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.

Join over 700,000 visitors and 90,000 worshippers each year at Sweden’s most visited church. Consecrated in the 12th century, this cathedral has become one of the main tourist attractions in the Nordics, with its majestic towers and altar that dates back to 1398.

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.

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.

If you want to experience different parts of Skåne, everything is nearby and easily accessible by train, buses or car. Also the infrastructure within the Öresund region makes traveling between Sweden, Denmark and the continent fast and smooth.

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.

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.

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.

Shop for clothes, interior design, food, toys and much more. Skåne is filled with beautiful malls that appeal to different tastes, ranging from uber-luxury to outlets, and have everything you need in one place. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.