A great introduction to Båstad is a visit to Norrvikens trädgårdar: these formal gardens are located just outside the town, on a scenic stretch of coast. Rudolf Abelin created them in the early 20th century. If you are interested in designed garden spaces, this is a clearly dated chapter in the history of garden design. The gardens can be reached by car, local bus or bicycle; check the local bus timetable before setting off.

Gardens, tennis and local history

In central Båstad is Sveriges Tennismuseum, Sweden’s only tennis museum. Photographs, texts and films present the history of Swedish tennis. Its focus differs from that of the gardens: here, the history of the sport takes centre stage, while the gardens are about the design of outdoor spaces.

Föreningen Gamla Båstad offers another perspective on the town. The association preserves and documents the buildings of old Båstad and makes its cultural heritage accessible through photographs, architectural history and people’s memories. This connects the buildings with the personal recollections that are part of the town’s heritage.

Båstad Golfklubb also has a long history: Ludvig Nobel founded it in 1930, and Gamla Banan is Sweden’s second-oldest 18-hole course. Members and guests can enjoy a full day of golf, with a restaurant, a well-stocked shop and practice facilities. If you are planning a visit, check the current availability of the facilities.

Hiking trails of varying lengths

The challenging coastal hike on the Bjäre Peninsula is 52 kilometres long. It runs from Båstad via Torekov and Grevie, and back to Båstad. Distance and difficulty are important considerations if you are planning to include this loop in your trip.

The 12-kilometre Kustslingan trail, meanwhile, starts in Malen. Båstad Runt starts at Båstad torg. The blue Hålehall loop follows a forest path and is suitable for pushchairs. As trail conditions can change, check the route before setting off.

For a hike through Sinarpsdalen, you can start at the exhibition venue or nature school in Dala near Båstad, or at Vitsippsvägen in Grevie. A bus stops at both ends; check current services before planning your journey to and from the trail. The western part of the valley is shaped by agriculture and has significant natural and cultural-historical value.

Axelstorpsslingan starts in Båstad and runs through the nature reserve. The woodland south of Axelstorp features beech trees, ravines and a waterfall. These landscape features give the nature experience a different character from the agricultural landscape in western Sinarpsdalen.

Cycling and culinary discoveries

There are four cycling routes in Båstad: Kattegattleden, Cykelleden Skåne, Bjäre Banvall and Buktenleden. The sculpture “Vera & skogsharen” can be a destination in its own right, a place for a picnic or a stopping point on a bike ride.

Another way to discover the Bjäre Peninsula is the Gårdsbutikssafari. This circular tour crosses the peninsula, visiting farm shops, Hov and then Segelstorp, before returning to Båstad. Freshly harvested fruit and vegetables, as well as artisan-made foods, are available. As individual businesses and seasonal availability can change, it is worth checking what is currently on offer.

Getting there and practical information

Båstad station is served by regional and long-distance trains, with connections to Malmö, Gothenburg and Copenhagen. Check timetables before travelling. Birgit Nilsson Museum can also be reached from Båstad on bus 502 towards Torekov; check the current service before setting off. At the museum, you can visit the farm where Birgit Nilsson played as a child and dreamed of a life in the world of singing and opera.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Grevie, Båstad, Förslöv, Kattvik, Torekov, Östra Karup, Kristianstad, Malmö.

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