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welcome to northwest skÅne the ceramics capital of sweden it s child s play a swimmer s paradise a modern-day treasure hunt sensuous cultural experiences trendy and traditional dining by the sea sweden s top golf destination shopping tips www.skanenordvast.com 1

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map infab contents 4 food 12 children 14 nature 18 a swimmer s paradise 22 shopping 24 culture northwest skåne consists of ten municipalities bjuv båstad helsingborg höganäs klippan landskrona svalöv Åstorp Ängelholm and Örkelljunga working together to develop this part of skåne the region offers a whole range of unforgettable experiences with a wealth of relaxation and lifestyle options northwest skåne has almost 315,000 inhabitants in an area covering 2,569 km2 denmark lies on the other side of the Öresund sound just over 20 minutes away by boat from helsingborg the excellent geographic location within the Öresund region and the outstanding business climate offer great opportunities for people companies and industries to thrive and flourish find out more about living in working in and experiencing northwest skåne at www.skanenordvast.com 28 the ceramics capital of sweden 32 entertainment a partnership between the tourism group in northwest skåne and helsingborgs dagblad 2010 northwest skåne legally responsible publisher thord persson project management Åsa lundqvist peyron helsingborgs dagblad project management viveca andersson layout/production maria johnsson advertising production christer ebbinger advertising sales hd försäljning ab text caroline säfstrand skrivarstudion translation teknotrans malmö printing jms mediasystem cover photo mölle kullaberg hanseric orre 34 golf 38 accommodation www.skanenordvast.com 2

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northwest skåne is in the heart of the Öresund region just an hour from copenhagen and one hour by plane from stockholm this truly is a place for those with a lust for life full of new experiences and unforgettable memories the distances from one place to the next may be short but there s plenty of diversity fish for perch one day then sip on an exotic drink beneath the palms at tropical beach the next nature has a lot to answer for our passion for good food our creativity and our love of adventure we have cliffs which are so dramatic they ve been described as otherworldly as well as magical forests unspoilt lakes and mile after mile of beaches we also have two islands with a wealth of nature culture and art and an incredible number of golf courses only florida has a higher concentration what s more the mild climate means you can play all year round northwest skåne is often called the ceramics capital of sweden the creativity here is striking not just in terms of ceramics but also when it comes to design art and handicrafts our creative passion can be both seen and felt and combines tradition with innovation food is a big part of our lust for life in this part of skåne home-grown produce has always been important to us and our restaurants offer both classic skåne fare and dishes with an international twist always prepared by gourmets who understand that the way to the heart is via the stomach welcome to northwest skåne enjoy a lust for life photo hanseric orre www.skanenordvast.com 3

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trendy and traditional dining by the sea a trip to northwest skåne is a culinary voyage of discovery chefs combine local ingredients with continental influences to create the finest traditional and contemporary dishes take a seat at an outdoor restaurant by the coast a traditional skåne inn or a café serving waffles baked to a century-old recipe photo hanseric orre 4 www.skanenordvast.com

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here fantastic sea views are the perfect accompaniment to delicious dishes take a frontrow seat alongside the Öresund sound a spectacular site whatever the weather pumphuset in borstahusen combines inspirational art and fine dining right on the water s edge while the whole of helsingborg s promenade is a culinary oasis centred around the buzzing north harbour the kajkanten restaurant cocktail bar in höganäs harbour offers excellent lunches and enticing cocktails the peaceful towns of mölle and arild are home to plenty of popular restaurants such as strand in arild with its views of the town the harbour and the sea and anyone passing near Ängelholm should stop off to eat at the historic klitterhus in skälderviken just eight metres from the beach båstad and torekov are two summer destinations with a plethora of waterside restaurants popular choices include hotell skansen s trendy restaurang sand and hotell restaurang hovs hallar at the peak of the impressive hovs hallar nature reserve 8don t miss a trip on one of the ferries linking sweden with denmark stay onboard when everyone else gets off and enjoy good food with a view of the two countries coastlines culinary finesse thanks to a passion for eating well skåne has more than its fair share of award-winning unique restaurants dining at farbror elofs skafferi in billeberga is guaranteed to be an unusual experience with flea-market gems jostling for space with culinary delights in a former barn for a sparkling sea view head to kock-johan with its panoramic windows facing Örkelljunga s lake hjälmsjön while at the beautiful skälderviken in Ängelholm you can admire the works of local artists as you dine at carl fredrik 8don t miss dining out in helsingborg which has one of sweden s highest densities of restaurants and menus from every corner of the world the eateries around mariatorget serve everything from simple home cooking to sushi helsing bar matsalar housed in a building dating from the turn of the 20th century has a trendy international feel sip a glass of champagne in the pink bar nothing compares to a coffee break at a cosy café but then again swedes are among the world s biggest consumers of coffee find your own favourite from among our list of the best cafés why not café at landskrona citadellet drag artiste lasse flinckman s new café in a fabulous setting tel +46 0418 244 44 ellens café kullaberg enjoy a cup of coffee to the sound of waves breaking against the rocks just ten metres from the terrace www.ransvik.se café killeröd båstad try the house speciality apple meringue tart with vanilla sauce as you take in the stunning sea views www.café-killerod.se solbackens våffelbruk båstad along the beautiful italian road waffles prepared according to a traditional recipe www.solbacken.eu flickorna lundgren skäret arild a truly unmissable classic 37,000 vanilla pastries are baked here every year www.fl-lundgren.se photo skane.com©sydpol.com lotta på Åsen ljungbyhed yet another classic with waffles baked using a 19th-century recipe www.lottapaasen.se skvattemölla klippan this mill by the river pinnå is 300 years old and is now a cosy café www.skvattemolla.se byskolan gånarp Ängelholm home-baked treats in a charming old schoolhouse with a glass summer house that seats an entire coach party www.byskolan.se ebbas fik helsingborg centrally-located café with a 1950s atmosphere and enormous squares of chocolate cake www.ebbasfik.se pålsjö paviljongen freshly-baked waffles and other treats in the heart of the pålsjö forest musical entertainment on certain days www.paviljongen.com skåne traditions step over the threshold into a time gone by at one of our authentic inns where the passing of the years has left its mark on the menu one of our best-known inns and one of the oldest in sweden is margretetorp gästgifvargård situated on the slopes of hallandsåsen near Ängelholm here the traditional swedish smörgåsbord buffet is served daily all year round spångens gästgivaregård in ljungbyhed earned a place in popular culture when actor edvard persson used it as a film location in the 1940s here you can enjoy authentic local dishes such as goose blood soup and egg cake nearby is röstånga gästgivaregård first opened as an inn in 1647 if you re travelling to kullabygden don t miss tunneberga gästgifvaregård in jonstorp which serves a traditional taste of skåne in a genuine 18th-century setting www.skanenordvast.com photo hanseric orre chefs and popular restaurants per dahlberg chef at gastro in the centre of helsingborg creates gourmet delights this is one of the white guide s top choices which also features the grand hôtel in picturesque mölle sand at hotel skansen in båstad hamnkrogen on hven which serves delicious hven plaice and the beautiful sofiero slottsrestaurang 8what is the white guide the white guide lists sweden s top 500 restaurants and is an indispensible guide to excellent and often regional food a cup of coffee please 5

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photo skane.com©sydpol.com a cause for celebration organic food walk visit organic farms skåne is a part of the country where food traditionally takes centre stage and we celebrate our festive occasions with fantastic feasts the first big culinary event of the year is easter when all manner of exciting dishes take their places on the menus of the region s restaurants skåne egg cake duck breast lamb and delicate asparagus june is the time of midsummer celebrations with their ancient swedish traditions girls of all ages plait garlands into their hair ready to dance in a ring around the maypole traditional midsummer delicacies include herrings schnapps and strawberries autumn is celebrated with the flavours of skåne when many restaurants and inns serve mårten gås st martin s day goose dinners with goose blood soup roasted goose and apple cake with vanilla sauce mårten gås st martin s day is celebrated on 10 november but most restaurants serve goose dinners for several weeks the calendar ends with the festival that we celebrate the most and the longest christmas innkeepers decorate their inns with straw goats christmas trees and twinkling candles christmas buffets are both popular and varied most include traditional dishes such as homemade meatballs smoked eel herrings ham rice pudding and a whole host of desserts to find out about more culinary events farm shops and local producers go to www.skanenordvast.com/mat lucia photo skane.com©sydpol.com the multiple award winning bjärhus in klippan was one of the first farms to focus on organic farming join an organic food walk through the fields of sheep a guide takes you to historic countryside spots where you can try the farm s delicious produce with a magnificent buffet spread including freshlybaked bread and tasty sheep s cheeses the tour takes around 2 1/2 hours and costs sek 250 per person www.bjarhus.se the autumn ecotour is an opportunity to discover the region s organic farms a number of farms will be open to visitors demonstrating and talking about organic production take the opportunity to try locally-grown delicacies get some tips and advice for growing your own produce and pick your own berries and vegetables a farm visit is an exciting experience for children and they may even get the chance to go for a ride on a tractor or meet the farm animals to find out which farms are taking part in the tour and what activities are available visit www.ekobonden.se bee safari what is a safari in the african savannah compared with a bee safari on söderåsen gillastig honung arranges this unusual safari tour for children and adults who dressed in protective clothing can peek into a beehive and get to see busy worker bees going about their business if you re lucky you might even catch a glimpse of the queen bee herself the tour ends with refreshments at the farm shop of course you can then buy a jar of honey to take home or why not treat yourself to some lavender sugar beeswax candles and preserved spruce shoots www.gillastighonung.se www.skanenordvast.com 6 photo www.stu dio-e.se photo bjärhus

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tasteful events 28-30 may asparagus days at varalövs gårdsbutik farm shop with tastings tours of the fields and asparagus for sale 10:00-15:00 5 june pärans dag potato day in båstad with tastings produce for sale and entertainment 4-13 june restaurant week in båstad with a number of restaurants offering an exciting great value taste of summer over the course of ten days 5 september autumn garden fair at hembygdsparken in Ängelholm all manner of farm shops plant nurseries and experts on gardening and local produce will be there 2-3 october the highlight of the autumn for market-lovers is the mikaeli market at fredriksdal in helsingborg the produce has just been gathered in from kitchen gardens and this is an opportunity to experience living history in an authentic old-fashioned market setting the extensive programme includes activities fun goods for sale and music why not head for allt i gläntan in landskrona with its café gift shop and plant shop a cosy skåne atmosphere with coffee served from copper kettles www.alltiglantan.se mikaeli market fredriksdal helsingborg photo sven-olof larsén photo allt i glä ntan photo skane.com©helene toresdotter photo oldsbergs ost organic market in båstad try cheeses and wines the wonderful delicatessen oldsbergs ost on köpmansgatan in höganäs offers cheese and wine tasting sessions let monica oldsberg take you on a journey through eastern europe trying eleven cheeses with four different wines find out all about the history of cheese how it is made and the best way to combine different flavours for more information or to register visit www.oldsbergsost.se www.skanenordvast.com an inspiring food market selling exclusively organic produce is held in båstad during the autumn here you will find everything from locally-produced honey to meat from locallyreared naturally-pastured animals take the chance to stock up on all kinds of organic goodies and enjoy the entertainment to find out more about the days times location and programme see www.bjare.snf.se 7

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as you drive around northwest skåne you ll soon notice that you re never far from a vegetable grower northwest skåne is a culinary goldmine despite its relatively small size the region boasts a wide range of local produce everything from wine to pasta it s hardly surprising that this part of skåne is often compared with culinary regions such as tuscany or provence browse among the offerings of local growers and farm shops and savour the area s unforgettable flavours 8 www.skanenordvast.com a taste of northwest skåne photo frédéric cousyn

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t photo skane.com©sydpol.com photo skane.com©sydpol.com photo maria johnsson the bjäre peninsula is blessed with high-quality ingredients enchanting scenery and dedicated food producers here 40 or so potato growers have united to elevate the humble new potato to become a true gourmet delicacy all manner of different varieties are grown each with their own unique flavour some of these are even used as the main ingredient in the world s first new potato vodka karlsson s new vodka available in gold or vintage varieties 8to do bjäre hembygd arranges all kinds of interesting activities experience being a farmer for a day try potato planting or enjoy a new potato vodka-tasting session in a barn the island of hven skåne s pantry hven is the small island that s big on taste just a short distance from where the ferry arrives the goat cheese dairy s goats graze on the lush green grass the dairy produces a variety of cheeses which are made entirely without chemical additives and you can buy these in the shop along with products such as goat s milk soap hvens durum produces pasta bread and flour using durum wheat grown on the island while hvens glassfabrik makes creamy ice-cream using its own recipe and natural flavourings 8to do spirit of hven is currently distilling whisky with a unique taste of the island until this is ready you can sample vodka and gin from the distillery guided tours are available by prior arrangement green and wholesome as you drive around northwest skåne you ll soon notice that you re never far from a vegetable grower there s no shortage of wholesome produce here tomatens hus has its own café while tåstarpstomaten and viken tomater are just a couple of the names producing sweet juicy crops of tomatoes in every colour and size imaginable varalövs gårdsbutik sells twenty different varieties of potato and home-grown asparagus in early spring and saxtorp svamp grows mushrooms without the use of chemical pesticides selling them at its own farm shop and don t miss helsingborg s exotic fruit and vegetable market on gustav adolfs torg featuring healthy produce from all around the world 8to do pick your own strawberries at plantagen during the summer months look out for the signs locally-reared meat eating meat from local farms that care about their livestock and never compromise on quality is a true culinary delight brunnby boställe sells beef at its farm shop from its own traditionallyreared cattle everything from whole fillets to sliced meat bjärhus farm shop in klippan has won awards for its organic approach while kulla lamm near skäret in kullabygden sells locally-reared lamb and other lamb products in a beautiful setting at the foot of söderåsen bonnarps hjortgård breeds deer in a natural environment call in at the farm to buy meat or spend the night at the farm s b&b and enjoy venison products for breakfast landskronabased stefan pålsson s exquisite salmon has even been served at the nobel banquet 8to do take a guided tour of sweden s biggest ostrich farm evas strutsar just outside Ängelholm the farm shop sells all manner of ostrich products from fillets mince and sliced meat to egg-shell lamps and feather dusters www.skanenordvast.com liquid refreshment skåne s mild climate has proven to be ideal for growing vines and one of the locations in northwest skåne where vineyards can be found is kullahalvöns vingård near höganäs the vine growers offer tours of the vineyard on which they explain all about the cultivation process pure apple juice made without additives and using apples grown by local farms and private growers has been sold at kullabygdens musteri for generations the juice is available in a variety of different flavours gourmet shops the countryside and the towns have many farm shops and delicatessens to tempt the taste buds oldsbergs ost in the centre of höganäs is a cheese lover s paradise with around a hundred different cheeses from around europe as well as air-dried delicacies jams exclusive olive oils and much more besides the tant grön farm shop on the bjäre peninsula also sells cheeses flavoured pasta from france and locally-grown raspberries fenix konditori in röstånga is a nostalgic rural shop with a range of bakery goods cheeses delicacies and teas from every corner of the world the popular delicatessen smakfullt is worth a visit if you re passing near landskrona while helsingborg s gastronomibutiken sells handmade pasta fresh truffles and meat of the finest quality and don t miss tasty house in the söder district of helsingborg with its exotic range of nuts and baklava 8tip château forêt in helsingborg bakes delicious bread while café killeröd bakes walnut bread and bob s special which contains pumpkin seeds sunflower seeds and millet 9

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map infab 10 find your way restaurants 1 2 3 14 6 71 2 41 39 69 1 19 49 45 23 29 44 52 57 20 73 13 5 8 26 17 50 24 61 36 63 16 75 56 37 66 32 18 9 11 22 27 46 47 55 62 42 34 40 59 12 74 53 72 30 35 60 43 28 48 51 10 38 15 21 33 4 54 70 31 7 68 58 25 67 76 64 65 3 bistro grodlår timjan www.bistrogrodlar-timjan.se café tora www.cafetora.com farbror elofs skafferi www.elofsskafferi.com 24 pizza king in Ängelholm nordic champion 2006 www.pizzaking.nu 25 pumphuset www.pumphuset.net 26 restaurang carl fredrik www.carlfredrik.nu 27 restaurang gastro www.gastro.nu 28 restaurang kock-johan www.kockjohan.se 29 restaurang sand www.hotelskansen.se 30 rusthållargården www.rusthallargarden.se 31 röstånga gästis röstånga www.rostangagastgivaregard.se 32 sofiero slottsrestaurang www.sofieroslottsrestaurang.se 33 spisekammaren www.spisekammaren.se 34 spångens gästgivaregård www.spangen.se 35 strand i arild www.strand-arild.se 36 tunneberga gästgifvaregård www.tunneberga.se 37 vikens hamnkrog www.vikenshamnkrog.se 38 woodlands golfrestaurang www.orkelljungagk.com 50 delikatesspunkten Ängelholm www.delikatesspunkten.se 51 ekhaga gårdsbutik gotland sheep www.ekhagagardsbutik.se 52 ekhems gårdsbutik www.ekhemsgard.nu 53 evas strutsar www.evasstrutsar.se 54 fenix konditori tel 0435-910 05 55 gastronomibutiken www.gastronomibutiken.com 56 gårdsbutiken larsviken www.larsviken.se 57 heberleins charkuteri www.heberleins.se 58 hvens getost www.hvensgetost.com 59 kullabygdens musteri www.kullamust.se 60 kullahalvöns vingård www.kullahalvonsvingard.se 61 kullalamm www.kullalamm.se 62 möllebackens våffelbruk gästgifveri www.helsingborg.se 63 oldsbergs ost www.oldsbergsost.se 64 pålssons lax www.stefanpalssonab.se 65 saxtorp svamp www.saxtorpsvamp.se 66 skånehill gård www.skanehill.se 67 smakfullt www.smakfulltla.se 68 spirit of hven www.backafallsbyn.se 69 tant grön www.tantgron.net 70 tomatens hus www.tomatenshus.se 71 tåstarps tomater www.tastarpstomaten.se 72 vantinge struts www.vantingestruts.se 73 varalövs gårdsbutik www.varalovsgardsbutik.nu 74 vikentomater www.vikentomater.se 75 vivekas kryddgård tel 0418-43 26 81 4 gillastig honung www.gillastighonung.se 5 grand hôtel www.grand-molle.se 6 g swenson s krog www.swensons.net 7 hamnkrogen på ven www.hamnkrogen.com 8 hamnkrogen Ängelholm www.engelholmshamnkrog.se 9 helsing bar matsalar www.helsingbar.com 10 hillesgården café och restaurang www.hillesgarden.se 11 hjalmars kök restaurang www.hjalmarskok.se 12 hotell erikslund www.hotellerikslund.se 13 hotel kullaberg restaurang www.hotelkullaberg.se 14 hotell restaurang hovs hallar www.hovshallar.com 15 ingeborrarps wärdshus www.orkelljungahembygdsforening.se 16 kajkanten restaurang cocktailbar www.kajkanten.nu 17 klitterhus www.klitterhus.com 18 linneaträdgården www.linneatradgarden.se 19 malens krog www.malenskrog.se 20 margretetorps gästgifvaregård www.margretetorp.se 21 oscarsgården www.oscarsgarden.com 22 papi bistro njutbar www.papibistro.se 23 pepe s bodega båstad www.pepesbodega.se a taste of skåne 39 bjärefågel www.bjarefagel.se 40 bjärhus gårdsbutik www.bjarhus.se 41 bjäre hembygd www.bjarehembygd.se 42 bonnarps hjortgård www.bonnarpshjort.se 43 brunnby boställe www.brunnbybostalle.se 44 café killeröd www.cafe-killerod.se 45 café lycklig tel 0737 28 11 60 46 château forêt www.chforet.se 47 chocolatte www.chocolatte.se 48 chocolauto www.chocolauto.se 49 chokladprinsessan i båstad www.chokladprinsessan.com www.skanenordvast.com

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unforgettable cakes share a plate of assorted cakes on a summer s afternoon at skäret 83 varieties of tomato welcome open april­october monday­friday 9:00­18:00 saturday 9:00-14:00 you ll find us on the beautiful kulla peninsula between arild and jonstorp open may to september skäretvägen 19 tel 042-34 60 44 www.fl-lundgren.se rågången 41 viken gps lat n 56° 9´ 55.76 long e 12° 35´ 30.06 www.vikentomater.se carina thord nilsson welcome you to home-grown produce sweden s oldest inn the perfect party venue we sell new potatoes asparagus may tomatoes cucumbers and other vegetables daily throughout the summer let us arrange your wedding dinner anniversary celebration corporate event or business lunch goose dinners classic skåne christmas buffets and delicious sunday dinners for the whole family mon-fri 8:00-19:00 sat-sun 8:00-17:00 tel 070-586 89 96 www.varalovsgardsbutik.nu come and enjoy authentic skåne cuisine in a truly historic venue västkustvägen 403 260 35 Ödåkra tel 042-20 24 80 www.fleningegastis.se smoked delicacies we have most kinds of smoked fish and shellfish we also offer ready-made sandwiches and open sandwiches the perfect destination ¬ Ättekulla helsingborg torbornavägen 34 at stenbrogården campsite open mon-fri 9:00-18:00 sat 9:00-14:00 tel 46 042-29 33 60 råå marina during the summer months tel 042-26 05 02 licensed to serve beer and wine well worth a visit come and visit us on a warm summer s day sit and relax in rut på skäret s leafy garden www.rutpaskaret.se 042 34 61 88 +46 0418-20370 · www.alltiglantan.se www.skanenordvast.com ¬ ¬ menu and openi ng hour s table bookings ¬ Ättekulla torbornavägen 34 tel 042-29 33 60 open monday-friday 9:00-18:00 saturday 9:00-14:00 allt i gläntan offers unique b&b accommodation and much more råå in the marina shop at our plant shop and our foundry and gift shop tel 042-26 05 02 you will find us in theand wine karlslund forest close to a petting zoo beautiful licensed to serve beer and a large playground open every day all year round directions e6 north exit landskrona left at first traffic lights the fully-licensed during the summer monthscafé offers lunch outdoor dining etc 11

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hembygdsparken Ängelholm photo skane.com©sydpol.com it s child s play photo skane.c om om©sydpol.c an open mind and a sense of playfulness are the key to holiday fun let the younger members of the family lead to the way to exciting raucous and entertaining places and experiences everything from crazy golf to summer tobogganing photo skane.com©sydpol.com photo sk ane.com© sydpol.com 12 www.skanenordvast.com

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inspection trolley cycling photo caro line säfstrand hildren have a natural ability to find the fun in nature see our beautiful forests and long sandy beaches through their eyes without stress or time pressure play follow-my-leader among the logs and boulders fly a kite by the coast where the wind is at its strongest and fish for crabs from the jetties for a completely different natural experience try inspection trolley cycling along the disused railway between klippan and ljungbyhed the city of helsingborg has created 14 themed free play areas where children can practise their balancing skills play at pirates make music and discover nature find out where they are at www.helsingborg.se if a normal slide doesn t offer enough of a thrill try southern sweden s only summer tobogganing course at kungsbygget ideal for all ages 8 challenge the family to a game of football golf which is like minigolf but using a football instead of a golf club and golf ball you ll find courses at saxtorp near landskrona and on the island of hven both of which also organise pentathlons and decathlons lively indoor play if it s too hot in the summer or too rainy in the autumn there s still plenty of fun to be had indoors busfabriken boasts 6,000 m2 of jungle-themed play area grown-ups can surf the net or enjoy a cup of coffee while the children wear themselves out the karlslundsbadet adventure pool in landskrona has a relaxation suite for adults and all manner of fun for kids with a warm bubble pool jet stream rapids and water slides we have a number of fascinating museums too including the swedish railway c museum in Ängelholm with model trains and a locomotive simulator to entertain visitors of all ages and Ängelholm aviation museum where children can climb into a real aeroplane the tycho brahe museum on hven tells the story of the great astronomer and has a physics play park for younger children the beredskapsmuseet museum near helsingborg is the only museum in sweden to be housed in a world war two underground bunker while visitors to the mining museum in bjuv can find out what exactly the bjuv stegocephalia was landskrona museum has plenty of exhibitions and activities for younger visitors as does dunkers kulturhus in helsingborg where you can follow malte the mouse on a treasure hunt through the weight of water and fragment exhibitions 8 challenge the family at båstad s ultramodern xbowl bowling and sports centre here you can try your hand at bowling squash or padel a cross between tennis and squash come to landskrona to play bowls curling and short mat bowls which is like regular bowls but with bowls that are not quite spherical give it a go go wild everyone loves animals at tropikariet you can step right into an african savannah landscape complete with meerkats here the exotic creatures have been grouped according to where in the world they come from some are behind glass while others roam free fågelparken i helsingborg bird park is home to all manner of colourful birdlife as well as kangaroos lemurs and tortoises hillesgården near Östra ljungby is a fun-packed park that includes an unusual mini zoo and you can take a break with waffles in the café at hembygdsparken in Ängelholm you can wander among pigs and goats run around in the playground and enjoy refreshments on the lawn during the summer children s shows are staged at the outdoor theatre and you can take the pyttetåget train to the park from the town centre 8 challenge the family to identify the animal from its droppings one of the many fun activities on offer at fredriksdal over the course of the year fredriksdal has something for everyone including grandparents who will appreciate the old buildings the manor house the dazzling floral displays and the rare agricultural breeds first camp mölle photo annika ström hembygdsparken Ängelholm photo rita aatola olsson floorball festival on 13-14 march swedish championships finals for men s juniors women s juniors boys and girls aged 16 organisers ibk falcons landskrona ih and ga ih easter festival for children on 1 april at fredriksdal museums and gardens in helsingborg easter witches welcome young visitors with all manner of easter activities www.fredriksdal.se diesel days at the railway museum in Ängelholm 14-15 may ride on a train pulled by a diesel locomotive explore drivers cabs and try your hand at the controls railway market and entertainment too www.jarnvagsmuseum.se sundspärlan in helsingborg plenty of entertaining children s shows throughout the summer for a full programme see www.sundsparlan.se mediaeval days at landskrona castle citadellet 28-29 august market jesters and tournaments www.citadellet.com the great children s party at hembygdsparken in Ängelholm with clowns merry-go-rounds treasure hunts songs and music 17 july www.turist.engelholm.se sweden s second biggest football championships for young people the eskil cup 6-8 august www.eskilscupen.nu the råbocka outdoor cup in floorball for 13-17-yearolds 12-15 august in Ängelholm www.rodc.se karlslund park in landskrona with its petting zoo nature area and play area children s book character maja who lives at sofiero in helsingborg learn all about numbers and letters in her enchanting garden www.sofiero.helsingborg.se illustration/© lena anderson don t miss hole in one most of the larger towns have minigolf courses particularly fun courses can be found at råå campsite in helsingborg råbocka campsite in Ängelholm first camp torekov and first camp mölle the latter of which recreates settings from the kulla peninsula if you d like to play on one of sweden s oldest minigolf courses head for hjelmsjö campsite in Örkelljunga where the course dates back to 1931 www.skanenordvast.com bamse the bear and his friends at viken library lose yourself in films and books www.hoganas.se Öresund aquarium in helsingör denmark with its strange sea-bed creatures and fish from the Öresund sound www.oresundsakvariet.ku.dk 13

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natural wonders ighty kullaberg at the tip of the kulla peninsula with its steep gneiss cliffs rising 70 metres straight up from the sea is one of sweden s most popular nature reserves this is a walker s paradise with clearlymarked paths passing by cliffs leafy beech forests fenland bogs and open headland the area of sea around kullaberg is also part of the nature reserve and is a great spot for diving under the water there is a diving route with information about life beneath the surface of the sea put on your snorkel and follow the signs 8to do hike bird-watch dive climb visit artist lars vilks spectacular works of art nimis and arx there s plenty to do here start with a visit to kullaberg visitors centre at the lighthouse which just so happens to be the brightest 14 söderåsen photo skane.com©sydpol.com nature has so much to offer creativity adventure and the chance to relax and enjoy the moment in peace and quiet we have cliffs that are so dramatic they ve been described as otherworldly mountains just waiting to be climbed and ravines to excite thrill-seekers we also have enchanted forests unspoilt lakes mile after mile of sandy beaches and golden fields of rapeseed what more could you ask for welcome to the best of what nature has to offer in skåne m in scandinavia here you will find information exhibitions and guides who offer tours such as daily cave walks during the summer spectacular söderåsen this wilderness area features a wealth of peaks valleys steep ravines rare animals and wildlife and shady forests the variety of wildlife is unparalleled in skåne and since 2001 part of the ridge has been designated a national park the main entrance to söderåsen national park is via the spectacular ravine in skäralid there is also an entrance at röstånga where the enchanting lake odensjön can be found 8to do the main entrance has a manned visitors centre with exhibitions information about walking trails and guides who run tours during the summer take the opportunity to eat at skäralid restaurant which uses locallyproduced and organic ingredients wherever possible www.skanenordvast.com the heights of hallandsås hallandsåsen the northernmost of skåne s horsts stretches from hovs hallar to Örkelljunga reaching its peak at högalteknall 226 metres above sea level in the 17th century parts of this ridge were the haunts of pro-danish guerrillas known as the snapphane fighting against the swedish occupying powers in the dano-swedish war the ridge features attractive beech and spruce forests as well as open fields and agricultural countryside where hallandsåsen meets the sea on the bjäre peninsula the spectacular cliffs of hovs hallar rise up offering dizzying views 8to do the tourist information office has maps of hiking paths why not explore the rödhög nature reserve with its 200-year-old beech trees the gudahovet burial field the snibe stua cave which according to legend was the home of a giant named snibe and the snapphane stables in trollehallar where the snapphane hid their prisoners.

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nimis photo skane.com©sydpol.com hallands väderö ph¨oto skane.com©sydpol.com photo skane.com©sydpol.com hven 7.5 km2 you can reach this island in the middle of the Öresund sound between denmark and sweden by ferry from landskrona just a short walk away from bäckviken where the ferry arrives 1,200 yellow bicycles are available for hire and a bicycle is the best way of getting around the island and visiting its sites the sheer cliff tops the mediaeval church of st ibb the artists studios and the farm shops there are also minigolf golf and football golf courses if you want to stay the night there are homely b&bs a youth hostel cottages and guest houses alternatively stay at the campsite with its wonderful views of the Öresund sound 8to do the astronomer tycho brahe lived on the island in the 16th century the tycho brahe memorials include a museum a reconstructed renaissance garden and a physics play park where you can find out more about his fascinating life and discoveries hven photo skane.com©gunnar magnusson two pearls of the sea a modern-day treasure hunt hunt for hidden treasure by gps on beautiful söderåsen if you don t have your own gps you can hire one from the tourist information office in röstånga the treasure hunt passes through areas of natural beauty that you won t reach via the marked footpaths fun for all the family you can also follow a number of hiking routes by gps on söderåsen and at kullaberg www.geocaching.se photo skane.com©sydpol.com hallands väderö 3 km2 take a boat to hallands väderö from the picturesque harbour of torekov those who enjoy sunbathing and swimming will find sandy beaches cliffs and bays right near where the boat moors up the island also has a café serving simple meals follow the hiking trails through fairytale forests and mystical marshland past meadows full of sea thrift and along stunning cliffs the path to the island s lighthouse is easily accessible making it suitable for those with pushchairs since the island is a nature reserve camping is not permitted 8to do the rocks around hallands väderö are home to one of sweden s wild seal colonies if you go on a guided seal safari organised by väderötrafiken you can watch them basking on the rocks near kapellhamn 15 www.skanenordvast.com

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