Experience 1,000-years of history from the Viking age to the wars with our Danish neighbours. Or reminisce about the 20th century. Here are Skåne’s best history museums.

Skåne’s contemporary art museums offer exhibitions full of modern and contemporary art. All are free to enter, and all show some of the world’s finest examples of classic and modern art.

Looking for ways to keep the children amused? Experience art and culture while they run, climb, skip and swing. From modern art to vikings and knights, Skåne will excite you and your children.

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, check out some of the lesser known museums – places that add something that little bit different.

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.

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.

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.

Deep forests, glassy lakes, glorious coastal paths and rolling fields – that’s northeast Skåne. And it’s so close. Fly, drive or take the train with your hiking boots on and wander right into nature. Time you took a walk on the wild side?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Skåne is the go-to getaway for curious kids who enjoy romping around the countryside. Full of activities for children of all ages, enjoy Skåne’s Zoo, merry-go-rounds, medieval forts, ziplining and much more.

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.

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.

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.

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

Skåne is a province located at the most southern tip of Sweden, just a stone’s throw across the water from bustling Copenhagen in Denmark. The province is well known for it’s beautiful scenery, outstanding culinary experiences and high quality of life.

Österlen and the rest of southeastern Skåne offer a delightful mix of culture, sandy beaches, and an abundance of farm shops. The medieval town of Ystad attracts film enthusiasts, and artistic activity flourishes year-round.