In the wheel tracks of Carl von Linné/Linnaeus – Lund and surroundings.

The district is probably best known for its Castles, ridges and yellow fields in the farming heartland of Sweden. Copenhagen is now linked to the southern part of Sweden so you will have “one destination – two countries” within a reach during your stay.

The difference in altitude is about 80 meters from the lowest point in the south to the highest point in the north. Lund is located in the largest agricultural district in Sweden, less than 10 km from the sandy shore of the Öresund and about 16 km from Malmö. From the top of the hill Sankt Hans Backar it is possible to spot Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.

“Since my day the academy has improved,” Carl von Linné/Linnaeus noted, in his dairy during the expedition 1749. He had studied there for one year in 1727. He noted the many species of tree taken from nearby estates.

The Middle Ages were something of a golden era for the city. By the beginning of the 12th century Lund had already become a well-established town. Craftsmanship and trade were prospering and the largest mint was situated here. In 1103 the city was made the archbishopric for all of Scandinavia.

The oaks at Veberöd could not be felled as the acorns were used as feed. some of the oaks remain and may well have been there when Linné passed through. The old 12th church in Dalby draw his attention.

The district is scattered with old castles and manors so a “castle tour” is recommended.

Packages includes:
4-overnigt stay in double room, WC/shower, possible to change hotels for a round trip
4 – breakfast
2 x 3-course dinners
Guided city tour in Lund
Welcome reception and information at your hotel
Excursion inl. picnic by horse carriage inspired by Linné/Linnaeus.

Price from: SEK 4 690 p.p based on two sharing. Ref. No 685, contact
Travel Gate Sweden to book this tour, info @ travelgatesweden.se
Excursion to book at arrival e.g.
Hiking excursions with maps and picnic lunch
City break in Copenhagen – for a day or with an over night stay.
Castle tour
Visit ecological farms, Ängavallen, Grönland, Mossagården and Kulturens Östarps.
Link for more excursions.
The south of Skåne offers both beautiful countryside and cultural sights. We have circuits with interesting things to see and beautiful roads to drive or bike on.
Itinerary/Tour idea:

Day 1. Arrival at your hotel, reception and information about circuits with interesting things to see and beautiful roads to drive or bike on. 3-course dinner in the evening.
Day 2. After breakfast a guided walk in the university town Lund
The afternoon and evening on your own.
Day 3. In the afternoon a horse carriage excursion to follow the roads of Linné/Linnaeus.
In the evening a 3-course dinner at a restaurant.
Day 4. Visit the ecological farmers and shops to boy local products.
Day 5. Departure, visit Malmö.

The accommodations are ranging in style from first class hotels in Malmö or Lund, exclusive castles, countryside hotels and inns, charming B&B. For families it is possible to share an appartment with separate bedrooms.