Kullaberg History and Nature Tour
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KULLABERG HISTORY AND NATURE TOUR Have you just moved to Sweden or Denmark? Would you like to know more about southern Sweden´s history and nature? Join us 31st May to experience Northwest-Skåne! Photo: sydpol.com In Northwest Skåne you can find a rocky coast with white sandy beaches, and coastal meadows. The landscape will impress you with steep cliffs, spectacular caves and hilly wooded landscapes. Monika Lennartsson is an authorized Skåne guide who will take us on an interesting bus tour and share her journey with us from Germany to Sweden. We will start in Lund by bus to Råå, an old fishing village where the landscape is full of history: Danish and Swedish. We will enjoy a light lunch in a café situated in a building nearby the Krapperup Estate, a manor from 16th century. Thereafter, we will walk in the inviting Krapperup Estate gardens before getting back on the bus to head out towards Mölle. This quaint fishing village at the foot of Kullaberg became famous at the end of the 19 th century as Sweden’s first common bathing area which offers a pittoresque atmosphere. There we will see the silhouette of Kullaberg Nature Reserve against the horizon. The dramatic mountain rises towards the sea of Öresund, and the National Park of Kullaberg is one of Skånes most visited nature attractions. Here we will enjoy breath taking sea views and while hiking to The Kullen Lighthouse (Swedish: Kullens fyr) we will find a unique flora and fauna. Kullen is one of the most prominent landmarks along the Swedish coastline with a long tradition. After that we will visit Hoganäs, where we will visit the Kermaiskt Center which is known for promoting and retaining ceramic tradition. There you will have the opportunity to do some shopping or enjoy a coffee break before we return to Lund. Welcome! DATE: May 31th, at 9.00-17.00 (8 h). START AND END OF TOUR: Lund Central Station. The meeting point and practical information will be sent out when registration has been made. INCLUDED: The tour is free of charge and includes a guided bus tour and a light lunch at The Krapperup Estate. REGISTRATION: Click here Adults only. As places are limited, we kindly ask you to register no later than 23 May. There is a no-show fee of 200 SEK. When you register, please let us know if you have any allergies. If travelling from Denmark, don´t forget to bring your passport as there are cross border controls at Hyllie station in Sweden. GUIDE: Monika Lennartsson is an authorized Skåne guide with a degree in Archeology and Scandinavian studies. QUESTIONS: Contact Susanne Mattsson by e-mail: [email protected] or by phone + 46 (0)768-890276. _________________________________________________________________________________ The tour is financed by the Interreg program Öresund–Kattegat-Skagerrak and is part of the project ESS MAX IV Crossborder Science and Society, Welcoming International Talents. Partners in the project are Lund kommun, Invest in Skåne, Helsingborg stad, and Malmö stad, International House Copenhagen and Copenhagen Capacity. .