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.
Enjoy Christmas in Skåne
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.
Hovs Hallar: Explore a beautiful, rocky coastline
Revel in the stark beauty of Hovs Hallar, the steepest coastal part of the Bjäre peninsula. Explore rocky beaches and caves, laze on your own sun-warmed stone, or take in the magical views towards the bay of Laholm.
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.
Northeast
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?
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.
Golf in Skåne
What’s your favourite way to enjoy golf? From woodland to heathland, links to parks, Skåne is the perfect place to explore a top-quality – and reasonably priced – golf experience.
Spirits of Skåne
The vodka belt starts here. Skåne is home to the world’s most famous vodka made from wheat grown in south Swedish soil. The area produces great vodkas, gins, whiskies and more made out of different potato varieties and wheat from the billowing fields. Come taste.
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.
Stroll around some of Skåne’s top towns
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.
Trolley cycling in Skåne
Cycle an old inspection trolley along the disused railway tracks through the south Swedish countryside. And take in the scenery of Skåne’s deciduous forests and landscapes as you go.
Glimmingehus Manor
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.
Birdwatching in Skåne
Home to 192 of the 250 species that breed in Sweden, Skåne is a birdwatchers’ mecca.
Fishing in Skåne
Clean waters, fresh air and a slower pace. That’s what fishing in Skåne, the southern-most region of Sweden is all about. Catch your favourite fish while admiring the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Kayaking and canoeing
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.
Stay on a farm in Skåne
Experience the best of rural Skåne on a working farm. Discover beautiful surroundings while you collect eggs, feed the horses, or simply relax and enjoy the gentle pace of country life.
Lund Cathedral
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.
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.
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.