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Lund is located in Sweden's largest agricultural district, in the south-west of Scania, less than ten kilometres (6.2 miles) from the sandy shore of the Öresund Strait. Its location on the south-facing slope of the Romeleåsen horst leads to the city rising from the low-lying Höje River in the south to 86 metres (282 feet) above mean sea ...
Welcome to Lund. Among cobblestones and half-timbered houses, the medieval city is merged with modern buildings and innovative environments. The ties to the university are plentiful and the large number of students add their touch to the city.
- Lund Cathedral
- Kulturen
- Botanical Garden
- Museum of Sketches For Public Art
- Stadsparken
- Lund University Historical Museum
- Drotten Church Ruins
- Holy Cross Priory, Dalby
- Lund University Main Building
- Lundagård
Held as Sweden’s greatest piece of Romanesque architecture, Lund Cathedral has elements that have not been altered in 900 years. These oldest parts combine the Rhenish and Lombard styles and are mostly visible in the apse and crypt. Go below to check out the sculpted pillars and the altar dating to 1123. Upstairs there’s a fabulous astronomical clo...
Lund’s open-air museum is the second oldest in Sweden after Stockholm’s. It opened in 1892 and is a whole historic quarter between the Cathedral and the Botanical Garden. Some of the museum’s buildings have always stood at this spot, while others have been moved to the museum in pieces to ensure their preservation. There are around 30 exhibition ro...
The University of Lund has managed a botanical garden of some description since 1690. This moved location a couple of times before ending up at its current eight-hectare patch in 1868. Even back then the garden boasted more than 6,000 species, and today it has 1,000 more. Some 200 of these are kept in the greenhouse, which is divided into nine diff...
At this one-of-a-kind museum you have a rare glimpse of the creative process of some of the most famous Swedish and international artists. The exhibition has preliminary sketches and models by more than 1,000 artists from 30 different countries. In the international sculpture room for instance you can see Henry Moore’s various models for his work, ...
Southwest of the centre is the city park, which was first laid out in 1911. While the botanical garden is about informative walks, Stadsparken is more for relaxation, exercise and having fun. There’s a skate park, superb children’s playground with a climbing rock, central Lund’s only indoor swimming pool, an outdoor gym, a 10-kilometre hiking trail...
On Krafts Torg, the university’s historical museum is more than 200 years old and is the second largest museum of its kind in Sweden. Its current building dates to the 1840s and the museum moved here in 1918. The reserve is vast, comprising more than ten million pieces, as this institution is tasked with documenting finds made across Skåne County. ...
This 51-metre, 11th-century church in the centre of Lund was the seat of the archbishopric, but was torn down during the Reformation in the 15th century. The site was rediscovered in good condition during excavations in the 70s and 80s and the churchyard and the remnants of the Lord’s Church were put on show in an underground museum. During the dig...
You only have to travel ten minutes to the southeast of Lund to reach the Nordic region’s oldest stone church still standing. It was founded in 1060, and was very briefly the seat of the bishop, until this moved a little way up the road to Lund. The most absorbing piece inside this atmospheric Romanesque edifice is the baptismal font, dating to the...
The origins of Lund University begin in the 15th century, but it was officially founded in 1666 close to the cathedral. It now ranks as one of Europe’s most prestigious universities, garnering a strong reputation for medical research. The institution runs several of Lund’s museums but if there’s one sight to see, it’s the main building on the other...
That green buffer between the cathedral and the University Main Building also has an interesting tale to tell. From the cathedral’s completion in the 12th century it was walled off, and served as a city quarter containing the university and religious institutions. There were also financial buildings, as well as the royal mint and Krafts Torg, which...
Jan 9, 2024 · At almost one thousand years old, Lund is one of Sweden's oldest cities. It has been shaped by the mighty 12th-century cathedral and the world-famous university founded during the 17th century. Lund is considered a city of history, culture, science and innovation.
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You'll find many lovely experiences just outside Lund, go for a hike in the national park, try the railroad cycling or pay a visit to the world's oldest stud farm still in operation. Lund with children
Here you'll find the cozy shopping streets, the food street and all the museums. But Lund is also scenic expanses and a day hike can easily be combined with city life. In short, there is a lot to explore in Lund. What not to miss? Check out our guides to find the ideas!
Lund is one of Sweden’s oldest cities with over 1,000 years of history. The magnificent cathedral from the 12th century and the world-famous university from the 17th century shape the city’s history, culture, knowledge and innovation.
