MALMÖ
Once you’re on the other side of the
bridge, spend some time exploring the
third-largest city in Sweden. Marvel at
another architectural wonder, the Turning
Torso — a neo-futurist residential building
regarded as the fi rst ‘twisted’ skyscraper
in the world. Also visit Malmöhus Castle
which was built by King Erik of Pomerania,
and the Gothic-style St Peter’s Church, a
grand brick edifi ce, which dates back to
the 14th century.
HÖGANÄS
As you drive out of Malmö and enter
Skåne’s countryside, you’ll be welcomed
by vast meadows do ed with li le
houses and an obscure windmill in the
distance. Approximately 85 kilometres
from Malmö, Höganäs is famous for salt-
glazed earthenware and it is home to
Sweden’s oldest po ery factories. The
centre of a raction is Höganäs Saluhall,
a marketplace with a small grocery store,
a cafe and a po ery studio built around
coal-fi red brick kilns. Grab a quick lunch
of freshly baked breads, stews and salads
here. But before you head out for your
next adventure, don’t forget to try the
award-winning beers at Höganäs Bryggeri
next door to the market.
KULLABERGNATURERESERVE
Popular for outdoor activities like hiking,
nature trails and rock climbing, the
Kullaberg Nature Reserve is also known
for porpoise watching. Book yourself one
of their boat safaris, which are guided
by marine biologists whose expert eyes
will help you to spot the animals. A
pro-tip: look for a pack of seagulls around
the water and chances are you’ll see
a porpoise nearby (they bring fi sh to
the surface, which is what the seagulls
wait for).
Once off the boat, walk up to the
Kullen Lighthouse for a panoramic view
of the Øresund Strait.FLICKORNALUNDGREN
A 10-minute drive from Kullaberg, this
cafe is the perfect place to calm your
nerves a er the choppy and adventurous
boat safari. Two chestnut trees stand
tall at the entrance of a co age, which
looks straight out of a story book. The
cafe was started in 1938, when the seven
Lundgren sisters began selling coff ee and
cakes to earn money to help them keep
the co age. The place soon caught the
a ention of King Gustav V, who visited a
number of times. The main co age, with
lace-curtained windows and a thatched
roof, now serves as the storefront, with
a li le museum of sorts displaying a
collection of copper teapots.
The manicured gardens are where
people enjoy the sun and fi ka (the
Swedish way of relaxing with coff ee
and cakes). Every summer (from May
till August), the cafe is visited by around
8000 people. The crowd favourites
are the vanilla hearts — heart-shaped
cakes fi lled with vanilla custard (they
make 40,000 of them every summer) —
cinnamon rolls and cardamom-fl avoured
cookies. The place is usually always
packed, but you’ll most likely fi nd a
tranquil corner by a pond to read or a
shaded spot on the lawn to lie down.BOUND FOR SKÅNE
Since the Øresund Bridge has made commuting between the two
countries a lot easier, a day trip to the Swedish Skåne region is
a must-do if you fi nd yourself in Copenhagen