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Countryside pleasures
Ideas for restful and adventurous activities
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2 | Sknska pplevelser
Althogh a relatively small region, Skne is thehost past and present for many entertainingand prestigios contryside events, many ofthem annal. They have an international flavorthat attracts participants and spectators from allover the world.
The Scandinavian Masters golf tornament hasbeen held several times at varios golf corses inSkne. Keep yor eyes peeled to make sre yo
dont miss the next one!
The Solheim Cup golf tornament (the womenseivalent to the Ryder Cp) has been held atBarsebck Golf & Contry Clb.
The annual Falsterbo Horse Show attracts theinternational dressage and showjmping eliteto Skne.
The Flyinge Days and many major dressageshows are adience-friendly eestrian events
that attract great interest even beyond Swedensborders.
COUNTRYSIDEEV
ENTS
CONTENTS:Featre a tranil tor of Skne 4-7
Cycling 8-9
Riding 10-11
Beach life, sailing, diving 12-13Paddling 14-15
Walking 16-17
Eco-torism, bird-watching, national parks 18-19
Climbing, caves, paragliding, downhill skiing 20-21
Golf 22-23
Fishing, hnting 24-26
Map 27
Torist information centres 28
In addition to these examples, yoll find cont-less well-known art tors, the worlds biggestcod fishing festival, sensational sandcastle com-petitions and mch, mch more.
Yo can find the latest information abot eventsat www.skane.com.
Published by: Position Skne | Produced by: Navigator | Cover photography: [email protected] | Other photography: Position Skne Thomas Althin p. 25,Position Skne Flyinge AB p. 10, Position Skne Lasse Davidsson p. 7, Malm Turism, Alexander Brandel p. 21, Anders Ekstrand p. 26, Karl-Einar Lfqvist p. 7, Lasse Modin p. 3-5, 9,
Position Skne sydpol.com p. 2-3, 5-11, 13-20, 22-24, 26, Position Skne Helene Toresdotter p. 2-3, 10, 12 | Prepress: Printing 2005 | Er rors and omissions excepted
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Skne is both remote and accessible.New, bt still familiar. Exciting and
reassring at the same time. And with
the Eropean continent within easy
reach. What other province boasts more
than 150 natre reserves and three
national parks, offering jorneys of dis-
covery both great and small? Theres
adventre for everyone here.The contrasts create variety and
excitement. From the wilderness
highlands and the extensive forests to
billowing hills, the sea and wide sandy
beaches in the blink of an eye. A highly
diverse landscape that stimlates yor
criosity and yor inner child.
Park the car and get to know natre
on foot or by bicycle on one of the many
trails that criss-cross the whole of Skne.
Theres ample accommodation along
the rote in gesthoses, hotels, yothhostels and cottages.
Traditional and inventive
The food traditions in Skne mean yo
definitely neednt bother packing lnch
or cooking dinner. The nmeros athen-
tic restarants, cafs and inns garantee
that yor visit trns into somethingspecial, far from convenience food and
ready meals.
Skne also brings yo close to
cltre. Craftspeople and artists have
open stdios in rral settings. And there
are the poets, writers and, not least, the
filmmakers. Skne has been the setting
for many major Swedish films, among
them Bergmans The Seventh Seal, and
Astrid Lindgrens Ronja the Robbers
Daghter and The Brothers Lionheart,
Welcome to the best of both worlds
as well as the Ystad-based InspectorWallander film series.
Relax and unwind
On yor own, with a gide or with
friends yo can ride, paddle, climb, sail,
play golf, explore caves or dive as the
mood takes yo all year rond! Yo can
even carve down well-prepared pistes onthe northeastern slopes of Hallandssen.
The sea, lakes and streams offer
fishing of all kinds. If yo have a
strong hnting instinct, there are great
opportnities for bagging game, both fr
and feather.
Wherever yo choose to stay when
yo visit Skne, adventre is jst rond
the corner.
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A TRANquIL TOuR OF SKNEA warm spring morning in late May. Its just after eight, and the long stretches of sandy beaches are deserted. One early-
morning bather is swimming in the still water, and a little further out two kayakers glide past, paddling with a dreamlike
rhythm. The red, elegantly streamlined craft seem to be melting, shimmering like a mirage, into the sea.Theres the tang of seaweed and salt on the warm breeze as we bowl along the waters edge on good, firm sand
towards the fishing village of Vitemlla.
F E A T u R E
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F E A T u R E
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Were on a cycling holiday in Skne, starting at Havng in
sterlen, where we arrived yesterday. Ahead of us lies a weeks
pleasurable pedalling, all the way along the coast to Malm,
staying at youth hostels, guesthouses, hotels and farms. Skepparps-
grden youth hostel in Havng is one of Sknes typically idyllic
places a half-timbered farm in a nature reserve thats enchant-
ingly, heartachingly beautiful.
We dont have time to do anything more than unload the
cycles from the car before were pedalling towards the undulating
hills of Brsarp. Then we aim for Alunbruket in Andrarum withits coffee house, said to be the oldest in Skne. Visitors have been
able to enjoy a coffee here since 1930. The pleasantly winding
asphalt roads lead through extremely varied scenery, from sweep-
ing heaths with grazing horses to beech forests and countryside
with stately spruce and pine.
A VISIT TO THE APPLE KINGDOM After our coffee break we
pedal on, past the magnificent Christinehofs Slott (castle), toRavlunda brnneri (distillery), where we briefly wallow in nos-
talgia with a visit to the moped museum. The churchyard in
Ravlunda, also worth a visit, is the resting place of legendary
author Fritiof Nilsson Piraten. The epitaph on his gravestone
means: Below lie the remains of a man who habitually put off
everything until tomorrow. However, he gave this up eventually,
and actually died on 31 Jan 1972.
But now its a new day, and having reached the Vitemlla
strandbackar nature reserve we say farewell to the sea for a while,
and take the main road to Kivik and the Apple Kingdom.
pplets hus (the House of Apples) in Kivik is near Stenshuvud.
After sampling some cider accompanied by delicious snacks we
work our way upwards towards the national park area a long and
gruelling climb that demands great concentration. We then get
to the summit of the mountain on foot. The scent of woodbine
accompanies us through the shady beech forest.
The park alternates between forests, orchid meadows and sandy
heaths. The summit of the ancient rocks is like a bald head. The
vista over eastern Skne really opens out from here on a clear day
like today.
A CRIME TO RUSH sterlen seems at its most beautiful in theevening. The heat haze bathes the whole landscape in a strange
light as much later we roll south towards our overnight accom-
modation in the fishing village of Brantevik after finding time
to fit in a couple of unscheduled visits to both the gallery and
the pottery. Pedalling at a comfortable speed we pass soft golden-
yellow rape fields, and lush meadows with well-fed cattle thatruminate indolently while staring at us. The farms, with their
whitewashed Skne longhouses, have flowers in their window
boxes, and everything is redolent of a timeless idyll.
Discovering Skne from the saddle of a cycle takes its own
time, and were definitely not in a rush...
The heat haze bathes the wholelandscape in a strange light
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RESTFUL AUTUMN WALKS Barely six months later its time tosee the landscape again, this time on foot and starting in the west.
Fleeting mists cover the Kullahalvn peninsula, which this morning
looks as if its merging with the sea here, where the resund and
the Kattegatt meet. Breakfast at the fine old Grand Hotel in Mlle
is leisurely. The summer tourists have long since left, and now the
little coastal community is slowly returning to normal.
MLLE BY THE SEA At the foot of Kullaberg is Mlle, a very wellknown seaside resort at the turn of the last century. Its broad-
minded resort life put the spotlight on Swedish sin far beyond
the countrys borders.
We are a few enthusiasts who deliberately chose this autum-
nal setting for a long weekend, to enjoy a wonderful combinationof comfortable accommodation, food, walking and culture. Skne
is perhaps at its most beautiful in the autumn, when you have the
countryside beaches, forests and plains almost entirely to your-
self. Theres a good choice of inns and cafs that are open all year,
so its quite safe to leave your packed lunch at home.
BETWEEN SEA AND SKY Todays about Kullaberg, one of morethan 150 nature reserves in Skne, whose majestic gneiss cliffs
rise almost 70 metres straight out of the sea. Were carrying
light packs with a map and guidebook. The path winds its way
through the dense beech forest, whose leaves are now changing
colour slowly to russet and gold. The path eventually leads past
the golf course, with perhaps the best view in Sweden, and up to
Kullen lighthouse. Despite the grey weather, several golfers are
out, totally absorbed by the little white ball. Theres been a beacon
on Kullaberg for centuries, and the brightest lighthouse lamps in
Sweden still flash there, day and night.
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A wonderful combination ofcomfortable accomodation, food,walking and culture
F E A T u R E
We meet two enthusiastic rock-climbers on the way down intoone of the deep ravines, and a little further on catch a glimpse of
a solitary angler on a rocky ledge, his long spinning rod held in
one hand. Its easy to spend hours by the lighthouse, just being.
Listening to the sea. Meditating.
By now the sun has begun to gradually disperse the veils
of mist, and the contours of the landscape emerge. Somewhere
far below, where waves break against the steep cliffs, is Nimis,
the controversial artwork constructed from thousands of pieces
of flotsam and jetsam by artist Lars Vilks. But we cant make it
down there today. On our way back we see some divers entering
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the water from a small boat. The wildlife underwater is said to besomething quite special out there, and theres even a nature trail
beneath the surface for divers with experience and curiosity.
GOURMET SKNE ALONG THE SKNELEDEN Skne is ideal forrelaxed walking. The province has a good network of way-marked
trails, and all the by-ways seem to be just made for long, leisurely
walks. Next morning we continue by hire car to Genarp and
Hckeberga on the Romelesen ridge to continue our walk alongthe Skneleden. Our starting point is Hckeberga Wrdshus, where
weve also booked accommodation. The restaurant is included in
the Culinary Skne programme with almost 30 others that enthu-
siastically sustain Sknes culinary culture. With this evenings
five-course menu in mind, we have a spring in our steps as we
head for The Lodge.
Our journey of adventure through Skne continues.
Tomorrow we head northwards for a day with the Icelandic horses
at Wisseltofta farm, outside Osby wild Viking-style riding in
the deep forests.
Cenneth Sparby, former inhabitant of Vsterbotten (northern Sweden), travel editorand cookery book athor and now a freelance writer relishes constant movement.He describes with particlar affection destinations and sights where mscle-power isessential. Cenneth walks, cycles, skis, inlines and kayaks to get closer to new environ-ments and people. He has a particlar preference for Skne, a province he constantlyretrns to in his travels and featre stories.
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Strenuous slopes and leisurely plainSkne has more than 800 kilometres of way-marked cycle trails, giving you virtually
unlimited opportunities to explore every corner of the province. The season is long,
and you can cycle from early spring until late autumn. The majority of routes offereasy cycling suitable for all the family.
CYCLING
DID YOU KNOW that Skne gives yo the chance to
try something ot of the ordinary in the contryside?
In the long valley from Bjrnstorp to Veberd, beneaththe Romelesen ridge, a track with old railway inspec-
tion cycles winds throgh the beatifl contryside,
by trns forest and open views. For those that seek them, the Skne landscape also offers tough challenges
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sterlen is simply made for enjoyable
trips for foodies that combine relaxing
cycling with lxrios lnches and ge-neros gormet dinners. The closeness
to water, pretty villages, beatifl stately
homes, fablos views, ridges and open
scenery are typical of sothern Skne
crammed with things worth seeing and
never far from a cosy restarant, inn or
caf where yo can relax and let yor
pedalling mscles recover.
Bathing trips
If yo want to combine a cycle tor with
pleasrable dips, yo cold choose the
soth coast, with Skanr and Falsterbo,
or make yor way to the Bjrehalvn
peninsla and northwest Skne, whereyo are faced by the sea on three sides.
Well-known resorts sch as Torekov,
Kattvik, Vejbystrand and Mlle tempt
yo with beaches, sea swimming and
the scents of smmer. The Hallandssen
ridge, which forms the eastern bondary
of the Bjrehalvn peninsla, offers
real challenges if yo want to conerit on a bicycle. If yore exploring on
Bjrehalvn peninsla yo mstnt miss
the view at Norrvikens Trdgrdar, on the
slopes of Hallandssen north of Bstad.
Tougher tours
The Hallandssen and Sdersen ridges
offer mch togher cycling in places.
Northeast Skne also has challenging
terrain, not least for montain bikers.
This is where yoll find the deepest
forests, the most sparkling lakes and
the tre wilderness. A real Skne smor-
gasbord for cyclists! The large former
military training area near Hovdala Slott
(castle), otside Hssleholm, is now a
recreation area with walking and cycling
trails. There are not only pleasant tors
bt also enjoyable rotes for montain
bikers seeking something exciting.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
abot everything yo need
for a cycling holiday in Skne,
visit www.skane.com/cycling
The island of Ven, in the middle of the resund, is just one of many cycling paradises in Skne
Wherever you are, theres always a beautiful view
Cycling tours often follow narrow roads betweenvast cornfields
Cycling maps withsome eighty sug-
gested routes areon sale in localtourist informationoffices in Skne.
h k id ff d li h f l h l i l i
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Skne has some thirty trekking com-
panies catering for both beginners and
experienced riders. Yo can ride anythingfrom docile Icelandic horses to Rssian
Basjkir horses captred from the wild.
Or why not ride a pony with the child-
ren? Many companies offer treks with
themes sch as local history, art, food or
adventre. For some people, an evening
ride in the snset is the perfect option.
For others, a weekend package with food,
massage and accommodation is jst
the ticket.If yo want to ride throgh deep
forests, one sggestion is Gingebygden,
where the wilderness is a constant
presence. If yo prefer more varied
contryside, the Bjrehalvn peninsla
is a good option. The open landscape
of sterlen offers trekking and more in
the pictrese hills of Brsarps backar,
down towards the sea.
Learn the right way to ride
All over Skne yo can find nmeros
riding schools where experienced gides
will give yo yor first lessons or help
yo polish yor existing skills. Theres
everything from day corses to slightly
longer riding camps where yo can learn
to ride in the company of like-mindedpeople. Skne also gives yo the chance
to try Western-style riding, which
reires a slightly different technie
and balance. If yo dont actally want
to ride, bt still want to experience the
contryside, a horse-drawn carriage is an
excellent option.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
abot trekking, visit
www.skane.com/riding
TRADITIONAL HORSE EVENTS
Skne has many traditions invol-
ving horses. Two events that attract
elite riders as well as visitors from
all over the world are the Falsterbo
Horse Show (Jly) and Flyinge Days
(November).
The Skne countryside offers many delightfulsettings, not least in stra Ginge
Havng (sterlen) is a favourite spot forkeen riders. And there are more...10 | Contryside pleasres
The Flyinge Days at Flyinge,the Swedish National Stud
with an open house andhorse show for the wholefamily, attract thousands
of visitors every year.
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Thrilling riding and tranquil treksMany people think Skne is at its most beautiful from a little above head height:
riding a horse along mossy paths, through a dense spruce forest, turning off at aluxuriant long valley, galloping over meadows or sandy beaches.
This is a typical trek in Skne.
RIDING
DID YOU KNOW that Skne is famos for its top-
ality horse breeding, not least Arabian thorogh-
breds? Kllatorp, near Skrp, is one of Swedens
oldest Arabian std farms, with a history datingback to the 1100s. In addition to breeding horses,
Blommerds Arabstteri otside Hr also holds
annal meetings at its racecorse.The horse is a friend that can help you get close to nature in Skne
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Sun-drenched sand and rugged rocksMore than 400 kilometres of sandy beaches and rocky coastline. Fresh winds from
the resund and the Baltic. Beautiful fishing hamlets and some thirty harbours
offering mooring for visitors. Its no surprise that sailors, surfers and swimmers makepilgrimages here.
BEACHLIFE|SAILING
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DIVING
DID YOU KNOWthat the people of Skne are very
fond of cold baths? Each year, hndreds of people
take a New Years Day dip at hs, and all rond Skne
there are plenty of places for open-air swimming. One
example is Bjerreds Kallbadhs, with Swedens longestsea-bathing pier, which extends 574 metres ot into
the sea. Several places also offer the opportnity to
take a trip with friends in a wood-fired sana boat. Sandy beaches stretch like a long string of pearls along the coast of Skne
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Skne is perhaps most famos for its
long, gently shelving, child-friendly
sandy beaches. Bt its lakes also offerexcellent bathing. For example, Vaxsjn,
north of Hr, is a small idyllic lake set
amid the forest with crystal-clear water,
jetties and diving platforms.
Experience water in different ways
Skne is srronded by water on three
sides, which creates excellent conditions
for wind and waves. Mlle is famos
among srfers, bt the ngelholm,
Ljnghsen and Vik shorelines also offer
interesting challenges.
Along Sknes long coast there are
opportnities for sampling diving and
snorkelling, with corses for beginnersas well as the more advanced. For
example, yo can snorkel below the
rocks at Kllaberg, where the marine
wildlife offers close contact with starfish,
mssels, crabs, ballan wrasse and flatfish,
to mention jst a few.
When there is ice on the lakes of
Skne, the contryside offers great long-
FOR MORE INFORMATION
abot beaches, sailing
and diving, visit
www.skane.com/activities
or www.skane.com/sailing
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DONT MISS THESE PLACES TO SWIM
Knivssen otside Dalby, Havng
(Kivik), Falsterbo, sea bathing at
ngelholm, Tppet (hs), Ribersborg
(Malm), Morgonbryggan (Torekov),
Sandhammaren, Stenshvd National
Park, Hovs Hallar
Norra Hamnen in Helsingborg is an excellent alternative to the pretty fishing hamlets
The waters of Skne offer numerous activities,for example kite-surfing
distance skating. Krankesjn, Immeln and
Ivsjn are all good lakes to try.
Sail to the sights
Sknes coast has many pictrese
fishing hamlets and beatifl marinas.
There are also easily accessible harbors
in towns and other places along the coast
that are well worth a visit, particlarly if
yo want to go to sailing school or try
sailing small craft. These harbors give
yo access to Sknes top-class attrac-
tions. For example, if yo pt in on the
island of Ven yo can rent bicycles and
head for Tycho Brahe msem. In Norra
Hamnen in Helsingborg yo moor
virtally in the middle of town, which
offers otstanding shopping.
All over Skne there are places where the marinelife makes diving a total experience
The rolling landscape is a perfect
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An area renowned for its excellent padd-
ling is the pper Helgen river from the
border with Smland down to Osbysjn,a lake offering exciting and varied padd-
ling with some small rapids jst to make
things interesting. The lower reaches of
the Helgen and Kristianstads Water
Kingdom offer kayaking and boat safaris
with a great variety of species both
above and below the srface. Some
thirty species of fish, along with kites,sea eagles, Montags harrier and black
terns are jst a few examples of the tra-
velling companions yo may acire.
Relaxing lakes
Immeln is one of the more poplar lakes
for paddling in Skne. The lake system is
in the old snapphane contry on the
border between Skne and Blekinge, a lo-
cation in the Swedish-Danish war of the
late 1600s. Coniferos forest dominates
the area, which is sometimes called
sothern Swedens last tre wilderness.
Ivsjn is Sknes largest, deepest
and, according to many, most beatifllake. Yo can go ashore along beatifl
creeks, or on islands and islets in the
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coastal strip. Another option is to paddle
from Torekov to Hallands Vder. Stay a
while in the harbor and stock p withtraditional bread and herring before
leaving!
almost circlar lake, which has the
island of Ivn at its centre. Yo can hire
everything yo need for a family day-tripor a longer exploration of the whole lake.
Exciting sea
Paddling along Sknes coast sally
reires a kayak and experience, bt
gided tors are also available. Paddling
along the coast of Skne is very varied,
and can be combined easily with cltraland contryside excrsions. A favorite
for many people is the voyage rond
the island of Ven, which has a beatifl
FOR MORE INFORMATION
abot canoe and kayak
toring in Skne, visit
www.skane.com/activities
and www.kanotgiden.com
POPULAR PADDLING WATERS
Immeln Halen, Helge , Rnne ,
Ivsjn, Vermsn, Alman, Kvlinge-n, Rken, Bjrkan, the lakes
arond rkelljnga
You can paddle your kayak along virtuallythe whole length of Sknes coast
A pit stop, at Bckaskogs Slott (castle) forexample, can really put the finishing touchon a trip
g p psetting for the journey
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Rip-roaring rapids and scenic splendourThe countryside of Skne is full of small lakes and rivers that are particularly suitable
for canoe outings. If youre looking for a challenge, explore one of the larger lakes or
the sea along the coast. Paddling in Skne makes you almost one with nature.
PADDLIN
G
DID YOU KNOW that Skne has well over 200 waterside
cafs, restarants and inns? Either by lakes or rivers, or
along the coast, and that doesnt even inclde the citiesof Helsingborg and Malm. Tomarps Grd (by the lake at
Rbelvssjn) and Bckaskogs Slott (castle, by the lake at
Ivsjn) are jst two examples that offer clinary delights.There are plenty of jetties, barbecue sites and sheltered spots by the waters edge
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Walk along beaches, or among beechesTo experience the pristine Skne countryside at close quarters doesnt require
high-tech equipment. All you need is comfortable footwear, and perhaps a map
to make it even easier to find all the tranquil footpaths that lead out into the
lush countryside.
WALKING
DID YOU KNOWthat in Sweden everyone has the
right of access to the contryside? This privilege,
nknown in many other contries, is called allemans-
rtt and is the legal right of access to open contry
and private land. However, this mst not infringe on
other peoples rights. It reires responsibility and
good jdgement. Yo mst not damage the contry-
side or wildlife, and yo mst be considerate to
landowners and other people in the contryside.The keywords are: do not distrb, do not destroy.
Yo can find more information at
www.allemansratten.seSkne has all kinds of environments for walkers.
The map shows all the Skne trails.
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borg
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Staffanstorp
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Landskrona
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The landscape of Skne offers more thanjst variety. The contryside is also easily
accessible thanks to many new way-
marked trails, well-sited picnic areas and
viewpoints. There are great opportnities
to relax and nwind from city life.
Impressive Skneleden
One of the most beatifl trails is theSkneleden, which consists of 1000 ki-
lometres of way-marked long-distance
trails from coast to coast and from north
to soth. Yo can go from the ndlating
hills of eastern Skne throgh the bea-
tiflly forested northeast, via the pillared
halls of the beech forests, to the dramatic
rocky coasts in the northwest.
The Skneleden offers two types
of settings for walking. Yo can stay
closer to civilisation among contry
villages, where cosy cafs offer delicios
sstenance, or along the coast, where
pretty fishing hamlets are waiting to
feed yo. Or yo can go where thewilderness and yor proximity to natre
are more obvios. Whichever yor
choice, there are ample campsites andshelters where yo can get some well-
earned rest.
Accessibility for all
There are plenty of interesting shorter
otings in the contryside that start from
a car, bs or train and retrn to the same
place. The advantage of Skne is thatyore never far from civilisation, even
when yore in the middle of the forest.
Skne has over 150 natre reserves
with footpaths, jogging tracks, barbeces
and bathing places. Many cottages,
fishing jetties and footpaths have been
made accessible to the disabled. The
newly opened Flltofta natre centre
on Ringsjn lake at the heart of Skne,
is a fine example. The area is an ancient
cltral landscape with stone walls,
field enclosres and massive oaks. Its
forests are home to ancient monments,
cltral relics and refreshing springs.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
visit www.skaneleden.se,
www.strovomraden.se and
www.skane.com/hiking.
Information abot accessibili-
ty for disabled people is avail-
able at www.trismforalla.se
There are plenty of opportunities to rechargeyour batteries
The sweeping sandy beaches are perfect forwalks all year round
Skne is far from flat in the billowing hills of Brsarp
Walking maps can be purchased at the nearest touristinformation centre in Skne and at www.skane.com
KristianstadHelsing-borg
Kpen-hamn
SKNELEDEN
Skneledskartorna r utgivna av Position Skne ABi samarbete med Stiftelsen fr fritidsomrden i Skne2007 rs upplaga
Kust till Kustleden
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Skne has three impressive national
parks. In the lsh national park at Dalby
Hage and Sderskog yo can encontereverything from roe deer and hedge-
hogs to yellow wood anemones and
the Skne corydalis. Sdersen national
park is northern Eropes largest conti-
nos and protected decidos forest
area. The deep rift valleys and hardwood
forests have a nie abndance of
varieties, and Kopparhatten gives yo
an excellent view over the whole show.
Swedens most sothern national park
is at Stenshvd. One sggestion isto combine yor visit with otings to
the delightfl harbors at Kivik and
Simrishamn.
Certified eco-tourism
The internationally famos Kingdom of
Water at Kristianstad is jst one example
of what yo can experience with the
FOR MORE INFORMATIONabot contry
walking, natre reserves and national
parks, visit www.strovomraden.se and
www.skane.com/activities. Information
abot accessibility for disabled people is
available at www.trismforalla.se
help of Sknes eco-torism organisers.
More than 260 species of birds have
been observed in the area, and thereare at least 40 species of fish. Yo
can take part in everything from bird-
watching safaris and riverboat adventres
to srvival corses and gided natre
tors where yo can see the biological
diversity.
Outstanding bird-watchingMore than half a billion migrating birds
pass throgh sothern Sweden every
atmn. Thats why Sknes sothwest
corner is one of Eropes best places for
seeing birds on the wing. Falsterbonset
gives yo a front-seat view of the spring
and atmn migrations.
Kopparhatten in Sdersennational park offers a uniqueviewpoint over the landscape
The wildlife of Skne is varied and rich in species, par-ticularly in the Kingdom of Water in Kristianstad
Falsterbonset in Sknessouthwestern corner is aparadise for bird-watchers
UNUSUAL OBSERVATIONS
The red kite, the emblem
of Skne, is one of several
bird species that are fond
almost exclsively in Skne. In fact,Skne is home to the largest red kite
poplation in the whole of Erope.
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Wonderful wildlife and excitingexplorationSixty-seven different beetle species in a single tree stump on the island of
Hallands Vder. Thousands of birds of prey in one day above the seaside
meadows at Falsterbons. Theres no doubt that the wildlife of Skne and
its national parks is diverse, singular and remarkable in many ways. And
most remarkably of all, its available to everyone.
ECO-TOU
RISM
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TCHING
|NATIONALPARKS
DID YOU KNOWthat eco-torism offers experiences
provided in an ecologically sstainable way? Eco-
torism combines development with protection,
which helps conserve natre and cltre. Natrens
bsta Natres Best is a symbol of ality eco-
torism in the Swedish contryside. More informationabot eco-torism is available
at www.natresbest.n.On the beach below Knbckshusen on sterlen. On the skyline, the Stenshuvud nationalpark extends into the sea
Downhill at
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Thirty kilometres northwest of
Helsingborg, ancient rocks rise from the
sea and create one of Swedens mostexciting climbing areas. The cliffs at
Kllaberg offer more than 700 climbing
rotes along an almost ten-kilometre
stretch of coast. Kllaberg is a play-
grond throghot the year for people
with all kinds of interests. Decide for
yorself whether yo want to stdy birds
in peace and iet, or test yor limits onchallenging climbing rotes.
Sdersens deep rift valleys and
cliffs also offer exciting climbing.
Enjoyable downhill skiing
Vallsen and Sydalpin Kngsbygget, on
the northern slopes of Hallandssen,offer excellent downhill skiing . There
are long rns on varios gradients, from
easy to moderate, and chair- and tow-
lifts, snow cannons, lighting, ski hire,
ski school and restarant. In a ntshell,
everything a family needs for a day on
the slopes.
Pleasant cave adventures
Along the shoreline at Kllaberg yoll
find plenty of caves that yo can
explore on yor own or with a gide.
Sknes most famos cave is the 10,000-
sare metre Tykarpsgrottan otsideHssleholm, which fascinates visitors
with its mysterios pillared halls and
labyrinths. There is an excellent open-air
msem and accommodation in cosy
cottages.
Dizzying flights
Paragliding has become a poplar acti-vity in Skne in recent years. If yore
experienced, sample the paragliding from
Kseberga, Barsebck or the steep shore-
lines of the island of Ven in the middle of
the resnd. Yo can also try ballooning
in several places in Skne.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
abot climbing, caves, downhill
skiing, paragliding and balloon-
ing, corses and gides, visit
www.skane.com/activities
FAMOUS LANDMARK
Kllen lighthose, at the tip of Klla-
berg, is Scandinavias most powerfl
lighthose in some of the worlds
bsiest waters. Falknstet (Falcon's
Nest), the annexe, can be hired forwedding and other fnctions.
Tykarpsgrottan, the cave wherethe film Ronja the Robbers
Daughter was made, attractsvisitors from all over the world
Vallsen on thenorthern slopes ofHallandssen
Kseberga is just one of manypopular locations for paragliding
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Adventures above and below groundAt first, Skne seems to have a relatively flat and gentle landscape. But appearances
can deceive. If youre looking for adventure, the countryside of Skne offers exciting
challenges above and below ground.
DID YOU KNOW that one of Scandinavias best
free-climbing areas is jst east of Kristianstad, in
the middle of the beatifl decidos forest at the
sothern end of the island of Ivsjn? Kjgekll offersclimbing on more than 500 large bolders scattered
throgh the forest. Freshly made waffles and restora-
tive coffee are available at the nearest caf.
CLIMBING
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The beautiful cliffs of Kullaberg provide climbing for beginners and pros alike
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Challenging chips and pleasant puttsDescribing Skne as a golfers paradise is hardly an exaggeration. You have more
than 70 courses to choose from within an hours travel from the middle of the
province. Picking your favourite is as difficult as selecting dishes from a Skne
smorgasbord. Its a matter of personal taste.
GOLF
DID YOU KNOW that many of Sknes 70-pls golf corses
are inclded in the Golf in Skne programme? These corses
let yo book yor start time on the internet well in advance
and combine accommodation and corsesto sit yor reirements.
Visit www.skanegolf.com for more
information. Putting beneath the apple blossom at Lilla Vik golf course in sterlen
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Sknes golf corses arent rotinecorses. Were talking abot the very
best in Sweden. Corses that have in-
volved and created Swedish stars sch
as Annika Srenstam and Jesper Parnevik.
Many of the corses inclde shorelines
with rolling white sand dnes.
Enjoy life away from the course, tooFor the newly enthsiastic golfer who
enjoys it more when theres less of a
crowd, Skne has ideal corses inland.
The holes at the string of high-class
corses at Vittsj, rkelljnga and
Hssleholm wind between groves of
leafy trees.
All over Skne many exclsive golf
packages are available that combine play
on fine corses with accommodation and
food in inns, gormet restarants and
stately homes. Hckeberga Slott (castle)
manor hose is jst one example where
After Golf and a brandy in front of the
fire are as important as a low score.
Experiences for the whole familySkne has golf corses and activities
sitable for the whole family. If yo
rent a cottage at Borstahsen, near
Landskrona GC, with two 18-hole
corses close by the resnd, yore also
close to Sknes djrpark (zoological park)
and Sdersen national park with its
Kopparhatten viewpoint.
Unique challenges
As a golf fan yo definitely mstnt
miss a visit to Barsebck. This corse
is considered to be the best in Sweden
by jornalists, pros and golf corse
architects. Also recommended is the old
Kings corse at Bstad GC. And dont
miss Vasatorp, a sccessfl corse on the
Ladies Eropean Tor, Falsterbo, one of
Swedens few tre 18-hole links corses
and Kristianstad GC, which offers variety
in both play and terrain.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
abot golf in Skne visit
www.skane.com/golfing and
www.skanegolf.com
The 19th hole can take many delicious forms
Falsterbo golf course winds along the shoreline within sight of the seals on Mklppen
More than 70 courses within an hours travel
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Few regions offer sch a rich variety of
fishing as Skne, whether yore a happy
amater or an experienced angler. Seaand coastal fishing is free, and inexpen-
sive fishing licences can be boght for
more than 30 rivers and some 40 fish-
rich lakes. Yo can stay anywhere from
intriging ancient villages to magnificent
stately homes.
Many opportunitiesAll over Skne there are many attractive
fishing opportnities. One example is the
river Helge , Swedens most species-rich
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points for a fishing trip with friends.
Helsingborg, for example, offers excel-
lent nightlife as well as sea fishing.If yo and yor friends want to try
something different, sample fishing for
pike with fly and fishing tbe otside
Tosteberga ngar with a gide. This is
Sknes only archipelago.
In Hanbkten bay, otside
Simrishamn in sterlen, the conditions
are ideal for coastal fishing and trollingfor trot and salmon, and world-class
angling is available here.
fishing water, with common freshwater
fish as well as salmon and salmon trot.
Yo can also fish for cod a few kilome-tres off the moth of the river or enjoy
life in nearby hs, the coastal resort
renowned for its hge sandy beaches and
delicios ice cream. Another option is
the area rond Hr, where yo can try
first-class pt-and-take fishing for
rainbow trot, salmon trot and char
in a pictrese setting.
Fishing is just one part of the adventure
Sknes major cities are good starting
FOR MORE INFORMATION
abot fishing and
hnting in Skne, visit
www.skane.com/fishing and
www.skane.com/hnting
GRILLED PIKE PERCHFor 4:350 g pike perch fillets
100 g bacon12 asparags spears200 ml avorio rice2 shallotsabot 0.5 l chicken stock2 tbs btter100 ml grated Parmesan
Many recordcatches have been
logged in thewaters of Skne
The countryside offers adventures for all ages
The Alman river inHssleholm is just one of many
waters that attract fly-fishers
Dice and fry the bacon. Fry a finely chopped shallot. Add the avorio rice and chickenstock. Cook ntil al dente. Stir. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the btter andgrated Parmesan. Allow to stand for 2 min. Fry the asparags in the bacon fat.
Mix with chopped shallot, parsley, olive oil and lemon jice. Grill thepike perch steaks fillets on both sides nder a high heat. Finish inthe oven at 90C. The recipe comes from Clinary Skne(www.clinaryskane.com) where yo will also findexciting food/accommodation packages.24 | Contryside pleasres
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Difficult to catch, delightful to eatSkne offers amazing opportunities for fishing enthusiasts. Sknes beautiful, pris-
tine countryside offers peace as well as exciting experiences. Best of all, you can
combine your stay with so many other activities.
FISHING
DID YOU KNOW that yo can fish all year rond in
Skne? In the sea, herring and cod fishing are best in
the winter also a time for prime coastal fishing for
sea trot. Spring offers garpike and other challenges.
In smmer and atmn, mackerel and flatfish are a
good option. Fresh water, with some thirty rivers and
forty lakes, is at its best in the spring and atmn forpike, perch, salmon trot, salmon, etc. The eel feasts
take place along the hs coast in November, and the
Skanr herring market is held in mid-smmer.Fishing from the coast is a popular and rewarding activity in Skne
The Skne countryside offers a wealth of exciting and invigorating experiences for hunting enthusiasts
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An anglers heavenFew fishing waters are as varied as the
resnd. In spring, smmer and early
atmn yo can catch salmon trot
from the beatifl coast, while March is
the prime month for salmon and salmon
trot in the rivers of Skne. The best-
known river is probably the Rnne ,
with a sea trot record of almost 10 kg.
The record for pike in the Ldde , one of
Eropes best-known pike rivers, is over
20 kg.
Cod fishing in the resnd is at
its best in winter and early spring, with
its climax in the cod fishing festival
(Janary), the worlds largest three-dayfishing competition.
Relaxing hunting
Skne is the destination with a diffe-
rence for hnting enthsiasts. The lsh
contryside is as varied as it is rich in
animal life. Yo can try activities sch
as deer stalking and pheasant and dckshooting. There is also batte for wild
boar, which has become incrediblypoplar. Several of the stately homes
and estates in Skne arrange hnting
combined with accommodation and
food. Wild boar hnts and dck and
pheasant shoots are organised mainly
as one-day events, sally with lnch in
the hnting lodge or shooting box and
dinner in the evening.
FISHING
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Trolling in the waters outside Simrishamnis world-famous in fishing circles
Hunting, accommodation and excellent food arecombined at Hckeberga Slott (castle), for example
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Tourist Information Centres
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Tourist Information Centres
BROBY, See stra Ginge
BROMLLA Tourist Information CentreHermansens g 22, 295 31 BromllaTel +46 (0)456-82 22 22www.bromolla.se
BRSARPs Tourist Information CentreVgstationen, Albovgen 2277 50 BrsarpTel +46 (0)414-735 90
BSTAD TourismTorget, Kpmansg 1, 269 21 BstadTel +46 (0)431-750 45www.bastad.com
DEGEBERGA Tourist Information Centre(Jun-Aug)
Tingsv 21, 297 31 DegebergaTel +46 (0)44-13 45 78www.kristianstad.se
ESLV Tourist Information Centre(Jun-Aug)
Norreg 9, 241 33 EslvTel +46 (0)413-628 80www.eslov.se
FALSTERBONSET Tourist InformationCentre
stra Hamnplan 2, 236 38 HllvikenTel +46 (0)40-42 54 54www.vellinge.se
HELSINGBORG Tourist InformationCentre*
Rdhuset Drottningg, Box 1241,251 12 HelsingborgTel +46 (0)42-10 43 50www.helsingborg.seFirst Stop Sweden *Bredgatan 2 (by erry terminal),252 25 HelsingborgTel +46 (0)42-10 41 30www.rststopsweden.com
HSSLEHOLM Tourism*
Hssleholm Kulturhus,Vattug 18, 281 31 HssleholmTel +46 (0)451-26 73 00www.hassleholm.se
HGANS Tourist Information CentreStadshuset, (Town Hall), Centralg 20,263 82 HgansTel +46 (0)42-33 77 74
www.turism.hoganas.seHRBY Tourist Information Centre
On the square: Gamla Torg 5,242 31 HrbyTel +46 (0)415-181 80www.horby.se
HR Tourist Information Centre *Jrnvgsg 8, 243 30 HrTel +46 (0)413-275 75www.turisthoor.com
KLIPPAN Tourist Information CentreStorgatan 46, 264 80 Klippan
Tel +46 (0)435-282 00www.klippan.se
KRISTIANSTAD Tourist InformationCentre*
On the square: Stora Torg,291 80 KristianstadTel +46 (0)44-13 53 35www.kristianstad.se
KVLINGE Tourist Information(Jun-Aug)
Center Syd, LddekpingeTel +46(0)46-73 90 01
www.kavlinge.seLANDSKRONA PLUS AB TouristInformation Centre
Storg 36, 261 31 LandskronaTel +46 (0)418-47 30 00www.landskronaplus.se
LUNDs Tourist Information Centre*Kyrkog 11, 222 22 LundTel +46 (0)46-35 50 40www.lund.se
MALM Tourist Information Centre*Centralen, Skeppsbron,
211 20 MalmTel +46 (0)40-34 12 00
Sknegrden *Bunkefov 40230 44 BunkefostrandTel +46 (0)40-34 12 01
www.malmo.seOSBY Tourist Information Centre
Lars Duwa, by road number 23, atpetrol station Statoil Marklunda,283 91 OsbyTel +46 (0)479-165 51www.osby.se
PERSTORPs Tourist Information CentreSee Hssleholm Tourismwww.perstorp.se
RSTNGA Tourist Information Centre(Apr-Sept)
Nackarpsdalsv. 5, 260 24 RstngaTel +46 (0)435-913 53(+46 (0)418-47 50 15 other times)www.svalov.se
SIMRISHAMN Tourist InformationCentre*
Tullhusg 2, 272 80 SimrishamnTel +46 (0)414-81 98 00www.turistbyra.simrishamn.se
SJBO Tourist Information CentreBiblioteket (library), Sderg,275 80 Sjbo
Tel +46 (0)416-272 01www.sjobo.se
SKURUP Tourist Information Centre*Stora Torgg 4, 274 34 SkurupTel +46 (0)411-53 60 58www.skurup.se
JOHANNA MUSEUM TouristInormation Centre (May-Sept)Sandkra 6, 274 92 SkurupTel +46(0)411-427 80www.johannamuseet.se
SMYGEHUK Tourist Information Centre
(May-Sept)Kpmansmagasinet,231 79 SmygehamnTel/ax: +46 (0)410-240 53www.trelleborg.se
TOMELILLA Tourist Information CentreOn the square: Gustas Torg 16,273 30 TomelillaTel +46 (0)417-181 18
www.tomelilla.seTOREKOV Tourist Information Centre
Hamnplanen 2, 260 93 TorekovTel +46 (0)431-36 31 80www.torekov.se
TRELLEBORG Tourist Information Centre*Hamng 9, 231 42 TrelleborgTel +46 (0)410-73 33 20www.trelleborg.se
YSTAD Tourist Information Centre*On the square: S:t Knuts Torg,271 42 Ystad
Tel +46 (0)411-57 76 81www.ystad.se
HUS Tourist Information Centre*Jrnvgsg 7, 296 31 husTel +46 (0)44-13 47 77www.kristianstad.se
NGELHOLM Tourist Information CentreOn the square: Stortorget,262 32 ngelholmTel +46 (0)431-821 30www.turist.engelholm.se
RKELLJUNGA Tourist InformationCentre
Storg 2, 286 80 rkelljungaTel +46 (0)435-551 58www.orkelljunga.se
STRA GINGEStorg 4, 280 60 BrobyTel +46 (0)44-775 60 68www.ostragoinge.se
*Displays a blue and yellow i sign. Theothers display a green i sign. Updated on15 Oct. 2007.
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