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Lund is a student city and the cultural center Southern Sweden with a significant history.
Lund has about 76,000 inhabitants (2006), of which about 40,000 are students. The city is very much shaped by the university, which is the largest and second oldest in the whole country (1666). Its more than 1,000-year history has also left numerous traces in the city that are well worth seeing. The city of Lund is applying to be named European Capital of Culture 2014.
getting there
bus and train
Lund is only 17 km from Malmo and about 50 km from Copenhagen away, so it can be easily reached from both locations.
From Malmö there are 2 bus routes (130 and 131) to Lund within 30 and 45 minutes respectively.
The best option, however, is to travel by train. Of Copenhagen from and thus also from direction Malmo The Danish Øresundtåg runs every 20 minutes, and trains run by the Swedish company from Malmö Skånetrafik. The stations of the Øresund connection in detail:
- Copenhagen Central Station - Kastrup Airport - Malmö - Lund - Squid
The journey from / to Copenhagen Central Station is around 1 hour and from / to Malmö around 15 minutes Discount card by Skånetrafik. This is free and can be purchased by anyone. With this card, which is topped up with a sum of money, it is possible to buy tickets cashlessly, including a 20% discount. The price for a single trip from Copenhagen to Lund is therefore around € 10.
For information on bus and train connections, it is advisable to take a look at the Homepage of the Skånetrafik.
By plane
The nearby Copenhagen - Kastrup Airport offers excellent flight connections within Europe and worldwide. There is also another airport in Sturup (Malmö - Sturup)
Car and ferry
A problem-free journey by car is possible via the Öresund Bridge (toll). There is also the possibility of arriving by ferry. There are several possible connections from Germany:
- Travemünde - Trelleborg
- Rostock - Trelleborg or Helsingborg
- Sassnitz - Trelleborg (King's Line)
- Travemünde - Malmo
mobility
Lund itself is small enough to be explored on an afternoon stroll or bike ride. A city map is available from the tourist information office at the cathedral.
Tourist Attractions
- Domkyrka. The Romanesque cathedral, built in 1103, is the largest and oldest in Scandinavia and is undoubtedly the city's most remarkable attraction. Particular attention should be paid to the choir room and astronomical clock. You should also definitely visit the crypt with its fountain.
- Skissernas Museum. Art museum.
- Cultures. The cultural-historical open-air museum was one of the first of its kind when it opened in 1882. Today it includes 40 old farmhouses.Open: daily from mid-April to the end of September, otherwise Tue - Sun 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Botaniska Trädgården. A very beautiful and well-kept botanical garden.
- university
- historical Museum, in Lundagård next to the cathedral. Open: Tue - Fri 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Esaias Tegnér. On the Tegnérplatz (Southeast corner of Lundagård) is the statue of the Swedish writer Esaias Tegnér. His apartment, which has been converted into a museum, is on Stora Gråbrödergatan.Open: Museum: July, August; Sat 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
activities
shop
The shopping offer is extensive. Clothing stores as well as bookstores and grocery stores leave nothing to be desired.
As in all of Sweden, the sale of spirits in Lund is in the hands of the state. Any alcoholic beverages with more than 3.5 vol.% Are only available in state Systembolaget sold. The minimum age is 20 years. Buyers under the age of 25 are asked to always show their ID. There are three in Lund Systembolaget:
- Mårtenstorget 5
- Bangatan 10
- Tullgatan 13
kitchen
On this point, too, the offer leaves nothing to be desired. Any kind of cuisine, from American to Greek to Japanese and of course the local ones, can be enjoyed. As usual in Sweden, the prices are above the German average without exception. However, many restaurants offer so-called Mattress especially at lunchtime at discounted prices.
Since, as in all of Sweden, the coffee and cake culture is very highly regarded in Lund, there are a lot of cafes in Lund. These are always well filled, especially around the university.
A list of restaurants and cafés with address and telephone number can be found on the city's website.
nightlife
The urban nightlife is also very student-dominated. Non-students have no option in one of the respective student Nations run club and / or disco. But there are also a few "normal" discos and clubs. For example:
- basilica, Stora Södergatan 13.
- Gloria's, S: t Petri Kyrkogata 9.
- Herkules Bar / Herkules Klubb, Stortorget 1, in the basement.
- Hotel Lundia, Knut Den Stores Torg 2, in the basement.
The age limit for admission is between 20 and 26 years. For further information and addresses, it is advisable to take a look at the city's homepage.
accommodation
Some hotels in Lund are:
- Lundia
- Grand
- Gräddhyllan
- Star Hotell
- Hotell Sparta
There are two youth hostels in Lund. One of them, that Train Hostel is located directly to the west of the train station and is housed in a disused night train. The night is spent in the three or six compartments of the sleeping car.
Practical advice
As everywhere in Sweden, you get along well with the English language in Lund.
The city's tourist office is opposite the cathedral, about a ten-minute walk from the train station. The adress is:
- Lund Tourist Office, Kyrkogatan 11, Box 41, SE-221 00 Lund. Tel.: 46 (0)46 35 50 40, Fax: (0)46 12 59 63, Email: [email protected]. Much information is only available in Swedish or English.Open: Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. May September also Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. June August; Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
trips
- Lund is an excellent base to explore the surrounding countryside Gentle To be explored by bike or hike or the nearby cities Malmo and visit Copenhagen. Closest beach is in Lomma, very easy to reach by bike (30min-40min, depending on the wind). On summer weekends, the beach in Lomma is sometimes quite crowded due to the excursionists from Malmö. It is also recommended Bjärred and the (smaller) beach there, including Kallbadhus (sea swimming pool with sauna) and a good restaurant.
- Day trips with regional buses or by rental car can be made from the main train station or the university hospital (Universitetsjukhuset) to, among others Ystad (for friends of Henning Mankell's works) or to the "Stonehenge of Skåne" Ales stenar to be undertaken.
