Skåne - Skåne

Skåne[1] is located in Götaland and is Sweden southernmost landscape. Skåne is known for its open landscape, rolling rapeseed fields and its rich food culture with everything from goose and skewer cake to modern top-class gourmet restaurants. In the countryside you will find within a short distance a large number of castles, golf courses, artisans, activities and attractions. Sweden's third largest city Malmö is a vibrant entertainment and shopping city, and just over half an hour away by train over the Öresund Bridge is Copenhagen.

Regions

• Österlen, the southeastern corner of Skåne, is known for its myriad of inns and inns, fine sandy beaches, Kivik's market and the art round this Easter. Among the most famous sights are Ales Stenar and Glimmingehus.
• Southwestern Skåne with Söderslätt has nice beaches, a large selection of golf courses and the tourist cities of Malmö and Lund.
• Northwestern Skåne with Helsingborg as the largest city is Sweden's ceramics district, with famous sights such as Sofiero, Kullaberg and the island of Ven.
• Northeast Skåne with Kristianstad and Hässleholm invites to nature activities such as fishing, hiking and canoeing. Here is Wanås Castle Art Park, and the cozy coastal town of Åhus.

Cities

• Malmö
• Helsingborg
• Grove
• Kristianstad
• Ängelholm
• Hässleholm
• City
• Simrishamn
• Landskrona
• Trelleborg

Other destinations

Facts about Scania

History

Skåne is one of the areas with one of Scandinavia's oldest continuity of permanent residence. Tombs dating to 10,000 years have been found. Important functions for a central power arose early in Skåne, especially at Grove and findings made in Uppåkra shows that there was once an important temple and probably one of the oldest Scandinavian urban formations.

Until 1658, Skåne belonged to the core country of the Kingdom of Denmark, and many remains from the Danish period remain in the landscape in the form of castles, churches and important government buildings built up to this time. Cities like Kristianstad, Landskrona, Helsingborg, Malmö and Grove was founded during the time of the Danes.

The industrial revolution brought a boost to the landscape. Cities that were founded because they became railway hubs are Eslöv and Hässleholm.

Locals

Scanians are not least known for their distinctive dialect.

Climate

Skåne has a mild coastal climate, the annual average temperature is 7 ° C.

Language

Getting to Skåne

Flight

• To Malmö Airport Sturup[2] is a domestic flight from Stockholm, Borlänge and Örebro.
• To Ängelholm Helsingborg Airport[3] is a domestic flight from Stockholm. Summer time also from Visby and winter time from Mora.

Train

To Malmö C trains arrive from Gothenburg, Stockholm, Kalmar, Karlskrona, Simrishamn, Berlin and Copenhagen.

Bus

To Skåne, bus traffic is operated by Svenska Buss [4] (Stockholm-Karlskrona-Skåne), GoByBus [5] (Oslo-Gothenburg-Skåne) and Swebus [6] (several different lines). International bus service is operated by, among others, Eurolines [7] and Baltic ExpressBuss [8].

Car

The European roads E6, E4 and E22 lead from the rest of Sweden to Skåne. In addition, there is the Öresund Bridge from Denmark, as well as international ferry traffic that departs / arrives Helsingborg, City and Trelleborg.

Relocation in Skåne

Skånetrafiken [9] handles local transport in Skåne by train and bus. To the islands Vein, Ivö and Hallands Väderö ferries depart from Landskrona, Barum and Torekov.

To see

Ales stones, Lund Cathedral, Glimmingehus [10], Västra hamnen i Malmö, Sofiero slott [11], Norrvikens gardens [12], Stenshuvuds nationalpark, island Ven, Turning Torso, Kullaberg, Skåne Zoo [13], Nimis.

To do

• Skåne is ideal for excursions, at short distances there are plenty of places to visit to choose from. Gardens, castles, museums, fishing villages, artisans, amusement parks, and the largest cities Malmö, Lund and Helsingborg.
• Major annual events in Skåne are Kivik's market, Malmö Festival, Swedish Open in tennis (Båstad), Konstrundan på Österlen, Fredriksdals friluftsteater and Falsterbo Horse Show.
• Skåne has about 70 golf courses, including some of Sweden's absolute top courses such as Barsebäck [14], Falsterbo and PGA of Sweden National Golf Resort [15].
• Along Skåne's 400 kilometer long coast there are several really nice beaches. Sandhammaren, Ystads Sandskog, Ängelholms havsbad, Ribersborg in Malmö and Mölle havsbad are some.

Food and drinks

A taste that must be tested is of course the Scanian pastry spettekaka, called in Scania spiddekaga.

• Maritim Krog & Hotell[16]. A restaurant that serves gourmet food. If you have any questions, please contact Maritim Krog & Hotell. Hamngatan 31, 272 31 Simrishamn, tel: 0414 - 41 13 60, e-mail: [email protected]

• Brösarps Gästgifveri[17]. The food comes from local areas. Has OK prices for lunch and consists of home cooking. Albovägen 21, 273 50 Brösarp, tel: 0414-736 80, e-mail: [email protected]
• Drakamöllan[18] is a farm hotel in Degeberga. The food served is based on their food philosophy, which is based on the cookbook Drakamöllan's kitchen. Average food prices. Drakamöllansväg 105, 297 95 Degeberga, tel: 044-35 10 16, e-mail: [email protected]
• Uncle Elofs Skafferi[19]. A kitchen that draws inspiration from France, Italy and Sweden. Kvarngården 1, 260 21 Billeberga, tel: 0418-43 11 77 or 0418- 43 11 25.
• Grand Hotel[20] is a restaurant with a focus on Scanian food experiences but also on home cooking. Open every day of the week. Bantorget 1, 221 04 Lund, tel: 046-280 61 00, e-mail: hotelgrandilund.se
• Karlaby Kro[21] is a restaurant in the middle of Österlen. Raw materials are sourced from local suppliers in Österlen. Has evening opening. Karlaby 13, 272 93 Tommarp, tel: 0414- 20 300, e-mail: [email protected]
• Restaurant Sand[22] has a selection of lunch, weekend buffet and Sunday brunch. Good opening hours day and evening. Kyrkogatan 2, 269 33 Båstad, tel: 0431-55 81 00, e-mail: [email protected]
• Ringsjö Krog & Wärdshus[23]. A Wärdshus that specializes in fish, including perch and pikeperch from Ringsjön, game and poultry from the area and its own herring farms. Ringsjö Krog & Wärdshus Gamla Bo, Stenlycke 202, 243 95 Höör, tel: 0413-332 55 or 0413- 332 23, e-mail: [email protected]
• Rusthållargården[24] is a restaurant with a new menu and theme every month. Long opening hours for lunch on weekdays, as well as on weekends. Utsikten 1, 260 43 Arild, tel: 042 - 34 65 30, e-mail: [email protected]
• Skanörs Fiskrögeri[25]. Krögeri located in Skanör. A place where it has been fished, smoked and sold herring for over 1000 years. Skanörs Fiskkrögeri retains the tradition. Different opening hours depending on the season. Port of Skanör, tel: 040 - 47 40 50, e-mail: [email protected]
• Skanörs Gästgifvaregård[26]. The dining room has focused on fresh ingredients. Serves meat and fish dishes. Tuesday to Sunday in the afternoons and evenings are the opening hours. Skanörs Gästgifvaregård, Mellangatan 13, 239 30 Skanör, tel: 040 - 47 56 90, e-mail: [email protected]
• Tomarps Gårdshotell[27]. Every day a new Tomarp menu comes up. Beverage suggestions are added to the menus. Hemershusvägen 218, 291 94 Kristianstad, tel: 044 - 931 18, e-mail: [email protected]
• Trollenäs castle[28]. A castle that has a conference package where both lunch and dinner are included. Menus are presented on site. Prices vary depending on how long the visit to the castle is. Trollenäs Castle, 241 92 Eslöv, tel: 0418-431177, e-mail: [email protected]
• Vendel Ale's stones[29]. A kitchen that protects organically locally produced ingredients. Visitors can get inspiration from food and drink knowledge from The Dining Room - Kåseberga. Opening hours during Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Kåseberga Hamn, Österlen, tel: 0411-52 72 20, e-mail: [email protected]
• Östarps Gästgivaregård[30] serves food that is associated with genuine Scanian food joy. Varying opening hours. Östarps Gästgivaregård, 270 35 Blentarp, tel: 046-802 29.

• Guest Staffanstorp[31] is a restaurant with the dish of the day, goose dinner, weekend menus and Christmas tables. Good lunch prices. Stationsvägen 2, 245 32 Staffanstorp, tel: 046-25 40 02.
• Elisefarm Golf Club[32]. The restaurant has food for small and large parties. Food based on Swedish cuisine with influences from other countries. Lunch prices at budget level. Elisefarm Golf Club, 242 93 Hörby, tel: 0413-330 70, e-mail: [email protected]

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External links

Skåne's official website for visitors