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Lund - October 21, 2017: University library of Lund, Sweden

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Overview

It's no wonder that so many artists call southern Sweden home – the light seems softer, the foliage brighter and the shoreline more dazzling.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Marina at Västra Hamnen with Turning Torso in the background.

    Västra Hamnen

    Malmö

    Located about 2.5km northwest of the Old Town, buzzing, bayside Västra Hamnen represents the modern face of Malmö. It's a popular spot to stroll, sip…

  • View of Kungsholms Fort.

    Kungsholms Fort

    Southern Sweden

    Karlskrona’s star is the extraordinary offshore Kungsholms Fort, with its curious circular harbour, established in 1680 to defend the town. The fort can…

  • Drottningskars Fortress outside Karlskrona, Sweden.

    Drottningskärs kastell

    Southern Sweden

    Bristling with cannons, this fortified tower on the island of Aspö was described by Admiral Nelson of the British Royal Navy as ‘impregnable’. You can…

  • The entrance to the Marinmuseum.

    Marinmuseum

    Southern Sweden

    The striking Marinmuseum is the national naval museum. Dive in for reconstructions of a battle deck in wartime, a hall full of fantastic figureheads,…

  • Malmö old town.

    Gamla Staden

    Malmö

    Focusing on the area around Stortorget (the town square) and lively Lilla Torget (the little square) Malmö's Old Town is a gorgeous warren of cobblestone…

  • Malmö Museer

    Malmö Museer

    Malmö

    Located within the rambling Malmöhus Slott, operating under the broad banner (and one low admission fee) of the Malmö Museer, are three main museums…

  • Teknikens och sjöfartens hus

    Teknikens och sjöfartens hus

    Malmö

    A short distance to the west of Malmöhus Slott, the Technology and Maritime museum is home to aircraft, vehicles, a horse-drawn tram, steam engines, and…

  • Kungsparken

    Kungsparken

    Malmö

    Since 1872, the 34,000-sq-metre King's Park in the shadow of Malmöhus Slott has been delighting Malmö's residents and visitors with its magnificent…

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