Burlöv: Village History, Mill and Nature

Historic village structures, a distinctive Dutch-style windmill and diverse natural areas give Burlöv its many facets. The roots of Burlövs kyrkby date back to the Viking Age; at Kronetorps mölla, the open agricultural landscape tells of an area shaped by grain production. When planning your trip, you can therefore focus separately on local history, the history of the mill and nature.

Village Centre, Church and Vicarage

Despite the land consolidation carried out at the beginning of the 19th century, a historic village centre has been preserved in Burlövs kyrkby. The church, vicarage, school, poorhouse and bell-ringer’s house stand close together. Burlövs gamla kyrka is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the area: its oldest preserved parts date from the 12th century. It was built in the Romanesque style and has sandstone walls about one metre thick.

The furnishings also reflect different periods. They include an altarpiece from 1598, a pulpit from around the same time and a baptismal font from the 12th century. The building’s design, masonry and furnishings offer several tangible points of reference for exploring the church’s history.

The 45-metre-long residential wing of Burlövs gamla prästgård has stood beside Burlöv Church since 1773. It originally comprised 17 rooms and a cellar. Burlövs prästgård has been designated a state-listed building since 1964 and is used as a local history museum. The village centre, church and vicarage thus link the area’s history with preserved buildings and their present-day use as a museum.

Kronetorps mölla and Local Traditions

At 27 metres high, Kronetorps mölla is Skåne’s largest wind-powered mill; it is a Dutch-style windmill. Christian Bergh built it in 1841 on part of Arlöv No. 7, which belonged to Kronetorp. Together with the former miller’s residence, the mill forms a well-preserved milling environment against the surrounding open farmland, characteristic of a grain-producing landscape.

On Mölledagen, traditionally held on the first Sunday in July, guided tours are offered at the mill and various associations take part. The programme and access may vary from year to year. On visiting days, Mölleföreningen serves coffee; this is a seasonal offering. Check the current visiting days before setting out.

Burlövsfesten is also part of the annual calendar: this local festival is held every year, with music, dancing, food and activities. The specific dates and programmes vary from year to year. If a festival or mill day is important to your trip, check the relevant event dates before planning around it.

Trails and Natural Areas

The Burlövs natur- och kulturstig runs through the agricultural landscape from Kronetorps mölla to the Sege å. Along the way, you can see older cultural monuments in the farmland, meadows, wetlands, ponds and small biotopes. The trail brings together historic traces and diverse landscape features, without limiting the walk to a single theme.

Tågarps hed has its own natural history: its coastal meadows have been grazed since the Bronze Age. Together with regular flooding by salty seawater, grazing has created distinctive salt-meadow vegetation, with diverse and sometimes rare plants and insects. Lommabukten, including its associated coastal meadows such as Tågarps hed, is now a Natura 2000 site. A nature reserve has been established there to protect its sensitive natural environment and birdlife; observe the seasonal access restrictions.

Bernstorps mosse is home to frogs, irises, the rare plant Lökgamander and numerous bird species. These include the western marsh harrier, moorhen, cuckoo, nightingale and penduline tit. The species make the area a distinct nature destination alongside the coastal meadows and the trail through the farmland. Bernstorps mosse is accessible from the Hornbach car park; check local parking regulations before setting out.

Cultural Centres and Getting Around

Kulturhuset Möllegården in Åkarp brings together a library, exhibitions, a creative workshop, events and performances. A permanent exhibition is dedicated to Charlotte Weibull and features dolls, folk costumes, eggs and textiles from her collection. The cultural centre is about a 10- to 15-minute walk from Åkarp station. Walking times and connections may change; check the details before travelling.

Arlövs teater serves as a theatre, meeting place and venue for associations; the Arlövsrevyn is performed there. Music events are occasionally held at the outdoor stage in summer, with dates depending on the programme. Skåneleden also helps with trip planning: Stage 14 is connected to Burlöv station and runs south from Spillepeng through the town of Arlöv, across the golf course and onward into the Bulltoftaområdet area of Malmö. Check the latest route details before setting out on a hike.

Discover more destinations: Arlöv, Åkarp, Bjuv, Östra Göinge, Eslöv, Staffanstorp, Simrishamn, Lomma

For the broader travel overview: Skåne.