Introducing Skåne
Everyone loves Skåne. It would be hard not to. Wearing its proximity to Denmark on its sleeve, Skåne (www.skanetur.se) offers the mildest weather on Sweden’s mainland and some of the most beautiful pastoral scenery you’ll find outside of a frame. Sometimes called Scania, this area was Danish until the mid-17th century – the influence of the Danish is still easily detected in the dialect and architecture. Many natives of Skåne feel more strongly tied to nearby Copenhagen than Stockholm – and they certainly go that direction more often for entertainment.
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Being so flat and lovely, Skåne is popular with cyclists; there are numerous attractions in the gently rolling landscape and more hostels than any other region of Sweden. Other treats include castles, historic cities and the pretty coastline.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Plz help: General itinerary for one week in Sweden?
by vildanden 20 July 2011
I do agree with Alexandra (ropcorn) regarding a visit to Karlskrona, a beautiful town situated on many small islands in the southeastern…
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Re: Problems finding Cabin-Cottage in Sweden
by surfnturf 19 July 2011
Regarding +Lake Vättern+: Yes, there are nice places around Lake Vättern, for example +Varamobaden+ in Motala. But if want to stay at…
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RE: Visiting Denmark then Sweden solo!
by Bjoern 18 July 2011
Even is Denmark is tiny (and Sweden is BIG) 3 weeks is limited - do lin'mit yoursef: If we start allocating DK 1 week: then 2 full days…
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