Enchanting gardens
Explore the beauty of Sküne’s gardens
Discover the delights of Sküne’s gardens Skogvaktarns Himmelstorp, Kullaberg. (Residence of the Himmelstorp forest rangers.)
Skåne’s gardens entice, surprise and inspire. Why not try a round-trip here? Skåne is alive with gardens. From large, magnificent chateau gardens with figures shaped in box hedges and yew trees to small, secretive private patches behind well-groomed hedges and white-painted fences. Come and explore.
Sense the aroma of coffee and elder flower, pyramid cake and roses. Especially in Billinge, where the Frick family have their bakery in an absolutely delightful garden – wrapped in climbing roses and stylish Empress trees. There are lots of secretive arbours there too. Take your picnic basket with you and soak in the atmosphere. But don’t forget to call before you go. You’ll find the phone number in this brochure. The sun drenched white-plastered Bosjökloster (castle) lies in the heart of Skåne, where the Söderåsen ridge winds its way down towards Stockamöllan and the lake at Ringsjön. The petals from the shimmering pink Alba roses vibrate in the lake’s breeze. Delphiniums, monk’s-hoods and lavender lead you along mellow lawns towards a beautiful park with a lovers’ path and a thousand year old oak. Hire a rowing boat at the lake or let the children loose among the animal enclosures. There’s a restaurant, café and a picnic spot. Or you can explore inside the castle vaults... South of Hässleholm, close to the beaches of the Finjasjön lake you’ll find Hovdala slott (castle) with its beautiful park and delightful renaissance garden, filled with cultural plants from times gone by. The castle dates back to the 16th century and is a national cultural heritage centre. It has an orangery, built during the 1790s, and in the large stable there is a pleasant shop, delightful restaurant and café. Yum... With this brochure in your hand you can revel in gardens, cafés and nurseries you could only dream about, plus a little bit more.
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Frick’s garden, Billinge
Bosjökloster (castle)
Hovdala slottsträdgård Castle Garden
Heavenly roses and rhododendrons It’s not just the aroma of roses that surrounds you in Skåne, you’ll smell cows and horses. And the sea. Especially in the areas around Mölle and Kullaberg, where the light scent of a freshly blossoming beech wood is especially alluring. Not to mention all the wood anemones, yellow wood anemones and lungwort that change the wild slopes into a veritable Garden of Eden each spring. Rhododendrons in Krapperup’s country park
Skogvaktarns Himmelstorp (Residence of the Himmelstorp forest rangers.)
Take a trip to Kullaberg The official residence of the Himmelstorp forest rangers. During midsummer the most lively roses dazzle you in all shapes and colours. They grow in large bushes, climbing up verandas and halftimbered walls or winding themselves around the old apple trees. And then you see the sea. It is the distant blue cove that appears behind verdant meadows and paddocks. There’s a little shop here and you can stay at the Bed & Breakfast and wake up to a fresh, dewy morning in the middle of the magnificent countryside. But call before you go there. You find the details further on in the brochure. In this delightful countryside you shouldn’t miss the superb Krapperups slott (castle) and country park. Krapperup is situated at Nyhamnsläge, between Höganäs and Mölle. Make sure you time your visit when the rhododendrons are in bloom at the end of May, beginning of June. You can ramble among the huge rhododendron bushes behind the red plastered renaissance
Norrvikens trädgårdar (garden)
castle and be amazed that the back of the castle is decorated with enormous sevenpointed chalk stripes in the reddishpink brickwork. The coat of arms of the Gyllenstierna family. The park is home to so many beautiful old trees and there are many shaped figures parading around the castle. There is even a rose garden and perennial borders. The café offers the most delicious pastries, cakes and biscuits you could ever wish for. Look out for Krapperup’s art exhibitions and concerts.
More gardens The royal Sofiero slott (castle), with its famous rhododendron park and delightful garden is in Helsingborg. Take a trip too to Fredriksdals museer och trädgårdar (outdoor museum and gardens). You can ramble around here for days. Fredriksdal is Skåne in miniature. We recommend a visit to Norrvikens trädgårdar (gardens), a shaped master-work in a beech wood above Båstad. Every year the great garden circuit is held in north-west Skåne. The gates open to lots of exciting private gardens. Not to be missed!
Sofieros country park
Paul Jönska gården (farmhouse) in Viken
Himmelstorps skogvaktarboställe, Mölle: Art gallery. Krapperups Slott, Nyhamnsläge: Castle gift shop and café. Sofiero Slott & Park, Helsingborg: Castle shop with fabrics, glass and souvenirs. Garden shop, restaurant and café. Picnic in the park. Fredriksdals museer och trädgårdar, Helsingborg: Flora Linnea – roses and furnishings. Entrance shop with souvenirs, Hedströms shop with sweets, etc. Culture store with books and café. Flickorna Lundgren på Skäret: Café. Norrvikens trädgårdar, Båstad: Restaurant and café. Opening hours/addresses: See end of this brochure.
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Exciting castles and magnificent parks Try a castle tour. Experience everything here from grandiose castle gardens to magnificent parks. You’ll find spellbinding castles in northeast Skåne such as Maltesholm, Ovesholm, Vittskövle, Trolle-Ljungby and Bäckaskog.
Vittskövle slott (castle)
Bäckaskog slott (castle)
Tempting Snapphane district Pack a filling picnic basket and take the whole family on a tour in northeast Skåne. Wanås Slottspark (country park), with its exciting sound displays and sculptures by internationally famous artists nestling among hundred year old beech trees, is located in Knislinge in Östra Göinge. Check out the infamous Snapphane oak where many of the Danish Snapphane mercenaries are reputed to have ended their days after being captured by the Swedes... If you didn’t manage to take food with you, stop at Denningarums farm at Östanå just outside Broby. There’s a farm store with delicacies and food and drink to order. You can pick your own bouquet of flowers in the garden and buy freshly picked vegetables. Children can say hello to the farm animals and rent canoes. Opening hours and directions are further on in this brochure. Carl von Linné came to Bäckaskog slott (castle) during his Skåne travels in 1749 and was struck by the magnificent boxhedge and charming canal that led running water through the garden. He also found
Dahlia
the garden’s setting between the lakes of Ivösjön and Oppmannasjön exceptionally beautiful. The stream that ran through the garden dried up in 1876, the same year the water level sunk in the lakes. It’s why the castle’s pier lies abandoned in the current garden. Today, Bäckaskog shows off its biblical garden and a large park with exotic trees. In spring the park is full of blue anemones. There is a hotel, restaurant and café at the castle. Trolle-Ljungby park is formed in the renaissance style and is partly open to the public. The castle hosts the remarkable Ljungby horn and pipe that according to legend were stolen from the Troll (goblin) and which previously brought sorrow and misery to the castle and its inhabitants. The castle is private, but the courtyard is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the summer, when you can see the goblin’s horn and pipe, visible in one of the windows facing the courtyard. Vittskövle slott (castle) has one of the best preserved renaissance gardens in the Nordic countries, with shaped trees and bushes. The castle, the largest in
Wanås slott (castle)
Skåne and one of the largest in the Nordic countries’, was built in the middle of the 14th century. With moats, beautiful avenues and an English style leafy park, the castle holds its position as one of the most genuine castle environments in Skåne.
Swings in Wanås country park
Bäckaskog Slott, Bäckaskog: Restaurant and café. Wanås Slott, Knislinge: Café. Denningarums gård, Östanå, Broby: Shop with delicacies, everlasting flowers and gifts. Cafeteria, picnic baskets and BBQ area. Broby Hembygdspark, Broby: Cafeteria. Opening hours/addresses: See end of this brochure.
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Drop in on the secret gardens It’s ”open garden” in Österlen on 1 July. That’s when the gates open to many private, secret gardens. Behind high fences and green flower beds you’ll hear happy cries and Latin plant names flying like light butterflies over roses and perennials.
Ulriksdals trädgård (garden) in Kivik
Advice and inspiration It’s fun walking around “someone else’s” garden. There are not just lots of lovely flower beds and plants to look at. You get to meet the owner of the garden who can tell you more about his or her plants, and get lots of valuable tips. Many private gardens are accessible throughout the summer. You can find the names and telephone numbers in this brochure. Just call and find out if the owner is at home. The most beautiful flower beds thrive in Mandelmann’s garden in Rörum outside Kivik. They are full of angelica and ball thistle, lamb’s-ears and lilac Allium balls, hyssop, sapphire sage and the most tender gypsophila. The greenest watercress, orchids and shiny blue Pontederia grow there. Gardener Gustav Mandelmann also gladdens his visitors with a cheerful reel on the violin. Then he leads the great adventure among the frogs, salamanders, pigs and chickens for children of all ages on Sundays throughout the summer. Ulriksdals trädgård (garden) is in Kivik with its old, exotic garden and greenhouse full of Christmas roses and Helleborus.
Thousands of tulips can be seen blooming in the boxwood parterres of Haven in April and May.
There is also a shop with English garden accessories, such as urns and footscrapers. Simrishamn is a real gem. There is a tourist office in the harbour with thousands of tips for fun outings. At Storgatan you can slide into a secret oasis – Apotekarns trädgård. (The pharmacist’s garden). Here you’ll find palms, olive trees, rosemary and figs between the half-timbered buildings. Apotekarns has a plant shop and a café. Embedded among the softly rolling hills of Mellby and Grevlunda above Kivik is Jansro Gård & Ateljé (Farmhouse & Workshop). An authentic Skåne farm with beautiful stone paving, a pretty water-lily pond and a garden conservatory scented with peach, lavender and honey rose. On the farm there is also a shop and a small café plus a dressmaker’s studio. The wonderful Rosarium is close to the old Abbey at Ystad. The Rosarium is a fantastic source of inspiration for anyone wanting to see how old-style roses and climbing roses appear in all their splendour. It is great for tips for your own garden. Don’t miss Åbergs trädgård (garden) in
Mandelmanns Trädgård (garden) in Rörum
Öja outside Ystad. There are at least 1,000 types of perennials and just as many other types of plants. Plus a small, pretty show garden and café. In Gärsnäs, west of Simrishamn, is a show garden inspired by both classic idioms and gardening traditions from Skåne. In Haven you can enjoy a stroll along garden paths edged with pot grown satinwood and boxwood parterres while resting your eyes on almond blossoms, camellias and the walled herbaceous garden.
Mandelmann’s, Rörum: Garden shop with ecological vegetables and herbs. Café. Ulriksdals trädgård, Kivik: Shop with plants, garden accessories such as urns and statues. Apotekarns, Simrishamn: Plant store. Jansro Gård & Ateljé: Home and garden shop, art exhibition and café. Åbergs trädgård, Öja close to Ystad: Plant school, plant shop and café. Haven Österlen: Shop selling plants, pots and garden ornaments with an adjoining café. Opening hours/addresses: See end of this brochure.
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Fragrant herbs and flourishing veg gardens Don’t miss the delightful vegetable gardens in southwest Skåne. Tirups herb garden is situated in a grove on the plain outside Staffanstorp and on the island of Ven you will find Uraniborgs revived renaissance garden. In the heart of Malmö is the old garden that still contains herbs from Henrik Smith’s medicinal writings in 1546. Tirups örtagård, herb garden
Malmö Castle Garden, Slottsträdgården
Time for new discoveries If you haven’t seen the vegetable garden at Katrinetorp, you have missed something special. It’s a magnificent model estate connected to a small red country house on the fringe of Malmö. The Vegetable garden is enormous and one of the largest in Sweden. It is designed according to a classic pattern with cross-aisles and a centre point, filled with lush vegetables, fragrant herbs, perennials and summer flowers. At Katrinetorp there is also a rose garden, a beautiful park with delightful walking paths and best of all, an excellent restaurant with the garden’s own produce on the menu. Another oasis, Slottsträdgården, is found in Kungsparken, behind the old Malmöhus fortress – with colourful perennial flower gardens, spice and rose garden. It is an open garden that sells fresh, ecologically grown vegetables. Slottsträdgården also has secret green rooms and a garden where children can plant whatever they like. The little café sells the town’s most delicious carrot cake.
Katrinetorp in Malmö
You find Tirups örtagård (herb garden) in a grove on the plain outside Staffanstorp between Malmö and Lund. Relax with a cup of coffee under an apple tree in the herb garden and study the flower beds. It’s a place for rest and inspiration. You find at least 30 types of thyme here. Tirup also has a nursery and a shop with a small library of gardening literature. From Tirups örtagård drive directly to Lund and the famous Botanical gardens with 7,000 different species. From Lund it’s not far to Landskrona and Citadellet with its fortified ramparts, castle and lots of nice allotment gardens. You can stroll around for hours here enjoying the area. Close too is the Rothoffska museum colony from 1903 with its small cottage and lovely garden which Landskrona lovingly cares for. Plan a trip to the island of Ven and Uraniborg castle’s reconstructed renaissance garden – originally created by the famous scientist Tycho Brahe. The castle is gone but the garden is blooming.
Blooming ochre
Katrinetorp, Malmö: Farm store with vegetables. Small gift shop that also sells books. Restaurant and café. Slottsträdgården, Kungsparken: Sells ecologically grown vegetables and plants. Café. Tirups örtagård, close to Staffanstorp: Gift shop and books. Nursery selling plants. Café. Citadellet’s park in Landskrona: Café and art gallery. There’s a cafe close to Uraniborg’s renaissance garden on Ven. Opening hours/addresses: See end of this brochure.
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Ulf Nordfjell, landscape architect
Skåne’s most beautiful garden? The countryside. A new park is taking shape at the foot of the Turning Torso skyscraper in Malmö. It’s a succinct creation framed in bushes and trees, apostrophized with high black bows and imaginative islands of flowering perennials and Japanese grass. All created by landscape architect, Ulf Nordfjell. Ulf Nordfjell’s creation is one of the international gardening world’s foremost. In 2009, he won his second gold medal and title for being ‘Best in Show’ at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in London. It was the first time that Sweden won the award for two consecutive years. Behind the commissioning of a new garden for Chelsea is the prominent newspaper The Daily Telegraph. Having seen Ulf Nordfjell’s gold medal garden ´A tribute to Linnaeus´ the year before, the newspaper wasted no time in commissioning him for this year’s flower show. Naturally, Ulf Nordfjell is both proud and happy. In his most recent show garden at the Chelsea Flower Show, Ulf Nordfjell tried to bring together Swedish modernism and traditional English landscape gardening.
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“The garden featured both Scandinavian and English garden influences; strictly symmetric and aromatic and resplendent with seductive fragrances from culinary plants and Swedish meadow flowers“, describes Ulf Nordfjell. His latest assignments include among other things the redesigning of Stadsparken (City Park) in Lund in preparation for Lund’s Centennial Anniversary in 2011. Ulf Nordfjell has many years experience in reconstructing and redesigning parks and recreational areas throughout Sweden such as Riddarparken and Berzelii Park in Stockholm, Linköping Garden Society as well as Gothenburg Garden Society and Botanical Garden.
of beauty, particularly at night when the special lighting is a part of the formation.”
What will be special in the Western Harbour?
What role does a garden play in today’s society? “The garden is soon the only place where people can develop. Now there is an increasing interest in green public spaces. Everyone wants to join in and enjoy it, but few want to take care of maintenance. It’s extremely important to set aside funds to take care of our green capital.”
What’s your favourite garden? “My own. Is it OK to say so? It’s in the north-east county of Västerbotten, where I have my roots. It’s a sparsely populated, deserted landscape filled with scented forests and flowering pastures. I have the chance to create something that no-one else can see. The forests around Tallheden are the biotops I like most. But I love contrasts and enjoy travelling to Italy and my
Designs: Ulf Nordfjell
Do you have any favourites in Skåne?
Foto: Cato Lein
“I’m creating a space which all visitors can enjoy and that can also act as a welcoming forerunner to Turning Torso. White and pink cherries blossom among high branching trees such as beech and ash. There are raised “islands” with Japanese grass, flowerbeds and round benches with water among the hard surfaces. Here will grow perennials like blue-flowering Lemon Catmint, slender spars of Perovskian and pink Great Burnet. Snowdrops and Crown Imperials bloom in early spring, followed by dark blue Windflowers, Star Hyacinths and Purple Sensations.”
Ulf Nordfjell, landscape architect favourite – The Villa Gamberaias renaissance garden on the hills above Florence. An intoxicating experience and a fairy tale meeting between the disciplined garden and the wild surrounding countryside. In renaissance gardens, plants were cut and shaped to raise the art of gardening to an intellectual level and to free gardens from nature’s chaos. Gamberaia has what you miss in a garden; architecture, design and the art of gardening that is unified by the stylistic ideals of renaissance man.” “Another of my favourite gardens is in the USA. It’s the South Coast Plaza in south California, a modern piazza of stone and concrete right in the middle of the wild prairie landscape, created by Isamu Nogucci, sculptor and architect. It’s a hard landscape with material from the city’s streets and buildings that meets the prairie’s grassy hills in a minimalistic elegance. The Piazza is dissected by a sunken stream with streaming water. The place is a great experience
“It is impossible to pick a specific one. The entire Skåne countryside is fantastic. The Dalby Hage National Park is extremely beautiful. And so is the South-Eastern part of Skåne called Österlen.”
Which plants inspire you? “I like to move between wild and cultivated. At the Chelsea Flower Show I go for catsfoot, bluebells, violets and grasses from the Swedish Northland, while I use two metre high foxtail lillies as the main attraction. I often work with public space that requires plants with a powerful expression. One of my latest sources of inspiration is the film “Mama Mia!” and the scene where Meryl Streep dances around billowing clothes lines in Greece. Do you know what was hanging there? Cloth with the most fantastic floral patterns by Josef Frank! No one can interpret the Swedish summer like he does.” As a tribute to the architect and designer Josef Frank, Ulf Nordfjell has redesigned two of his flowerbeds for Millesgården’s Summer Exhibition 2010 (Stockholm). More parks and gardens in Malmö Apart from Slottsträdgården and Katrinetorp, see page 11, you can also enjoy Bo01 in the Western Harbour with Ankarparken and the canal, bridges and piers, Daniaparken and the long boardwalk on the promenade. Ribersborg’s beach and Pildammsparken with its rose garden and flower alleys.
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Find your favourite haunts here Our gardens are waiting for you! We have put together different types of gardens and divided them up into different areas to make it easier for you to find your favourite haunts and tips on where to find more. You can find public gardens that are open all summer, and private gardens that are open by appointment.
Garden events There are many annual garden events in Skåne where creativity blossoms. Here are some popular examples. You can find more attractions at www.skane.com April-May: Tulip Exhibition in Haven, Österlen. www.havenosterlen.se Late May: Österlen Asparagus Days. www.osterlensparris.com May-October: Guided nature walks in the Stenshuvud National Park. www.stenshuvud.se Early June: Garden Tours (Trädgårdsrundan) in Northwest Skåne. www.tradgardsrundan.se Early July: Simrishamn Rose Festival. www.simrishamn.se/turism Late August: The Great Garden Party, Sofiero. www.sofiero.helsingborg.se Late September: Kivik Apple Market. Open house at Kiviks Musteri and Äppleriket, Österlen.
Suggested reading Read more about gardens in Skåne. A Passion for Systems. Linnaeus and the Dream of Order in Nature, Helene Schmitz, Nils Uddenberg, Natur & Kultur
Roskraft in Östra Hoby
Gardens – Page 15 Revel in private fuchsia exhibitions, rectory parks, rose gardens and herb gardens, all over Skåne. Botanical gardens and arboretums – Page 20 From magnificent national parks with exotic trees to exciting designs with mossy roofs, stonecrops and spices. Allotment gardens – Page 20 You find the most delightful allotment gardens everywhere in Skåne. The oldest, the well hidden and perhaps the most loved. Castles, palaces and stately homes – Page 21 Skåne’s many castles and stately homes have many distinguished gardens that are open to the public at different times. In this guide you’ll find opening hours and information on guided tours, picnic places and cafés and restaurants.
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Carl Linnaeus, Gunnar Broberg, Svenska Institutet
Parks and public spaces – Page 23 Don’t miss the open town parks in Skåne. There are lots of beautiful places to enjoy. Not to mention the blooming roundabouts in Landskrona. Shopping – Garden stores and nurseries – Page 26 Of course you want to take something home with you after a long, lovely garden trip. It’s good to know where you can find well-stocked nurseries when it’s time to plant bushes and perennials during autumn and spring. Guided garden tours – Page 30 Organised tours in different parts of Skåne. You’ll find coordinates in the text to help you find the places on the map of Skåne on page 31.
Carl Linnaeus in Skåne, Explorer´s Handbook
Gardens Gardens This section lists gardens which are open to the public and private gardens which can be visited by arrangement. Just give them a ring.
Bromölla
Humletorkan in Näsum, Klagstorpsv. 1, Näsum. Hop farm and unique oast house. Open Sun & publ. hols. 1/5-30/10 1-5 pm. Daily Midsummer to mid-Aug 1-5 pm. Other times by arrangement. (Hop Day last Sat in Aug or first Sat in Sept, depending on weather) Ring for info. +46 (0)456-201 88 or +46 (0)70605 29 17. M10 Iföverkens Industrimuseum, Storg. 45, Bromölla. Beautiful park surrounding industrial museum with plants and pottery fossils. Open May-Aug, Sun-Fri 1-4 pm. Other times by arrangement. Info +46 (0)456-290 47. M8
Burlöv
Burlövs gamla prästgård, Burlöv. The old vicarage dating from 1774 is now a museum. Delightful vicarage garden with 150 year-old chestnut tree and small herb garden. Open all year round, museum open Sun June-Aug 1-5 pm. To book group guided tours (also other times) +46 (0)40-46 53 54. D4 Kronetorp mill, Dalbyv. 63, Arlöv. Dutch windmill built in 1841. The mill has a herb garden with culinary and medicinal herbs and a museum with summer café. Open June-15 Sept Sun 1-4 pm other times by arrangement. Info +46 (0)4043 93 28. D4
Båstad
Lingården, Sönnertorpsv. 195, Hov on the Bjärehalvön peninsula. In about 1838 the property was divided up and a cottage garden planted. Original design with pathways, borders and box hedges. Old roses and perennials. Traditional-style summer house with shingled roof, also art gallery. Open by arrangement. Best
times early-mid July, Gunilla ZetraeusLingartz +46 (0)431-36 54 35, +46 (0)707-87 42 37. C13
Sunday 1-5 p.m. For event info, visit samlarpelargoner.nu or call +46 (0)44816 90 or +46 (0)705-48 16 90. J9
Änglandsgården between V. Karup and Hov on the Bjärehalvön peninsula. Covering approx. 500 m2, the garden belongs to a 17th century farmhouse. Informal garden in the English cottage garden style. Winding pathways wend their way between deep borders of perennials. Thelma & Bengt Jacobsson. Open by arrangement. +46 (0)43136 00 21. B13
Jagorstrands trädgård, Ängsv. 1, Vinslöv. Voted Garden of the Year 2003 by Land och Din Trädgård magazine. Covering 1,600 m2, the garden is divided into different rooms with seats for rest and relaxation. Garden design shop selling pieces by established artists. Open: Wed, Thurs 2-6 pm, Sat 10 am - 2 pm & last Sun in month 11 am - 2 pm, closed January March. jagorstrand.se. Info +46 (0)70648 19 50, +46 (0)44-819 50. J9
Eslöv
Fricks Spettkaksbageri, Måns Andreas v., Billinge. Garden with a wide variety of plants and many types of roses. Bakery selling spettkaka, traditional Skåne pyramid cakes. Ceramics for sale. Info & bookings +46 (0)413-54 20 62. F7 Karolina Bosic’s garden, Onsjög. 12, Marieholm. Private garden with a mixture of flowers and herbs. May-Aug by arrangement. Info & bookings +46 (0)413-709 18. E6
Hässleholm
Ann Margreth’s and Janne’s garden, in the centre of Hässleholm. Private garden featuring water, a lot of stone and green plants. Open by arrangement. Info +46 (0)451-106 90 or +46 (0)70636 88 54. I9 Fredholm’s Vingård, SW of Tyringe, towards Mjölkalånga. Vineyard covering 1,800 m2 established in 2008. 600 vines and three grape varieties, i.e. Rondo, Siramé and Solaris, grow on these beautiful southwest-facing slopes. The aim is to produce good quality red, white and rosé wines. Tours by arrangement. Info +46 (0)451-560 30, +46 (0)451-362 30, +46 (0)44-816 40, +46 (0)45432 00 60. H9 Geranium house at Flädergården, Vinslöv. Exhibition of 750 varieties of geranium, cuttings for sale. Open: April: Easter and Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., May-June: Thursday-Sunday 1-5 p.m., July: daily 1-5 p.m., August: Saturday-
Ottvalla Skogspark, Svenstorp 3286, Västra Torup, 10 km SW of Hässleholm. Woodland park 32,000 m2. Thousands of daffodils, walks, ponds for birds, aviary with golden and silver pheasants, sculpted trees and tree stumps. “Woodpecker tree”. Viewing tower. Farm shop selling handicrafts and gifts. Open May-Sept., daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by agreement. Pre-bookings: Groups, guided tours and café. Accommodation. Info +46 (0)70529 34 50. G9 Rutger and Pia Bengtsson’s garden, Vinslöv. Private garden with focus on smaller garden areas featuring ponds and Japanese Koi Carp. Tours by arrangement. Info +46 (0)44-843 20 or visit koi-bengtsson.se. J9
Höganäs
Flickorna Lundgren in Skäret. Garden of traditional perennials. The Lundgren sisters, after whom this café is named, exchanged cuttings with Sofiero Palace in the days of the present king’s grandfather Gustav VI Adolf. New flowers constantly added by growers. Open April-Sept. Info +46 (0)42-34 60 44, fl-lundgren.se B11 Hotell Köpmansgården, Köpmansg. 7, Höganäs. Newly planted “old-fashioned” garden. Roses, climbers, bulbs and some herbs too. Refreshments. Open springautumn. Info + 46 (0)42-33 10 05, kopmansgarden.se A10
Möllehässle B&B & garden, Fornåkersv. 36, Mölle. Garden in a beautiful setting at the foot of Kullaberg. Old-fashioned roses, clematis and many different perennials. Lily pond. Accommodation for garden-lovers. Open during the Garden Tour weekend, other times by agreement. Info and bookings +46 (0)70492 59 33, +46 (0)42-34 63 23, mollehassle.just.nu A11 Paul Jönska Gården, Skepparg, 18, Viken. Garden from the 1880s with gravel paths, clipped hedges and fruit trees. Bulbs, perennials, rose garden and kitchen garden. Open to the public every day all year round. Entrance from Fyrg. or Målarg. Tours of sea captain’s house with original interiors Sundays in the summer 3-5 pm. Other times by arrangement. Info +46 (0)42-23 61 21, viken.cc/pjg A10 Skogvaktarbostället, Himmelstorp, Kullaberg. Garden in a historic setting with roses, perennials, woodland (best in spring), pond. High up with stunning sea views over Skälderviken. New “secret” garden. Open during the Garden Tour weekend, otherwise by arrangement. Info +46 (0)42-34 63 58. A11
Hörby
Lavendelgården in Henset, between Korsholm and Önneköp. A park and garden with a difference on the southern slope of the Linderödsåsen ridge. With its interesting perennials, trees and bushes, this lavender garden is a source of ideas and inspiration for gardens large and small. There are several ponds and the lavender maze attracts masses of butterflies. Come for a wander and bring a picnic. Plant sale where available. Guided tours can be booked. Open May-Aug, Sat-Sun 10 am - 4 pm or by arrangement. Open every day in July 10 am 4 pm. Info +46 (0)415-611 75, lavendelgarden.nu I5 Prästgårdsparken with stones commemorating Karl XI, Ö Sallerup near Hörby. Unique 17th century vicarage park designed by priest Jöns Hendriksson. 5 hectares divided into four quarters, one of which contains large stones which
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Gardens Uraniborg’s Renaissance garden
form the text CAROLUS XI MONARCA SVECIAE. Another section contains a huge 90 m wide “compass” of 25 piles of stones in circles around a central point designed to commemorate Danish king Christian V. Park open all year round. Exhibition on the park in Östra Sallerups kulturhus. Open Sat-Sun, March-Dec. Guided tours of the park and vicarage can be booked on +46 (0)415-603 71, algonet.se/~hgus/ H5
Höör
Höör mill, Kvarng. 14, Höör. Watermill and country garden. Café, garden, museum and B&B open in the summer. Info +46 (0)413-275 40. G7 Glimmingehus (castle)
Pensionat Klinta, Klinta on lake Ringsjön, road 23, Höör. Beautiful manor house park on lake Ringsjön, area for walks with 300 year-old oaks down to the harbour, jetty and canoe hire, rhododendrons, anemones. Café and winter garden open all year round. Info +46 (0)413-333 01, pensionatklinta.se G6
Klippan
Herb garden in Hembygdsbyn Elfdalen, Vedbyv., Klippan. Herb garden in open air rural museum with about 100 species of medicinal and culinary herbs, scented plants and plants for dyeing and for seed. Small garden with old-fashioned roses. Open all year round. Guided tours if booked in advance. Åby Museum with themed exhibitions, etc. Open Fri 1-4 pm. Cottages open mid-May-mid-Aug, Sun 14 pm. Other times by arrangement. Info and bookings +46 (0)435-125 66, +46 (0)435-139 10, hembygdsklippan.se E9
Kristianstad
Asta Hansson’s garden, Västerg. 3, Åhus. Open by arrangement only. Old private fenced garden of an 18th century house with outbuildings and cobbled courtyard. 100 year-old tulips, old astrakhan apple tree, heritage roses and a small herb garden. Info and bookings +46 (0)4424 06 92. L7
Mandelmanns Trädgårdar (garden)
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Birger & Daga Holst’s garden, Linnekullav. 101-1, Tollarp. Private tours by arrangement only. Groups welcome.
Garden using peat blocks with rhododendrons and other acid-loving plants. The garden also contains roses, primulas, trillium and a wide range of perennials. Pond leading to a stream. Plant sale where available. Info and bookings +46 (0)44-31 06 84. J7 Degeberga hembygdspark’s herb garden, Trollemöllav. 102, Degeberga. A small herb garden in the open air museum, well worth a visit. Beautiful flower garden with plenty of spring bulbs, various trees, roses, box, etc. The banks of the Segesholmsån river are covered with butterbur. Info +46 (0)44-35 06 57. K6 Erik Karlsson’s garden, Missionsg. 42, Åhus. Erik Karlsson’s garden is like a sea of flowering rose bushes. He was once told that roses would not grow in Åhus with its sandy soil. Well, he has proven everyone wrong! Today, there are more than 140 different healthy roses growing in his garden. Info +46 (0)4424 02 79. L7 Hammarkvist garden, Möllegårdsv. 26, Arkelstorp. This is a good-sized private garden in Oppmanna, N Kristianstad, that Ruth and Sture have lovingly nurtured for 40 years now. A natural stream runs through the garden with its abundance of plants, giant rhubarb, unusual varieties of elderflower and hundreds of begonias and olive trees growing all year around. Some unusual plants are for sale subject to availability. Open by arrangement. Info +46 (0)44-971 88, +46 (0)733-32 35 83, hammarkvist.se. L9 Prästgården (The Rectory Garden), Wrangels Allé 58, Färlöv. This magnificent park-like garden covering 10,500 m² has developed and changed for the past 10 years. The garden features a variety of areas, each with their own charm and floral splendour. Enjoy and get inspired by the amazing plantations of roses, rhododendrons and unusual perennials as well as fruit trees. In late summer and autumn, there are also a large variety of fuchsias to admire. There is also a fishpond, a fantastic rose garden
and interesting garden art to marvel over. Info Sven-Åke Jansson +46 (0)44710 73. J9
Kävlinge
Dagstorps Lustgård, Dösjebro. A garden with a difference. Based on organic principles with no lawn. Large fishing pool complete with a blue-green “Monet bridge”. Shrubs and perennials in different colour groupings bordering winding pathways. Summer garden café open Wed-Sun 11 am-3 pm during guided tours. Dagstorps Lustgård is 600 m E of Dösjebro station on the road to Södervidinge. Info and bookings +46 (0)4677 22 09. dagstorpslustgard.se D6 Pegasus Trädgård on the KävlingeLöddeköpinge road is a popular focal point for culture and ecology in Hög. Since its start in 1991 the garden has flourished, developing into a fantastic venue for theatre, organic construction, music, lectures and guided tours. There’s plenty to see and learn here! Groups can book guided tours on particular themes. In the summer the garden hosts family Sundays, ideal for getting ideas for your own family garden. Puppet shows, puppet making, gardening advice and out-door fun in a beautiful setting on the Kävlingeån river. Info & bookings +46 (0)46-70 63 25, dockteater.se D5
Landskrona
Hembygdsgården in Asmundtorp. Farm from the mid-19th century with herb garden and lily pond. Annual harvest festival in Aug with different activities. Coffee. Info +46 (0)418-43 24 78. D7 Rothoffska Kolonin, Citadellv. 21, Landskrona. This cottage was built in 1903 and is now a museum allotment. In the organic garden traditional plants mix with new varieties. Open daily 1/5-15/9. Info +46 (0)418-47 31 20, landskrona.se C7 Uraniborg’s Renaissance garden, Tycho Braheminnena, Landsv., Ven. Between 1576 and 1579 nobleman Tycho Brahe created one of the first research institutions in scientific history on the island
Gardens of Ven in Öresund. See Castles, palaces and stately homes on page 22 for more information. Info +46 (0)418-725 30, tychobrahe.com B7 Vivekas Kryddgård, Vadensjö Rönneberga Backe 25. Nursery for culinary and medicinal herbs. Shop selling herbs, vegetables, etc. Herb garden tours in the summer. Info +46 (0)708-13 26 81. Only open in the summer. C7
Lomma
Alnarpsparken. Alnarp is located in the heart of the open agricultural landscape between Malmö and Lund, in the municipality of Lomma. See Castles, palaces and stately homes on page 22 for more information. Info +46 (0)40-41 50 00, alnarp.slu.se D4 Galleri Selle garden, Norra Västkustv. 40, Borgeby, Bjärred. Practical yet beautiful aesthetically designed private garden with sculptures, etc. Open WedThurs all year, 3-6 pm. Other times by arrangement. Info +46 (0)46-29 19 92, selle.se D5
Malmö
Katrinetorp, Katrinetorps Allé 1, Malmö. Popular tourist destination with café, farm shop, park and various events through the year, plus conference facilities. Harvest market first weekend in Sept and Christmas market second Sun-day in Advent. Open in season and by arrangement. Info +46 (0)4046 71 66, malmo.se/katrinetorp D3 Malmöhus Castle gardens, Malmö, an open, organic garden surrounded by beautiful parkland and canals. Includes vegetable garden, fruit garden, an impressive bed of perennials, herb garden and different themed garden rooms enclosed by hedges. Open all day all year round. Info +46 (0)40-34 45 00, slottstradgarden.se, malmo.se/slottstradgarden D3-4
Osby
Miniature houses in Gisslaboda (Sagobyggen), Gisslaboda Lönsboda, road 121 to Olofström. A number of works of art,
stone houses made from millions of pebbles, designed and built between 1965 and 1984. Beautifully located in a private garden. Open all year round. Coach parties please book in advance. Info and bookings +46 (0)479-203 89. M12
Perstorp
Vildrosor & Höns, Hagstad 120, Perstorp. This garden was recently created to complement a 17th century farmhouse and offers a genuine ambience of times long gone by. Here you find a water mirror and sizeable flower mounds housing perennials and aromatic plants between trailing gravel paths in addition to sunny and shady garden arbours. Accommodation is available and there is a café offering sandwiches and home-baked pastry. Info +46 (0)435-323 00, +46 (0)709-96 96 32, vildrosorohons.se F10
Simrishamn
Apotekarns Trädgård, Storg. 17, Simrishamn, opposite the church. The garden of a medieval apothecary in Österlen. Garden open to the public, sale of orangery plants, olives, citrus fruit, figs, herbs, perennials, terracotta, concrete pots, etc. Tours for pre-booked groups. Open 1/4-30/8. Info +46 (0)414-161 70, apotekarns.com L3 A taste of the Mediterranean in the heart of Österlen. Simrishamnsv 8, Hammenhög. Garden and shop where Skåne and Greece meet. Here, grape vines, lilac and jasmine grow side by side with olive and fig trees. A large variety of herbaceous plants give the garden an added Mediterranean feel. In the shop: Greek icons, flowerpots, olives, etc. Garden tours and olive tasting. Open Easter Monday-Sunday 12 noon-6 p.m., mid April-mid June, Saturday 10 a.m.1 p.m., mid June-mid August, 10 a.m.1 p.m., 22 June-15 August, TuesdayFriday 12 noon-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Info +46 (0)414-44 06 66. K2 Bergengrenska Trädgården, on Stortorget, Simrishamn. A unique garden in the style of the 19th century cottage garden. See Parks and public spaces on page 25 for more information. L3
Blå Huset in Borrby, Köpmang. 6, Borrby. Themed garden tours every Saturday throughout July and August at 2 p.m. or by agreement. Inspirational garden with ponds, stream, groves, perennials and an area for drought-resistant plants. Garden shop and nursery. Info +46 (0)41152 11 20, blahusetiborrby.se K2 Future Gardens. Tillväxthuset, Svabesholms Kungsgård, Svinaberga, Kivik. Inspirational gardens with a different theme every year. Designed by children, young adults, new Swedes and the elderly. Guided tours at 2 p.m. on 3, 11, 17, 25 and 31 July as well as on 8, 14 August. Opening times on these days: 2-4 p.m. Admission fee. tillvaxthuset.se L4 Glimmingehus, in Hammenhög. Small late medieval herb garden, part of Glimmingehus medieval manor. Info +46 (0)414-186 20, raa.se/glimmingehus L2 Haven Österlen, Gärsnäs. Garden open to the public with box parterres and orangeries. Medicinal herb garden. Flower shop, unique geraniums, and Mediterranean plants. Coffee. Tulip Exhibition April-May. Info +46 (0)414-504 90. For opening times: havenosterlen.se K3 Hotell Turistgården, Storg. 1, Simrishamn. Rosarium in the centre of Simrishamn. A fantastic display of approximately 300 different roses with information on every one. Open daily during the summer. Info +46 (0)414166 22, turistgardenosterlen.se L3 Jansro Gård & Ateljé, Kivik. S. MellbyBästekille road. Garden open to visitors with three garden rooms. An inner courtyard retreat created by Leila Jansro. Shop for the home and garden. Art exhibition. Café. Open March-December, ThursdaySunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., July TuesdaySunday 11-17. Info +46 (0)414-715 20. jansro.se K4 Killahusets trädgård, Mia Gröndahl. See sign on the coast road at Mälarhusen. Rose garden. Guided tours
June/July. Admission fee. Pre-booking required for large groups. Info +46 (0)411-52 81 23. L1 Mandelmanns Trädgårdar, Rörum. Sunflowers, hollyhocks, glaucous dog roses, sheep and pond with tree frogs. Tomatoes, lettuce, organic vegetables, lavender and gardening chat. Farm shop open July-Sept, Fri-Sat. Café Friday-Sunday. Garden open to visitors every day. Info +46 (0)414-244 48, mandelmann.se L4 Mari-Ann & Bengt-Erik Larsson, Skogdala, Kivik. Large natural garden in rolling terrain with stream and ponds, rhododendrons, roses, hostas and approximately 250 other perennials. Guided pre-booked groups only. Open by arrangement. Info +46 (0)414-708 14, +46 (0)708-70 81 47. kulleberga.se L4 Olofsson family, Skillinge. Trees, shrubs, perennials and tall grasses, mainly green. Open by arrangement. Info +46 (0)414306 55. L2 Äpplets Hus in Kivik, next to Kiviks Musteri. Learn everything about apples. Follow through the year of the apple in the gardens. Garden open to the public, Collection orchard. Exhibition garden. Annual themes. Guided tours and cider tasting for groups – book in advance. Plants and garden accessories for sale. Info +46 (0)414-719 40, appletshus.se L4 Österlens Museum’s Linnéträdgård, Simrishamn. The garden celebrates Linnaeus, displaying many of the plants he described when he visited south-east Skåne in 1749. Info +46 (0)414-81 96 70, simrishamn.se/museum L3 Österlen tomatoes with ‘Gröna Butiken’ (the Green Shop) at Orelund, Rörum. Show garden located next to a farm shop. Garden areas with water features and trellises. Pond with aquatic plants. Open 1-31 May Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 1 May-15 October Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1 June-31 August Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-
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Gardens 6 p.m., 1 September-15 October 10 a.m.5 p.m. Info. +46 (0)414-243 00, orelund.se L4
garden if booked in advance. Info +46 (0)40-44 52 53, tirupsortagard.se E4
Sjöbo
Statarmuseet i Skåne – museum near Bokskogen and Malmö recreation area between Torup Castle and Bara. Gardens open to the public. Fruit trees and allotments dating from 1920. Nursery with home-grown old-fashioned perennials, herbs and summer flowers. Plants can be bought in pots, or you can pick them or dig them up yourself. Museum shop with gifts and other products. Café with freshly ground coffee and freshly baked cakes. Museum open: 2nd week in Jan - 3rd Sunday in Advent. Closed Mondays. Tue-Fri: 10 am - 3 pm. Sat May, June, Sept: 11 am - 4 pm. July, Aug: 11 am - 5 pm. Sun from 1 April-June, Sept-Dec: 11 am - 4 pm. July, Aug: 11 am - 5 pm For bookings open all day every day all year round. +46 (0)4044 70 90, statarmuseetcom E3
Hallsbergs gård in Heinge, Lövestad. Stunning sculpted stones in the garden, open all year round. Info +46 (0)417-210 82, farsharadshembygdsforening.com H4 Kulturens Östarp, 23 km SE of Lund, W of Sjöbo. Traditional timbered farm around a central courtyard dating from the early 19th century. The farmhouse has an traditional Skåne garden. Info +46 (0)46-858 60 May-Sept, rest of year +46 (0)46-35 04 00, kulturen.com G4
Skurup
Green innovator Börje Gustavsson, Masking. 7, Skurup. Record-breaking pumpkins and vegetables achieved through “soilising” kitchen and garden waste using his famous hand-driven seed drill. Holds Swedish record for cucumbers (4.7 kg) and dill (2.7 m long) in the Guinness Book of Records. 495 kg pumpkin. Open by arrangement March-Oct. Info +46 (0)411-431 25, skurupsborren.se G2 Skivarps Gästgiveri garden, Skivarp. Hotel and restaurant with impressive ginkgo biloba and mulberry tree. Garden open all year round. Info +46 (0)411305 51. skivarp.com G1 Skurup-Söderslätts Trädgårdsförening, Svaneholm, Skurup. The local gardening club has a garden open to the public at the old gardener’s house in Svaneholm. Info +46 (0)411-421 74. G2
Staffanstorp
Tirups Örtagård, Staffanstorp. Large herb garden open to the public. Nursery and display garden with about 600 varieties of herbs for cooking, dyeing and medicinal use. Also scented geraniums and old-fashioned perennials. Shop with own products, pottery, scented candles, spices, tea, gardening books, seeds, etc. Café serving home-made cakes. Open daily in the season. Guided tours of the herb
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Tomelilla
Bondrumsgården, Fågeltofta, (between Skåne-Tranås and Brösarp). 19th century farmhouse with beehives. Open Sun from Midsummer to 9 Aug. 1-5 pm, other times by arrangement. Info +46 (0)417230 17. J4 Byagården, Tomelilla (centre). Box hedges. Garden open all year round. Rural museum farmhouse from 1850s. Open from Midsummer to 9 Aug Sat-Sun. 1-5 pm, other times by arrangement. Info +46 (0)417-120 28, +46 (0)417-320 57, rose-marie.lafleur-hall@skane.se J3 Galleri Kvärrestad, Kverrestad, S of Lunnarp. Old school garden with perennials. Pottery signs, plant stands and pots. Open all year round. Info +46 (0)417323 86. J2 Hans Nils Gården, Kverrestad, S of Lunnarp. Beehives and arbours. 19th century farmhouse open by arrangement. Info and tours +46 (0)708-67 41 70, +46 (0)417-323 06. J2 Margareta & Per Baker, Gamla Bryggeriet, Storg. 23, Smedstorp. Small, intimate garden with ponds, borders,
summer meadow, clematis collection and blacksmith’s studio. Open: Easter, 29 June-9 Aug daily. Other times Sat-Sun. Info +46 (0)414-147 61, +46 (0)76876 09 81, bakers-designsmide.com K3
our chefs transform our organic produce into fabulous food. Guided tours by arrangement. Open mid-June -mid-Aug every day 12.00. Info and bookings. +46 (0)40-42 32 50, angavallen.se D1-2
Persson family garden, Tryde. Begonia semperflorens, waterfalls, fountain. Info and tours +46 (0)417-101 55. J3
Ystad
Trelleborg
Blå huset, Norreg. 13, Trelleborg. “The blue house” – a delightful old building in the old town of Trelleborg. Wellpreserved traditional Skåne garden. A real retreat offering a symphony of colour with many old varieties. Open July & coffee. Info +46 (0)410-439 71 or +46 (0)410-73 33 20. E1 Monastery garden, Strandg., Trelleborg. The Franciscan monastery of Trelleborg was founded in 1267. Today only a small part of it remains. In summer 1997 a new monastery garden was opened with three different garden rooms – the hop garden, the pleasure garden and the herb garden, with marsh mallow, angelica, soapwort and rue. All year round. Info +46 (0)41073 33 20. E1 Rose garden, W of the water tower in Stadsparken, Trelleborg. The rose garden is a scented hideaway, designed by landscape architect Barbara Johnson and opened in 1990. Approximately 60 different heirloom roses, e.g. gallicas, damask roses, bourbons and musk roses. All year round. Info +46 (0)410-73 33 20. E1
Vellinge
Bible garden, St. Hammars church, Kyrkv. 7, Höllviken. This Bible garden displays many of the plants referred to in the Bible. The medicinal value of the plants and their religious meaning are described. Info +46 (0)40-45 96 76 or +46 (0)40-42 54 54. D1 Ängavallens Picknickpark, Ängavallens Gård, N. Håslövs by (E6), Vellinge. Discover a unique herb garden with café and restaurant, sit down by the beautiful pond and stone well in our living 19th century park or visit the exciting fort. Every day
Backagården, Ö. Kustv. 987 between Löderups Strandbad and Kåseberga. A rural retreat with a difference, including a gift shop, a clothes shop and conservatory café. Events and surprises from spring to autumn. A place to restore body and soul. Come and enjoy coffee and home-made cakes under the grape vines. Info & bookings +46 (0)411-52 61 12, backagarden.com K1 Birgit and Olle Kanfall, Ö Propellerg. 4, Ystad. Private garden with water features, unusual trees, shrubs and perennials such as Empress tree, Cinchona tree, hibiscus, Aeonium Arboreum, etc. Seasonal opening times. If possible, call to pre-book visit. ‘Open Garden Day’ twice a year. Info. +46 (0)411-157 04. I1 Herb garden and cabbage patch at the monastery, Ystad. This herb garden and cabbage patch played an important role in the monastery, as a complement to the medieval garden. Open all year round. Info +46 (0)411-57 72 86, klostret.ystad.se I1 Högastens trädgård, Ystad. Private, a unique garden divided into four sections, two open and two enclosed with dense box hedges. Roses, lilies and fruit trees. The garden has a lush, verdant atmosphere, with magnolias and wisteria in June, as well as other flowers. Author evenings and music events in summer. Info Book Café at Morten’s +46 (0)411-134 03. I1 Kronotorp garden, Tågarpsv. 96, Glemmingebro. A rose garden and small rosarium with over 350 types of roses including once-only flowering old-fashioned roses and wild roses. Ponds, unusual trees, shrubs and a variety of ground covering perennials. Enjoy a stroll in solitude or join a guided tour of the roses and rosehips, learn more about
Gardens roses or learn how to paint, attend a lecture or simply relax. There is also a garden shop, a small gallery and a book corner for those thirsting for knowledge. Groups are welcome and the garden can be booked for a stress-free meeting and other events. Seasonal opening times. Info +46 (0)736-18 42 37, gronlivskraft.se J2 Köpingsbergs Vingård, Köpingsbergs Gård, Köpingebro. This vineyard is high up with views over the sea, the cliffs of Hammar and the rolling countryside of Österlen. The vineyard currently has approximately 3,500 vines, planted on a sheltered south-facing slope with an ideal microclimate. Guided tours. Shop. Info & bookings. +46 (0)411-55 06 25, kopingsberg.se J1 “Ola’s garden”, Hörup, Löderup. Private, unusual, varied garden with exotic trees and shrubs as well as oriental hellebores. Park-like garden open by arrangement in late June to early Aug. Info. Hörnell family +46 (0)411-52 45 51. Changes planned after 2010. K1 Peony garden, just behind the monastery pond in Ystad. In the spirit of Emma Lundberg, artist and garden designer, who redesigned the former garden on this site in 1938. Created by landscape architect Barbara Johnson. The peonies are at their best in June. Open all year round. Info +46 (0)411-57 72 86, klostret.ystad.se I1 Rosarium at the monastery, Ystad. A delightful retreat in the heart of Ystad next to Sweden’s second best preserved mediaeval monastery. This rosarium has around 90 roses, the majority old varieties, the monastery well, herb garden and cabbage patch all as they were in the Middle Ages. Visitors are welcome all year round, but of course the rosarium is at its best in the summer. Come and enjoy the stillness, beauty and the wonderful scents of the roses in flower. The gardening club Ystads Trädgårdsförening Sub Rosa arranges guided tours including the history of the monastery and its roses, as well as other events. Info +46 (0)411702 43, subrosa.nu, klostret.ystad.se I1
Sven Svensson family’s fuchsia collection, Kristianstadsv. 366, Ystad. The garden is divided into different rooms with a wide range of unusual plants and trees, such as a tulip tree and foxglove tree. Collection of 300 different fuchsias, gunnera, agapanthus, water and fish. Bees. Garden open days twice a year, other times by arrangement. Info + 46 (0)411-162 41. I2 Åbergs Trädgård, Karlhemsv. 37, Öja on road 19, NW Ystad. Garden open to the public, large range, 2,000 varieties. Scented herb garden, water, perennials, vegetables, summer flowers. Trees and shrubs. Visit our display vegetable garden. Traditional, historic garden. Lectures and talks in the summer. Café with course venue, +46 (0)411-153 60. Info +46 (0)411-125 54, abergsgarden.nu I2 Österlenkryddor, Karlsfältsv. 363, Köpingebro. All the herbs sold in our shop are grown in the fields around the farm and processed by us. Come and enjoy our herb fields and herb garden. Guided tours, lectures and courses. Refreshments for groups booked in advance. Info +46 (0)411-55 06 06, osterlenkryddor.se J2 Österlenvin, Ekesåkra Vingård, Hagestad Mossav. 4 in Löderup. A vineyard with a coastal location and an ideal climate. Red and green grapes. Timbered, thatched winery. Open daytime throughout the autumn. Advance booking for groups, other times during the season. Info +46 (0)706-04 98 37, osterlenvin.se K1
Ängelholm
Bo Larsson’s garden, Bankv. 9, Strövelstorp. Private, cosy, terraced garden in the English style. Info and bookings. +46 (0)42-20 71 03. C10 Börje Grönhult’s garden, Errarpsv. 12, Ängelholm. Private garden – Japaneseinspired corner, pond, rock garden, alpine plants, succulents, perennials, acid-loving plants, ornamental shrubs. Open by arrangement. Info and bookings +46 (0)431-154 33. C10
Galleri Pictor’s garden, Ö. Storg. 25, Munka Ljungby. An English-style rose garden, with approximately 60 different roses, particularly old English varieties. Info +46 (0)431-43 18 85, galleripictor.se D11
Kulturens Östarp (farm)
Garden surrounding Ausås vicarage, Strövelstorp. Beautiful old chestnut avenue bordered by an ancient hornbeam hedge. Box hedges wind their way around beds of perennials, herbs and old trees, e.g. walnut, beech and the oldest elm trees in Skåne. Visitors welcome, apart from private section. Info +46 (0)42-533 16. C10 Heagården’s garden, Munka Ljungby. Well-preserved, large 19th century farm garden. The German symmetrical style moves into the fluid English landscape style – old fruit trees, rose beds, rhododendrons. Open by arrangement. Café, music. Guided tours. Info & bookings. +46 (0)431- 43 00 35. D11
Monastery in Ystad
Östra Göinge
Broby hembygdspark, Pehr Johnsons v., Broby. The second largest open air museum in Skåne with about 20 old buildings and a herb garden. Interesting costume collection and many historical objects. Open daily, not Mon, 1/5-31/8 1-5 pm. Info & guided tours. +46 (0)44401 55. Refreshments 12-5 pm, other times by arrangement. Info +46 (0)44414 40, goingehembygd.just.nu K11 Denningarums Gård, Östanå, Broby. Enjoy the peace and quiet, the beautiful countryside and the fabulous flowers. Over 200 varieties of cut flowers to pick yourself. Pick your own vegetables and ornamental squashes. Perennials for sale. Farm shop with delicatessen, dried flowers and gifts. Excellent food and coffee. Child friendly, animals. Motorboats and canoes for hire. Directions: Turn off road 19/23 between Älmhult and Kristianstad towards Östanå, then follow the signs. Open: daily June-Sept, other times by arrangement. Info +46 (0)44-440 08, denningarumsgard.nu K11
Denningarums Gård (farm)
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Botanical gardens and arboretums / Allotment gardens Norrvikens trädgårdar (gardens)
Inge & Viveca Knutsson’s garden, Fläderstigen 25, Knislinge. 1,300 m2 aesthetically designed collector’s garden in rolling countryside. Many alpines/perennials but predominantly unusual woody plants, especially evergreens (dwarf conifers, holly, kalmia, rhododendrons, etc). Guided tours all summer by arrangement. Max 40 visitors/group, admission fee for groups. Plant sales when available. Info & bookings. +46 (0)44-612 26. K10
Botanical gardens and arboretums Fredriksdals Museer & Trädgårdar (museum and garden)
Holma woodland garden with ponds, Holma Gård, Höör. Much of this garden, open to the public, is a “woodland garden” filled with fruit and nut trees, fruit bushes and herbs. Organic. Info +46 (0)413-220 80, stiftelsenholma.org G7
Båstad
Kristianstad
Helsingborg
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Höör
Impressive gardens and parks with beautiful exotic and Swedish trees, not to mention some quite exotic buildings. Norrvikens trädgårdar, just west of Båstad on the slopes of the Hallandsåsen ridge with views over Laholmsbukten bay. Voted the most beautiful park in Sweden and the second most beautiful in Europe 2006. The garden was founded by garden architect and fruit expert Rudolf Abelin in 1906 and today is one of the most valuable historical gardens in the Nordic countries. In 2004-2007 Norrvikens trädgårdar was run by world famous Danish floral artist Tage Andersen, bringing a new artistic dimension to the gardens. Norrvikens trädgårdar has become a horticulturally stunning backdrop for theatre, exhibitions, concerts and ballet performances. In the park there is a children’s play area. Café, restaurant and plant sales during the summer. Open April-Sept. Info +46 (0)431-36 90 40, norrvikenstradgardar.se C13
Citadellets koloniområde (allotments)
in the Nordic countries dedicated to a single province, with 1,400 wild plants from Skåne divided between around 30 different plant groups. We also have a large collection of useful plants, a genetic section and fields, meadows and land typical of different parts of Skåne. The manor house is surrounded by the French park laid out in the 18th century, the English park and a French-style herb garden. Exhibitions and activities are arranged throughout the year. Open all year round. Info +46 (0)42-10 45 05, fredriksdal.se B9
Fredriksdals Museer & Trädgårdar, Helsingborg. Historical gardens and parks, many of which are unique in Sweden. Rose garden with over 450 varieties of old-fashioned roses and kitchen garden with ancient varieties of vegetables and fruit. Fredriksdal botanical garden is the only garden
Naturbruksgymnasiet in Önnestad, NW of Kristianstad. The buildings of this school specialising in agriculture are surrounded by a park with ponds and rock gardens. The greenhouses have a wide range of labelled trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals. Open every day. List avail-able from office during working hours. Info. +46 (0)44-13 45 51. J8
Lomma
Alnarpsparken. Alnarp is located in the heart of the open agricultural landscape between Malmö and Lund. This famous park contains Sweden’s second largest collection of species and varieties of trees and shrubs and is open all year round. The range of annuals, perennials, herbs, ornamental trees and shrubs can be admired throughout the growing season. Each year in May the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp holds an open day where researchers, lecturers, staff and students show what they do to the public. The programme includes guided tours of the park, a plant doctor service, plant sales, tree advice, tours of the library, the agriculture museum and garden design. Info +46 (0)40-41 50 00, alnarp.slu.se D4
Lund
Botaniska Trädgården, Ö. Vallg. 20, Lund. Botanical garden with park and greenhouses. Approximately 7,000 species over 8 ha. Open all year round, garden 6 am - 8 pm, greenhouses 12-3 pm. Garden café open in the summer. Info +46 (0)46-22 73 20, botaniskatradgarden.se E5
Simrishamn
Kiviks Esperöd Arboretet, Kivik. In 1922 Captain Albert Wallis started an arboretum, primarily of conifers. By 1924 he had planted approximately 3,000 trees, including the China fir and Magnolia obovata. Rare trees continue to be planted today. The arboretum is open to visitors. Admission free. Guided tours by arrangement. Themed activities. Info +46 (0)414712 61, osterlen.com/arboretum L4
Svalöv
Hjalmar Nilsson’s park, Svalöv. A botanical sight with many unusual plants. Several hundreds of varieties of trees and shrubs are represented in this park surrounding the crop development company Svalöf Weibull AB. Info +46 (0)418-47 50 15, 66 70 00. E7
Allotments The first allotments in Sweden were in Skåne, including Zenith in Malmö and the allotments on the ramparts of the Citadel in Landskrona.
Eslöv
Prästkragens koloniområde, Ellingev., Eslöv. This site was created in 1962 and has 113 well-tended allotments in a variety of styles, most complete with buildings. Open to visitors on foot. Info and guided tours +46 (0)413-129 65 or +46 (0)706-76 42 66. F6 Rönnbärets koloniområde, Onsjöv., Eslöv. The site was created in 1983 and has 75 allotments, most with buildings.
Castles, palaces and stately homes Open to visitors on foot. Info +46 (0)768-54 11 02. F6
1980. Now 41 allotments, 29 with buildings. Open to visitors on foot. K8
Helsingborg
Vallen, Nosaby/Österäng, Gustaf Hellströms v., Kristianstad. Started in 1983. 40 allotments, 20 with buildings. Open to visitors on foot. K8
Brytstugans koloniförening, near Filbornaskolan, Helsingborg E is the largest allotment area in Helsingborg with 211 plots. Large goldfish pond with ducks. Dance pavilion. Beautiful area with a mixture of buildings. Info. brytstugan.org B9 Närlunda koloniförening, Helsingborg S, in a lovely setting between Närlundav. and Sundspärlan/Jordbodalen is the oldest allotment area in town and has been in the same place since 1932. 59,600 m2 with 120 allotments and a communal area with lake and clubhouse. Info. +46 (0)42-28 28 17 B9
Hässleholm
Fridhems koloniområde, Finjag., Hässleholm. Created in 1980. 27 allotments. Open to visitors on foot. Info +46 (0)451-822 52. I10 Läreda koloniområde, Belev., Hässleholm. The site was created in 1948 and has 53 allotments. Open to visitors on foot. Info +46 (0)451-817 90. I10
Höganäs
Höganäs koloniförening, Kyrkogårdsg., Höganäs. Created in 1964. 98 allotments in a variety of styles. Open to visitors on foot and during the Garden Tour weekend. Info +46 (0)42-34 11 42 or +46 (0)708-34 25 54. A10
Kristianstad
Koloniträdgården “Sommarstaden”, Lasarettsboulevarden, Kristianstad. Allotments dating back over 50 years. Well-tended and well worth a look. All 142 allotments have buildings and most are enclosed by hedges and espalier fruit trees. A chance for people to let their gardening imagination run riot. Open Apr-Oct to visitors on foot. Info +46 (0)44-21 37 77. K8 Trekanten, Nosaby/Österäng, Gustaf Hellströms v., Kristianstad. Started in
Landskrona
Citadellets koloniområde, Landskrona. One of Sweden’s oldest allotment areas on the ramparts of the Citadel. The first allotments were created here in the 1870s. Also Sweden’s only museum allotment, Rothoffska kolonin. Open daily. 1/5-15/9. Info +46 (0)418-47 31 20, landskrona.se C7 Rothoffska kolonin, Citadellv. 21, Landskrona. This cottage was built in 1903 and is now a museum. Organic garden with traditional plants and new varieties. Open daily 1/5-15/9. Info +46 (0)41847 31 20, landskrona.se C7
Lund
S:t Månslyckans koloniområde, Mölleg., Lund, was founded in 1907 and is the second oldest allotment area in Lund. Ekobasen Cigarrkiosken is a source of inspiration for all keen gardeners, with courses and lectures on biodiversity, cultural environments and the ecocycle as requested by allotment holders . Open to the public Apr-Sept. E4-5 Öster 1, Östra Fäladsvägen, Lund. The oldest allotment area in Lund housing the Radisely Pavilion built in 1915. The pavilion has been lovingly renovated and painted in linseed oil, the colours of which are characteristic of the period. The garden has been transformed into a cottage garden housing plants that were probably growing here when the allotments were new. The interior of the pavilion is authentic early 18th century. Guided tours by arrangement. lund.se/radisely. Open to the public throughout summer. E5
Malmö
Almåsa. Between Skabersjö and S. Sallerup outside Malmö. Sweden’s largest
allotment area with 634 cottages. Created 1968. Info +46 (0)40-44 63 70, almasa-fritidsby.com E3 Zenith, Celsiusg. 24, Malmö. One of Sweden’s oldest preserved allotment areas with fruit trees and old-time charm. Zenith allotments were founded in 1909. Open 1 April-14 June Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 15 June-15 August daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 16 August-30 September Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. zenithskolonier.se D3 Ärtholmens Sommarstad, Ärtholmsv., Malmö. The allotment area, said to be one of the most beautiful in Sweden, was created in 1940 and consists of 495 plots. A new play area was built in 2004. Open all year round. Info +46 (0)766-44 40 21, artholmen.com D3 Östra Sommarstaden, Mölledalsg., Malmö. Located in the southern part of Kirsebergsstaden on both sides of Mölledalsg., this is one of Malmö’s oldest allotment areas. The allotment association was founded on 28 March 1921 when 157 allotments were allocated. Kiosk. Open May-Sept. Info +46 (0)706-07 30 70. D4
Simrishamn
Norra koloniområdet, Simrishamn. Created during the First World War in 1916, when it was important for people to grow their own vegetables. 146 allotments, 120 with buildings. Open all year round to visitors on foot. Guided tours 7 pm on Thurs in July. Info +46 (0)414-132 62 L3
Skurup
Sommarhagens koloniområde, Skurupsby. Created in the 1960s. Now 47 allotments. Open to visitors on foot. Info +46 (0)411-53 60 58. G2
Tomelilla
Väladalens Koloniförening, Tomelilla (next to Folkets Park). 95 well-tended allotments, 63 with buildings. Open all year round to visitors on foot. The area is not fenced. Guided tours by arrangement Info +46 (0)417-120 88 or +46 (0)41751 11 86. J3
Ystad
Östra Sommarstadens koloniområde, Ystad. 158 well-tended allotments. Gates open to private individuals on foot. Guided tours by arrangement. Info +46 (0)411-654 16, ostrasommarstaden.se I1
Ängelholm
Koloniföreningen Fritiden, S. Utmarken, Kullav., Ängelholm. Founded 1951 Approx. 300 allotments. Many different kinds of garden, a wonderful mixture of foxgloves, hydrangeas and potato patches. C11
Castles, palaces and stately homes Enjoy the gardens of Skåne’s stately homes. Check out opening times, guided tours, picnic sites and everything else you want to know before you visit.
Bjuv
Wrams Gunnarstorp, N. Vram, Bjuv. The park enjoys a fantastic location close to the Söderåsen National Park and has many historic features. Linnaeus mentions the box hedges and the hornbeam avenue in his Skåne Journey of 1749. The park has its own rose, named after the house. Cascade at E end of ravine. Coaches must be booked in advance. Info & bookings +46 (0)42830 55. D9
Eslöv
Ellinge, SW of Eslöv. The park is open all year round. House open for conferences. Info +46 (0)413-103 54, ellinge.se F6 Trollenäs, NW of Eslöv. Park open all year round. House open for guided tours and conferences. Info +46 (0)41354 51 00, trollenas.com F6
Helsingborg
Sofiero Palace and Gardens slottspark, N of Helsingborg. Awarded ‘The Most Beautiful Park in Europe 2010’ in an
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Castles, palaces and stately homes international competition. The royalties using Sofiera Palace as a summer retreat, in particular Gustav VI Adolf and Crown Princess Margareta, designed the gardens in stages. The natural features of the location such as the views across Öresund plus the ravine, streams and small ponds have been masterfully used to their full potential. The park is best known for King Gustav VI Adolf’s huge rhododendron collection, but also contains countless trees, shrubs and perennials. Impressive flowerbeds created by Crown Princess Margareta including an area with an abundance of dahlias. The English garden contains the King’s unique vine house, pleasure garden and Oscar II’s kitchen garden. Open in season. Info +46 (0)4213 74 00, sofiero.se B9
Hässleholm
Hovdala, S of Hässleholm. Ancient park with deciduous trees, fruit trees, herb garden and traces of the 18th and 19th century gardens. The kitchen garden, enclosed by a hornbeam hedge, contains heritage varieties, known to have been grown in the gardens around Hovdala manor. Guided tours of park and garden. Exhibitions in the orangery in the summer. Garden and park open all year round. House open 1 May-26 September Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Other times see website hassleholm.se/ hovdalaslott. Storytelling, Hovdala concerts, Harvest Festival, etc. Info +46 (0)451-183 70. H9 Vannaröds, Sösdala. Manor house park with walks and a play area. Herb garden and boules. Open all year round. Visitors welcome to picnic in the park. Restaurant with lunch and à la carte menu, conference bookings welcome. Info +46 (0)451-604 56, vannarodsslott.se H8
Höganäs
Krapperup, between Höganäs and Mölle. English romantic style manor house park from late 19th century. Unusual trees, rose garden, rhododendrons and perennials. Sweden’s best preserved 19th century garden in private hands. Open every day, all year round. Refreshments
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during the summer. Info +46 (0)4234 41 90, krapperup.se A11
Höör
Bosjökloster, on Ringsjön lake, Höör. Twelfth century convent. Courtyard, rose garden, herb garden, terraces with borders, English park, thousand year-old oak tree, mini zoo, etc. Exhibitions in the house and the vaulted refectory. Fairs. House open daily May-September. Park and gardens open all year round. Info +46 (0)413-250 48, bosjokloster.se G6-7
Kristianstad
Bäckaskog, Bäckaskog, Fjälkinge. Karl XV’s summer residence is open for all garden enthusiasts. Biblical garden, herb garden with culinary and medicinal plants and a large park with interesting trees. Exciting maze for children to play in. Info +46 (0)44-530 20. M9 Maltesholm, Höge v. 111, Tollarp. Manor house park created in 1780 by Hans Ramel. The trees are one of the Maltes-holm estate’s key features – lime avenues, large poplars, enormous spruces and Sweden’s largest yew. Linnaeus wrote about the limes in the 18th century. Maltesholm is approached by an impressive raised road with beech avenues. Info +46 (0)44-13 53 35. J7 Ovesholm, W of Kristianstad. Manor house park in the free landscape style which developed in England in the late 18th century. A system of paths leads walkers through varied terrain. Info +46 (0)44-13 53 35. J8 Vittskövle, Vittskövle. One of the best preserved Renaissance moated castles in the Nordic countries, approached by an impressive system of avenues. The island on which the castle stands has neatly pruned hedges and trees. E of the castle lies the leafy English park. Info +46 (0)44-13 53 35. K6
Landskrona
Uraniborg’s Renaissance garden, Tycho Braheminnena, Landsv., Ven. Between 1576 and 1579 nobleman Tycho Brahe created one of the first research institu-
tions in scientific history on the island of Ven in Öresund. The castle of Uraniborg was one of the most famous buildings of the time. Around the castle Tycho Brahe created a magnificent Renaissance garden. Parts of this garden have gradually been reconstructed as part of a research project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp. The garden is said to be the foremost example of a Renaissance garden in Sweden. The aim is for it to contain the complete range of garden plants introduced into Denmark in the 1580s & 90s. Open extended summer season, other times by arrangement. Info +46 (0)418-725 30, tychobrahe.com B7
Lomma
Alnarpsparken, Alnarp is located in the heart of the open agricultural landscape between Malmö and Lund. This famous park contains Sweden’s second largest collection of species and varieties of trees and shrubs and is open all year round. The range of annuals, perennials, herbs, ornamental trees and shrubs can be admired throughout the growing season. Each year in May the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp holds an open day where researchers, lecturers, staff and students show what they do to the public. The programme includes guided tours of the park, a plant doctor service, plant sales, tree advice, tours of the library, the agriculture museum and garden design. Info +46 (0)40-41 50 00, alnarp.slu.se D4 Borgeby, Gamla Borgeby, Bjärred. The kind of simple park which should surround as ancient a building as Borgeby Castle. Wonderful place for a picnic. Open all year round. Info +46 (0)4671 36 00, borgebyslott.se D5
Malmö
Malmöhus Castle gardens, Malmö, an open, organic garden surrounded by beautiful parkland and canals. Vegetable garden, fruit garden, an impressive bed of perennials and different themed garden rooms enclosed by hedges. Organic café run by Tareq Taylor. Info +46 (0)40-
34 45 00. slottstradgarden.se, malmo.se/slottstradgarden D3-4 Slottsparken, Malmö. The castle park is a natural park laid out in 1896 with the large wooded areas typical of the turn of the last century. Open lawns and ponds. The Japanese garden, conceptualised in stone, plants and water, was recreated in 1988 with the help of artist Helge Lundström. Malmö’s canals flow through Kungsparken and Slottsparken. Info +46 (0)20-34 45 00, malmo.se D3-4
Sjöbo
Sövdeborg, S of Sjöbo. Romantic park with canals and bridges. The bottom part of the park is open all summer. H3 Övedskloster, on E shore of Vombsjö lake. Geometric, unique 18th-century park in the French style modelled on Versailles with terraces and fountains. Magnificent avenues lead up to the house. Open May-Aug. 9 am-5 pm. H4
Skurup
Braegnehus, near Svaneholm, N of Skurup. The name Braegne comes from an old Danish word for fern. Laid out as a romantic park by merchant Otto Håkansson in the early 1930s with beech, hornbeam, elm, maple and birch. Svaneholm park and Braegnehus both contain gardens which have not yet been restored. Info +46 (0)411-53 60 58. G2 Svaneholm, N of Skurup. Romantic landscaped park with pairs of oaks and weeping English oaks in line with land reformer Rutger Macklean’s park concept, rhododendrons, beech, alder, Exeter elms, etc. Children’s play area and walk around the lake. Visitors are welcome to picnic in the park. Restaurant, museum. Info +46 (0)411-400 12. G2
Svedala
Torup, Torup, Bara. The land now covered by Torup Castle park is a drained medieval lake. From the 18th century onwards, an English romantic park was created, with copper beeches, acacias, walnut trees and fountains. Following recent restoration, the paths around the park give
Parks and public spaces
Tomelilla
Christinehofs Ekopark, Andrarum. The eco-park encompasses the 18th century Christinehof manor house and its grounds, the unique industrial environment of the alum works, Verkeån nature reserve, Borstakärr wetlands, Hallamölla farm, and Verkasjö lake. Hiking trails. Open all year round. Info +46 (0)417-263 70, christinehofsekopark.se J5 Kronovall, Fågeltofta, between SkåneTranås and Brösarp. A stately home specialising in wine! Unique box hedges. Info +46 (0)417-197 10, petripumpa.se K4
Trelleborg
Jordberga, 25 km E of Trelleborg. English style park laid out in the mid-19th century. W part contains the Källstorp rune stone. Park open for booked groups of at least 15. Info & bookings. +46 (0)410-264 25. F1
Ystad
Krageholm, Krageholm, N of Ystad. 18th century park with beech maze and horse chestnut avenues. Mansion tours for groups by arrangement. +46 (0)411611 16. Info +46 (0)411-57 76 81, krageholm.se I2 Marsvinsholm, W of Ystad, horse chestnut and Swedish whitebeam avenue, hornbeams, etc. Linnaeus visited Marsvinsholm in 1749. Park with fantastic walks open all year round. Sculpture park during the summer. Guided tours for open-air theatre ticket holders during the summer. Info +46 (0)411-600 15, yst.nu marsvinsholms-skulpturpark.se, H2
Östra Göinge
Wanås, Knislinge. English manor house park with centuries old beech and oak trees, lily pond, rhododendrons, azaleas, etc., including an oak tree where “Snapphane” guerrilla fighters are said to have been hung in the 17th century. The park also features world-class contemporary art works. There is also an organic
kitchen garden that has been created by students from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp. Park open daily. The permanent art exhibition includes around 40 large scale sculptures and installations such as Ann Hamilton’s ‘lignum’, Charlotte Gyllenhammar’s ‘Svindel’ (Vertigo), Jenny Holzer’s ‘Wanås Wall’, Ann-Sofi Sidén’s ‘Fideicommissum’ and Maya Lin’s ‘Eleven Minute Line’. New artwork is exhibited every year from March to October in the Art Gallery and throughout the castle gardens. Info +46 (0)44-660 71, wanas.se K1
Parks and public spaces Many beautiful places to wander among mature trees, delightful flowerbeds and rose gardens.
Båstad
Norrvikens trädgårdar, just W of Båstad on the slopes of the Hallandsåsen ridge with views over Laholmsbukten bay. Voted the most beautiful park in Sweden and the second most beautiful in Europe after Villa d´Este 2006. A great family day out. See Botanical gardens on page 20 for more information. Info +46 (0)431-36 90 40, norrvikenstradgardar.se C13
Eslöv
Rosengången, Eslöv. A rose walk between the streets of Skolg. and Stureg. F6 Trollsjöområdet, Eslöv. An extensive green retreat in the centre of an area of elegant housing. The park was laid out in 1928 in the English park style. At its centre is the lake Trollsjön which attracts a wide variety of birds. Open-air stage, refreshments and children’s play area. F6
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visitors a sense of each of the last four centuries. All year round until 7 pm. Info +46 (0)40-34 18 53, E3
Philippe Plöninge
Wild and beautiful at leafy green Fredriksdal Fredriksdal Museums and Gardens exemplify a historic Skåne in miniature form, offering a unique mixture of nature and culture. The many parks and gardens are full of living and lush rarities. Here, the wild and cultivated, trailed and tamed flourish alongside colourful roses and blushing violets. Here, you also find every type of wild flower in Skåne. Even those that no longer exist… Burdock root, sea kale, salsify and Joseph’s coat. Vegepoetry? No, gastronomic reality in the kitchen garden at Fredriksdal, where you can get better acquainted with many tasteful rarities and strange tubers. A visit to Fredriksdal’s museums and gardens could be a real voyage of discovery for inquisitive people and Fredriksdal’s head gardener is pleased to talk about his knowledge and passion for gardening and history. “Take the Earthalmond (Cyperus esculentus) as an example. It has a fine taste of both coconut and almond. In my opinion it’s both tasty and worth a place in the garden. Not many people know about it today, but it was grown in the Nile valley over 2000 years ago” says Philippe Plöninge, in charge of the kitchen garden. Fredriksdal inspires to new gardening culture, in the south Swedish province of Skåne. To create an interest in organic cultivation and show the diversity our natural environment offers. There is a lot to learn and to enjoy. Numerous garden themed exhibitions and activities take place every year. Visit skane.com to find out about the programme.
Helsingborg
Ramlösa Brunnspark. Situated in the south of Helsingborg, the park and buildings became listed in 1973. The ore pit opened on 17 June 1707 while the
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Parks and public spaces alkaline pit was discovered towards the end of the 17th century. Today, Ramlösa Brunnspark features a variety of garden designs offering a truly fantastic botanical, culture-historical and ecological experience. The park draws a lot of inspiration from English romantic landscape parks and gardens. Free admission and parking, guided tours can be arranged for groups. Info & bookings +46 (0)4210 43 50. C8
Hässleholm
Hässleholms hembygdspark. Beautiful park in rolling countryside, home to open-air museum. Play area. Park open all year round. Café. Info +46 (0)451109 55. I9
Höganäs
Mölle fälad, Mölle, see fire-bellied toads and orchids on the open grazing land along the shoreline. Info +46 (0)4233 77 74. A11
Klippan
Söderåsen National Park and Naturum visitor centre, Skäralid, Ljungbyhed. Sweden’s youngest national park was opened in 2001 and covers about 1,600 ha. Unique broadleaf forest with unusual flora and fauna. From the lookout point, Kopparhatten, it’s a 100 m drop to the valley below. The visitor centre provides information on the nature and wildlife. It is also the starting point for guided walks on various themes in spring, summer and autumn. Info +46 (0)435-44 21 20, nationalpark-soderasen.lst.se E9, F8-9
Kristianstad
Tivoliparken, V. Boulevarden, Kristianstad. The park was created in the early 19th century and contains about 70 different kinds of tree, including many rare and old trees. The oldest is probably an oak tree 27 m tall, planted in about 1790. Trees include ginkgo biloba, mulberry, Sophora japonica, four kinds of walnut tree, silver pear, etc. In the northwest part of the park there is a rose garden containing about 120 varieties. The herb garden contains about 70 different herbs. A great place for gardening ideas. Info +46 (0)44-13 53 35. K8
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Landskrona
Citadellets koloniområde, Landskrona. One of Sweden’s oldest allotment areas on the ramparts of the Citadel. The first allotments were created here in the 1870s. C7 Floral roundabouts, Landskrona. Every year thousands of spring and summer flowers are planted in Landskrona’s roundabouts. This welcoming gesture to road users is much appreciated and has become something of a signature for the garden town of Landskrona. C6-7 Hilleshögs dalar, Glumslöv, Landskrona. This nature reserve stretches from the coast of Öresund almost 2 km inland. A hilly area with remains from different eras. The pillbox from the time of Karl XII is now covered in cowslips and where clay was once dug for bricks, orchids now grow. The mouth of the valley, on the slope south of Rustningshamn is one of the most species-rich areas in western Skåne. A beautiful landscape whatever the season. C7 Karlslund, Karlslundsv., Landskrona. The park was planted in the early 19th century to give local people “necessary fuel and timber for tools and to constitute a decorative element in this barren area, to the encouragement and delight of the townspeople and to delight the eye of travellers”. Zoo and play area. All year round. C7 Slottsparken, by the Citadel, Landskrona. An untouched 19th-century park, many of whose trees were a gift from Copenhagen. Some of the park’s 120 year-old elms have been turned into impressive sculptures by tree sculptor Daniel Andersson. The northern part of the park is full of flowers during the summer, while in the south the art gallery Konsthallen is surrounded by a sculpture park. 20 sculptures by some of the best sculptors in Sweden. Refreshments served at Konsthallen and Slottscaféet, in the north of the park. C7
Stadsparken – tree sculptures, Landskrona. Landskrona suffered terribly from Dutch elm disease in 2003 and many trees had to be cut down. But to get something positive out of the experience, some of the biggest tree stumps of the 120 year-old elms were transformed into rooted sculptures. Most are in the central area of the park. C6-7
Lund Kulturen’s park, Tégnerplatsen in Lund. Wandering through Kulturen Open Air Museum is like taking a walk through history. The scents of the medieval herb garden combine with the light aroma of tar from the 17th century church. The manor house stands beneath a spreading chestnut tree with the garden café adding to the lovely surroundings in summer. Every building tells a story from the past. Nobleman, priests, townsfolk and peasants, professors and poor crofters, all their houses are preserved at Kulturen. Open 1 May-31 August daily 10 a.m.5 p.m., 1 September-30 April TuesdaySunday, 12 noon-4 p.m. Admission SEK 70. Students SEK 35 and children free. Info +46 (0)46-35 04 00, kulturen.com E5 Stadsparken in Lund, a delightful spot in the centre of Lund with café/restaurant, boules and a large play area. The park was created in 1907 for a major exhibition by architect Theodor Wåhlin. A few years later a pond was added, which now attracts many species of birds. In the 1990s a hornbeam maze designed by Oscar Reutersvärd and aviaries designed by Per Friberg were added. E4-5
Malmö Ankarparken, V. Hamnen, Malmö. An ecology park designed by landscape architect Stig L Andersson and built in 2001. The park is made up of different biotopes: an alder marsh, an oak grove and a beech grove, in the form of islands in a slightly sunken lawn. Ankarparken adjoins a wide canal edged with curving concrete and decking. Info +46 (0)2034 45 00, malmo.se D3
Beijerspark, Malmö. Park in the style of an English park with grassy knolls and trees. Includes meadows and marshland. Info +46 (0)20-34 45 00, malmo.se D4 Bulltoftaparken / Toftanäs wetland park, Malmö. Bulltoftaparken covers 75 ha of a former airfield, and is home to a wide variety of plants and wildlife. The park is divided into three zones: nature zone with deciduous woodland and different meadow biotypes, a more traditional park zone with an arboretum and allotments, and a sports zone with grassed sports pitches and exercise areas. Toftanäs wetland park is just E of Bulltofta parken and was created in 1989. Here a wetland has been created based on an open stormwater system leading to a pond. The wetlands offer excellent meadow flora and are mown each summer. Info +46 (0)20-34 45 00, malmo.se D3 Daniaparken, V. Hamnen, Malmö. Daniaparken was created in 2001 and is one of the most popular parks in Malmö. Open sea views and excellent walks. Info +46 (0)20-34 45 00, malmo.se D3 Hammars park, Limhamn, Malmö. Natural park with trees and grass. More bulbs have been planted in recent years. Hammars park was created in the late 19th century on the initiative of local lime works director, Carl Anders Hammar and was an enclosed, fenced area from the beginning. Info +46 (0)20-34 45 00, malmo.se C3 Husie mosse, Malmö. The wetlands of Husie mosse by Husie church were opened on 9 September 1997 and consist of a clear stretch of water 600x100 m with some islands, surrounded by the typical landscape of Malmö. The lake attracts a wide variety of birds. Info +46 (0)20-34 45 00, malmo.se D3 Klagshamn, Malmö. This area is one of the most valuable natural areas in Malmö today. Two former lime quarries in E part now filled with water. Rich flora and several biotopes. Next to the lime quarries are large woodland areas with elm,
Parks and public spaces rowan, Swedish whitebeam, maple and willow. Clay pit lake in SW. The N side of the promontory is dominated by dry meadow vegetation, while the S side has vegetation typical of a limestone plain, with coastal meadows to north and south. Info +46 (0)20-34 45 00, malmo.se C3 Kungsparken, Malmö. Popular area in central Malmö. The town’s first park, opened in 1872. Unusual exotic trees such as tulip tree, Indian bean tree and swamp cypress. A number of initiatives have been carried out recently to preserve Kungsparken as a small botanical garden, including an extensive tree replanting programme. The western partof the park is full of azaleas and rhododendrons. Malmö’s canals flow through Kungsparken and Slottsparken. Info +46 (0)2034 45 00, malmo.se D3-4 Käglinge recreation area, Malmö. The sandy hills, formerly a gravel pit, have now been transformed into a recreation area with wooded groves and dry meadows grazed by sheep. Frogs flourish in the ponds. Info +46 (0)20-34 45 00, malmo.se D3 Lernacken/Sibbarp, Malmö. The coastal meadow between the harbour in Limhamn and Sibbarp is the only original part of the coast still remaining in this built-up area. The strip is 400 m long and 50 m wide. Sibbarp has large green areas and several places for swimming. Barnviken is a shallow swimming bay. To the north of Barnviken lie the remains of an old harbour first recorded in 1491. Lernacken largely consists of sludge from the cement industry in Limhamn and is partly covered in vegetation. Lernacken offers views of the Öresund Bridge and cycle paths to the coastal meadows of Bunkeflo. Info +46 (0)20-34 45 00, malmo.se C3 Pildammsparken, Malmö. The oldest part, created by architect Ferdinand Boberg and Crown Princess Margareta, dates from the 1914 Baltic Exhibition. The flower avenue in the English style, and the Margareta Pavilion still remain.
After the exhibition Danish landscape architect Erik Erstad-Jørgensen drew up a plan to complete the park in the English romantic style, which was partly completed. In 1926 city engineer Erik Bülow-Hübe revised the plan, giving the remainder of the park a classic form, in monumental style. The park is magnificent in its design, with large areas of water, open lawns and enclosed wooded areas. Some of the latest additions include a sensory garden and Queen Silvia’s rose garden. Amphitheatre with open-air theatre performances and music events May-Sept. Spectacular light and sound shows in the lake from 1 May to winter, every half hour after dark. Info +46 (0)20-34 45 00, malmo.se D3-4 Rönneholmsparken, Malmö. Rönneholmsparken is probably one of the few places in Malmö to have had trees continuously since the 18th century. The park and the house, Rönneholmsgård, in its centre, were originally built at the end of the 18th century by C.M. Nordlindh. The park covers just over 5 ha. and is divided into a landscaped park south of the house with exotic trees such as Caucasian wingnut, and a wooded area north of the house, predominantly of beech. Info +46 (0)20-34 45 00, malmo.se D3 Slottsparken, Malmö. The castle park is a natural park laid out in 1896 with the large wooded areas typical of the turn of the last century, with open lawns and ponds. The Japanese garden, conceptualised in stone, plants and water, was recreated in 1988 with the help of artist Helge Lundström. Malmö’s canals flow through Kungsparken and Slottsparken. Info +46 (0)20-34 45 00, malmo.se D3-4 Stapelbäddsparken, V. Hamnen, Malmö. Completed in 2005 and will form part of a planned activity park. The main attraction is a large concrete skate park. The park will also be used for events, such as concerts and open-air cinema. Info +46 (0)20-34 45 00, stapelbaddsparken.se D3 Öresundsparken/Ribersborg, Malmö. Öresundsparken was built in the 1920s,
and has three lakes interspersed with parkland and flower beds. The park attracts a wide variety of birds. Ribersborgsstranden was created a few years after the park, and is a 3 km long white sandy beach with bathing jetties, lawns and groves of trees. Open-air and musical events during the summer. Info +46 (0)20-34 45 00, malmo.se D3-4
Simrishamn
Bergengrenska Trädgården, on Stortorget, Simrishamn. A unique garden in the style of the 19th century cottage garden. The entire location forms a unique, historic documentation of part of the history of Simrishamn and also a garden whose authentic plant material and design demonstrates the various epochs in garden architecture. Rose garden with about 80 varieties of heritage roses. L3 Brunnsparken, Simrishamn. Town park from the early 20th century with winding gravel paths beneath beautiful trees. Ivy-clad amphitheatre. Rhododendrons. Roses. L3 Stenshuvud National Park and Naturum visitor centre, Kivik. Stenshuvud National Park was created in 1986. The mountain Stenshuvud is 97 m high. The national park is home to rich flora and many interesting species of animal, such as dormice and the the provincial insect of Skåne, the blue ground beetle. The visitor centre provides information on the park’s nature and wildlife. Guided nature walks on various themes start from here in spring, summer and autumn. Info +46 (0)414-708 82, stenshuvud.se L4
Skurup
Skurups stadspark, Mårtensg., Skurup. Leafy park in rolling terrain created in 1927, mainly following the Danish style of gardening. Besides rhododendrons, the park has beautiful old trees such as copper beeches, red horse chestnuts, planes, small-leaved elm, hiba, juniper and a Linnaeus border with perennials. Children’s play area. Info +46 (0)41153 60 58. G2
Svalöv
Stenestad Park, Swedish Pomological Science Center in Stubbaröd in Söderåsen. Information and visitor centre for fruit. The centre is developing its services all the time. Open weekends or other times for pre-booked groups. The centre grows old and local varieties, as well as new foreign varieties which have never been tried in Sweden. Fields with fruit trees and bushes are surrounded by ornamental plants such as rhododendrons, magnolias, peonies and other perennials, unusual trees and meadow flowers.Herb garden. Guided tours. Temporary and permanent exhibitions, course programme and café. Sales of decorative trees, shrubs as well as fruit and berry plants. Plenty of information and inspiration for keen gardeners. Info +46 (0)418-810 05, +46 (0)703-06 14 22. Viktor Trajkovski – Associate Professor in Pomology. E8 Söderåsens National Park. Entrance in Röstånga. In the entrance to the park is a small Arboretum planted with a selection of trees found in Söderåsen National Park. Self guided information by each and every tree. Info. Röstånga Tourist Information Centre +46 (0)435913 53. F8 Teckomatorp Embankments. Enjoy a leisurely walk in the Children’s Eco Forest (Barnens klimatskog) where children have planted all the trees. A newly established and charming recreational area that breathes future and which is soon to be enhanced with sculptures. There is also a tower for bird watching, shelters and a barbecue area. Info. Åsa Andersson +46 (0)418-47 53 91. E6
Tomelilla
Christinehofs Ekopark, Andrarum. Open all year round. The eco-park encompasses the 18th century Christinehof manor house and its grounds, the unique industrial environment of the alum works, Verkeån nature reserve, Borstakärr wetlands, Hallamölla farm, and Verkasjö lake. Hiking trails. Info +46 (0)417263 70 christinehofsekopark.se J5
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Shopping – Garden stores and nurseries Skogsbacken with salmon stair, Tomelilla. Nature reserve in a central location, following the course of the Välabäcken river. Walking and exercise trails, and varied countryside with pure beechwoods, broadleaf woods, alder marshland, wetlands, high meadows, pine forest and spruce forest. Salmon trout play in the river on their journey to the sea and between 1 Sep-31 Dec can be seen using a salmon stair with ten steps. Info & bookings +46 (0)417-181 10. J3 Tomelilla stadspark, Rosencrantzg., Tomelilla. Park built between 1920 and 1926 by gardener Per A. Nilsson and financed by donations. Exotic and unusual trees and shrubs. Avenue of tulip trees, Carolina silverbell, tree of heaven, Japanese magnolia, dawn redwood, Amur cork tree and Chinese necklace poplar. Open all year round. Guided tours in summer. Info & bookings. +46 (0)411-55 11 51 or the Tourist Information Office on +46 (0)417-181 10. J3
Trelleborg
Dalköpinge ängar, nature reserve 5 km E of Trelleborg. Well-preserved Skåne grazing landscape, one of the few undeveloped areas on the Baltic coast. Best known for protected orchids in marsh and meadowland, but also for the pasque flowers, greater knapweed, burnet saxifrage and field wormwood, etc. which grow here. Info +46 (0)410-73 33 20. E1 Stadsparken, Trelleborg. Created in 1896, this park was intended to be a botanical garden. It contains over 90 species of tree, the most exotic being the American plane tree, the Kentucky coffee tree, the Caucasiun wingnut and the Amur cork tree. List available from tourist information. Info +46 (0)410-73 33 20. E1
Ystad
Fritidsparken, Bollhusg., Ystad. The gardening organisation Planteringsvännerna planted an avenue of Italian alder here in 1990. Fritidsparken is a geometrical functionalist park created for the 1936 Leisure Exhibition which attracted visitors from all round the world. Mirror lake,
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cypress oaks and trimmed shrubs ystad.se I1 Monastery garden, S:t Petri Kyrkoplan, Ystad. Park-like garden surrounding the monastery pond. Beds, trees and medicinal herb garden and cabbage patch with varieties used in the Middle Ages. Info +46 (0)411-57 72 86, klostret.ystad.se I1 Norra Promenaden, Ystad. The northern promenade was built in about 1830 after the town council proposed improving the look of Ystad with green spaces. This park has gently winding pathways following an old river with bridges. These meet in a central circle with fountains and summer flowers. Many lone trees, tulip trees, rhododendrons and azaleas. Light installations in trees and gardens. Restaurant and stage. ystad.se I1 Peony garden, behind the monastery pond in Ystad. In the spirit of Emma Lundberg, artist and garden designer, who redesigned the former garden on thissite in 1938. Created by landscape architect Barbara Johnson. Open all year round. Info. +46 (0)411-57 72 86, klostret.ystad.se I1 Teaterparken, Ystad. Ystad’s theatre, designed by Peter Boisen, opened in 1894. The park surrounding the theatre was created at the turn of the last century. In front of the entrance is a robinia tree, just as it stood when the park was built. Low conifers: Danica arborvitae, bird’s nest Norway spruce, perennials. Info. www.ystad.se I1
Ängelholm
Rose garden, opposite Stadshuset, Ängelholm. This beautiful garden with roses, interesting shrubs and trees bordering the river Rönne was laid out in the early 1960s. Pergola with seats and pond with a fountain. Info +46 (0)431-821 30. C11 Stadsparken, Ängelholm. In the centre of town between Skolg. and Kameng. Different flower beds and a variety of interesting trees, such as Camperdown
elm, plane trees and magnolia. Beautiful fountain with statue. Info +46 (0)431821 30. C11 Ängelholms hembygdspark, Thorslundsg., Ängelholm. Open air museum with animals, ponds for birds and five old buildings – technology museum, Grönwallska house, Luntertunstugan cottage, leather museum, school museum and inn. Children’s play area. The park opened in 1935. Trees began to be planted in the 18th century to retain the sandy soil. Open all year round. Admission free. Info +46 (0)431-821 30. C11
Shopping – garden stores and nurseries Wonderful plants for the garden, patio or balcony. Shops large and small for the keen gardener.
Burlöv
Åkarps Allväxtcenter, Lundav. 83, Åkarp. Everything for the house and garden. Large range of pot plants and summer flowers. Display garden and café. Info +46 (0)40-46 40 03, allvaxtcenter.se E4
Båstad
Bohus Perenner och Växter, Hemmeslöv Båstad. Small garden centre specialising in hostas, hemerocallis, irises, heritage and modern perennials. Closed Mon. Info +46 (0)431-748 16, bohus1.nu C13 Bäckdalens Handelsträdgård, Hallavara near Hovs Hallar. Herbs and vegetables from our own organic farm, perennials. Display garden. Open from spring equinox to end Oct. Info +46 (0)43136 53 14, basilika.nu C13 Hallandsåsens Växtbutik, in Hasslöv. Wide range of garden plants, specialising in modern and historical roses. Info +46 (0)430-260 25, hallandsasensvaxtbutik.se C13
Hantverkshuset at Norrvikens trädgårdar, Båstad. Sales mainly of plants, many grown on site. Sometimes demonstrations of plaited iron baskets and metal flowers in the workshop. Info + 46 (0)431-36 90 40, norrvikenstradgardar.se C13 Horsabäck Perenner, Horsabäck, Våxtorp. Specialising in perennials. Info +46 (0)430-320 54, stilonline.nu/horsaback E12 Willab Garden, Ö. Karup near Båstad. Sweden’s largest exhibition of greenhouses and patios. Exhibition, shop and café. Info +46 (0)431-686 00, willabgarden.se D13
Eslöv
Flyinge Plantshop, Plantskolev., Flyinge. Top quality plants grown on site. Pond accessories, pots, garden tools, granite, etc. Info +46 (0)46-523 55, flyingeplantshop.se F5 Johans Trädgård & Miljö, Sallerupsv. 1, Eslöv. Garden centre in central Skåne. Wide range. Expert staff. Open all year round. Info +46 (0)413-162 00. F6
Helsingborg
Cedergren & Co Plantskola, Starkoddersg. 4, Råå. Speciality: roses and clematis. Wide range of other garden plants. Info +46 (0)42-26 00 52, cedergrens.com B8 Flora Linnéa, Fredriksdal Open-Air Museum and Botanical Garden, Helsingborg. Garden shop with special range of roses and perennials plus advice on gardening and interior design. Open all year round. Info +46 (0)4232 77 99, floralinnea.com B9 Mellanmossens Perenner, Mellanmossev. 102, Påarp. Speciality: perennials. Open April-Oct. Info +46 (0)42-22 60 65. mellanmossensperenner.teliaweb.se C8 Plantagen, Landskronav. 773, Rydebäck. (Exit 27.) Large shop with everything for
Shopping – Garden stores and nurseries the garden. Open all year round. Info +46 (0)42-370 730, plantagen.se C8
plants and accessories. Info +46 (0)42-33 49 30, barochgront.se A10
Sofiero Blomster- och Trädgårdshandel, Sofiero Palace and Gardens, Helsingborg. Unique Victorian garden shop selling quality products for your garden. Sofiero specials: Rhododendron, the Sofiero marguerite daisy and scented geraniums. Other: Old-fashioned English roses, perennials, bulbs and seeds, etc. Famous for its flower arrangements. Open all year round. Info +46 (0)42-924 05, sofieroblomster.se B9
Lantmännen in Viken, Karlsfältsv. 3, Viken. Wide range of garden equipment and plants. Info: +46 (0)42-23 61 10, vikenslantman.se A10
Växthuset Maria Park (nursery), Mariahällsv. 100, Helsingborg. Large range of flowers, plants, pots, etc. Located next to Restaurant Linneaträdgården in its unique greenhouse setting. Open all year around. Info. +46 (0)42-21 42 61, vaxthusetmariapark.se B9
Linders Plantskola, Köinge, southeast of Hörby, small-size nursery. Craftsmanlike and organic cultivation of unusual plants for those looking for an exotic addition to their garden. Landscape design services also available. The nursery is open by arrangement at weekends in spring and autumn and also offers lectures, plant sales and guided tours of the arboretum. Info. +46 (0)733-51 87 16, lindersplantskola.se I6
Häxans Trädgård, Lillaforsv. 38, Degeberga. Herb garden with sales in the summer. Info +46 (0)768-52 76 22, haxanstradgard.nu K6
Tilia Trädgård, Norrto southwest Hörby. Top quality unusual and familiar shrubs, trees and perennials. Theme days every Monday from May to September with various talks and discounted prices. Opening times: April-October, Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Otherwise by arrangement. Info. +46 (0)73241 22 34, tiliatradgard.net H6
ÖSPAB Växtvaruhus, Klockarestigen 2, Ö. Sönnarslöv. Nursery. Info +46 (0)4433 11 90, ospab.com J6
Hässleholm
Backagårdens Trädgård, Finja, Hässleholm. Open all year around. Info +46 (0)451-160 96. backagardens.com H9 Blomsterlandet, Hässleholm. Indoor and outdoor plants plus cut flowers. Open all year around. Info. +46 (0)451-74 44 40, blomsterlandet.se I9 Jagorstrands trädgård, Ängsvägen 1, Vinslöv. Landscape design and garden shop selling products created by wellknown artists. Garden of 1,600 m2 with tranquil seated areas for relaxation. Opening times: Wednesday, Thursday 2-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and last Sunday of the month 11 a.m.-2 p.m., closed January-March. Info. +46 (0)70648 19 50, +46 (0)44-819 50, jagorstrand.se J9 ÖSPAB Växtvaruhus, Röinge, road 23, Hässleholm. Wide range of indoor and outdoor plants and cut flowers. Info +46 (0)451-847 48, ospab.com I9
Höganäs
Bär & Grönt, Långarödsv. 236-25, Höganäs. Wide range of indoor and outdoor
Purple Living, Görslövs Byav. 27, Jonstorp. Flowers and interior design for fun and hobby. Opening times: Tuesday – Sunday. Info. +46 (0)707-41 48 59, purpleliving.se B10
Hörby
Höör
Holma Ekobutik, Holma, Höör. Organic local produce. Open Thurs-Sat all year round. Info +46 (0)413-220 80. stiftelsenholma.org G7 Klinta Kryddor & Grönt with garden café, Klinta on Ringsjön lake, road 23, Höör. Own organic vegetables and herbs, nursery, café serving home-made cakes, gift and garden shop, organic food and wonderful views of the park and herb garden. Online store. Open April-Dec. Info +46 (0)413-331 39, klinta.org. G6
Västernäs Handelsträdgård. Garden centre near the centre of Höör. Everything from perennials and pot plants to shrubs and trees. Open March-Nov. Info +46 (0)413-200 45, vasternas.se G7
Klippan
Bjärhus Växtbutik, Bjärhus, Pl 7742, Klippan. Quality plants & expertise. Info +46 (0)435-102 95, bjarhus.se E9
Kristianstad
Annehills Plantskola, Kung Knuts v. 65, Kristianstad. Info +46(0)44-24 45 39. K8
Stenshuvud National Park and Naturum
Solhaga Handelsträdgård, Slättängsv. 51, Kristianstad. Info +46 (0)44-12 82 54. K7 Växthuset in Kristianstad, Häråkrav. 22, Kristianstad. Info +46 (0)44-12 75 80, vaxthuset.vaxtkraftbutiken.se K8
Kävlinge
Löddeköpinge Plantskola, 1,2 km N of centre. A nursery with a difference. Wide range, perennials, ornamental grasses, roses , etc. Open all year round. Info +46 (0)46-70 52 02, loddekopingeplantskola.com D5
Bäckdalens Handelsträdgård (Horticultural Farm)
Landskrona
Horto Green, Norrenäsv., Asmundtorp, Landskrona. Nursery and garden centre. Info +46 (0)418-43 23 00, hortogreen.com D7 Vivekas Kryddgård, Vadensjö Rönneberga Backe 25, nursery for culinary and medicinal plants. Shop selling herbs, vegetables, etc. Info +46 (0)708-13 26 81. C7 Växthuset in Tullstorp, Tullstorpsv. 92, Landskrona. Greenhouse shop and garden centre. Info +46 (0)418-208 08, vaxthusetitullstorp.se C7
Sofiero Blomster- och Trädgårdshandel (Flower & Garden Shop)
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Shopping – Garden stores and nurseries Annelövs Trädgård, Krutv. 1, Annelöv. Roses, indoor plants and summer plants. Farm shop. Info +46 (0)418-43 34 73. D6 MB Plantshop, Hagåkersg. 10, Landskrona. Nursery, gift shop and café. Info +46 (0)418-231 31, alltiglantan.se C7
Lomma
Borealis, Plantskolev. Alnarp. Borealis sells and cultivates rare and unusual hardy garden plants among which can be found perennials, bulbs and Alpine species but also shrubs and trees. March-September Friday-Sunday. Info. borealisplant.se D4 Flädie Plantskola, Flädie kyrkv. 27, Flädie/Bjärred. Wide range of plants. Open in season. Info +46 (0)70274 82 30, fladieplantskola.se D4
Lund
Lilla Fiskaregatans Trädgårdsbutik, Lilla Fiskareg. 19, Lund. Largest selection of bulbs in the Nordic countries, seeds and rare plants. Weibulls etc. Info +46 (0)46-12 17 55, lillafiskaregatanstradgardsbutik.se E5 Plantagen, Avtalsv. 5, Lund. Wide range of outdoor & indoor plants and cut flowers, bulbs, seeds and garden furniture, barbecues & other accessories. Info +46 (0)46-16 27 30, plantagen.se E5 Trädgårdsmästar’n, Veberödsv. 80, Dalby. Small, personal garden packed with ideas and inspiration. Selling heritage roses, herbs, shrubs and the odd unique plant. Info +46 (0)46-13 28 48. tradgardsmastarn.se F4
Malmö
Dammtorps Handelsträdgård, Tullstorpsv. 58, Malmö. Spring and summer flowers, herbs and organic apple orchard. Cats Findus and Pettson and the Muscovy duck with her ducklings. Info +46 (0)40-49 00 93. D3 Mattssons Handelsträdgård, Kalkbrottsg. 119, Limhamn. Summer flowers, perennials, pot plants and compost. Info +46 (0)40-15 55 22. C3
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Plantagen, Svågertorp retail park, Malmö. Plantagen is a gardening chain selling plants for the garden and the home. Garden furniture, accessories, barbecues, leisure equipment and interior design products. Info +46 (0)40-37 46 40, plantagen.se D3 Trädgårdshandel in Limhamn, Västanv. 5, Limhamn. Browse among the plants, enjoy a cup of coffee under the walnut tree or attend one of our regular events. Info +46 (0)40-51 05 00, +46 (0)735-87 58 64, tradgardshandel.se C3 Trädgårdspaletten, Stattenav. 5, Malmö. 3500 m2 fantastic experience for flower enthusiasts. Tropical exhibition greenhouse with animals. Greenhouse that turns into an orangery in the winter, host concerts, exhibitions and lectures in the autumn and grows plants for sale the rest of the year. 6 green-houses growing plants. Guided tours for prebooked groups. Open all year round. Info +46 (0)40- 823 49, tradgardspaletten.se D3
Osby
Växtmästaren in Osby, Smedjeg. 2 A, Osby. The latest trends and plants. Info +46 (0)479-143 28, vaxtmastaren-osby.se J12
Simrishamn
Apotekarns Trädgård, Storg. 17, Simrishamn. The garden of a medieval apothecary in Österlen. Display garden, sales. Open 1/4-30/8. Info +46 (0)414-161 70, apotekarns.com L3 A taste of the Mediterranean in the heart of Österlen. Simrishamnsv 8, Hammenhög. Garden and shop where Skåne and Greece meet. Here, grape vines, lilac and jasmine grow side by side with olive and fig trees. A large variety of herbaceous plants give the garden an added Mediterranean feel. In the shop: Greek icons, flowerpots, olives, etc. Garden tours and olive tasting. Open Easter Monday-Sunday 12 noon-6 p.m., mid April-mid June, Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., mid June-mid
August, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 22 June-15 August, Tuesday-Friday 12 noon-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Info +46 (0)41444 06 66. K2 Blå Huset in Borrby. Köpmang. 6, Borrby. Themed guided garden tours at 2 p.m. on Saturdays in July and August or by arrangement. Garden shop and nursery, inspirational garden. Info +46 (0)411-52 11 20, blahusetiborrby.se K2 Elverhöj, Vitaby. Shop selling beautiful bits and pieces plus flowers, wreaths, olive trees, herbs and spices. Rustic Danish/French designs presented in a truly charmingly Danish way! Open Saturday-Sunday May-September. Info. +46 (0)414-711 11. elverhoj.se K4
Info +46 (0)414-244 41, kivikstradgard.se L4 Ninnis Trädgård, Baskemölla. Farmers’ market 1st Saturday of the month June -September, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Locally produced organic vegetables, honey and handicrafts. Garden café. Baskemölla. Info. +46 (0)414-261 16, +46 (0)73334 94 20, ekobonden.se L3 Raskarums Plantskola, S:t Olof. 140 heritage roses, rosarium. Info +46 (0)414-602 07, rasplant@spray.se K4 Roskraft, Rosskolan in Ö. Hoby. Own rooted roses. Large unusual own grown range. Guided tours. Info +46 (0)414304 11, roskraft.se L2
Hannasgården, Hannas, on road 9. Kitchen garden nursery specialising in chillies, peppers, garlic, tomatoes, geraniums and herbs. Egg from free roaming hens. Open during the summer. Info +46 (0)708-44 23 86, hannasgarden.se K2
Shipley’s Home & Garden, Glimminge Gosen, Hammenhög. Unique garden products and house interiors. Garden furniture, urns, pots in addition to exclusive and unique products for you, your home and garden. Open in summer Info. +46 (0)707-98 51 51, shipleys.se K2
Haven Österlen, Gärsnäs. Garden open to the public with box parterres and orangeries. Medicinal herb garden. Flower shop, unique geraniums and Mediterranean plants. Coffee. Tulip exhibition April-May. Info +46 (0)414-504 90. Opening times see: havenosterlen.se K3
Siv Bengtsson, Grevlunda 7, Vitaby. 400 different sorts of geranium. Zonal, scented and botanical geraniums. Info +46 (0)414-722 66. K4
Jansro Gård & Ateljé, Kivik. S. MellbyBästekille road. Garden open to visitors with three garden rooms. An inner courtyard retreat created by Leila Jansro. Shop for home and garden. Art exhibition. Café. Open March- December Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., juli tis-sön 11-17. Info. +46 (0)414-715 20. jansro.se K4 JHL Bygg o Garden Center, Tommarp. Pot plants, hedging plants, roses, shrubs and trees. Tools and accessories. Info +46 (0)414-285 30, jhl.nu L2 Kiviks Trädgård, Nybromölla 2. Between Kivik and Rörum. Own roses and fruit trees. Large range of other garden plants.
Sparrisgården, Skillinge towards Ö. Hoby. Asparagus plants and garden accessories for sale, April-May. Fresh white and green asparagus May-June. Other local products. Info +46 (0)414-305 05, sparris.se L2 Tågarps Trädgård, between Ö. Tommarp and Gärsnäs. Wide range of garden plants, roses, fruit trees, clematis and other nursery plants. Unusual plants. Info +46 (0)414-203 31, tagarpstradgard.se L3 Ulriksdals Trädgård in Kivik. Carefully selected range of beautiful, practical garden accessories. Urns, statues, quality tools and other products to make gardening easier and add that special touch. Special nursery with all species of helleborus grown in Sweden and different colours and types of oriental
Shopping – Garden stores and nurseries hybrids. Also unusual trees, shrubs and perennials. Open Easter-Sept Fri-Sun, summer Tue-Sun. Info +46 (0)414706 10, edafos.se L4 Äpplets Hus in Kivik, next to Kiviks Musteri. Learn everything about apples. Garden open to the public, Collection orchard. Exhibition garden Guided tours and cider tasting – book in advance. Plants and garden accessories for sale. Info & bookings +46 (0)414-719 40, appletshus.se L4
Sjöbo
Tofta Trädgård, Grimstofta, Sjöbo. Spring and summer plants, indoor plants, pots, etc. Info +46 (0)416-101 50, grimstofta.com H4
Skurup
Gardeco, Sandåkra 6, Skurup, near Johanna Museum. Shop selling all kinds of small and large plants under one roof. Info. +46 (0)706-52 61 95, gardeco.nu G2 Gunnebo Trädgård, Landsv. 9, Skivarp. Garden centre with plants for your whole garden. Info +46 (0)411-302 01, gunnebotradgard.com G2 Munkahills Handelsträdgård, Lindby Skurup. Seasonal flowers and plants all year round. Info +46 (0)411-410 72. G2 Wallströms Plantskola, Almaröd, Skivarp. Major producer of nursery plants. Grown in Sweden. Info +46 (0)411308 40, wallstromsplant.com G1
Staffanstorp
Skåne-Plantor, Hemmestorp 3, Staffanstorp (on road 108-road 11). Large range of garden & indoor plants and accessories. Info +46 (0)46-25 73 88, skaneplantor.se E4 Tirups Örtagård, Staffanstorp. Large herb garden open to the public. Nursery with about 600 varieties of herbs for cooking, dyeing and medicinal use. Also scented geraniums and old-fashioned perennials. Shop and café. Guided tours
Info +46 (0)40-44 52 53, tirupsortagard.se E4
wreaths and bouquets. Info +46 (0)417-104 05. J3
ÖSPAB Växtvaruhus, Pihls v. 1, Stora Uppåkra, Staffanstorp/Lund. Large range of garden & indoor plants and accessories. Info +46 (0)46-15 12 12, ospab.com E4
Trelleborg
Svalöv
Norrvidinge Handelsträdgård, flower shop, nursery plants, just outside Teckomatorp. Info +46 (0)418-66 05 45. E6 Madame Plantier, Kågeröd. A wonderful mix of flowers and interior design in this cosy rural shop. Info +46 (0)418808 13. E8
Svedala
Dala-plantor, Länsmansv. 24, Svedala. Info. +46 (0)40-40 06 85, dalaplantor.se E2 Krågeholm Nursery and Shop, Krågeholmsv. 80, Svedala. Summer flowers, tomato and cucumber plants, cut flowers, garden and potted plants. Open all year around. Info. +46 (0)4040 34 08. E2 Statarmuseet i Skåne – museum between Torup Castle and Bara Gardens open to the public. Fruit trees and allotments dating from 1920. Nursery with home-grown old-fashioned perennials, herbs and summer flowers. Plants can be bought in pots, or you can pick them or dig them up yourself. Museum shop with gifts and other products. Café with freshly ground coffee and freshly baked cakes. Info & bookings +46 (0)4044 70 90, statarmuseet.com E3
Tomelilla
Växtkraft Rosenhagen, Skåne-Tranås. Garden shop and outdoor cultivation of plants plus potted plants. Retail and wholesale. Info +46(0)417-201 60, tomelilla.vaxtkraft.nu J3 Ullstorps Gardencenter, Ullstorp, Tomelilla-Simrishamn. Pot plants, cut flowers, pots, compost, fertiliser, tools,
Blomsterhuset Europe, Hedv. 117, Trelleborg. Plants, perennials, fruit bushes and trees. Info +46 (0)410-462 40. E1 Bodarpsgården, Bodarp, Trelleborg. Raspberry groves incorporating a café and farm shop. Hampers are made to order for picnics in the open. Info. +46 (0)706-42 38 68, bodarpsgarden.com D2 Terdén Plantskola, V. Tommarp, Trelleborg. Nursery with large garden centre. Speciality: Rare, unusual plants and heritage roses. Guided tours and tailor-made courses. Info +46 (0)410-127 57, terden.se E1
Vellinge
Eknes Blomsterodling, S. Ängav. 37, Vellinge. Cut roses grown, summer cut flowers and summer plants, bees. Open March-Dec. Info +46 (0)40-42 04 73. D2 Gessie Örta- och Rosengård, Gessiev. 20, Gessie, Vellinge. Heritage roses, herbs and perennials, rare geraniums. Info +46 (0)706-46 60 81, gessieortaorosengard.se D2 Plantskolan i Vellinge, Allén 19, Vellinge. Nursery with wide range of garden plants, summer plants and accessories. Open April-Nov. Info +46 (0)40-42 24 85. D2 Vellingeblomman, Falsterbov. 177/9, Vellinge. Every plant imaginable for home and garden. Garden accessories, ponds, pumps and art. Café. Open all year round. Info +46 (0)40-42 96 30, vellingeblomman.se D2
Ystad
Blomsterhuset Europe, Förskeppsg. 2, Edvinshem, Ystad. Plants and perennials. Info +46 (0)411-130 33. blomsterhuseteuropa.se I1 Inge Mårtenssons Handelsträdgård, Hagestad, Löderup. Large range of
summer flowers in addition to a large number of perennials for sale such as home-grown lavender plants and around 50 different types of hostas (plantain lilies). +46 (0)706-85 81 50, loderupturism.se. K1 Plantskolan in Stora Herrestad, Norrevallsv. 15, Stora Herrestad. Unusual trees and shrubs. Wide range of heritage roses. Info +46 (0)411-55 21 69. J2 Trädgårdstjänst Fischer & Sundblad, S Koboltsg 15, Ystad. Design, planning, construction and maintenance of gardens and recreational areas. Shop selling everything for your dream garden. Gravel & garden quartz, decorative shingle, slabs and paving stones, etc. Large range of pots, garden decorations, garden lights and water features. Visit the concept gardens. Info. +46 (0)411154 35 www.tradgardstjanst.nu I1 Ystad Plantskola, Malmöv., Ystad. Abrahamsfält, Ystad. All you need for your garden. A large range of perennials, roses, shrubs and trees in addition to pots and tubs, trellises, soil, fertilizers, etc. Info +46 (0)411-105 38. ystadplantskola.se I2 Åbergs Trädgård, Karlhemsv., Öja, road 19, Ystad. Display garden, large range of perennials, herbs, summer flowers & vegetable plants. Trees and shrubs. Historic garden. Lectures and talks in the summer. Café with course venue, +46 (0)411-153 60. Info +46 (0)411-125 54, abergsgarden.nu I2
Ängelholm
Bostället Sköna Ting, Nya Axtorpsv. 232, Munka-Ljungby an interior design and garden store with a difference. Fabulous selection of “beautiful things” and plants for home and garden. Info +46 (0)431-43 06 70, bostallet-skonating.se D11 Hedentorps Plantskola, Kullav. 95, Ängelholm. A small nursery with a huge and interesting range. Info +46 (0)431122 32. C11
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Guided garden tours Munka Garden, Ellenbergav. 1-5, MunkaLjungby. Speciality: water plants, perennials, trees and shrubs. Info +46 (0)43144 92 90, munkagarden.com D11 Plantskolan in Ängelholm, Helsingborgsv. 54, Ängelholm. Wide range of perennials. Own grown plant material, fruit trees, roses and shrubs. Info +46(0)431-173 50, plantskolan.se C11 Västra Gård, Helsingborgsv. 589, Ängelholm. Old-fashioned farm, café, garden plants, pots and other garden accessories. Info +46 (0)431-31 11 10, vastragard.se C10 Yngves Växtcenter, Byggetsrundan 167, Stavershult, Munka-Ljungby. Speciality: hedging plants and rhododendrons. Sleepers. Info +46 (0)431-44 10 87. D11
the park at Vrams Gunnarstorp. Events in the summer. Info & bookings +46 (0)431-821 30, turist.engelholm.se C11 Fabulous food tours on the hills of Brösarp, with a taste of the produce of Skåne’s small-scale food producers and Linnaeus-inspired guided tours. 4 km approx. 5 hours, 7 km-approx. 6 hours. Geology, plant life and historical landscape. Fee including food and drinks. Bookings +46 (0)706-82 38 25, upplevonjut.se K5 Garden walks in the Citadel allotments, Landskrona. For groups – book in advance. Info & bookings. +46 (0)41847 30 00, landskrona.se C7
Östra Göinge
Karins Trädgårdsresor, Lund. Join other keen gardeners on tours to familiar and new gardens and nurseries – inspiration and relaxation combined. Info +46(0)4639 99 69, karins-tradgardsresor.se, karin.lagergren@telia.com.
Guided garden tours
Katrinetorp, Katrinetorps Allé 1, Malmö. Listen to the history of Katrinetorp from the early 17th century, gaze at the amazing decorative paintings and find out how the styles of different periods affected the design of the park and garden. Guided tours during the summer. Tours for groups by arrangement. Info +46 (0)40-46 71 66, malmo.se/katrinetorp D3
Denningarums Gård, Östanå, Broby. See Gardens page 19 for more info. Info +46 (0)44-440 08, denningarumsgard.nu K11
Apotekarns Trädgård, Storg. 17, Simrishamn. The garden of a medieval apothecary in Österlen. Garden open to the public, sale of orangery plants, herbs, perennials, terracotta, concrete pots, etc. Tours for groups by arrangement. Open 1/4-30/8. Info +46 (0)414-161 70, apotekarns.com L3 Blå Huset in Borrby, Köpmang. 6, Borrby. Guided themed garden tours Saturday in July and Aug 2 pm by arrangement. Inspirational garden with ponds, stream, groves, perennials and an area for drought- resistant plants. Shop and nursery. Info +46 (0)411-52 11 20, blahusetiborrby.se K2 “Castles and manors in North West Skåne”. We visit: Vegeholm, Rössjöholm, Össjö Herrgård, Tomarps Kungsgård and
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Killahusets Trädgård. See sign on the coast road at Mälarhusen. Rose garden. Guided tours June/July. Admission. Please pre-book larger groups. Info +46 (0)411-52 81 23. L1 Kiviks Esperöd Arboretet, Kivik. In 1922 Albert Wallis started an arboretum, primarily of conifers. By 1924 he had planted approximately 3,000 trees. Rare trees continue to be planted today. The arboretum is open to visitors. Activities. Guide on request. Info +46 (0)414-712 61, osterlen.com/arboretum L4
Kronotorp, Tågarpsv. 96, Glemmingebro. English-inspired rose garden. Garden walks and other garden events. Admission fee. Info & bookings. +46 (0)73618 42 37, gronlivskraft.se J2
Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, Tomelilla. Study circles, walks including Fyledalen. Booking required. Fee. Info. & bookings +46 (0)417-181 10, tomelilla.snf.se J3
Köpingsbergs Vingård, Köpingsbergs Gård, Köpingebro. Vineyard with approximately 3,500 vines. Tours. Shop. Info & registration +46 (0)411-55 06 25, kopingsberg.se J1
Tomelilla stadspark, Rosencrantzg., Tomelilla. Park built between 1920 and 1926 by gardener Per A. Nilsson Exotic and unusual trees and shrubs. Avenue of tulip trees, Carolina silverbell, tree of heaven, Japanese magnolia, dawn redwood, etc. Guided tours in July. Info +46 (0)417-181 10. J3
Mari-Ann & Bengt-Erik Larsson, Skogdala, Kivik. Large undulating natural garden with stream and ponds, rhododendrons, roses, hostas and approximately 250 other perennials. Guided pre-booked groups only. Info & bookings +46 (0)414-708 14. L4 Norra koloniområdet, Simrishamn. 146 allotments, 120 with buildings. Open all year round. Guided tours Thurs in July 7 pm. Info +46 (0)414-132 62. L3 “On Spot Story” – a fun and easy way of exploring Skurup. Use your mobile phone or MP3 player to listen to a guide. Info instantphoneguide.se G2 “On Spot Story” – a fun and easy way of exploring Malmö. Use your mobile phone or MP3 player to listen to a guide. Info instantphoneguide.se C3-D3-4 Roskraft, rose nursery in Östra Hoby. Own rooted roses. Large unusual own grown range. Tours. Info +46 (0)414304 11, roskraft.se L2 Stenestad Park, Swedish Pomological Science Center Gardens are open to visitors enjoying a quiet stroll in a beautiful horticultural environment. Learn about the history of pomology and horticulture in general by joining a guided tour, course or lecture or visit one of the exhibitions. The centre seeks to provide horticultural and nature tourists with a positive experience onsite. Info. +46 (0)418-810 05, (0)703-06 14 22, Viktor Trajkovski – Associate Professor in Pomology. E8
Ystads Trädgårdsförening Sub Rosa, Gardening club organises guided tours of the rosarium at Ystad monastery in the summer. Fee. Info +46 (0)411-702 43, subrosa.nu I1 Åbergs Trädgård, Karlhemsv., Öja on road 19, Ystad. Display garden, large range. Scented herb garden, perennials, vegetable plants, summer flowers, trees and shrubs. Lectures in the summer. Café with course venue, +46 (0)411-153 60. Info +46 (0)411-125 54, abergsgarden.nu I2 Äpplets Hus in Kivik, next to Kiviks Musteri. Learn everything about apples. Garden open to the public. Collection orchard. Exhibition garden Guided tours and cider tasting for groups – book in advance. Plants and garden accessories for sale. Info & bookings. +46 (0)414719 40, appletshus.se L4 Österlenkryddor, Karlsfeltsv. 363, Köpingebro. Farm shop. Herb garden tours, lectures and courses. Refreshments for groups booked in advance. Info +46 (0)411-55 06 06, osterlenkryddor.se J2 More gardening inspiration can be found at skane.com
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