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…)

Linnaeus visited Råbelöv Manor north of Kristianstad situated by the lake of Råbelöv. He noted wines, mulberry, walnuts, laburnum, lilies and lavender in the garden. (more…)

Linnaeus had no time to make the journey to Skåne until spring 1749. One of the expedition’s missions was to find out the best location to grow Walnut and Swedish White beam. These woods were used to make the butts to the rifles for the military. (more…)

What about a meeting in the middle of nowhere high up in the treetops of old beeches? It must have been a childhood dream that came true for the architects of this conference facility.

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This is the 10th year in a row that people playing handball throughout Europe is invited to the Beachhandball Festival. It takes place in Åhus/Kristianstad, between 14-23 of July 2006. (more…)

Travel a day or two all along the coast. In Skåne all is near, one day in the big city, next day at the beach. Small charming inns will help you to relax. In the summertime ÅhusStrand is the centre for the true summer resort Åhus. White beaches, sun swimming and dining and dancing all night long. Beautiful nature and the special light and scenery.The hotel´s restaurant is known for local culinary efforts and the Swedish tradition Ålagille in a fishermans hut by the sea. Ål is Swedish for eel. (more…)

Explore the surroundings where the largest lake in Skåne, Ivö Lake is situated. The area around the lake in the North East of Skåne has an exciting geological history which stretches several hundred million years back in time.There are convenient picnic areas and breathtaking views along the winding roads which runs below the mountains and hills along Lake Ivö.And somewhere along the road you should find the Troll Stone. (more…)

From April 14th to April 23rd you are invited to about 500 artists studios partipcipating in the event “Konstrundan”.

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