary experiences, Skåne is also home to one of the largest art exhibitions in the world.

Djupa bokskogar, mossmark, utsiktstorn och till och med vulkanrester. I Skånes strövområden finns gott om kortare vandringsslingor på 1-2 timmar där barnfamiljer kan gå på upptäcksfärd i fantastisk natur.

With its frosty mornings, Christmas lights and genuine, festive atmosphere, where better to spend the run-up to Christmas than in south Sweden and Skåne? With something for everyone, and some of Europe’s best Christmas markets, you can buy hand-made goods, drink mulled wine, talk to a Scandinavian Santa, eat gingerbread and buy those mittens you’ve been looking for.

Swedes call it 'fika', but you can call it that time of day you relax for a few minutes, put your feet up and enjoy great drinks served up in cool cafés and cosy gardens.

Clean waters, fresh air and a slower pace. That’s what fishing in Skåne, the southern-most region of Sweden is all about. Catch your favourite fish while admiring the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

With long, winding country roads and breath-taking scenery, Skåne in the south of Sweden offers a wide range of rewarding biking experiences. Whether you are a family looking for leisurely rides, or an enthusiast setting out to break your personal speed record, Skåne is the perfect place for life on two wheels.

No stay in Skåne is complete without visiting some of the towns and cities that add culture, pulse and vibrancy to this fascinating area. Here are five towns you should add to your itinerary.

Southeast Skåne including Österlen is the county’s piece of paradise. Lose yourself in the romantic views over rolling fields, drop by a quaint farm shop to pick up fresh food, or stay in an idyllic fishing hamlet and enjoy fresh fish from the early morning catch.

Paddling in the lakes and rivers of Skåne in southern Sweden brings you close to the unique, untouched Scandinavian wilderness. Enjoy different sceneries and atmospheres with your friends and family.

Come and enjoy Skåne’s rich tradition of local, seasonal food that includes dishes such as egg cake, pyramid cake and goose dinners. Discover these authentic tastes and much more at one of the many classic inns and restaurants around Skåne.

Sweden's southernmost national park on the east coast of Skåne offers delightful hiking trails viewpoints over the sea, a white sandy beach and beautiful apple orchards.

The university town of Lund is a vibrant city of contrasts. It’s where you’ll meet some of the world’s smartest and innovative people among age-old cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses.