Kristianstad

This diverse area embraces mixed forest, coastal dunes, reed beds, and a vast sandy beach. Enjoy hiking, jogging, swimming and bird watching.

The Railway Museum features a fascinating collection of engines and railway carriages. Open during the summer.

The Manor, known as Ljungby until 1830, is one of the most magnificent Renaissance buildings in Skåne, built in typical Christian IV style.

Aosehus Castle was built in the middle of the 12th century. It stood on a small island surrounded by a wall and moat, being accessed via a drawbridge.

Åhus Museum, located on the main square in the old town of Åhus, you can find out more about the men and the women of the Middle Ages and the part they played in the history of the town.

Free admission to exhibitions on a variety of topics, with permanent displays charting the history of Kristianstad and Skåne. The museum’s Café Miró serves locally produced organic food.

See the old mill, blacksmith, carriage making and the 18th Century rectory. There’s an agricultural museum with agricultural implements, horse-drawn carriages, a store and a classroom from the early 20th Century.

For years, visitors have come to the Church of the Holy Trinity to enjoy the magnificent architecture and the impressive interior.

Åhus is one of the best preserved medieval towns in all of Sweden. Even today, among the cobbled streets in the heart of the Old Town there is much to remind visitors of the time when Åhus was part of Denmark.

Widtsköfle Castle lies to the south of Kristianstad and is one of the best preserved renaissance castles in Scandinavia. It was built during the 16th century by Jens Brahe as a fortress. Avenues run from different directions to the castle.