Smygehuk Sweden's southernmost point - a peaceful sight in beautiful Skåne

15 kilometers from the city of Trelleborg and just west of the small town of Smygehamn in Skåne lies Sweden's southernmost promontory, Smygehuk. From here there is a view out over the Baltic Sea towards Zealand to the west, Germany to the south and Bornholm to the east. There is a large parking lot and a viewpoint on site. Large barns have been converted into shops with souvenirs, crafts and applied arts. There is an idyllic marina and an old lighthouse nearby. There are several cafes and stalls by the harbor.

A platform with benches marks Sweden's southernmost point at Smygehuk. It is located just west of the small town of Smygehamn, which is Sweden's southernmost town. Both Smygehuk and Smygehamn are located in Trelleborg municipality. Trelleborg city is one of the oldest cities in Skåne. Trelleborg has had close connections with Denmark and was once Danish.

Benches at the viewpoint for Sweden's southernmost point

Decoration at Sweden's southernmost point

Smygehamn was called Östratorp until 1950 when it was renamed Smygehamn. It was originally an important shipping port for lime and a fishing village. Some of the lime kilns in the area are still preserved. A lighthouse was built at Smygehuk in 1883, which was important for boat traffic for a long time, but has now been converted into a hostel. Today, tourism is the most important economic basis for Smygehamn and Smygehuk. Every year, more than 300,000 visitors come to Smygehuk to see Sweden's southernmost point.

Smygehuk lighthouse from 1883 - Sweden's southernmost land-based lighthouse. The three buildings in the yard now house a hostel with accommodation.

Stairs up to the lighthouse. Access is free, but the stairs are narrow and cramped at the top.

View from the lighthouse, which is 20.3 meters above sea level. It was decommissioned in 1975, but was relit in 2001.

Along the beach there are several viewpoints where you can look out over the Baltic Sea.

An old barn has been converted into shops

Whitewashed building typical of the area. An old barn has been converted into a shop for Köpmansmagasinet, which sells crafts and applied arts.

The store premises of Köpmansmagasinet

Art figures in Köpmansmagasinet

Window in Köpmansmagasinet

A preserved old lime kiln, the oldest in Smygehuk. For centuries, limestone has been quarried from the calcareous bedrock in the area, burned and used for mortar and lime paint for the houses.

Sculpture in a flower bed at Smygehavn

Woman listening to the sea in the acoustic art installation "And back again (the Sea)" by Monica Tormell. The iron chair in the back belongs to the installation.

Smygehuk marina

Pier for Smygehuk marina

Small house for crafts and applied arts by the harbor in Smygehuk

One of the cafes at Smygehuk harbor

In Smygehavn, "everything" is the southernmost in Sweden - such as the southernmost café, the southernmost artwork, the southernmost marina, the southernmost all-singing.

One of the trails in the area

Large parking space for campers at Smygehuk

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Excursion of the week: Smygehuk, Sweden's southernmost point

Getting there: From Trelleborg city center, drive along the coast on route 9 towards Smygehamn. You will then pass Smugehuk on the road. There is a large parking lot for cars and campers right by the road.

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