Backagården in Höör
Traveling by public transport to Backagården from the railway station in Höör
You can easily get here by both car and train from all over Sweden and Denmark. At the station in Höör, you will find Taxi Frosta, tel.: +46413-202 35. If you want to take the bus from the station to Backagården, it is number 444. Backagården is about 5 km from the station.
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Attractions nearby
Höör and surroundings
Several natural areas and bathing lakes around Höör, e.g., Vaxsjön, Dagstorpssjön, Ringsjöarna.
Skåne Zoo
Here, over 60 species of Nordic animals live: domestic animals, deer, and predators.
Bosjökloster Castle and Gardens
Enjoy the garden splendor, views, nature, and culture. See the monastery vaults with the small nun museum and art and craft exhibitions in the castle. Stroll in the park and greet the animals, visit the thousand-year-old oak, and ride the zip line. Borrow a boat for a trip on the lake and take a dip from the pier. Eat at Bosjökloster Café & Restaurant, or bring your own picnic basket.
The Pilgrim Trail
The Pilgrim Trail passes from Höör to Hallaröd Church, the Skåne saint S:ta Magnhild’s church in Fulltofta, and S:t Olof’s spring. The hiking trail starts at the Chapel of Freedom at Stiftsgården Åkersberg in Höör.
https://www.hoor.se/uppleva-gora/turism-att-besoka-hoor
Eslöv (20 km from Höör, 10 min by train)
Toy Museum
Eslöv’s Toy Museum is a museum in Eslöv, Skåne, opened in 2011. The museum is housed in a former garment factory on Kvarngatan in central Eslöv. On the two floors of the premises, there are several large model railways, large collections of Barbie dolls, model cars, tin soldiers, Lego sets,model airplanes.
The Civic Hall
The Civic Hall in Eslöv is sometimes called one of the most ambitious buildings of the Swedish post-war period. The Civic Hall was inaugurated on September 28, 1957, and is today an architectural cultural heritage that students and architecture enthusiasts from all over the world come to see.
In Eslöv, there is also a local history museum, Stenberget, etc. Just outside Eslöv, there is a microbrewery, a local history museum, and a spit cake bakery.
https://eslov.se/uppleva-gora/turism
Lund
Lund is one of Sweden’s oldest cities with over a thousand years of history. The magnificent cathedral from the 12th century and the world-famous university from the 17th century have shaped the city’s history and culture into a place of knowledge and innovation. Within walking distance, there are cozy cafes, shops, and fascinating museums.
The Museum of Sketches
The Museum of Sketches has the world’s largest collection of sketches, models, and prototypes for international and Swedish art. The focus is on the artistic creative process from idea to finished model or sketch. In the seven large galleries, a variety of sketches and models are displayed, from copper weave models as small as a nail to sculptures over five meters high.
The Culture Museum
The Culture Museum in Lund is one of the world’s best open-air museums and stretches over two blocks with cultural-historical buildings, cobblestone streets, and garden environments. Step into the houses and experience how life was from the Middle Ages to the 1930s. In the various exhibitions, you can discover everything from art, design, culture, and history. For children, there are various activities and a play exhibition.
The Botanical Garden
”Botan” has been part of Lund University in various forms since the 17th century. The lush park is home to over 7,000 species. Take a walk in the park, see flowers and trees from all over the world, stop by the pond and look for the fish, and then have a coffee at the café. In the greenhouse, you can look for the quail families that live among the plants. Botan also conducts research in botany and activities for schools and visitors.
The Historical Museum
The Historical Museum belongs to Lund University and is the largest archaeological museum in southern Sweden. Experience the zoological hall, the coin cabinet, the curiosity cabinet, sculptures, and ceramics from the Mediterranean. In Barbaricum, the finds from Uppåkra, which was southern Sweden’s largest city during the Iron Age, are displayed. You can also visit Uppåkra, which is located 6 kilometers outside Lund, and see the ancient monument. The museum has many activities for children, such as stone puzzles and treasure hunts.
The Cathedral
Lund Cathedral was inaugurated in the 12th century and, with its fascinating history, is Sweden’s most visited church – every year, over 700,000 visitors and 90,000 who celebrate services come. Take a guided tour or discover the church on your own with its impressive towers, the mysterious crypt, and the astronomical clock.
Lunds Turistinformation & Turistbyrå
Malmö (60 km, about 40 min by train)
Museums, canal tours, Turning Torso (the tallest building in Scandinavia), Food Caravan (where you walk around and try different dishes), Ribersborg beach and cold bathhouse.
Helsingborg (about 70 km)
Sofiero Castle and Gardens, Fredriksdal Gardens, Dunkers Culture House, Tropikariet, the possibility to take a boat to Helsingør, Kärnan. Kärnan was built in the early 14th century. The tower was part of a larger castle complex that had the status of a national castle in the medieval and early modern Danish kingdom. Today, it is the symbol and trademark of the city of Helsingborg. On September 6, 2014, the new exhibition Kärnan – a living history with a focus on medieval life in relation to the tower’s and the city’s history was inaugurated.
https://helsingborg.se/uppleva-och-gora/turistinformation
Landskrona (50 km)
The Citadel is one of the best-preserved fortresses from the 16th century in the Nordic countries and Sweden’s only preserved earthwork fortress. The castle was built in 1549-59 by the Danish king Christian III. Art gallery, Landskrona museum, allotment area, Sofia Albertina church. Ven is a Swedish island in the Öresund, located 4.5 kilometers from the Skåne west coast and 8.5 kilometers from the nearest point on Zealand in Denmark. The island coincides with Sankt Ibb’s parish and belongs to Landskrona municipality in Skåne county. It is about 4.5 kilometers long and 2.6 kilometers wide with an area of 7.5 km².
https://www.landskrona.se/uppleva-och-gora/turism-landskrona
The South Coast of Skåne and Österlen
A slightly longer trip but much to see, including Glimmingehus (medieval castle), Ales stenar, Barkåkra (Dag Hammarskjöld), Stenshuvud National Park, Haväng and Havängsdösen nature reserve, Christinehof Castle, Kronovall Castle, Mariavall Monastery, Sandhammaren, picturesque towns like Simrishamn and Ystad, and much more.
https://visitskane.com/sv/stader-omraden/osterlen
Copenhagen, Denmark (99,6 km) By train 1h and 10 min.