In the footsteps of Kurt Wallander
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.
Southeast
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.
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.
Ale's Stones
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.
Biking in Skåne
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 through beautiful landscapes, or an enthusiast setting out to break your personal speed record, Skåne is the perfect place for life on two wheels.
Great cafés in Skåne
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. From the first sip to that long-lasting tingle in your taste buds, you’ll enjoy every mouthful of great coffee on sale throughout the region.
Skåne – fabulous for foodies
There’s lots of fabulous food to choose from here, all made from the best produce Sweden has to offer. The whole region has undergone a food revolution, attracting some of the world’s best chefs who practice their craft and cook incredible meals for you enjoy.
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.