Skåne is a province at the southern tip of Sweden. Between lively cities such as Malmö, Lund, Helsingborg, Ystad, and Kristianstad lies a region that combines a variety of natural areas and is sure to delight gourmet holidaymakers with its local, sustainably-produced products as well as its excellent accommodation.
Attractions in Skåne
Highlights
A scenic tour on the long-distance hiking trail Österlenleden
Between Helsingborg and Göteborg runs the 390 km long long-distance cycle path "Kattegattleden". The route was officially opened in the summer of ...
Extensive trekking tour on the long-distance hiking trail Öresundsleden on the Swedish west coast
Die fünfte Etappe des Fernradweges "Kattegatleden", nun in der Region Halland, steht ganz im Zeichen der schonischen Strände. Das Highlight ist der ...
Ås till Åsleden is a long-distance hiking trail in the Swedish province of Skåne, which leadsfrom Åstorp to Brösarp in 14 stages and is about 160 ...
Nord-sydleden is one of five stages of the 1000 km long Skåneleden long-distance hiking trail. The route through the beautiful cultural and natural ...
Die erste Etappe des Fernradweges "Kattegatleden" verläuft entlang der Küste von Helsingborg nach Höganäs. Es eröffnen sich herrliche Ausblicke auf ...
Auf der letzten Etappe des 390 km langen Fernradweges Kattegattleden radeln wir an der Westküste entlang nach Göteborg, der zweitgrößten Stadt ...
Discover the region
Explore the uniqueness of Skåne!
The coastlines in the south and west of the region are well developed for tourism. In the medieval town center of Malmö, bars and restaurants invite you to linger and many small shops invite you to take a stroll. The center on the southern coast is Ystad, which became famous for the criminal stories of its most famous son, Henning Mankell.

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The pretty half-timbered villages in the interior of the country or the fishermen's settlements along the coast, where the freshly caught goods are still processed and smoked as they used to be, are great for short day trips. The east of Skåne is still strongly agricultural. Extensive deciduous forests in the interior and areas made up of orchards, rapeseed, and grain fields earned the area its nickname as "Sweden's breadbasket".
The Hallandsåsen and Söderåsen ridges in the northwest are surrounded by one of the largest protected deciduous forests in northern Europe. On the Kullaberg peninsula, you will find rugged, windswept rock faces and a lighthouse whose beam shines far above the Öresund.
The taste of Skåne
Modern haute cuisine meets Nordic specialties. In Skåne all gourmets get their money's worth. Even the New York Times has named the southern Swedish province one of the world's most exciting food destinations. Simplicity and freshness could easily be the motto of Skåne's culinary landscape ensuring that only first-class products from local, eco-friendly cultivation are served on the plate.
The garden cafés, which are particularly popular in rural areas, play a particularly important role. During "Fika", Sweden's traditional coffee break, you will find sweet or salty pastry specialties on offer
Photo: Carolina Romare
Where to stay in Skåne
Whether you wish to sleep in a tent under a starry sky or rather reside royally in a castle, Skåne's accommodation covers the whole spectrum. From cozy private B&Bs to exclusive wellness hotels and farm stays, Skåne's travelers will find everything they need.
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