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Skåne - local on arrival
Pretty as a patchwork quilt, Skåne in southern Sweden, offers breathtaking views, unadulterated access to nature, a culinary extravaganza, a progressive lifestyle and the very best of Swedish culture, history & design. But more than anything, Skåne is just as open to a visitor as for anyone who has lived here all one’s life. You are invited to join and participate in the local way of living. In Skåne, you are more than just bystanders to monuments and sights - here you become a local on arrival.
Skyline of Malmö, Skåne
Malmö is an exciting city where history is mixed with innovative shops, restaurants and architecture. Located in the very south of Sweden.
Photo: Werner Nystrand
Skyline of Malmö, Skåne
Photo: Werner Nystrand
Family on a boat towards the island of Ven, Skåne
Photo: Mickael Tannus
Selfi with friends
Photo: Karolina Friberg/imagebank.sweden.se
Fika by the sea
Photo: Apelöga/imagebank.sweden.se
Coffee in nature
Photo: Apelöga/imagebank.sweden.se
Malmö – a city full of flavours
Malmö is a melting pot of nationalities, of ideas, of innovation, of creativity. It’s a vibrant city buzzing with activity. An iconic place with a focus on culture, cuisine, architecture and a vibrant social scene. With more pubs and restaurants per capita than anywhere else in Sweden, it’s the perfect place to enjoy contemporary Scandinavia. Read more about Malmö.
Nature lover? There’s lots to love in Skåne
If you love the great open airs, deep virgin forests, coastal paths and the feeling of having nature to yourself, the come to Skåne, the southernmost part of Sweden. Nature is part of the Swedish lifestyle, where you’re free to roam where you please. There are no fences, no boundaries, just what seems like endless beauty, full of changing landscapes for you to explore – on foot, by bike or paddling a canoe.
From sublime art to vicious Vikings
Whatever your cultural taste, you’ll find your very own love-food here. From Avant-garde to stone-age artefacts, classical to catchy, opera to hard rock. Skåne hosts some of the best events and scenes in Europe – along with a violent Viking past.
Skåne: food magic
Skåne, the southern-most region in Sweden, is in the middle of a food revolution, with local restaurants cooking up some of the Nordic region’s most exciting food.
Romantic Malmö and Skåne
Honeymoon, silver wedding or a love trip for two? Skåne in the south of Sweden has a lot to offer if you’re in search of memorable moments.