Simrishamn
Simrishamn is a coastal town in Österlen, part of southern Sweden.
Understand
[edit]- Simrishamn Tourist Office, Tullhusgatan 2 at the harbour. ☏ +46 414-81 98 00
Get in
[edit]By plane
[edit]The nearest airports are Kristianstad/Everöd (54 km) and Malmö/Sturup (78 km), both with mainly domestic flights. A few miles further is Kastrup with numerous international flights.
From Kristianstad Airport take the Skånetrafiken Express Line 3 to Simrishamn. From Sturup there is no direct route to Simrishamn, but you first have to travel by bus to Lund or Malmö and from there Skånetrafiken's bus/Pågatåg. From Kastrup take the Öresund train with change to Pågatåg in Malmö. Travel time 1 hour and 55 minutes, ticket price for adult is 195 kr.
By bus
[edit]Skånetrafiken's Express Line 3 from Kristianstad and Express Line 5 from Lund have many departures to Simrishamn. From Kristianstad it takes 1 hour and 26 minutes, the ticket price for the adult is 63 kr. From Lund it takes 1 hour and 30 minutes, the ticket price for the adult is 93 kr.
By train
[edit]Skånetrafiken operates hourly local trains, called Pågatåg, from Malmö via Ystad. Journey time from Malmö is about 1½ hour.
- 1 Simrishamn railway station. Travel time from Malmö is about 90 minutes and the ticket price for the adult is 99 kr.
Get around
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By bus
[edit]Bus 591 runs in an 8-shaped loop and connects the city's different areas with each other and with the train and bus station. It is operated by Skånetrafiken in collaboration with the municipality.
By car
[edit]Avoid driving in the city centre. Good parking places are located near the station. Best parking is available along Stenbocksgatan. From there you can walk to the centre in 5 minutes.
By bike
[edit]Simrishamn is a small town and you have good use of a bike, not least if you want to explore the nature around Simrishamn. However, cycling on the picturesque cobbled streets in the centre is not convenient.
See
[edit]The main sights in Simrishamn are the city and its atmosphere. If you are in Simrishamn you usually go around the rest of Österlen to see more.
- 1 Saint Nicolai Church (Sankt Nicolai kyrka), Storgatan 18 (on the main square). Medieval church in central Simrishamn.
- 2 Glimmingehus, Glimmingehus Borg, 276 56 Hammenhög, ☏ +46 414 18620. The best-preserved medieval castle in the Nordic region.
- Stenshuvud National Park.
- Österlens Museum's home museum, next to the church. Tuesday - Friday 12:00 - 16:00 and Saturdays 10:00 - 14:00. The museum is closed on Sundays and Mondays. During December, opening hours are extended some days.
- Apotekarns garden, Storgatan 17, ☏ +46 414-16170, art with garden.
Do
[edit]- Österlens Golfklubb (Lilla vik/djupadal).
- Bicycle in the south east of Sweden (Sydostleden - Österlen - Skåne), Stockeboda Gård - Gärsnäs, ☏ +46 414-241 02, info@stockeboda.se. Bicycle package with half pension.
- Swim at the town's bathing area, Tobisvik. Its sand is quite coarse and the sea quickly becomes deep.
Buy
[edit]- Handicraft
- There are some boutique shops on Storgatan, a little west of St. Nicolai
Eat
[edit]- See Stockeboda Gård in Sleep below.
- 1 Café Smulan, Albovägen 36, 273 50 Brösarp, ☏ +46 414-73 808, info@cafesmulan.com. M-F 07:30-17:00, Sa 07:30-15:00, Su closed. Good quality pastry and warm beverages at mid-scale price level.
Drink
[edit]There is a Systembolaget near St. Nicolai.
Sleep
[edit]- [dead link] Stjärnegården Bed and Breakfast, Glimminge, 272 92 Simrishamn (Between Gislöv and Borrby), ☏ +46 733714904. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 11:00. Renovated typical Scania farm from 1869. 7 rooms. Also small cottage for rent. Close to milelong beaches, restaurants, castles, golf, Skillinge, Simrishamn, and Glimmingehus. 1050 kr.
- Stockeboda Gård - (Stockeboda Farm cottages), Stockeboda Gård - Gärsnäs, ☏ +46 414-241 02, info@stockeboda.se. Check-in: 15.:00, check-out: 10:00. Bungalows, bar & restaurant, wood-fired tubs, and brewery. 15 wooden cabins in wonderful settings with kitchenette, furnished terrace and private bathroom. Cottages have a living room with dining room and free Wi-Fi. The kitchen includes a stove, microwave and fridge, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Guest groups can book the rustic dining room at Stockeboda, which has sheepskin-style chairs and wooden tables. Among the specialities you will find grilled pork, lamb and wild boar. 1700 kr/night.
- Simrishamns hostel [dead link] (STF) on Christer Barnekowsgatan 10 is a short distance from the city centre and has a toilet and TV in all rooms. During high season (June, July, August) the reception is open daily from 08:30 to 10:00 and 17:00 to 19:00 daily. The rest of the time it is open by agreement. ☏ +46 414-105 40
- Tobisvik's campsite is a little north of the city with walking distance to the city. Near the campsite there is an outdoor pool and a beach. ☏ +46 414-41 27 78
Connect
[edit]The best place for internet access is the local library.