Local Treasures

Cycle through Ystad's natural beauty and savor locally-produced spices or pastries.

From the town center of Ystad through the old Regimental area, you embark on a tour in the eastern part of the municipality, with the opportunity to taste and see several local gems.

  • Length: 27 km
  • Height: 145 m
  • Surface: Gravel road, asphalted road, or bicycle path

Bike and Explore

Feel free to stop at the attractions along the way. Remember to check opening hours - some are seasonal. At Ystad Visitor Center, we're happy to provide more information, or visit  our website .

Click on the points on the map to learn more. You'll find a link to print the map below.

Sankt Knuts Torg

Ystad Studios Visitor Center

Åberg's garden and café

Lilla Köpinge Nature Reserve

Köpingebro

Österlenkryddor

Olof Viktors

Ystad Sandskog

Ystad Saltsjöbad

Sankt Knuts Torg

Begin your journey right in the city center of Ystad. If you've brought your bike on the train, the historic buildings and picturesque cafes of the square welcome you to the city. Feel free to visit us at Ystad Visitor Center for more tourist information before your journey continues.

Ystad Studios Visitor Center

In 2004, the former anti-aircraft barracks at the regiment were transformed into a film studio. Here, you'll find  Ystad Studios Visitor Center  - an experience center for film. Learn more about Wallander, The Bridge, Circus Imago, and other films produced in Ystad.

Åberg's garden and café

Åberg's garden offers environmentally-friendly cultivation, a garden café, and a shop.

Lilla Köpinge Nature Reserve

With open sandy grounds and pine forests, Lilla Köpinge Nature Reserve offers the chance to see a floral display featuring the sea campion, heather, and yellow rattle. Perhaps you'll discover the limestone speedwell, which is otherwise only found on Öland?

Köpingebro

For a long time, Köpingebro had a large sugar refinery that has left its mark on the village and its architecture. There are several beautiful buildings to admire. In the village, you can also find delicious pizza!

Österlenkryddor

At the spice farm Österlenkryddor, herbs are cultivated and processed. Here, you'll find a café, and in the farm shop, you can explore locally grown herbs, spice blends, oils, vinegars, and teas.

Olof Viktors

With a detour from your cycling tour, you can reach Olof Viktor's confectionery. Here, you'll find a popular café and the opportunity to take some cakes home with you.

Ystad Sandskog

In Ystad Sandskog, there are two different nature reserves that extend along the sea east of Ystad. Here, you'll find many lovely paths through the pine forest and the opportunity for delightful swims at the long sandy beach. Nearby, you'll also find Ystad Camping. During the summer you can explore the mini-golf, ice cream stands, restaurants, and cafes.

Ystad Saltsjöbad

A restaurant and spa with roots dating back to the 1800s, located in the heart of Ystad Sandskog. Take a walk along the beach or enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the facility's delightful restaurants.

Map: Local Treasures

Do you want to take the map with you? Here are links to download the map as a PDF for printing and as GPX points for your mobile or GPS.