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Skåne: Malmö to Österlen: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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4
days
125 km
distance
5.3 h
driving
26
curated stops

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Day 1 Malmö

6 curated stops
Transit
0h30
Finish
~15:50
Temperature
12.3°C–18.0°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
17.2h
09:00
Marvel at Scandinavia's tallest building, a striking twist of modern apartments.
50 min · Malmö
10:00
Malmöhus Castle read more map ↗
Explore the oldest preserved Renaissance castle in the Nordic region on Slottsholmen.
50 min · Malmö
11:00
S:t Petri kyrka read more map ↗
Visit Malmö's oldest church, dating back to the 14th century.
50 min · Malmö
12:00
Museum of Modern Art modernamuseet.se read more map ↗
Explore major Swedish modern art collections in this prominent museum.
50 min · Malmö · Free
open: Tu–Su 11:00–18:00
13:00
Discover contemporary art in this large, renowned exhibition space.
50 min · Malmö · Free
14:00
You will see a Jugend-style church designed by Axel Anderberg near Triangeln in Malmö.
50 min · Malmö
14:50
Ganesha search map ↗
Enjoy affordable Indian food in a casual canteen setting.
60 min · Malmö · From 90 kr (mains)
open: M–F 11:30–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00
Overnight here
e.g. Rut and Ragnars Hostel · Ängavallen

Day 2 Lund

6 curated stops
Transit
0h54
Finish
~17:30
Temperature
12.3°C–18.0°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
17.2h
09:25
Marvel at towering arches and intricate stonework in this historic church.
50 min · Lund · Free
open: M-F 08:00-18:00, Sa 09:30-17:00, Su 09:30-18:00
11:00
The Historical Museum luhm.lu.se map ↗
Explore ancient artifacts and discoveries from a major Stone Age site.
50 min · Lund
open: Tu-F 11:00-16:00, Sa Su 12:00-16:00
12:00
Stroll through preserved houses and witness centuries of urban life.
50 min · Lund · May-Aug: 120 kr, Sep-Apr: 90 kr
open: May-Aug: daily 10:00-17:00, Sep-Apr: Tu-Su 12:00-14:00
13:00
Nasoteket nasala.se map ↗
Witness an unusual collection of cast noses from famous Swedish figures.
50 min · Lund
open: M-F 09:00-18:00 during university terms
14:00
University Hall read more map ↗
Admire grand classical architecture in this stately 19th-century hall.
50 min · Lund
15:00
Enjoy live music from both international stars and local artists.
90 min · Lund
16:30
Bellini Pizzeria bellinipizzeria.se map ↗
Savor thin-crust pizza near the university campus.
60 min · Lund · 100 kr for pizza
open: 11:00-22:00
Overnight here
e.g. Grand Hotel · Hotel Concordia

Day 3 Ystad & Ales Stenar

6 curated stops
Transit
2h05
Finish
~17:50
Temperature
12.3°C–17.4°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
17.2h
10:10
Karl XII's Hus search map ↗
Visit the historic house where King Charles XII is said to have stayed.
50 min · Ystad & Ales Stenar
11:10
S:ta Maria search map ↗
Explore a 13th-century church, the oldest surviving building in Ystad.
50 min · Ystad & Ales Stenar
12:10
S:t Petri ystad.se map ↗
Discover an old church and monastery turned local history museum.
50 min · Ystad & Ales Stenar
13:10
Biografteatern Scala bioscala.se map ↗
Enjoy Sweden's oldest cinema in a beautifully restored setting.
50 min · Ystad & Ales Stenar
14:10
Ystads Konstmuseum ystad.se map ↗
Experience interesting art exhibitions in a well-curated museum.
50 min · Ystad & Ales Stenar
open: Open Tu-Su
16:00
Ales Stenar search map ↗
Explore the Stonehenge of Sweden, a 67-metre-long stone ship formed by 59 large sandstone boulders.
50 min · Ystad & Ales Stenar · There is no entrance fee to the Stones but a guided tour will cost you 40 kr per person. The tour is free for children younger than 17
16:50
Möllers Bryggeri mollersbryggeri.se map ↗
Savor delicious meals amid giant copper stills in a charming brewery.
60 min · Ystad & Ales Stenar
Overnight here
e.g. Hotell Bäckagården · Continental du Sud

Day 4 Simrishamn & Österlen

4 curated stops
Transit
1h50
Finish
~16:00
Temperature
12.8°C–16.4°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
17.2h
09:50
Glimmingehus raa.se read more map ↗
Witness the best-preserved medieval castle in the Nordic region.
50 min · Simrishamn & Österlen
11:20
Saint Nicolai Church svenskakyrkan.se map ↗
Admire a medieval church right in the center of Simrishamn.
50 min · Simrishamn & Österlen
12:25
Stenshuvud National Park search
Discover scenic coastal landscapes and ancient pine forests in this serene national park.
50 min · Simrishamn & Österlen
13:30
Bicycle in the south east of Sweden stockeboda.se
Cycle through scenic southeast Sweden landscapes with comfort.
90 min · Simrishamn & Österlen
15:00
Café Smulan cafesmulan.com map ↗
Enjoy freshly baked pastries and warm drinks in a cozy café.
60 min · Simrishamn & Österlen
open: M-F 07:30-17:00, Sa 07:30-15:00, Su closed

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