Classic attractions in Skåne

While in Skåne, be sure not to miss these beautiful places and classic landmarks.

  • The turning torso

    Turning Torso

    Designed and constructed by the renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the twisted tower in the Western Harbour of Malmö is one of Skåne’s most visited landmarks. 

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  • Lund Cathedral

    Lund Cathedral

    Be wowed by the majestic towers and altar that dates back to 1398 at Sweden’s most visited church. Consecrated in the 12th century, this cathedral has become one of the main tourist attractions in the Nordics.

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  • A view from above of Sofiero castle in front of the sea and souronded by trees

    Sofiero Palace and Gardens

    Voted Europe’s most beautiful park, this is the place to bring a blanket, fill your picnic basket and enjoy the thousands of various rhododendron bushes decorating the surroundings. 

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  • The stone exterior of the medieval fortress at Glimmingehus

    Glimmingehus Manor

    Built in 1499 as a residence for a Danish knight and his family, Glimmingehus is Sweden’s best-preserved medieval chateau. Take a guided tour in the secret passages and survey the features designed to keep out unwanted guests.

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  • Swedish flag in front of the Öresund Bridge taken from the sea

    The Öresund Bridge

    This iconic 16-kilometre bridge connects Copenhagen and Malmö. Carrying both motorway and railway traffic, the Öresund Bridge makes the 20-minute journey from Denmark’s capital to Skåne’s largest city a seamless and scenic experience.

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Visit the Island of Ven

Rent a bike and enjoy the natural beauty and historical quirks of the island of Ven, the most famous biking haunt in Skåne.
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View of Turning Torso from Ribersborg beach at sunset

Turning Torso

Designed and constructed by the renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the twisted tower in the Western Harbour of Malmö is one of Skåne’s most visited landmarks.
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Swedish flag in front of the Öresund Bridge taken from the sea

The Öresund Bridge

This famous 16 kilometre-long bridge links Copenhagen and Malmö and is the setting for the detective story of the same name. Supporting a motorway and railway, travelling from Copenhagen to Malmö, the largest city in Skåne, over the Öresund Bridge takes just 20 minutes.
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A view from above of Sofiero castle in front of the sea and souronded by trees

Sofiero Palace and Gardens

Once voted Europe's most beautiful park, Sofiero is perfect for picnics among thousands of blooming rhododendrons. You can also stop by the café or enjoy lunch in the stately restaurant on site.
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Foap Domkyrkan i Lund

Lund Cathedral

Join over 700,000 visitors and 85,000 worshippers each year at Sweden’s most visited church. Consecrated in 1145, this cathedral has become one of the main tourist attractions in the Nordics.
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Glimmingehus

Glimmingehus Manor

Built in 1499 as a residence for a Danish knight and his family, Glimmingehus is Sweden’s best-preserved medieval chateau.
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Ales Stones on a summerday

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.
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