8 things to know about visiting southern Sweden for first timers


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A pristine sandy beach awaits you on the Falsterbo peninsula. — Photos: GERALDINE FRIEDRICH/dpa

Southern Sweden is just a few hours’ ferry ride away from the German coast. Skåne, with its sandy beaches, rapeseed fields, and beech forests, is a typical entry point for those arriving in Sweden.

Here are some tips for getting there and enjoying your holiday in Skåne.

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