A leisurely day drive to explore an interesting strip of land led us to learn some history and view pristine harbours, birds, beaches, landscape and finally a nature reserve with hiking options.

We based ourselves in Lund, in the Skåne region of Southern Sweden. A short drive in the north west direction took us to Landskrona – an almost off-the-beaten-track city on the shores of Oresund.

This coastal town is situated on the the Öresund Strait, which separates Sweden from Denmark. Landskrona has a rich history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Viking era.

LANDSKRONA CITADEL

The Landskrona Citadel is a well-preserved 16th century fortress, built by King Christian III of Denmark. It is famous for its well preserved moat system. There are three canals encircling the central fortress. North of the citadel is a port based on a natural chute in the sea floor.

Landskrona citadel
Sunset at Greymouth, NZ
Landskrona citadel and surrounds

We loved the picture perfect walking area, with trees and greenery, ideal for a relaxing stroll. There were plenty of narrow paths that crisscrossed the area and ran along the moats, with a bridge crossing over the moat into the citadel where we took a break and relaxed with a coffee before continuing the stroll down to the shoreline.

The Halvmånen strand, full of hundreds of birds bobbing on the water, was next to the Citadellkliniken.

LERHAMN

We drove further north past Helsingborg and Hoganas to the beautiful, almost deserted harbour of Lerhamn. It looked like a small fishing village and we enjoyed the views of the rocky beach, hundreds of birds, boats and shoreline.

Lerhamn beach with colorful houses

KULLABERG NATURE RESERVE

We drove further on towards Kullaberg Nature Reserve (Naturum Kullaberg) through winding roads and greenery, reaching the slopes to the beautiful Kullaberg peninsula where the cliffs plunge, up to 200 feet, vertically into the sea. We loved the rugged terrain and the panoramic views over Öresund and Kattegat. There was an interesting Visitor Center and Kullens Lighthouse, 100 years old and the strong light from the lighthouse visible from 30 miles.

There is an interesting exhibition and displays at the Kullen light house with information about this area. The naturum in Kullaberg is a great place to learn about native birds, mushrooms, plants and animals that live around this peninsula. We walked down to the tip of the rocks and enjoyed some awesome views.

There was a hiking trail (about 3 miles) through a wonderful forested part of Kullaleden, with some interesting view points.

Kullaberg nature reserve is an excellent place for hiking, climbing, sea viewing, watching sunsets from the precipice of the cliffs.

But a lovely day was nearing the end, and we had to head back to Lund!

Lund in Sweden
Southern Sweden

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Leisurely Drives
Landskrona
Landskrona citadel
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Landskrona citadel and surrounds
Lerhamn beach with colorful houses
Lund in Sweden
Southern Sweden
Hidden Gems in Southern Sweden
Classic Castles in Denmark
Eidfjord – The perfect base in Central Norway
Day Trips from Copenhagen
Egeskov Castle – A Multi-facet Destination
Läckö Slott – Sweden’s Beautiful Castle
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Eidfjord – The perfect base in Central Norway
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