Travel Gate Sweden

Photo: Sara Bronner

Characterized by an imposing corner tower, Hovdala Castle exemplifies the beauty and simplicity of a medieval fortification. Located south of Hässleholm, Sweden near Finja Lake, the castle and grounds offer a walking tour through history. As you approach this historical site, you will be greeted with the pastoral scene of sheep grazing in the meadow. Conflicts of the past have faded into the serenity of the present at this rural site. (more…)

Come along for a different food experience an eel feast in Åhus. During an unforgettable holiday we eat at Tvillingabodens culinary, cooking eels and enjoying Österlens slumbering fall idyll. Sitting in the dark at the beach in candle lights in this old setting gives a magic atmosphere. The traditional troubadour leads the songs. (more…)

Fermented herring, or in Swedish “Surströmming” is not the most appetizing of Swedish delicacies. So when Rob Hincks took his place at a table of practiced Northerners for the largest festival of its kind in Sweden, he didn’t think he would end up thanking his rotten luck. (more…)

Yesterday the father of little girl Ebba rolled out. He will travel by in-lines, 7 days and 700 kilometres alongside the south coast of Sweden, most of the way using cycling paths nearby the sea. This is a tour to honour the memory of his little girl, Ebba, who died from cancer only six years old in November last year. His journey will be both therapy and a way to raise founds for The Swedish Children’s Cancer Foundation. (more…)

What kind of beach do you prefer? We went to Skanör in the beginning of May and found a great long beach with dunes. We stayed for a while just to watch sailing boats and tourists (more…)

On both sides of the sound there are clearly marked bicycle paths of different types – national, regional and local. For those who want to go their own way, the opportunities are ofcourse enormous. (more…)

Now your team can experience an exclusive treasure hunt in unique settings! What is hiding in the castle of Hamlet, Kronborg? For the first time an event organizer is allowed to promote exciting activities in the old castle. (more…)

Last week I just realized that this region should be explored on a bike. Most tourist offices have day tours and short excursions in the area. I think I will create the coast to coast alternative as well! This tour will take you alongside the coastline, near sandy beaches and to the rural countryside with forests, ridges, castles and small villages. (more…)

Each spring, artists and artisans of the Skåne region open their studios to the public. Now there are several open-house art routes in Skåne. (more…)

Linnaeus described the town Kristianstad with accuracy. Here he found hundreds of artisans and industries for various products as well as plantations with wine and tobacco crops. Still there are numerous craft shops and farm shops dotted around the area. (more…)