Things to do in Lund
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Saluhallen
A mouth-watering market hall, it peddles reasonably priced grub, from fresh fish and piping-hot pasta to Thai, kebabs and croissants.
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Domkyrkan
Lund’s twin-towered Romanesque cathedral, Domkyrkan, is magnificent. Try to pop in at noon or 3pm (1pm and 3pm on Sunday and holidays) when the marvellous astronomical clock strikes up In Dulci Jubilo and the wooden figures at the top whirr into action. Within the crypt, you’ll find Finn, the mythological giant who helped construct the cathedral, and a 16th-century well carved with comical scenes.
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Kulturen
Kulturen, opened in 1892, is a huge open-air museum filling two whole blocks. Its 30-odd buildings include everything from the meanest birch-bark hovel to grand 17th-century houses. Permanent displays encompass Lund in the Middle Ages, vintage toys, ceramics, silver and glass (among many others); ask about guided tours in English. The popular outdoor cafe flanks several rune stones.
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Historiska Museet
Behind the cathedral, Historiska Museet has a large collection of pre–Viking Age finds, including a 7000-year-old skeleton. It’s joined with Domkyrkomuseet, which explores the history of the church in the area; the rooms filled with countless statues of the crucified Christ are supremely creepy.
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Gattostretto
Located over medieval ruins and co-run by an affable Roman chef, this breezy cafe-restaurant serves a tasty slice of dolce vita. Guzzle down proper Italian espresso and a slice of torta rustica, or long for Rome over hearty ragú, zesty artichoke salad or a warming pollo alla cacciatore (chicken cacciatore).
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Café Ariman
Head to this hip, grungy hang-out for cathedral views, strong coffee and fine cafe fare such as ciabatta, salads and burritos. It’s popular with left-wing students: think nose-rings, dreads and leisurely chess games. From September to May, DJs hit the decks on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Drottens Arkeologiska Museum
Subterranean Drottens Arkeologiska Museum contains the foundations of an 11th-century church, as well as a grisly collection of skeletons that build a picture of the Middle Ages through their diseases and amputations. Entrance is through the Gattostretto restaurant.
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Glorias
The waft of booze that hits you in the doorway tells you that eating is secondary here. This often-rowdy, American-style sports bar attracts a young crowd, and has somewhat pricey Cajun-style food and occasional live music. There's dancing until 03:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Gambrinus
The star turn at the Grand Hotel’s gourmet nosh spot is the Lund menu, featuring creative interpretations of regional classics using seasonal local produce. While the speciality is sweetbreads, there’s a vegetarian menu for herbivorous guests.
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&Bar
Chic &Bar is relaxed enough to attract a range of people for its lunchtime bagels, salads and specials, while à la carte dinner mains traverse Swedish and international influences. From 10pm, head in for cocktails and smooth lounge tunes.
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Skissernas Museum
The wonderful Skissernas Museum has the world’s largest collection of sketches and designs for public artworks, from both Swedish and foreign artists, including Henri Matisse, Fernand Léger and Diego Rivera.
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Bantorget 9
This is another gourmet darling, where you can snuggle down in cosy candlelight and feast on the likes of spring chicken with foie gras, almonds and pears. There’s a worldly wine list to further oil the evening.
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Ebbas Skafferi
Ebbas is the perfect cafe: think warm wooden tables, green plants and flowers, odd bits of artwork, a laid-back courtyard, and scrumptious coffee, tea and tasty grub such as hearty risotto and moreish cheesecake.
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Botanical Gardens
The 8-hectare Botanical Gardens, east of the town centre, feature around 7000 species. Also on site are tropical greenhouses.
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V.E.S.P.A.
For pizza and a glass of wine, this shiny-bright Italian bar-restaurant is a good choice; there's outdoor seating in summer.
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Graffiti Café
Part of the Graffiti franchise, selling salads, baguettes and baked potatoes with a disorientating choice of fillings.
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Godsmagasinet
For bike hire, head to Godsmagasinet, a bicycle lock-up in the northernmost train-station building.
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Apoteket Svanen
Take a look inside the charming old-style pharmacy, Apoteket Svanen, not far from the tourist office..
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Govindas
In a quiet, leafy cobbled courtyard, vegetarian Govindas is a hit with kronor-conscious students.
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Basilika
Da yoof love Basilika too: for coffee-drinking, lunch, comedy acts and nightclub.
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Akademibokhandeln
Fantastic university bookshop with a huge selection of foreign-language books.
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ICA Supermarket
Self-caterers can stock up at the ICA supermarket opposite the train station.
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Glasskulturen
On the main square, join the queues for delectable gourmet ice cream.
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