The most beautiful natural sites to discover Götaland

The coasts of Ystad and its surroundings are renowned for the finesse of their sand, the most beautiful of Sweden, it seems… From Falsterbo to the west to Sandhammaren to the east, you will find many beaches full of wild dunes where bathing is a feast!

Luc, a Frenchman who has lived in Sweden for many years, has shared his love of the natural world that this beautiful region has to offer. Just a few hours west of Stockholm, you'll feel at one with the elements. The area is surrounded by lakes and forests, close to a nature reserve. They offer a variety of outdoor activities suitable for families and groups, inviting you to explore this magnificent region.

The small town of Tanumshede is famous for the exceptional rock engravings that were discovered nearby in the village of Vitlycke (from Tanumshede, follow the signs to the Vitlycke Museum). This site, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, has many huge stones with engravings dating from the Bronze Age and telling the story of the region several millennia ago. When you arrive at the site, follow the marked path.

At the top of a staircase, the rock of Vetterberget rises above the village, offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding islands.

The white lighthouse, called Långe Erik, and the vents forests by winds during storms, give a severe appearance in the area.

Here, over 7 km, it stretches from large and beautiful white sandy beaches lined with dunes and pine forests.

A dozen kilometers north of Visby, Lummelunda Cave, carved by sea currents up to 3 km inside the rock, is open to the public. The explored part of this karst cave is almost 4.5 km long, making it one of the longest caves in Sweden. Although the entrance to the cave has been known for centuries, the main part was discovered by three teenagers in the 1940s-1950s. It is visited by 100,000 people a year.

The oldest stone of Öland in the 2nd century is km from the pier.

This is the largest of the Lacs lakes. It is shallow and flora and fauna are very diverse. To reach him, go down about 5 kilometers south, then heading west for km, just after Saint-Brunneby.

On the north-west tip of the island, forests of pine and green meadows, in a fairly marshy environment.

Over kilometres from Hoburgen to Tofta Strand, heading north, nine large sandy beaches and coves easily accessible by roads or tracks. Tofta Beach is one of the three jet beaches set in Sweden, with large beach parties in summer. It covers about 5 km of sand…

On the peninsula to the south, many raukar arranged in a circle form small pools filled with blue-green water warmer than the sea, which invites to swim. Holmhällar is also a place where you can find a rare and very rich flora, and the connoisseurs will be able to indulge in a botanical walk while the others bathe. There are colchicums, blueberries, bulbous orchids and chamomile. On the sandy areas, timothy, spring speedwell and rosebush grow quietly.

The peninsula most south of Gotland is a vast and beautiful area that many artists and artisans have chosen for its calm and landscapes. The meadows around the flat coast make the ornithologists happy.

15 km south of Gothem, 10 km further south-east to the coastal village of Katthammarsvik. A track leads to the site of Grogarnshuvud, a 30 m high rock with caves, some of which are decorated with cave paintings. A little further south, still following the coast, we reach the fishing village of Herrvik. There is also a castle here, and from here you can see the other fortresses in the area. Archaeological excavations of the ramparts have revealed arrowheads dating back to the late Vendel period!

10 km south of Slite, on the east coast, beautiful sandy beaches and a campsite.

The Hovs Hallar nature reserve is located 8 km northwest of Båstad, with cliffs along the rugged coastline. It was in this unusually beautiful place, dotted with large rust-coloured rocks, pebbles and deep caves, that Ingmar Bergman filmed a scene in The Seventh Seal, in which the hero plays chess with death. The well-kept hotel, which bears the same name as the reserve, is the ideal place to stay if you want to enjoy this unique place without having to sleep in a tent. Nice welcome.

For a short hike not too far from the city and accessible. This hill is 87 m high and is located in the beautiful Keillers park. The view over the city of Gothenburg is beautiful, so it's a good idea to bring a fika to eat while enjoying the view. Ramberget is a very popular tourist attraction, but the locals also like to go there. There are several paths dotted with artwork that lead to the top. There is also a road for cars to the top of Ramberget. The park is about 31 hectares.

Ready for a swim? The waters of Västervik are very clean and have the European blue flag label. So you don't have to go without! The locals will tell you that the best place to swim is 4 km north-east of the town: Gränsö Slott. Next to the hotel, there is something for everyone. There are sandy beaches, rocks, and promontories for diving. Another popular spot is located in the islets of the Lysingbad complex, east of the city centre, but only accessible to camping guests.

9 km north, direction Äleklinta and Bruddesta, cliffs with brown tones, red rust, ochre and beige, overlooking beautiful pebble beaches.

At the northern exit of Borgholm, imposing limestone cliffs and prehistoric remains.