Perstorp Church dates back to the 12th century; its freestanding bell tower was built in the 16th century. These different construction dates alone show that Perstorp’s history spans several eras. The history of glassmaking, old everyday objects and the development of plastics offer additional, quite different ways to explore the town’s culture.
Cultural History Through the Ages
Perstorp’s local heritage museum dates back to the 17th century and houses an extensive collection of old everyday objects. Alongside the dates associated with the church’s history, it brings everyday life into focus. Another historical thread leads to Henrikstorp Glassworks, also known as Skånska Glassworks: Göran Pielman founded the glassworks in 1692; it burned down in 1762 and was never rebuilt. These dates mark the beginning and end of a specific chapter in local industrial history.
Plastens Hus offers another way to explore the past. The museum presents the history of plastics through influential products. Its chronologically arranged exhibition focuses on plastics and the environment, and there is also a children’s corner. The products make the subject tangible, while the chronological layout puts its development into context. The Perstorp tourist information office is also in the same building. There, you can get personal assistance with finding activities and sights in Perstorp and the surrounding area.
Hagstad is another cultural destination in the area: the birthplace of Artur Lundkvist is now used as a writing retreat for writers and artists. It houses a permanent exhibition about Lundkvist from 1986, as well as an exhibition about Maria Wine from 2003. Here, you can encounter both literature and the house’s current cultural purpose.
Forests, Water and Birdwatching
Perstorp is characterised by hilly terrain, with beech, coniferous and mixed forests, as well as ponds with diverse shoreline and aquatic vegetation. Uggleskogen is home to trees that grew in the 18th century and several species of woodpecker. The landscape and wildlife can be seen at different scales: from the broad sweep of woodland and water to the birds found in these habitats.
The Perstorpssjöarna runt circular walk passes through parks close to residential areas, quiet forest clearings and open lakeside landscapes before returning to Perstorp. There are opportunities along the way to observe park, woodland and water birds. If you would like to experience different types of landscape on one walk, this route takes you between green spaces near the settlement, forest and open lakeside scenery. No route length or walking time is specified for this walk.
Cycling Through Landscapes and History
Cykelleden Skåne runs through Perstorp and comprises a 570-kilometre network of cycling routes, with nature, culture, accommodation and dining options along the routes. The Perstorp–Klippan section is 22.9 kilometres long. It passes through historic landscapes and by crofts and milestones—a specific stage where cycling meets visible reminders of the region’s history. Check the latest route information before setting out.
More Activities and Practical Information
Ugglebadet is open year-round and offers, among other things, exercise, health promotion, relaxation, swimming lessons and recreation. The diving pool has a diving tower with platforms at 1, 3 and 5 metres. Check the latest visitor information before your visit.
Perstorp Golf Course is an 18-hole course and is described as a mix of woodland and parkland. Lakes, forest and ponds line the individual holes. The golf course also has a restaurant; check the latest opening information in advance. Perstorp railway station has a ticket machine, platforms, car parking and bicycle parking.
Discover more destinations: Perstorp, Hagstad, Nymölla, Smedstorp, Burlöv, Trelleborg, Lund, Osby.
For the broader travel overview: SkĂĄne.
