There’s a strong tradition of open-air baths and cold bathing in Skåne. Summer or winter, people love their swims in the sea, followed by a hot sauna. Try for yourself and experience the welcoming, relaxed atmosphere at Skåne’s cold baths.

This famous 16 kilometre-long bridge links Copenhagen and Malmö and is the setting for the detective story of the same name. Supporting a motorway and railway, travelling from Copenhagen to Malmö, the largest city in Skåne, over the Öresund Bridge takes just 20 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.