Landskrona between Coast, Nature and Culture

Landskrona combines coastal landscapes and hiking trails with museums, historic buildings and art. In Hilleshögs dalar, gently rolling hills and high, sandy slopes descend towards the Öresund. From there, the view stretches across the Sound to the island of Ven.

Landscape and Trails

You can explore the Hilleshögs dalar nature reserve on a variety of hiking routes. The 3.2-kilometre Sandbergen loop passes through grazed sand dunes and green valleys. For a longer hike, take the Skåneleden: its 13-kilometre route runs from Landskrona through Hilleshögs dalar and Glumslövs backar to Rydebäck. You can choose between a circular route and a longer point-to-point hike with different start and end points.

The valley’s formation is also part of its character. A kettle hole was probably formed during the Ice Age; other parts of the valley are thought to have been shaped by soil creep after the ice retreated. This cautious interpretation highlights that the landscape may have been shaped by several geological processes.

You can watch birds from the Lundåkrabukten birdwatching tower all year round. The fish-rich Saxån also flows gently through Lundåkrabukten. Fish species found there include perch, pike, ide and trout. Gråen, meanwhile, is an artificial island off Landskrona, created in the late 18th century to protect the harbour from military attacks. Today, only the powder tower from the early 19th century remains.

The northern part of Gråen has been a nature reserve since 1952; grey herons and cormorants are among the birds that live in its ponds and ditches. To protect birdlife, access to the nature reserve is prohibited from 15 March to 1 August. Check the current signs before your visit.

History and Culture

Citadellet was built between 1549 and 1559 by Christian III of Denmark. It is considered the best-preserved 16th-century castle in the Nordic region and Sweden’s only surviving earthwork fortification. The grounds include a large playground, a café, studios belonging to local artists and an antiques shop. Citadellkolonierna reflect both Sweden’s defence history and the development of the allotment garden movement. Historic cottages, green gardens and paths such as Lavendelstigen and Kärleksstigen shape the visitor experience.

Rothoffska kolonin is Sweden’s only museum allotment garden. Its house, built in 1903, is one of the area’s oldest surviving cottages and is furnished as it would have been in the early 20th century. A small exhibition focuses on the history of the allotment and the Rothoff family. The atrium courtyard at Landskrona Konsthall is also home to a Japanese garden created by Ulla Mohlin in 1989. The sculpture park at the Konsthall features 20 works by 19 artists. At Kaptensgårdens sculpture park, you can stroll among the sculptures in the green grounds of Slottsparken; printed and digital maps show the locations and names of the artworks.

At Landskrona museum, two exhibitions tell different chapters of history. “Människor som vi” uses finds from excavations at the Tågerup settlement to tell the story of people who lived on the Swedish coast of Skåne 8,000 years ago. The exhibition “1413” explores the founding of Landskrona and what life in the city may have been like in the 15th century. Archaeological finds, maps, music and an animated film make the topics accessible in different ways.

On the island of Ven, the Tycho Brahe Museum stands on the site of the research centre that Tycho Brahe used in the late 16th century, with its castle and underground observatory. A guided tour covers Uraniborg, Stjärneborg and the surrounding castle garden, and includes replicas of instruments as well as original objects. The reconstructed Renaissance garden contains 200 known garden plants from the 16th century. As the current tour schedule may change, it is a good idea to check the museum’s timetable before your visit.

Exploring by Bike and on Ven

The Sydkustleden runs through the centre of Landskrona. Between the town centre and the old fishing village of Borstahusen, a section of the cycle route runs right beside the sea. You can explore Borstahusen on foot; its picturesque harbour neighbourhoods are home to houses dating from the late 18th century. This coastal route combines a bike ride with a glimpse of the fishing village’s historic buildings.

You can reach Ven by ferry from Landskrona. After arriving, you can rent bicycles, tandem bikes, bikes with trailers or child seats, as well as two-wheelers with different numbers of gears. Check the ferry timetable and rental bike availability before travelling. This makes it easy to combine a stay on the island with a visit to the Tycho Brahe Museum and its garden.

Discover more destinations: Kyrkbacken, Annelöv, Häljarp, Landskrona, Härslöv, Glumslöv, Sankt Ibb, Klippan.

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