Båstad Travel Guide

 Sjalen Says:  Amongst the most famous gardens in Sweden, Norrviken is only a few kilometres west of Båstad itself and one of the main attractions of the town. Not only the garden itself but also the many sculptures in it make people flock here from spring onwards. 

 Sjalen Says:  If you have at least half a day to spare and want an unusual nature experience, head for this island. The boats take you to a part of the island where you can have a look at the peculiar swamp forest and where there is a beach to swim at and a cafe summertime. The island is... 

 Sjalen Says:  Like Kullaberg on the peninsula just south of this one, the scenery on the northern tip is one of fascinating pink cliffs and just like there, it has become a nature reserve. To be ctd. 

 doogienj Says:  If you never played tennis on red clay before. This is the time and place to do it. The large proshop has everything you need, and more.Wear shoes and socks you don't mind looking brown/reddish after you play. 

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 Sjalen Says:  The tiny village of Kattvik north of Båstad is mainly known for being where Richard Gere had a fling with a local some years ago with paparazzi in every bush. Today, the main attraction is the little kiosk and cafe above the harbour. Not the cheapest of cafes but then it... 

 Cogee Says:  Plenty of places offer the traditional Swedish Christmas Smörgåsbord but this is a bit special cus it's the only one where my family got together a few weeks before christmas itself. If you want the big show you go to Hasses Lada further out on the peninsula but if you want... 

 Sjalen Says:  Gröthögarna is an amazing collection of seven low burial mounds in a nature reserve next to the sea. You find them just north of Torekov golf course. The nature reserve itself is quite nice with seaside views and sometimes grazing cows. 

 doogienj Says:  Most people that visit Bastad never drive further out on the Peninsula. I would strongly suggest to do so. It will show some amazing Swedish landscape. Follow the signs to Hovs Hallar. It feels like you're at the tip of the peninsula, which you aren't. This place consists of... 

 Sjalen Says:  As with the rest of Scania, this is an equestrian landscape and you can go riding (with or without included picnic) in the countryside from several villages. In the hills above Kattvik, an Irishman has his trekking centre which is one of the most famous but there are also... 

 Sjalen Says:  Swedish Open takes place every July when Båstad is suddenly filled with international tennis stars and their fans. Book your accommodation well in advance if you intend to visit during this time and the weeks around it. There are also other tennis tournaments here such as... 

 Cogee Says:  For a week in July every year you can see the tennis elite fight for first place in the Swedish Open. You can never really rely to much on the Swedish weather. Some years it's clear blue skies, others it rains alot. Games are re -scheduled when it's too bad.... a rainproof...