What Österlen offers
When you stay at Peterslund, everything that Österlen and Skåne offers will be nearby.
The sea
You have the sea and various beaches both to the east and the south, only 6 kilometers away.
Landmarks
Here is a wide selection of attractions that are well worth a visit.
At Scandinavia's best preserved medieval castle Glimmingehus you can visit the medieval market, listen to ghost stories and much more.
From the lookout point at the national park Stenshuvud you can see the entire coastline from Simrishamn to Blekinge. Stenshuvud is since 1986 one of Skåne's most beautiful national parks.
In the tiny fishing village Kåseberga, you can go to the museum of Sweden’s coast guard service, or you can buy a smoked herring at the smokehouse in the harbor. Nearby is also the known historical monument Alés stenar located 42 meters above sea level, with a magnificent view.
Culture
Österlen has a vast cultural life, and can offer you art, theater and music in all forms.
The theater society ScenÖsterlen, a nonprofit theater for children and youth, plays famous musicals for families in the summer nights.
If you like jazz, you must definately take a picnic basket and head to Skillinge's "Jazz Under The Stars".
For the ones interested in art, there are a variety of exhibitions by Österlenian artists to visit. Do you already come during Easter, you can participate in ÖSKGs known art tour.
Golf
If you are interested in golf, there are great golf courses in all directions. For example the golf course Lilla Vik, an 18-hole course with a view over the ocean.
Simrishamn
From Peterslund, you have 6 km to the nearest town Simrishamn. During the summer months the town starts to live and get a continental feeling. Along the pedestrian street and down towards the harbor, you will find many cozy cafes and restaurants. Don't forget to take a walk among the houses in the old town.
Every day during the high season you can take the boat from Simrshamn to the small, picturesque island of Bornholm and in 1.5 hours by car you reach the biggest city in Scandinavia, Copenhagen.
Artist: Ida Melin
Photo: Claes Odelberg