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Ystad [1] is a small but charming city in Scania, part of southern Sweden. It is situated on the south coast of Scania with good beaches east of the town. Ystad is known internationally as the setting for many of the novels of Henning Mankell, featuring fictional Ystad police inspector Kurt Wallander.

Travel to Ystad - Visa Requirements

Flights and airtickets to Ystad

Malmö (Sturup) airport (IATA MMX) is 30 minutes drive away. Copenhagen (Kastrup) airport (IATA CPH) is 1 hours drive.

By Train

Local train ( "pågatåg" ) from Malmö, Skånetrafiken

Direct train (IC Bornholm) from Copenhagen, DSB

By Ferry

Bornholmstrafikken from Rønne, Denmark

Polferries from Świnoujście, Poland

Tours and Getting around Ystad

Walk.

Ystad tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • S:ta Maria church (13th century)
  • S:t Petri church and monastery
  • Ales stenar in Kåseberga 17 km east of Ystad

Ystad city tours

Walk through the old part of the city and enjoy the old half-timbered houses.

During summer, enjoy a walk by the beach (east of the town). Stop by and grab a beer or ice cream at "Fritidsbaren" and get a good view of the ocean.

Every other year, Ystad hosts a Tattoo, a must-see if you are interested in music. See www.ystadtattoo.se for more info.

Ystad souvenirs and shopping

  • Handicraft

Ystad Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Ystad nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Ystad cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Contact

Ystad Tourist Information Office, S:t Knuts Torg, 271 42 Ystad, Tel: +46-411-57 76 81

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