'''Scania''' (Swedish: ''Skane'', [http://www.skane.com/cmarter/cmarter.asp?doc=1367]) is the southernmost province in Sweden, and part of the Gotaland region. It is known for its rich agricultural fields, its old history, long beaches, Danish heritage and a remarkable local accent.

Cities

  • Eslov
  • Helsingborg
  • Kristianstad
  • Landskrona
  • Lund - has a university and a cathedral
  • Malmo - the third largest city of Sweden
  • Simrishamn
  • Trelleborg
  • Ystad - home of fictional detective Kurt Wallander, created by Henning Mankell
  • Angelholm - Known for its 6km long beach and for clay pidgeons - a kind of ocarina
  • Molle - Small picturesque port town. Known for views and fish dishes.
  • Other destinations

  • Ven Island
  • The picturescue southeastern district of Osterlen
  • The Kullaberg nature reserve
  • The three small national parks Stenshuvud, Soderasen, and Dalby Soderskog
  • Falsterbo peninsula
  • Bastad [http://www.bastad.com] town and Bjare area
  • The Kullabygden region which hosts a nature reserve, horseback riding and picturesque coastal towns
  • Ales stenar - a 67 metre long stone ship formed by 59 large boulders of sandstone, a megalithic monument from the Nordic Iron Age
  • Understand

    Talk

    Get in

    Get around

    '''Skanetrafiken''' [http://www.skanetrafiken.skane.se] provides comprehensive rail and bus service in the region.

    See

  • '''Glimmingehus''' [http://www.raa.se/glimminge_eng/] - a well preserved manor from the 16th century
  • '''Skane Zoo''' [http://www.skanesdjurpark.se] - the only Scandinavian zoo with Scandinavian animals only
  • Itineraries

    Do

    Hike on Skaneleden.

    Eat

    Drink

    Stay safe

    Get out