Magical Österlen with its unique combination of beautiful nature and exciting culture. No wonder it is called the Provence of Sweden.
Your hike is truly varied: the trail passes over flowering hills, through beech forests, sand dunes and along miles and miles of chalky white beaches to enjoy. Experience the famous apple orchards at Kivik, which is beautiful all year round. Experience cozy fishing villages with their typical half-timbered houses. And the food! Österlen has strong food traditions so take the opportunity to enjoy locally produced delicacies along your walk. Everything from farm shops, spice sales and small cafés to exciting restaurants. And the art! Österlen is famous for its many artist studios where you can meet local
potters, jewelry designers and artists.
The daily stages are between 12-22 km, which you can easily manage with so much to see along your walk. This is the ultimate Instagram trip: it is hard not to share all the beautiful places and
interesting experiences along your trek!
The Österlen Way
Highlights
- Sandhammaren nature reserve with its mighty sand dunes, heather and pine forest
- Stenshuvud National Park with lush noble forests and chalky white beaches
- Kivik's apple orchards; experience blossom in spring if you have the chance
- Charming, small coastal villages along the way in the idyllic Österlen
- Visit Ale Stenar, a stone ship erected during the Nordic Iron Age
Quick facts
| Travel duration: | 8 days/ 7 nights |
|---|---|
| Travel period: | 1/3-30/11 |
| Grade: | Medium. Average 4-5 h/ 10-15 km/ 300-700 m per day. Day by day trip grading, see "program" on each trip. 3 |
| Accommodations: | |
| Trip type: | Self guided walking holidays |
| Price example: | From €780 |
| Meals: | Breakfast |
Prices per person in EUR
6 days/ 5 nights From €780 Book your trip
| Period | TRP - Triple Room | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 2025-06-19 | €780 | €830 | €830 | €1,220 |
| 2025-06-20 2025-08-30 | €830 | €870 | €870 | €1,270 |
| 2025-09-01 2025-10-31 | €780 | €830 | €830 | €1,220 |
Included in the price
7 nights accommodation including breakfast
Luggage transfers
Tour map and detailed information in English or German (1 per room)
Digital navigation in the APP Ride with GPS
Transfer between Alunbruket – Brösarp on depature day
Light evening meal at Alunbruket
24 h service hotline
Not included in the price:
Lunches and dinners
Local transportations
Other not mentioned as included
Extra nights (per person including breakfast)
Ystad DBL: 110 EUR
Ystad SGL: 190 EUR
Alunbruket: Price on request
Simrishamn: Price on request
Transfers:
Return transfer prices on request.
Child reduction:
Up til 5 years of age: 100%
From 6 – 13 years of age: 50%
From 14 – 17 years of age: 25%
Child reductions available when sharing room with 2 adults.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Ystad
Check into the hotel in Ystad and discover the city’s cobbled streets and half timbered houses – a genuine Skåne cultural heritage founded around 1200. If you’re a Wallander fan, it’s extra exciting to sneak around the famous TV locations of Henning Mankell’s Wallander detective stories. For example, you can grab a classic sillamacka from Fridolf’s patisserie or order the well-known “Wallander pastry”.
Day 2 Ystad - Kåseberga - 21 km
The first stage of Österlenleden is quite long but easy to hike. Follow the town along the shore and you’ll come out in the Sand Forest where many planting projects have taken place to keep the sand from blowing away. To the east is Nybroån and the flowing water means the outlet is constantly changing. After Nybrostrand, you reach the Hammar hills, where in spring a firework display of marigolds and honeysuckles blooms: pure magic! On Kåsebergaåsen stands Ale Stenar (Ale’s Stones), Sweden’s largest ship set with 59 stones that have mysteriously arrived there. Maybe you’ll have dinner down in Kåseberga harbour after checking in at your accommodation.
Day 3 Kåseberga – Skillinge - 21,5 km
You hike on pleasant paths to Löderups Strandbad, where you turn off from the sea and hike inland. You come down to the sea again at Sandhammaren where you are greeted by endless sandy beaches and sand dunes. Bring your swimwear because the hike takes you past famous baths such as Mälarhusen, Sandby beach, Borrby beach and Kyhls strandbad. Arriving in the cosy fishing community of Skillinge,
dating back to the 9th century, you’re sure to be in for a good dinner, perhaps freshly caught fish tonight? The small town also has plenty of art studios to visit.
Day 4 Skillinge – Simrishamn - 12,5 km
Shorter stage today so plenty of time for nice stops such as Gislövshammar, Brantevik and Örnahusen. For the bird lover there are many good opportunities here. For those interested in history, a detour to the medieval castle of Glimmingehus is recommended. You stay overnight in charming Simrishamn with its colourful houses and cosy shops.
Day 5 Simrishamn – Kivik - 22 km
Today is the longest hike of the tour, so make sure to bring some food, snacks and enough water. Today’s hike is varied: across meadows, forests, beaches and through charming fishing villages like Baskemölla and Vik. Climbing Stenshuvud mountain is the toughest part of the stage, but offers great views of Hönö Bay. The last stage takes you through the apple orchards to Kivik. Cool off with an apple juice
when you reach the final destination of the day.
Day 6 Kivik – Brösarp - 12 km
You start the hike along the beach, past Kivik’s famous market place and on through the Vitemölla hiking area. The trail turns inland and you hike over Ravlunda’s heath. Finish along the rolling hills of Brösarp before reaching your hotel in the little village of Brösarp.
Day 7 Brösarp – Alunbruket - 14 km
The last day of the trip takes you into Skåne’s beech forests, where the light filters through the treetops and a truly magical atmosphere prevails. The trail follows the stream “Verkeån”, with plenty of bird life and if you’re lucky you may see trout spawning in the river. The trail then continues across pastures and passes Christinehof’s eco-park with the historic Andrarum alum mill. Check in at your accommodation and celebrate having hiked the Österlen Trail!
Day 8 Tour ends
After breakfast you check out with wonderful memories of Österlen. A transfer to Brösarp bus station is included, from where you can take the local bus.
Acommodations
Overnight stay in a mix of 3 star hotels and small bed & breakfasts.
8 days/ 7 nights
| Night | Place | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Ystad | Hotel *** |
| Night 2 | Kåseberga | B&B |
| Night 3 | Skillinge | B&B |
| Night 4 | Simrishamn | Hotel *** |
| Night 5 | Kivik | B&B |
| Night 6 | Brösarp | Hotel *** |
| Night 7 | Alunbruket | B&B |
Route map
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