The Österlen Way

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6 Days & 5 Nights
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The Österlen Way

  • Discover hidden Sweden in the idyllic Österlen region.
  • Enjoy walking along the sandy beaches of the Baltic Sea shores.
  • Visit Ale Stenar, a stone ship erected during the Nordic Iron Age.
  • Sample local delicacies in this food Mecca of Sweden.
  • Explore Ystad, home to Henning Mankell’s ‘Wallander’ detective stories.
The Österlen Way takes you along the coast of the Baltic Sea, visiting picturesque fishing villages and white, sandy beaches along the way. The unspoilt beauty of this region attracts artists from all over the world, drawn here by the special light and absolute tranquillity. Österlen has a thriving cultural scene and you can visit art studios and one-of-a-kind boutiques in towns and villages along your walk. The fertile lands of Österlen have led to a flourishing restaurant scene with locally sourced ingredients. Some of Sweden’s best restaurants can be found here, but for those who prefer a more traditional dining experience, you can sample fresh sea food in many of the villages along the way.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Ystad Day 2 Ystad to Kåseberga 14 miles / 22 km Day 3 Kåseberga to Skillinge 14 miles / 22 km Day 4 Skillinge to Simrishamn 8 miles / 13 km Day 5 Simrishamn to Kivik 12 miles / 20 km Day 6 Onward Travel
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 17kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 17kg is equivalent to 100 cans of coke. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information about how we've carbon counted our trips.

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