Great cafés in Skåne
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. From the first sip to that long-lasting tingle in your taste buds, you’ll enjoy every mouthful of great coffee on sale throughout the region.
Stenshuvud National Park
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.
Ale's Stones
This mystical early iron-age monument consists of 59 massive boulders arranged in a 67 metre-long outline with a magnificent view over Österlen’s hilly landscape and the Baltic Sea. No one knows who erected this megalithic monument around 1,400 years ago, or why.
Central Skåne
Enjoy the great outdoors in central Skåne. Stroll in beech forests, visit castles, fish, swim or canoe in the lakes. And see Scandinavian animals like brown bears, elk and wolves at Skåne’s Animal Park. There’s lots to see and do.
Malmö Noir and The Bridge
The dark, sinister scenery, complicated yet charming main character Saga Norén and the horrific violence dictating life on the dark side of society. That’s why so many people have fallen in love with the TV series The Bridge. Most of the series was filmed in Malmö. Join us for a cinematic tour of the city.
Vandra med barn i Skåne
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.
Southwest
Famous for its white beaches, crystal clear waters and quaint seaside villages along the coast, Southwest Skåne features open landscapes and views that stretch for miles. Add a reconstructed Viking settlement, thirteen golf courses within a short drive and you’re in for a great holiday.
Lund
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.
Birdwatching in Skåne
Home to 192 of the 250 species that breed in Sweden, Skåne is a birdwatchers’ mecca.
Söderåsen National Park
Söderåsen and Söderåsen National Park is an area of virgin forests, soaring cliffs and precipices that plunge into rocky ravines that create dramatic scenery.
Skåne’s best vegetarian and vegan eateries
With a host of top cafés and restaurants serving all kinds of meat-free dishes, Skåne is a paradise for vegetarians, vegans and flexitarians. It’s a long time since salad was the only alternative here, so if plant-powered foods are your thing, then Skåne is definitely your place.
Konstrundan – art exhibitions all around Skåne
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.
Horse riding in Skåne
Equestrians from all over the world come to Skåne in southern Sweden to enjoy the beauty of the scenery and the region’s dramatic natural variety. This guide helps you plan your equestrian adventures and gives you tips on where to stay if you travel with your own horse or want to rent one.
Traditional Skåne cuisine
What will be your favourite Skåne dish? Spettekaka (pyramid cake), eel feasts, goose feasts, egg cake, or the many marinated herring dishes mixed with new tastes and influences?
Hike the Skåneleden trails
From dark, dense primeval forests, megalithic monuments, to the gorgeous gold of the rapeseed fields, you’ll witness stunning beauty from a whole host of fantastic locations. The Skåneleden trail offers experiences for all the senses.
Malmö
Skåne’s capital is all about culture, exciting cuisine, innovative architecture and a vibrant social scene. Spoil yourself in an area that has more pubs and restaurants per capita than anywhere else in Sweden.
Northwest
Northwest Skåne is a place of steep cliffs, spectacular caves, waves that whip off surfboards, and hilly wooded landscapes perfect for hiking. Or stroll around the local pottery shops and enjoy freshly harvested vegetables direct from the local farms.