Weekend in Kristianstad - Skåne

The visit to Åhus was made in connection with a press trip with Visit Kristianstad, but all thoughts and opinions are, as usual, my own.

Even though my mother-in-law is from Kristianstad, I can't say that I've been to Kristianstad very often. Nor can I say that I knew what there was to see and do in the municipality. You know how it is when you greet someone. You meet. You hang out. You go home. There is never time to explore the city's nature, restaurants and beautiful buildings. I think my last visit to Kristianstad was at my husband's grandmother's funeral. Now no relatives live in the city and I no longer have the roads past. Maybe that's why I was a little extra happy to be invited to a press trip to Kristianstad, to see what the region has to offer.

I'll write more about all the wonderful places we visited soon, but until then, here's a small cavalcade of pictures from some of the gems. Ravine Forsakar with Skåne's highest waterfall, cozy accommodation at Cocoon meetings (which has Sweden's largest Christmas tree farm!), seven kinds of wonderful cakes made from our own flour at Blåherremolla, history of spirits and mixing drinks on Absolute Home Experience, brunch at lovely the sausage café Sotnosarna, fishing stories from the eel fishermen at The twin cabins and glass art from beautiful Saint Mary's Church in Åhus. Sweden is pretty amazing, isn't it?

Forsakar
Forsakar
Absolutely Home
Absolutely Home
Cocoon Meetings
Breakfast at Cocoon Meetings
At the eel fishermen at Tvillingaboden
At the eel fishermen at Tvillingaboden
Absolutely Home
Lunch at Absolut Home
Forsakar
Forsakar
Åhus
Åhus
Sotnosens sausage cafe
Sotnosens sausage cafe
Apple orchards in Skåne
Apple orchards in Skåne
Saint Mary's Church in Åhus
Saint Mary's Church in Åhus
Rapeseed field
Coffee at Blåherremölla
Coffee at Blåherremölla
Coffee at Blåherremölla
Cocoon Meetings
Cocoon Meetings
Forsakar
Forsakar's waterfall
3 COMMENTS
  1. Looks like a really lovely weekend! Kristianstad is nice, but I am very fond of Åhus, which is so cozy. I have a relative who lives there, as well as good friends, so I've had reason to go there every now and then. Now it's been probably 13 years since I was there last and I was so excited to go there and buy ice cream on the ice cream boat when I saw on Instagram that you were there. :-)

    • We have had a very inspiring weekend. Feel that I will want to go back here more times, so many amazing places with wonderful people. The ice cream in Åhus was both big and good - definitely think you should go to Åhus again :)

LEAVE AN ANSWER

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Travel blogger, gastronaut, photographer and family adventurer with over 60 countries in his luggage. Eva loves trips that include beautiful nature, hiking boots and well-cooked food. On the travel site Rucksack, she takes you to all corners of the world with the help of her inspiring pictures and texts.

Artiklar report

Balestjärnen - Hike the Höga kusten trail to Balesudden - Ångermanland

Along the Höga Kusten trail, the strange Balestjärnen is located high up on the Balesudden cliff. A unique place with crystal clear water and well-preserved tree skeletons.

Sights around the High Coast - My 8 favorites around Örnsköldsvik - Ångermanland

Around Örnsköldsvik you will find some of the area's most unique sights and experiences. Join me for my 8 favorites among all the sights around the High Coast!

10 things I'm surprised by after our holiday

I haven't been on a holiday in Sweden since I was a child. So what was it really like to spend the holidays in Sweden during covid? Here are 10 things that surprised me!

Skanör - Sweden's answer to Florida

Skanör - these white, shallow beaches with the little pastel-colored beach huts! It's almost like a Florida beach, complete with lifeguard houses!

Norrvikens gardens in Båstad - The secret garden - Skåne

On the Bjäre Peninsula outside Båstad is located Norrvikens gardens. One man's dream that became an exotic and magical park with miles-wide views of Laholmsbukten.

Autumn break on Österlen - Skåne

One more last minute Österlen? Yes, it was actually a lovely (but unplanned) autumn holiday in Sweden's Provence!
Even more travel inspiration

A day in Mariefred – Gripsholm Castle, steam train and lots of cake

The idyllic small town of Mariefred offers royal history, steam locomotives and a selection of cakes that should come with a warning label.

Attractions in Skåne – 20 places you must visit

Discover 20 of my favorites among all the attractions in Skåne – from white-sand beaches and dramatic cliffs to castles, vineyards and islands. Here are the places you don't want to miss on your next trip!

38 cozy Christmas markets around Stockholm (2025)

Stockholm is home to a variety of charming Christmas markets that truly amplify the festive spirit. Here are the ones I've found for this year – have I missed any?