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.

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.

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.

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.

With long, winding country roads and breath-taking scenery, Skåne in the south of Sweden offers a wide range of rewarding biking experiences. Whether you are a family looking for leisurely rides, or an enthusiast setting out to break your personal speed record, Skåne is the perfect place for life on two wheels.

This mystical early iron-age monument consists of 59 massive boulders arranged in a 67 metre-long outline with a magnificent view over Österlen’s hilly landscape and the Baltic Sea. No one knows who erected this megalithic monument around 1,400 years ago, or why.

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.

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.