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1 Kristianstad, p.4 Kristianstad yesterday, today, tomorrow.

2 Shopping, p.6 5 Eat & drink, p.12 8 Culture, p.18 Visit us on our website: Ultramodern shopping kristianstad.se/en Dine at a castle and buy WELCOME boulevards and picturesque food directly from a farmer. cultural palette Kristian- Or on social media: Enjoy every colour of the facebook.com/kollakristianstad old shops. stad offers. TO KRISTIANSTAD! Instagram.com/kollakristianstad flickr.com/kristianstadskommun 3 Outdoors, p.7 6 Family, p.14 9 Vattenriket, p.20 Kristianstad is located in Southern Sweden, in the region of Skåne. If you have ever been here before you know why we Production: Put on your best walking shoes Go and explore the Swedish Kristianstads kommun and explore the surroundings. have a picnic in the sun. are so proud of our municipality. If not, please come and together with Bravissimo.se Swim, jump and run! Or discover why. Kristianstad is all about variety. The city and Photographers: flora and fauna. its surroundings offer something for everyone: art, muse- Claes Sandén/Kristianstads kom- Beautiful places, ums, events, beaches, concerts, recreation, mun. Cecilia Sandén/Kristianstads 4 7 Åhus, p.16 10 Events, p.22 kommun. Sven Persson/swelo.se. p.10 nature – and more. Muntadher Dakhil. Kulturhuset Swedish sins, sandy be- Kristianstad – where all Sea breeze, forest walks Barbacka. Kristina Jungbeck/Kristi- aches and medieval history. the fun happens! With this brochure we hope to inspire you to come and and stunning views. Which Berglund/Kristianstads kommun. visit us. Pleasant reading! Miaanstads Habermann. kommun. Zara Tobias Broström/ Delfin. Eva will become your favourite? Kristianstads kommun

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Kristianstad – yesterday, today, tomorrow.

Kristianstad has a unique has been a part of Sweden of their history, they tend history. The city was foun- since 1658. to put their main focus ded more than 400 years on what is yet to come. In today’s Kristianstad you ago when King Christian can see signs of its history IV of Denmark decided thinking: modern shopping by walking the cobbled The city is filled with new he wanted to raise a fort malls, nature preserva- streets of the city centre, impossible for intruders to tion and an enormous relaxing in one of the parks invade. But wait, a Danish multi-functional arena for or visiting the theatre Vattenriket – seen from Kristianstad city. king establishing a town in which is one of the oldest Sweden? Well, at this time events. In addition to that, of its kind in Sweden. And sports and other major the region of Skåne belong- Kristianstad is a part of the in case you didn’t already ed to Denmark, including Öresund region, one of the realise, our city is named the piece of land that later most rapidly expanding after its founder, King became the city of Kristian- - Christian IV. pe. It is also said to be the regions in Northern Euro and Danish troops have most creative region in the stad. Over the ages Swedish fought over Skåne, but it of Kristianstad are proud world. Even though the people

KRISTIANSTAD IN NUMBERS

Founded: 1614 Ranking in men’s handball People: 82,500 in the municipality, nationwide: 1 37,500 in the city Accommodation capacity within 20 mins of Kristianstad city: 3 500 Visitors annually: 1.9 million Golf holes to play in Kristianstad: 123 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves: 1

Holy Trinity Church – the most beautiful religious building from the Renaissance era in all of the Nordic countries – continues to dominate the skyline. 4 | KRISTIANSTAD GUIDE KRISTIANSTAD GUIDE | 5 KRISTIANSTAD KRISTIANSTAD 2. SHOPPING

Shop ’til you drop, or have a stroll among old picturesque shops.

The City Centre city centre though. Why Shopping has become one There is more than just the not take a trip to one of the 3. OUTDOORS of Kristianstad’s trade- many farm shops located marks, probably thanks to nearby? the variety the city offers. There are plenty Here you can spend hours of ways to explore leisurely strolling among the area in and Galleria Boulevard old shops buying handi- around Kristian- crafts and locally produced If it’s raining when you stad. Off we go! specialities. Door-to-door visit, at the Galleria you can explore your inner national treasure? The Lin- can also hike on Skånele- fashionista, have a cup of yourself indoors for the Boulevard you can enjoy Hiking Trails nérundan trail is located in den, a system of trails all coffee, and get the latest entire day — in fact it’s a the wetlands and is named across Skåne. Kristianstad news from the fashion in- great place whatever the Hiking in the Kristian- after Swedish botanist municipality contains a dustry visiting ultramodern weather. And if you get stad area is a great way Carl Linnaeus. Nearby you total of about 60 kilome- shopping boulevards. tired of all the shopping, to explore the variety of tres of Skåneleden paths there are other activities Swedish nature. Walk along In 2014 Kristianstad was the beautiful 42 kilometres divided between two trails, going on such as live music find the fields of Näsby voted ’City Centre of the of coastline or visit the from several walking trails one in the north and one in performances and fashion fält where you can choose Year’ in competition with offering nature of various the south. Many of Kristi- shows held by the different Bockeboda area with its all of Sweden’s other cities. hiking trails in both spruce kinds. The Degebergaleden anstad’s hiking trails are It was awarded the distinc- and broadleaved wood- trail offers both hilly wheelchair accessible. tion thanks to the successful shops. Open every day. landscapes and a deep development of the city centre. the footpaths of a Swedish ravine with waterfalls. You lands. Or why not walk in

6 | KRISTIANSTAD GUIDE KRISTIANSTAD GUIDE | 7 SHOPPING SHOPPINGOUTDOORS Bike Trails kilometres are located in children’s area with its own Canoeing The courses are of different Kristianstad municipality, ski-lift. Skiing equipment river. characters, suitable for be- If you like to mix your What could be a better Ivösjön lake and Holjeån taking you through places can be rented. The rest of ginners and more advanced sightseeing with some ex- way - - the year the slope is used players. Two of the clubs ercise, this is something for mer’s day than paddling a kaby and Kristianstad city. for downhill mountain bike to enjoy a hot sum Golf offer pay & play. The mild you. There are several bike such as Yngsjö, Åhus, Rin canoe? A part of the system Sydostleden is the only bike races and hill rolling, where winters in Skåne make the trails of different charac- that combines the lakes Im- When in Kristianstad, you trail in the area marked you sit in a rally car-like ve- golf season long here. ters to choose from. Cycle meln, Raslången and Halen don’t have to travel far far with signs and directions. hicle and go downhill. This around a lake or follow the is situated in Kristianstad. activity requires booking in coastline, go through green This area is well-known for advance. to enjoy a good round of golf. forests or along old railway its beautiful nature. There tracks, stop for lunch at a Vångabacken are four campsites along Golf courses near Kristianstad restaurant or for a refresh- the trail within Kristianstad Club Pay & play Holes ing swim in a lake or the in the area of Kristianstad Skate Park municipality: Bökestad, Even though the landscpe sea; the possibilities are Kristianstad’s own skate - Araslövs GK Yes 18+18 we have our own ski slopes. park opened in the summer ga and Fuglabacken. They Kristianstad GK No 18+18 municipality is rather flat, Brotorpet, Västerviks bryg is Sydostleden, a 261-kilo- In the winter season people of 2015 and is located in Degeberga- endless! One of the trails metre trail of international come here to ski on three the city centre. The park is Widtsköfle GK Yes 18+9 offer facilities such as fire standard stretching from - completely made out of grani- Skepparslövs GK Yes 18+6 pits, firewood, water and ty levels. There is also a te, making it one of a kind. you can go canoeing are slopes of different difficul WC. Other places where Simrishamn to Växjö. Sixty 8 | KRISTIANSTAD GUIDE KRISTIANSTAD GUIDE | 9 OUTDOORS OUTDOORS 4. BEAUTIFUL PLACES

Explore the surroundings and find your favourite spot. Kjugekull Trolle Ljungby Castle Humleslingan Blåherremölla

Humleslingan two rather unusual things: 40 metre deep ravine. The Bäckaskog Castle and spend the night in a Bockeboda historical setting. You can Humleslingan, or the hops the old kaolin excavation view of the waterfalls, the Bockeboda is a recrea- also buy high-quality meat tour, is a 50-km tour taking site where the material was highest at 10 metres, is as a monastery for Roman tion area located on the Bäckaskog Castle was built hunted and cooked on loca- you through a beautiful used for sanitary porcelain, breath-taking. It is located Catholic monks in the 13th tion. And if you’re a bit of a landscape of both nature and the island’s high pro- next to the idyllic hills of Kristianstad. Many walking connoisseur, why not learn Nävlingeåsen ridge, west of and culture. The tour goes duction volume of ginger- Degeberga. There is a has been the property of paths take you through century. Over the years it how to brew your own beer bread! walking path connecting Danish and Swedish royalty. both dense spruce wood- or make your own chocola- Stop at Barum and take the the sites. The Forsakar area Since the 1950s the castle lands in the north and tall around lake Ivösjön. is a nature reserve. te pralines? ferry to Ivö island and Tosteberga has been open to tourists. broadleaved woodlands in explore the medieval chur- the south, making this the km ch. The ferry is free offers a hotel, a restaurant, Blåherremölla perfect arena for a relaxing east of Kristianstad you will Kjugekull Today, Bäckaskog Castle of charge. Off the coast about 20 conference facilities, art In Blåherremölla you exhibitions, concerts and and large oaks in the south Skåne. Tosteberga is a small walk or jog. The beech trees a nature preserve where other cultural events. from the 17th century. are several hundred years Ivö Island find the only archipelago in Close to Ivösjön is Kjugekull, will find an old watermill village with a small, idyllic you can choose from three The mill was in use until old. Seven kilometres long and harbour. Just take a walk, different walking paths: 3.3 1941. Today people come three kilometres wide, Ivö say hi to the locals and feel km, 1.3 km, and 0.75 km Trolle Ljungby Castle here to visit the museum, island is Skåne’s largest the sea breeze in your hair. long. Don’t miss the Curious for more? island. Ivö island holds one beautiful views of Ivö- their homemade cookies, Find more information Like Bäckaskog, Trolle café and art gallery. Enjoy of the oldest brick-built is closed to the public, but sandwiches and, last but about places to visit: Forsakar Ljungby is an old castle. It churches in Skåne, dated also take a walking path in other parts of the manor not least, their delicious kristianstad.se/en sjön! From here you can to the 1200s. However, the See Skåne’s two highest you can hold conferences island is most famous for waterfalls at Forsakar, a towards Bäckaskog Castle. waffles.

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No matter what your cup of tea is, you’ll find it in Kristianstad.

Restaurants or meal in the sun. Swedish than having a fika; Local Producers Candlelit dinner or a quick Why not make your res- you simply take a break to The people of Kristianstad outside the city and you nies. Go just a few minutes lunch on the go? Family taurant visit a part of your have a coffee and perhaps take their food seriously. A few favourites gathering or a fika with countryside sightseeing? something sweet. This is The area has a proud histo- producing and selling their from Kristianstad will find lots of small farms friends? Whatever you’re a perfect way to reload ry of food production. It is foods. Just imagine buying from Kristianstad you can your batteries and have a said that every day, nearly Outside yet not far away Beer brewery, Önnestad Kristianstad and its sur- have lunch or dinner in nice chat with colleagues every person in Sweden and meat directly from the looking for, you’ll find it in your fruiy, vegetables, fish Apples, Vånga farmer – it doesn’t get any roundings. In the summer, peaceful, beautiful environ- or friends, making fika an eats something produced in Chocolate, Rinkaby more natural than this. Swedes love to gather over ments. Visit a farm with important part of the day Kristianstad. And that may Mustard, Tollarp a meal at an open-air res- locally produced ingredi- for Swedish people. This well be true since the area Strawberries, Arkelstorp taurant or café. If you visit ents – or dine like a king in might be the reason why holds more than 1,600 food Raspberries, Österslöv Kristianstad during spring a real castle! Kristianstad has so many producing companies! Angus beef, Rinkaby or summer, be prepared welcoming cafés. But let’s get back to fika. However, the food pro- to see what seems like the There is nothing more duction is not only about mass-producing compa- whole city enjoying a drink

12 | KRISTIANSTAD GUIDE KRISTIANSTAD GUIDE | 13 EAT & DRINK EAT & DRINK 6. FAMILY ACTIVITIES Something For Every Are you ready to Family play? There are many other fun timekeeping – the perfect Swimming Areas places to take your family; chance to become the fami- Tivoliparken Do you like to have fun in ly champion! the water? Then Kristian- and fauna at naturum, Kristianstad’s central park. learn about Swedish flora stad municipality is the - Tivoliparken has been a place to be. Find a lake hid- - place for the people of enjoy the views of lake Ivö den in the leafy woods or Kulturhuset Barbacka kull nature reserve, or why Kristianstad to gather since sjön from the hills of Kjuge explore the 42 kilometres Barbacka House of Culture not visit the old watermill the 1800s. This is a perfect of coastline. Sandy beaches is Kristianstad’s meeting and try the delicious waff- spot for family activities; place for young culture; for, les at the café in Blåherre- bring a blanket and have a choice is yours. For rainy with, and by children and mölla? At the museums in or a dip from the jetty, the days there is Tivolibadet, Degeberga Hembygdspark, picnic, join a guided tour, an indoor arena offering two playrooms for children, you and your family can water-themed playground. youths. Here you can find smell the flowers or try the pools, a children’s area, a picture workshop, an ex- discover all about what life Tivoliparken is a popular sauna and hot tub. There hibition hall, a Saga Lounge was like in the area back in venue for concerts and is also a water slide with and much more. the olden days. other performances.

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Explore a medieval treasure!

Åhus – The Beach Town mainly make their living have built up small cabins, Today the people of Åhus long coastline, fisherm from tourism. Located on known as eel-huts, to store preserved medieval towns Åhus is one of the best the coastline of the Hanö their equipment and take in Sweden. The beautiful cover from the cold sea church of St Mary and the beach. People come here breeze. A few huts have old town hall on the main bay, Åhus has a beautiful from far away to catch the fallen due to old age and square remind visitors of The Absolut Company king it the country’s single riet and tobacco production summer sun or participate hard weather conditions largest export product at Tobaksladan. the town’s long history. Several famous food and in one of the annual events: but many of them can still within the food category. For many years, the reason spirits brands have their be seen on the beach, sym- home in this area. Perhaps bolising the hard work of the high concentration of Åhus Beach Soccer and the most well-known is Yngsjö people came to Åhus was the past. Some of them are eel along the coast. Tobacco Åhus Beach Handball Festival. The Absolut Company. It all History A nearby alternative for in use to this day! and alcohol production are Ålakusten started in 1879 when local Interested in history? Be- beach life and the tradition also historical and charac- The coastline between side the medieval feel run- teristic sources of income parties, known as ålagillen, founded the company. To- Here you can also expe- Every year there are dinner entrepreneur L.O. Smith of eel-fishing is Yngsjö. called Ålakusten arranged in the area to ce- - - rience some extraordinary Åhus and Stenshuvud is ning through Åhus, be sure lebrate the eel. Locals and ed all over the world, and seum, located in what used in Åhus. This is the reason , the Eel day Absolut Vodka is enjoy to pay a visit to Åhus Mu referred to as the source of tourists from all over come to be the town hall. You can thousands and thousands of why Åhus is sometimes Coast. Eel-fishing has birdwatching. Every year three Swedish sins: snuff, 99% of all Absolut Vodka is also learn about olden-day cranes visit the Pulken nature been the major income it is still produced in Åhus. schnapps and overeating eel. families. Along the 40-km exported worldwide, ma- rope-making at Repslage- for generations of Åhus to join them. reserve just outside of Yngsjö.

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Art, theatre, film, stand-up... the choice is yours.

comedy, musicals, lectures, originally!) of different Kristianstad Theatre Kulturkvarteret two gentlemen named Ny- dance, Shakespeare clas- culture to discover. There Kristianstad Theatre is ele- Kulturkvarteret Kristian- - sics, children’s theatre and are both temporary and gantly located in the heart stad is a place for cultural ded the company that today much more. permanent exhibitions, the lander and Björkman foun Want more? of Tivoliparken. It has ser- experiences of all kinds; goes by the name Svenska latter telling the stories of Visit Kristianstad tourist ved as the people of Kristi- - Bio, Swedish Cinema, and Kristianstad city, the lands- centre to find out more anstad’s theatrical centre certs, family shows, stand- cape, the textile heritage come here to enjoy con about upcoming local since 1906. It was designed Regional Museum up and theatre. This is also Swedish film-making was concerts and exhibitions. by the architect Axel Ander- The Regional Museum with still intact and can be seen born. The film studio is berg, who was also the man the Centre of Contemporary andAt other film-making. locations yet still library. Also check out: where you’ll find the city’s Art is a place for cultural part of the Region Museum spring and autumn, the kulturkvarteret.com at the Film Museum. Every - omnivores. In the main Film Museum arranges a regionmuseet.se behind the Oscar’s Theatre holm. Anderberg was born facilities located next to the Railway Museum, and Film Museum programme of both Swedish kristianstad.se/evenemang and the Opera in Stock you will find Åhus Museum, in Kristianstad. Visitors to- the main square Stora Torg three outdoor museums. - there is a smorgasbord cial place in Kristianstad’s The art of film has a spe and international films. of performances: stand-up (which is a Swedish word history. As early as in 1905, day can enjoy a wide range

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Ready for a full nature experience?

Vattenriket promote and demonstrate watching, guided culture tours and all the other in- hold your next meeting Opteryx Not many areas in Sweden a balanced relationship formation you might need here? The perfect way to have such rich and varied between people and nature, combine business with tours and eco-certificated to explore Vattenriket to nature as Vattenriket. and where conservation pleasure. Enjoy an exciting tour in game fishing tours. the fullest. At naturum you down below the water in The widely spread wet- and sustainable develop- Opteryx, high above and can have a cup of coffee or a the rich wetlands around lands make a great place ment go hand in hand. Naturum full meal in the restaurant. Kristianstad Vattenrike. for herbs, insects, birds and Vattenriket contains 22 Naturum is the visitor cen- The menu is based on the Linnérundan visitor sites. All of them are tre and a natural starting current season and most The naturum Vattenriket the years at least 38 species equipped with information point when visiting Vat- dishes are made with local visitor centre is an ex- other animals to live. Over boards for you to get the ingredients. Some say the cellent starting point for Curious for more? birds have been recorded in most out of your visit. Five 400 metres from the train beautiful restaurant view walks. From here you can of fish and 260 species of tenriket. It is located just the area. Kristianstad Vat- sites are easily accessible. station. Come here by foot, across the soothing lake follow the Linnérundan Visit us for further informa- tenriket has been designa- What better way to explore bicycle, bus or car; there is makes the food taste even trail over the seasonally tion about Vattenriket: ted a Biosphere Reserve by the wetlands than from a large car park. Naturum better… Naturum has an vattenriket.kristianstad.se - a boat? There are several is fully accessible. Here you auditorium for meetings flooded grasslands. ves are areas designed to boat safaris available: bird- and conferences; why not UNESCO. Biosphere Reser will find exhibitions, guided 20 | KRISTIANSTAD GUIDE KRISTIANSTAD GUIDE | 21 VATTENRIKET VATTENRIKET Famous events in Kristianstad

· Men´s World Championship Handball 2011 · World Scout Jamboree 2011 Beach Soccer, Åhus Handball, Kristianstad Arena · Men´s Scandinavian Cup Handball 2012 · European Karting Championship 2015 · World Karting Championship 2016 10. EVENTS · Women´s European Championship Handball 2016 · National Scout Jamboree 2017 Kristianstad is the · Men´s World Championship Handball 2023 perfect area to · Kristianstad Book Festival, yearly Jamboree Scout Camp Tivoliparken for outdoor concerts & events attend fun events...

Modern arenas open up for camp in 2011. This was the players, but also among Norra Åsum Event Area together for a two-day long tion facilities (3,500 beds sports, concerts and con- largest scout camp ever their families as they can Near to Kristianstad is an cultural celebration. This within 20 minutes’ drive), ferences; spacious outdoor arranged at the time. In area of over 200, 000 m², event truly is for everyone: a short distance between venues make it possible 2017 the scouts are coming alongside everything else enjoy watching the games presenting great oppor- well-known musical artists, arenas and the city centre to host events for thou- - tunities for large outdoor guided city tours, dancing, (5-10 minutes by foot from sands and thousands of ree camp is yet again a part to offer during the summer. back as the national jambo Kristianstad and Åhus have events. Music festivals, hor- you name it! Both professi- Kristianstad Arena to the participants. With nearby of Kristianstad’s summer se shows, running compe- onal performers and amat- train station) and easy accommodation facilities of scene. titions – you name it. Along eurs are on stage, perhaps access to and from Malmö all kinds, everyone can be Kristianstad Arena you’ll discover a new idol? and Copenhagen. Add to Beach Handball & Since Kristianstad Arena racing circuit, this is the that the experience Kristi- the night. Beach Soccer with the Norra Åsum Ring sure to find a place to stay was built in 2010, it has perfect outdoor event area! become one of the city’s ...and to arrange events and the people of anstad has of hosting major Jamboree football teams gather on landmarks. Here you can Kristianstad’s love for their Every year handball and perfect events! Scout Camp Kulturnatt visitors, and the result can - as well as sports. For ex- Kulturnatt Kristianstad is Placing your event in Kristi- olnly be a successful event. the sandy beach of Åhus enjoy concerts and shows ample, Kristianstad Arena a yearly event, where the anstad means you can offer On the sandy soil of Rinka to play in the Åhus Beach Welcome! no less than 70,000 people Handball Festivals. These has hosted several inter- people in the area of Kris- your visitors the full packa- by just outside Kristianstad, Soccer and Åhus Beach visited Kristianstad and events are popular not only national handball matches tianstad municipality come ge: a range of accommoda- the World Scout Jamboree among the participating and tournaments.

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4 8 2 Museums/culture 12 5 1. Naturum, Vattenriket 20 2. Regional Museum 19 9 3. Film Museum 21 4. Holy Trinity Church 6 3 18 5. Kulturkvarteret & Library 14 7 Shopping 6. Galleria Boulevard

1 7. Lilla Torg 17 8. Stora Torg 16 9. Grocery stores Event areas 10. Kristianstad Arena 11 11. Kristianstad Theatre 12. Kulturkvarteret

Sport/training13. Yllan Exhibitions 9 14. Tivolibadet (Baths) 15. Sports Stadium 16. Tivoliparken 17. Jogging trails

Services 15 18. Hospital 10 19. Central Station 17 20. Tourist Center

13 21. Post Office

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12 MAP KRISTIANSTAD & SURROUNDINGS

9 3 Kristianstad’s surround- ing areas offer a wide range of beautiful and 5 unique places.

1. Åhus 3. Ivö Island 2. Yngsjö

4. Kjugekull 6 5. Bäckaskog Caslte 7. Kristianstad Airport 6. Trolle Ljungby Castle

9. Balsberget Forrest 8 8. Ekenabben (Vattenriket) 10. Linderödsåsen

11 13 12. Vångabacken 11. Håslövs ängar (Vattenriket)

13. Norra Åsum Event Area

10 7

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Kristianstad is never far away – by train, plane, bus, car or ferry!

By Train By Bus By Ferry By train Kristianstad connects A network of regular bus servi- With the ferry from Poland, to the main Stockholm–Malmö Germany or Denmark to the - connects Kristianstad to the south of Sweden it is easy to sundstågen or Pågatågen trains surroundingces operated townsby Skånetrafiken and villages. continue towards Kristianstad railway line in Hässleholm. Öre by either train, car or bus. From Poland: Stena Line, Gdy- Booktake you your from ticket Hässleholm with Skånetra to - By Car Kristianstad in just 20 minutes. nia-Karlskrona or Polferries, By car it is easy to travel to From Copenhagen with Öre- Kristianstad using the excellent From Germany: TT-Line Tra- sundstågenfiken, Snälltåget you canor SJ. go directly road network in Skåne. The vemunde-Trelleborg,Świnoujście-Ystad or Stena to Kristianstad several times Swedish Transport Adminis- Line Rostock-Trelleborg and a day. Sassnitz-Trelleborg up-to-date information about From Denmark: HH-Ferries By Air tration (Trafikverket) provides and Scandlines Helsingör-Hel- Kristianstad Österlen Airport its website. singborg. the regional traffic situation on You can also also go by train or Kristianstad. car from Copenhagen over the is located near Everöd outside Öresund bridge to Malmö and then continue to Kristianstad.

Come and visit us! Kristianstad Tourist Center is located in Rådhus Skåne, Stora Torg. Please don’t hesitate to come visit us for further information about things to do when in Kristianstad.

Kristianstad Tourist Center Stora Torg 291 32 Kristianstad [email protected] Phone: +46 (0) 44 13 53 35 kristianstad.se/en

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