Tips - sightseeing and food
Sightseeing
In the city centre you will find the old Abbey which is definitely worth a visit. Franciscan monks established the abbey back in 1267. The Abbey today hosts a museum and has beautiful rose gardens and surroundings.
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Greyfriars Abbey, Ystad
In the city centre you will find the old Abbey which is definitely worth a visit. Franciscan monks established the abbey back in 1267. The Abbey today hosts a museum and has beautiful rose gardens and surroundings.
Very close to the house on Stickgatan is the “Charlotte Berlin’s museum” – an old, largely intact house dating back to the 19th century where visitors are given an insight into Charlotte’s life (1841-1916). Charlotte was a prominent Swedish business woman.
Charlotte Berlins Museum
23 DammgatanVery close to the house on Stickgatan is the “Charlotte Berlin’s museum” – an old, largely intact house dating back to the 19th century where visitors are given an insight into Charlotte’s life (1841-1916). Charlotte was a prominent Swedish business woman.
The beach of Ystad – along the beachline you will find great beaches and with a nice walkway with some nice spots, e.g. the hotel Ystad Saltsjöbad (nice bar and restaurant), Shuffle Bar, Fritidsbaren (best Danish pastries ever!)
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Ystad Saltsjöbad
15 SaltsjöbadsvägenThe beach of Ystad – along the beachline you will find great beaches and with a nice walkway with some nice spots, e.g. the hotel Ystad Saltsjöbad (nice bar and restaurant), Shuffle Bar, Fritidsbaren (best Danish pastries ever!)
Saint Mary’s church – Built around 1200 this is biggest and most central church in Ystad which has played a central role in the history in Ystad. As the only city in the world, Ystad still has a tower watchman who sits in the tower of the church each night and blows his copper horn every 15 min between 9.15 pm-1am, signaling that everything is safe in the city.
Sankta Maria Kyrka
2A StortorgetSaint Mary’s church – Built around 1200 this is biggest and most central church in Ystad which has played a central role in the history in Ystad. As the only city in the world, Ystad still has a tower watchman who sits in the tower of the church each night and blows his copper horn every 15 min between 9.15 pm-1am, signaling that everything is safe in the city.
Wallander – as you might know, Ystad is the home town (lived on Mariagatan among other places) of the fictive character Kurt Wallander, a Swedish policeman. If you are interested it’s possible to get guided Wallander tours.
Mariagatan
MariagatanWallander – as you might know, Ystad is the home town (lived on Mariagatan among other places) of the fictive character Kurt Wallander, a Swedish policeman. If you are interested it’s possible to get guided Wallander tours.
Ale stenar – approx. 30 min along the east coast line you will find the Ale’s Stones which is a mystical monument consisting of 59 massive stones arranged in an oval (a Swedish twist of Stonehedge). The monument was erected around 1 400 years ago in the iron age but still, it’s unclear by whom or why. The site also has magnificent views of the coastline and is located in a small fishing village, Kåseberga.
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Ales Stenar
52 KillevägenAle stenar – approx. 30 min along the east coast line you will find the Ale’s Stones which is a mystical monument consisting of 59 massive stones arranged in an oval (a Swedish twist of Stonehedge). The monument was erected around 1 400 years ago in the iron age but still, it’s unclear by whom or why. The site also has magnificent views of the coastline and is located in a small fishing village, Kåseberga.
Beautiful beach on the east coast with nice surroundings and fine sand
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Knäbäckshusen
KnäbäckshusenBeautiful beach on the east coast with nice surroundings and fine sand
Sandhammars
6 SandhammarvägenBeautiful beach with nice surroundings and fine sand
A nationalpark on the east coast line with beautiful scenery and surroundings
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Stenshuvud Norra huvudet
A nationalpark on the east coast line with beautiful scenery and surroundings
Kåseberga
Small and nice fishing village where Ale Stenar is located
Ystads Konstmuseum
Sankt Knuts torgYstad's official art museum
Glimmingehus manor – is a classic medieval buidling from 1499 which acted as the residence of Danish knight and his family. It is one of the best preserved medieval chateau. You can take guided tours or just stroll around in the buildings and the surroundings.
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Glimmingehus
6 BorgvägenGlimmingehus manor – is a classic medieval buidling from 1499 which acted as the residence of Danish knight and his family. It is one of the best preserved medieval chateau. You can take guided tours or just stroll around in the buildings and the surroundings.
For a movie fan, this could be a nice spot! A lot of film has been recorded in Ystad and especially the movies about Kurt Wallander
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Cineteket Ystad Film & experience center
14 Elis Nilssons vägFor a movie fan, this could be a nice spot! A lot of film has been recorded in Ystad and especially the movies about Kurt Wallander
Osterlenkryddor
363 KarlsfältsvägenA farm store with a large variety of spices
On the east coast, you'll find this permanent art sculpture park - definitely worth a visit if you are in the area and interested in art.
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Kivik Art Centre
On the east coast, you'll find this permanent art sculpture park - definitely worth a visit if you are in the area and interested in art.
Matkultur
Per Helsas gård is the only preserved block of half-timbered houses in the Nordic countries. In the courtyard you will small shops and a great restaurant, “Grändens mat” where you can have a bite and a glass of wine.
Per Helsas Gard
40 Stora ÖstergatanPer Helsas gård is the only preserved block of half-timbered houses in the Nordic countries. In the courtyard you will small shops and a great restaurant, “Grändens mat” where you can have a bite and a glass of wine.
Fantastic pizzas! Crowded during summertime so it could be wise to call for reservations.
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B Olsson Friden
Fantastic pizzas! Crowded during summertime so it could be wise to call for reservations.
Great crepes, both sweet and more "foody" - also a place which can be crowded during summertime so prepare for some waiting time
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Franskans Crêperie
44 Rörums byavägGreat crepes, both sweet and more "foody" - also a place which can be crowded during summertime so prepare for some waiting time
Great cafe and bakery with both pastries and good food.
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Söderberg & Sara Stenugnsbageri
2 RegementsgatanGreat cafe and bakery with both pastries and good food.
The oldest hotel in Sweden - summertime they have a nice patio on the backside with some nice foods and drinks - just 1 min from the house.
Continental du Sud
13 HamngatanThe oldest hotel in Sweden - summertime they have a nice patio on the backside with some nice foods and drinks - just 1 min from the house.
Fritidsbaren
16 FritidsvägenBest Danish pastries in the world?
Great cafe with pastries and food where you also can buy their own products home, like bread, jam, coffee etc.
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Olof Viktors Farm shop
86 ÖsterlenvägenGreat cafe with pastries and food where you also can buy their own products home, like bread, jam, coffee etc.
Pastafabriken Ingelstorp
8 Ingelstorps byvägA nice pasta place on Österlen
An old castle where you also can eat really good pizzas
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Kronovall Mansion Gardens
101 Kronovall LångahusetAn old castle where you also can eat really good pizzas
In the Per Helsas gård, you'll find a great spot for good food and drinks!
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Grändens mat
3 BesökaregrändIn the Per Helsas gård, you'll find a great spot for good food and drinks!
A great food spot right be the water at the small harbor of Hörde.
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Hörte Brygga
A great food spot right be the water at the small harbor of Hörde.
Aktiviteter
Close by the Ystad beaches and Ystad Saltsjöbad, you will find the tennis club with tennis courts and three padel courts. You book via www.ytk.se
Ystads tennisklubb
14 SpaljégatanClose by the Ystad beaches and Ystad Saltsjöbad, you will find the tennis club with tennis courts and three padel courts. You book via www.ytk.se
Ystad's golf club is located at Nybrostrand, just outside Ystad
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Ystad Golfklubb
LångrevsvägenYstad's golf club is located at Nybrostrand, just outside Ystad
A very nice store on Österlen, focusing on gardering and home interior.
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Karl Fredrik
1081 ÖsterlenvägenA very nice store on Österlen, focusing on gardering and home interior.
When the sea temperature might be too low, check out the Gyllebo sjö where the nature is nice and water temperature often higher
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Gyllebo sjö
When the sea temperature might be too low, check out the Gyllebo sjö where the nature is nice and water temperature often higher