Spring in Ystad & Österlen

This year's food experience in Österlen is here! Four wonderful days where you can meet around 45 food entrepreneurs who welcome you into their world of flavors. You'll get to meet them, taste their creations, and take home new knowledge. Welcome to enjoy the flavors of Österlen!

The Art Tour opens its doors to art lovers, inviting them to explore works by local artists in their open studios and exhibition spaces throughout eastern Skåne. Visit the joint exhibition of eastern Skåne’s artists at Tjörnedala Art Hall before setting off on the tour.

Use the map and look for yellow-red windball markers that guide the way to the studios and exhibitions.

Spring is a time for culture and gastronomic experiences. Visit art galleries, local artisans, and farm shops where you can find unique items and enjoy local ingredients and delicacies.

In Ystad and Österlen, Easter traditions thrive with egg rolling and egg tapping. The Art Tour and art exhibitions attract art lovers, while Glimmingehus and Österlen Museum offer Easter activities for all ages. An eggstra colorful Easter experience awaits here!

The mix of small town and countryside around Ystad and Österlen provides families with the perfect setting to create shared experiences. Find treasures at flea markets, cycle on a railbike, visit ice cream cafés, say hello to zebras and meerkats at the zoo, swim endlessly – both indoors and outdoors, enjoy exciting theater performances, and let the fun unfold at a creative film museum.

There’s something special about the delicate spring greenery and nature slowly coming to life. Head out on the beautiful hiking and cycling trails and truly enjoy watching and smelling all the signs of spring.

Discover a flavorful world in Ystad and Österlen, where food traditions run deep and the focus is on local ingredients and sustainable production. Explore a variety of farm shops offering high-quality products, from fresh meat to fruits and vegetables straight from the farms.

Perhaps it is the fertile fields and long growing season that give southern Skåne its identity as a food producer. Perhaps it is the views of open fields, free horizons, and picturesque courtyards that inspire the region's chefs and elevate the dining experience for restaurant guests.

A picnic is a simple and delightful outdoor activity. Bring a basket filled with local delicacies and head to a beautiful outdoor spot. Settle down on a blanket and enjoy your meal in nature with family and friends, creating a relaxing and enjoyable moment in the open air.