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Knäbäckshusen
Knäbäckshusen is a small collection of half-timbered houses that were moved here from Ravlunda in the 1950s. The houses are idyllically nestled in greenery, just a stone's throw from the sea. With their white facades, thatched roofs, and cobblestone paths, it feels as if time has stood still – a hidden gem where beach, forest, and history meet in a unique way.
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Christinehof Castle
Christinehof was built in the 18th century by Christina Piper, one of the most powerful women of her time. The castle was built in the Baroque style and is surrounded by beech forests and tranquil ponds. Here, history, nature, and culture meet – in the form of exhibitions, walks, and events. A living castle where the splendor of the past is given new luster.
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Glimmingehus
Glimmingehus was built in 1499 as a residence and castle for the Danish knight Jens Holgersen Ulfstand and his Swedish wife Margareta Arvidsdotter. With thick walls, trapdoors, and secret nooks, it is the best-preserved medieval fortress in the Nordic region. Today, Glimmingehus is an exciting destination for both history enthusiasts and curious children.
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Ale's Stones
Ales Stenar is Sweden’s largest preserved stone ship formation, consisting of 59 large stones arranged in a shape resembling a Viking ship. It is situated high above the sea near Kåseberga, with a view that is at least as magnificent as the site's history. The stone ship dates back to the Iron Age and is considered one of Sweden's most mythical attractions.
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Mandelmann's Farm
Djupadal, better known as Mandelmann's Farm, has become Sweden's green dream. Vegetables are grown with love here, animals graze in the pastures, and each season brings new life. The farm is run by Gustav and Marie Mandelmann and is open to visitors who want to experience a more sustainable way of life – right in the heart of Österlen.
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Kivik
In the heart of Kivik lie the classic "Skånelänga" farmhouses with their low roofs, rendered walls, and mullioned windows. Many of them date from the 18th and 19th centuries and now house cafés, shops, or residences. A walk through the village is like stepping straight into a postcard – with the scent of apple blossoms and the sea in the air.
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Kåseberga Fish
In the fishing village of Kåseberga, you'll find the family-owned smokehouse, established in 1968. Here, fish is smoked over an open fire with alder wood, following old traditions. The shop offers fresh and smoked delicacies daily, and in the summer, you can enjoy lunches like hot-smoked salmon, fried herring with mash, or fish & chips by the sea.
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Björn Ranelid
Björn Ranelid, born in Malmö in 1949, is one of Sweden's most famous authors – loved for his unique language and his presence both in literature and in public discourse. He has long lived in Kivik, where the Österlen landscape has become an integral part of his life and stories.
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Liv Strömquist
Comic artist and podcaster Liv Strömquist is known for explaining major societal issues with humor and sharp wit. She now lives in Malmö but spends a lot of time in Österlen, where she grew up. In the podcast En varg söker sin podd (A Wolf Seeks Its Podcast), she often talks about life in the countryside – where the pace is slower and there is room for thoughts and ideas.
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The Mandelmanns
Gustav and Marie live on the farm Djupadal outside Rörum, where they grow vegetables, keep animals, and live close to nature. Through their TV show Mandelmanns Gård, they have become beloved by the public, and many recognise both the farm and their warm demeanor. In Österlen, they have built their lives with a focus on sustainability, tranquility, and the joy of simplicity.
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Peder Fredricson
Peder Fredricson is one of Sweden's most successful riders and has won several Olympic medals. Together with his wife Lisen, he runs Grevlundagården outside Vitaby in Österlen. There, they train horses and riders at a high level – in the heart of the Scanian landscape with fields, hills, and the sea nearby.
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Ulf Lundell
Ulf Lundell is the rock poet, novelist, and Österlen's most talked-about neighbor. He bought the farm in Kivik in the early 90s, and has since written both music and books with Österlen's landscape as a backdrop. In the novel Vardagar, he returns to the changing seasons of nature, dog walks by the sea, and the everyday solitude in the countryside.
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