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Åhus

Åhus is a well-preserved medieval town where you can find the remains of churches, palaces, city walls and a monastery ruin. With its fine harbour promenade and everything from charming cafés to reputable restaurants, it makes for a great day out. Here you can also visit the factory that makes the famous Absolut Vodka and take a guided tour of their visitor centre.

In the Iron Age and Viking Age, Åhus was an important trading town. During the 20th century it became known for its eel fishing. At the smokehouse you can buy smoked eel and if you want to participate in a real eel guild, there is no better place than Åhus Gästis in September. But book your table well in advance.

Don't miss a visit to Åhus' beautiful sandy beach. Bring towels and swimwear and spend the day on the fine white sand. The shallow water and ice cream sellers make it very child-friendly. Outside the bathing season, you can take the most beautiful walks along the water.

Åhus winery offers guided tours through the vineyard, which ends with a wine tasting from their own grapes.

Kristianstad

Visit Skåne Län on a family holiday to Sweden. Find a cheap self-drive holiday or a cheap weekend break for the whole family at Risskov and get away to Kristianstad, which has plenty to offer. It's a nice place to shop, and you can also find small cafés and shops with art from Skåne. You can also visit the film museum, where they have interesting exhibitions.

The town was founded in 1614 by the Danish King Christian IV as a fortress town to serve as Skåne's bulwark against Sweden. In 1612, Swedish troops had destroyed the important trading town of Væ in north-eastern Skåne. Christian IV encouraged the citizens of Væ to move to the new town of Kristianstad. Kristianstad still has its founder Christian IV's monogram, a 4 in a crowned C, in its coat of arms and uses it extensively on lamp posts and other municipal installations. It is the only city in the world to have the monogram of a foreign king in its coat of arms. Find child-friendly hotels in the area and set off on a family holiday at your own pace with Risskov.

Kristianstad Golf Club

Go on a golf holiday to Sweden and find a weekend break close to Kristianstad, and if your golf shoes have come along for the ride, Kristianstad Golf Club is a good bet. The club has been around since 1924 and boasts Sweden's longest golf season. The club has 2 different 18-hole courses in high class, offering challenges for golfers of all categories. You can enjoy refreshments in the club's restaurant or buy a cup of coffee in the kiosk. Find a cheap holiday to Sweden and try their golf courses. There are plenty of options at Risskov, so why not enjoy a golf break on a mini holiday in Sweden.

Naturreservatet Brösarps Backar

The Brösarps Backar nature reserve is not large, but still worth a visit.

In spring, first anemones and later poppies bloom. However, they are protected and must not be picked.

In summer, it's also beautiful to hike up to the heights and look out over the sea and apple orchards.

Ravlunda Church

The church was built in the 13th century and expanded in the 15th century. The church, located just south of Brösarpsbackar, has wonderful frescoes. The site of the church is very beautiful - check the opening hours in advance so you can enjoy the interior.

In the cemetery lies the author Fritjof Nilsson Piraten with the following inscription on his tombstone:

"Here lie the ashes of a man who usually put off everything till tomorrow. But he changed at his last, and actually died on January 31, 1972."

Kivik

Find a cheap summer holiday or winter holiday and drive yourself to Skåne in Sweden on a real family holiday. Find child-friendly hotels at Risskov in the area around Kivik in eastern Skåne. Kivik is an old fishing community about 20 km north of Simrishamn, which comes alive in the summer months. The town is best known for Kiviksmarknad (held in July every year), the author Fritjof Nilsson Piraten (wrote "Bombi Bitt og jag") and the apple market every autumn. There are great opportunities for an active holiday in the beautiful area. Start with a stroll in the old fishing community of Kivik. Find cheap hotel accommodation at Risskov and drive to Kivik.

Kivik and the royal tomb Bredarör

Go on a cheap car holiday to Skåne and have a great time with the whole family. Find cheap hotels around Kivik at Risskov and visit the large Bronze Age grave, Kiviksgraven or Bredarör, which is located just south of Kivik. The grave is believed to be one of the largest graves from the Late Bronze Age (1700-1100 BC). Inside the grave is a large stone chest and petroglyphs. It is possible to go on the tour with a guide and learn more about the past of Österlen.

Kivik was a prosperous community surrounded by apple orchards. Most famous is the place of the writer Fritjof Nilsson Piraten, its summer market and the autumn apple market. Experience the Swedish Bronze Age on a self-drive holiday with Risskov.

Kivik's Pattern Factory

Find a family-friendly trip to Skåne at Risskov and go on a summer holiday or winter holiday with child-friendly hotels near Kivik. Stop by Kiviks Musteri AB which is a family owned Mosteri on Österlen, Skåne, today run by the 4th generation Åkesson. They process fruit into apple juice, juices, cider, creams and soups. These products can be bought in the shop.

They also have a small museum called the Apple House, where you can learn about the history of the apple and research into different fruits. Experience the golden drops on a cheap self-drive holiday to Skåne.

Stenshuvud

The Stenshuvud nature reserve is a hill that slopes down into the sea. Walk the beautiful path up to the highest point for breathtaking views of the countryside and small towns - remember good walking shoes. The reserve, now fully protected, is particularly beautiful in spring when the fields are covered in yellow and white carpets of flowers. Many rare animal species in Sweden live in the nature reserve, including the tree frog.

Already in Carl von Linné's time, Stenshuvud was referred to as a landmark for seafarers.

The sandy beach of Knäbäckshusen is lovely in summer, but be careful not to swim too far out, as the water here is full of strong currents.

If you need a coffee after all that fresh air, we recommend a "fika" at Café Annorlunda.