Skåne
At the southernmost tip of Sweden is the province of Skåne, an area of fertile fields and meadows which was ruled by the Danes until 1658. To this day the Skånians have maintained their own distinctive dialect. As a reminder of the days of Danish rule there are more than 200 castles and manors scattered over the province, often forming part of a farm. This region is famous for its food (in particular the smörgåsbord), and the landscape is characterised by rolling fields and pastures and forests but only a few lakes. The best spots for swimming and fishing are along the east, south and west coasts. Inland there are countless small lanes ideal for cycling tours. For golfers, Skåne has some of the finest and most beautifully located courses in Sweden. Other main regional attractions include the medieval town of Lund which has a 12th-century cathedral and 14th-century astronomical clock, Båstad, Falsterbo, Helsingborg, Mölle and Ystad. There is also the Oresund bridge, the world’s longest single bridge carrying both road and railway traffic, which links Denmark and Sweden.
Founded in the 13th century, Malmö is Sweden’s third largest city and offers a wealth of parks, gardens, restaurants and a beautiful beach. City sights include the main town squares, Mamöhus Castle and St Petri Church. Konsthallen and Rooseum museums are famous for their art collections. Especially recommended is the ‘Malmö Card’ which can be purchased at the Malmö Tourist Board (tel: (40) 341 200; fax: (40) 341 209; e-mail: malmo.turism@malmo.se; website: www.malmo.se) and entitles visitors to free travel on local buses, free admission to museums and discounts on a wide variety of purchases.
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