Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Simrishamn
Summer holidaymakers mill around Simrishamn harbour, idly licking ice creams or wait-
ing for the ferry to the Danish island of Bornholm.
Sights & Activities
The quaint pastel-hued houses on
Lilla Norregatan
are worth a look, as is nearby
Sankt
Nikolai Kyrka
. Petrol-heads should visit
Autoseum
(
0702-03 94 20;
www.autoseum.se
;
Fabriksgatan 10; adult/child Skr100/60;
11am-5pm daily Jul & Aug, to 5pm Sat & Sun Apr-Jun, Sep
& Oct)
with its booty of classic cars.
The region is great for cycling and there is a variety of routes to choose from, ranging
from a 66km spin covering major food highlights to the 136km-long Österlen Trail. The
Simrishamn tourist office has free biking maps, or contact
Österlenguiderna
(
705-18
33 29;
www.osterlenguiderna.se
)
, which rents bikes and runs organised tours.
Sleeping & Eating
STF Vandrarhem Simrishamn
HOSTEL
( 0414-105 40;
www.simrishamnsvandrarhem.se
;
Christian Barnekowsgatan 10C; s/d from Skr400/
500; Apr-mid-Nov; )
Pick up a map: this recommended hostel is tucked away near the hospital. It offers spot-
less, homely lodgings with bathroom and TV in every room.
Maritim Krog & Hotell
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( 0414-41 13 60;
www.maritim.nu
; Hamngatan 31; s/d from Skr1050/1450; )
The old blue building by the harbour is a wonderful boutique hotel with stylish decor, lash-
ings of white linen and sea views. It's also home to a fine restaurant (mains Skr170 to
Skr295) specialising in fish dishes.
Gärdens Café & Vedugn
PIZZA
(
0414-161 61; Storgatan 17; pizza from Skr120;
11am-10pm Mon-Sat, noon-8pm Sun;
)
