Rent a bike and enjoy the natural beauty and historical quirks of the island of Ven, the most famous biking haunt in Skåne.

If your mouth waters when someone mentions good food and great drinks, then come along to one of Skåne’s many food festivals and events.

Take a porpoise-safari, try alpaca-trekking or visit the world’s biggest Scandinavian animal zoo. We've listed the most awesome places in Skåne where you can meet our four-legged and winged friends.

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.

If you like good cuisine, you’ll love Skåne. This region's food scene attracts renowned chefs who skilfully transform south Sweden's finest produce into unforgettable dishes, paired with artisan beers, natural wines and award-winning spirits.

Outdoor food and a sun that never sets. Dancing around the maypole, eating strawberries and drinking schnapps. A traditional Skåne midsummer party is an experience that will stay with you well into the cold winter months.

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.

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.

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.

Skåne has some of the most important settlements of the viking age. Visit Sweden's only reconstructed viking city, see famous rune stones, try the viking market and watch fierce viking battles.

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.

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.

In Skåne, vintage is not just a trend, it’s a lifestyle. Swedes have a habit of selling and donating old things instead of throwing them away, which means there are plenty of opportunities to make some unique finds.

Kurt Wallander is the fictional grumpy Swedish police officer with a bit of a drinking problem who is passionate about opera. Follow in the footsteps of this popular antihero around the idyllic town of Ystad.

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.

Skåne is a hidden gem for food lovers. From traditional recipes to modern gastronomy, the region’s vibrant, diverse culinary scene is captivating palates and inspiring chefs. Come and try it.

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.

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.