Youthful atmosphere with a fascinating history
Lund has aged in beauty. This is evidenced by the medieval town centre, the houses with colourful facades and the winding cobblestone streets that create a warm, friendly feeling for visitors. At almost one thousand years old, Lund is one of Sweden's oldest cities. It has been shaped by the mighty 12th-century cathedral and the world-famous university founded during the 17th century. Lund is considered a city of history, culture, science and innovation.
Lund owes many traditions and a diverse cultural scene to its students. The city is a breeding ground for successful musicians, actors and journalists. Humour is also part of life for the young academics. Lund's residents and visitors share a laugh at the annual comedy festival, the great spontaneous party during Valborg on 30 April and the Lund student choir singing on 1 May.
Creative shops with unique items and exciting museums line the streets of Lund. As the most visited attraction in Skåne and the oldest cathedral in Scandinavia, the enormous Lund Cathedral is a stone superlative. The astronomical clock from 1425 is also extraordinary: it shows the signs of the zodiac and the phases of the moon over Lund. In summer there are free guided tours of the cathedral.
The open-air museum Kulturen, in the centre of Lund, is a hands-on experience of cultural history. In old houses you stroll through life in Lund and its rural surroundings from the Middle Ages to the 1930s. Around 20 exhibitions also showcase regional folk art and modern design from Skåne. Whether Midsummer or Advent, Kulturen offers a varied programme for many occasions.