'''Lund''' [http://www.lund.se], in the southern part of Sweden, is home to the country's second oldest university, which is one of the country's largest. The city also has many high-tech companies.

Get in

Lund is fifteen minutes '''by train''' from Malmo and an hour from Copenhagen, including its airport. All trains [http://www.sj.se/sj/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=10&l=en] stop at Lund, including the X-2000 expresses from Gothenburg and Stockholm. There are also '''buses''' from Malmo.

Get around

Lund is certainly small enough to see most of it in an afternoon's walk. You can pick up a city map at the '''tourist office''' [http://www.lund.se/templates/Page____1829.aspx] just across the street from the cathedral.

The local '''Skanetrafiken''' buses [http://www.skanetrafiken.se/templates/StartPage.aspx?id=16125&epslanguage=EN] can get you to most areas of town. The hubs are around the train station, Botulfsplatsen, and the University Hospital (''Universitetssjukhuset''). Tickets are 15 SEK for as far as you want to go, if you're under 19 it's 8 SEK. If you are traveling as a pair, ask for a Duo ticket to save a few SEK.

The best place to catch a cab is by the train station. Right there you can also rent a bike for 20 SEK per day.

See

  • '''Lund Cathedral''' (''Domkyrkan'') was built in 1103 and is the second-largest cathedral of the Nordic countries. There's a free organ concert every Saturday morning at 10:00, and the elaborate astronomical clock (on your left after entering) puts on its show twice a day (12:00 and 15:00). This clock show is highly recommended even if you're not interested in the church, due to its nostalgic value. You can buy 1/200 scale cardboard models of the cathedral at the Arken bookstore just down the street.
  • '''Ingvar Kamprad Design Centrum''', part of the Lund University LTH and home of the Industrial Design program; the building was funded by Ingvar Kamprad, founder of IKEA.
  • Museums

  • '''Kulturen''' [http://www.kulturen.com/], Tegnersplatsen. Scania's regional museum of cultural history, which includes a great number of preserved rural buildings from the past two centuries, as well as indoor displays of history and crafts.
  • '''Lunds Konsthall''' [http://www.lundskonsthall.se/english.html], Martenstorget. A modern art museum (temporary exhibitions). Free entry.
  • '''The Museum of Sketches for Public Art''' [http://www.adk.lu.se/en/index.php?s=current] is owned by the university and displays sketches for various works of public art, mostly by 20th century Swedish artists.
  • Parks

  • The '''Botanical Garden''' is a few blocks east of the town center. It's very nice for walks, and there are greenhouses which house many exotic plants. Good place to take kids.
  • The '''City Park''' is on the south side of town. On ''Walpurgis Night'' (April 30), it's the place where people gather (about 15 000 people) to light a gigantic bonfire and revel through the night.
  • Entertainment

    Being a university town, Lund has good arts and entertainment for its size.

  • '''Lunds Stadsteater''', Kiliansgatan 13, ''+46'' 46-13 14 15. The city's main performance hall.
  • '''Lunds Teaterforening''' [http://www.lundsteaterforening.com] is often performing.
  • '''Mejeriet''' [http://www.kulturmejeriet.se/], Stora Sodergatan 64, ''+46'' 46-211 00 23. An arts center and performance hall which occasionally has concerts by internationally known pop and rock performers as well as local music groups.
  • The '''Kino''' [http://www.kino.nu], Kyrkogatan 3. Movie theater which has a good art-movie schedule.
  • '''Filmstaden''', Vastra Martensgatan 12, is the main cinema which shows all the blockbusters.
  • '''Game Center''', Ostra Martensgatan 15, is a gaming cafe with high end computers running all the latest games. 35 SEK per hour for non-members, members pay 10-30 SEK per hour.
  • Eat

    Budget

  • '''Cyrus''', Allhelgona kyrkogata. This restaurant is a little run-down, but their marinated grilled chicken pieces ("Juje kebab") are simple and delicious.
  • '''Mondo''', Kyrkogatan 23. Across from Lundagard, this cafe serves great sandwiches, soups, and pie for reasonable prices. Crowded during lunch hours, although takeaway is available.
  • '''Tandoor''', Bantorget. Indian restaurant. Once featured in national Swedish tabloid "Aftonbladet" due to poor hygienic and employee conditions. Current hygiene/employee situation unknown though the restaurant is best avoided.
  • '''Hemma hos Greken''', Sandgatan. This basement lunch establishment has a large student clientele but is open to all. Not your standard greek tourist fare, but a menu of traditional greek dishes. The bean soup, lentil soup (with or without garlic) and the meatloaf ("kottfarslimpa") are cheap and delicious. Large portions, and you can usually ask for more if you're still hungry afterwards.
  • '''Govinda's''', Bredgatan. Hare krishna vegetarian lunch restaurant. Unusual and often tasty food.
  • '''Portofino''', Sofiavagen 3, ''+46'' 46-14 92 10. Friendly neighborhood pizzeria with delivery.
  • '''Lundakebab''', Saluhallen, Martenstorget. Somewhat pricey, but their 100% Swedish beef kebabs are the best in Lund.
  • '''Lunds Falafel''', on the main street just south of Stortorget. A hole in the wall.
  • '''Polsemannen''', Danish polser (hot dogs) are sold at Martenstorget next to the kebab stand. Good prices and equally good hot dogs.
  • Mid-range

  • '''Spisen (previously called Papaya)''', Magle L. Kyrkogata and Kiliansgatan, ''+46'' 46-37 04 02. Mid-range Swedish and Mexican.
  • '''Cafe Finn''', off Martenstorget, this cafe offers mid-priced Swedish food at a great location. The lunch specials are a good deal, and are best enjoyed during a nice spring or summer day out on the patio adjacent to the square.
  • '''Stortorget''', Stortorget, Reasonably priced good food.
  • '''Tabemono''', Varfrug 8A (by Botulfs square), ''+46'' 46-15 91 41. Overpriced Japanese fare.
  • '''Tatung''', Bantorget 6, ''+46'' 46-211 15 06. Good, reasonably priced Chinese.
  • '''V.E.S.P.A''' [http://www.vespa.nu/], Karl XI Gatan 1, ''+46'' 46-12 71 27. Trendy restaurant located just north of the station. Pizza and pasta using fresh ingredients, but somewhat pretentious. Mains 71-105 SEK.
  • '''Carlssons Tradgard''', Martenstorget 6, ''+46'' 46-13 11 72. Popular bar with restaurant. Swedish/European cuisine. Lunches are good value (try the fish soup). Dinners are more elaborate and pricier, but still worth it.
  • '''Masala House''' [http://www.masalahouse.se/], Klostergatan 9, ''+46'' 46-30 36 20. The newest addition to Lund Indian eateries, an excellent Indian restaurant, made to a Swedish taste (if you really want it spicy, make sure to request REALLY INDIAN SPICY). A nice selection of dishes and drinks in a relaxed venue. They serve lunches of great value as well.
  • '''Italia Il Ristorante''' [http://www.italia-ilristorante.com/en/index.php], Stora Fiskaregatan 6, ''+46'' 46-14 80 80. Great atmosphere, great pasta and great service. Probably the best Italian restaurant in town. Mains 105-240 SEK.
  • Splurge

  • '''Bantorget 9''', Bantorget 9, ''+46'' 46-32 02 00. Serving gourmet cuisine for 150 years.
  • '''Grand Hotel''' [http://www.grandilund.se], Bantorget 1, ''+46'' 46-280 61 00. Serving good Swedish food in a classic atmosphere.
  • Drink

  • '''The Old Bull Pub''', Bantorget 2, ''+46'' 46-14 09 20. English pub with an impressive but overpriced selection of draft beers. Features a live dixieland jazz band every Tuesday night, and a karaoke contest on Saturdays.
  • '''Bishop's Arms''', Sankt Petri Kyrkogata. Expensive English pub with a good selection of British beers which are unfortunately often served ice-cold instead of the correct temperature. Good selection of whiskeys.
  • '''Gloria's''' - sports bar.
  • '''Cafe Ariman''', Kungsgatan. Where the alternative crowd hangs out. Also has a bunch of oldtimers who spend their days playing board games. The best coffee shop, also has beer and club events on weekends.
  • There are a number of better pubs around Stortorget and Botulfs square.

    Sleep

    Hotels

    Budget

  • '''STF Vandrarhem Taget''' [http://www.trainhostel.com/eng-pres.asp], Vavareg 22, ''+46'' 46-14 28 20. Follow the walkway over the train platform down to the west side; the hostel is in some converted old railroad cars right by the tracks, but it's nicer than that sounds.
  • Mid-range

  • '''Hotel Concordia''' [http://www.concordia.se/start_en.asp], Stalbrogatan 1, ''+46'' 46-13 50 50. Good central location.
  • '''Hotel Lundia''' [http://www.lundia.se/?sid=211], Knut den Stores torg 2, ''+46'' 46-280 65 00. Just a block from the train station.
  • '''Hotel Djingis Khan''' [http://www.djingiskhan.se/eng/default.asp], Margaretavagen 7, ''+46'' 46-33 36 00. A ways from the center, in a quiet residential neighborhood. Apartment rooms available for long-term stays.
  • '''Scandic Hotel Star''' [http://www.scandichotels.com/en/Hotels/Countries/Sweden/Lund/Hotels/Scandic-Star-Lund/], Glimmervagen 5, ''+46'' 46-2852500. A bit away from the center. Scandic-Hotels standard hotel.
  • Splurge

  • '''Grand Hotel''' [http://www.grandilund.se/], Bantorget 1, ''+46'' 46-280 61 00. The most luxurious place in town, overlooking a small park.
  • Contact

    By web

  • '''Game Center''', Ostra Martensgatan 15.
  • '''Public Library''' [http://www.folkbibliotek.lund.se/eng/indexeng.htm] (''Lund Stadsbibliotek''), Sankt Petri Kyrkogatan 6, ''+46'' 46-35 59 90.
  • By mail

  • '''Lund Post Office''', Bangatan 10, 020-23 22 20 21. There's a branch in the ICA supermarket just up the block that has more services and longer hours. Most other convenience stores also have Post branches.