Rucksack's travel guide

Nature reserve

Åbjär nature reserve in autumn

The fog lies thick between the trees in the golden beech forest. Åbjär nature reserve outside Kristianstad is perhaps at its most beautiful in autumn.

Djurholmen walking area – From Djurholma Mossen to the gorge at Århultsbäcken

In the middle of Hallandsåsen's untouched nature, the Djurholmen hiking area offers contrasts between raised bogs and ravines in two nature reserves - Djurholmamossen and Århultsbäcken.

Nordingrå – 4 attractions in the heart of the High Coast

Around Nordingrå you will find some of the High Coast's most beautiful views, lined with fishing villages, cliffs and culture.

Danish falls nature reserve - Vattenfall and the Scanian war - Halland

The Danska Falls nature reserve's greatest attraction is its wild waterfall that roars through the beech forest in Halland. An easily accessible place for a moment of relaxation.

Hike Kullaleden SL5 – Family hike along Kullaberg's steep cliffs

One of the most beautiful stretches along the Kullaleden can be experienced on a shorter round trip for the whole family, with plenty of stops for coffee, swimming, lunch and ice cream.

Hovs hallar - Cliffs and sea on the Bjäre Peninsula - Skåne

At Hovs hallar in the Bjärekusten nature reserve, high cliffs and cracked outcrops meet Laholmsbukten.

Experience Kullaberg - 9 exciting activities at Kullaberg for the whole family - Skåne

Wild and beautiful Kullaberg in northwestern Scania is a paradise for nature and animal experiences. Here are my nine best tips for activities at Kullaberg for the whole family!

Velamsund nature reserve in winter clothing – Nacka

A hazy January day offered a beautiful Sunday walk in the Velamsund nature reserve i Nacka. A place not only for hiking, but also for skating, skiing, swimming and horse riding.

Ivö klack nature reserve – 134 meters of primeval rock on Skåne's largest island

Ivö klack is a nature reserve on a 134-meter-high primeval mountain on Scania's largest island - Ivö. Hike in the present in the beech forest or travel 60 million years back in time and look for fossils in one of Sweden's fossil-richest places.

9 wonderful nature experiences around Kristianstad - Skåne

In Skåne there is plenty of nature and beautiful places for hiking, swimming and recreation. Here are my nine favorites among all the nature experiences around Kristianstad - from spring onion paradise to waterfalls!

Skäret to Arild – Raukar at sunset along the Kullaleden – Skåne

On the Kullaleden in the scenic area between Skäret to Arild, you prefer to walk at sunset, in a light that has attracted artists to the area since the middle of the 19th century.

Josefinelust - Discover Kullaberg's finest bay - Skåne

Kullaberg's northern coast is Kullahalvöns dramatic side. Here you are met by steep cliffs and hilly terrain that over the years have met the sculpting waves of Skälderviken. Almost at the end of the Kullaberg nature reserve you will find Josefinelust, an enchantingly beautiful pebble beach surrounded by turquoise sea and steep cliffs.

Visit Nimis on Kullaberg - The place that is not on the map - Skåne

Nimis on Kullaberg is something as strange as a controversial black building, a work of art in a nature reserve and a life-threatening climbing position - all at once. Visit at your own risk with good shoes and a big pinch of caution, but be prepared to be surprised and delighted!

Sights in Åhus - My 10 favorites - Skåne

Åhus is full of sights, history, nature experiences and wonderful places to eat. Tune in to my ten favorites!

The priest's bathtub - Sand volcano on Österlen - Skåne

Just outside the fishing village of Vik på Österlen, lies a unique natural phenomenon. The priest's bathtub. Remains of an ancient sand volcano. A volcano? In Scania? And did we really get it right?

Hike Äspet around Skåneleden SL6 – Åhus – Skåne

One of Skåneleden's newest hiking trails SL6 starts in Åhus and goes through the Äspet nature reserve. A stretch that offers both rugged sand dunes and enticing sea bathing.

Tåkern - Not just for bird watchers - Östergötland

At the Tåkern bird lake, you don't have to be a bird watcher to experience the large number of birds and the beautiful nature.

Linnérundan - Family-friendly hiking in the Water Kingdom in Kristianstad - Skåne

In the middle of Kristianstad, you can go hiking Linnérundan in the Kingdom of Water - a protected biosphere area that not only has a very varied nature, but is also home to almost a fifth of all of Sweden's threatened species.

Haväng – Among sheep and Stone Age rocks on Österlen - Skåne

Can you get to know a place just by a song's lyrics? After walking across the windswept meadows at Haväng, I'm prepared to believe so.

Family walks around Stockholm - My 5 favourites

There are many hiking trails that are suitable for family hikes around Stockholm. Here are my five favorites!

Brösarp's slopes - Hiking where Skåne's hills meet Österlen

Brösarp's slopes are for many the very image of Österlen. We have hiked the blue trail over the northern slopes and encountered not only undulating landscapes but also a slightly too close reptile.

Björnö nature reserve - Hiking among the rocks at Ingarö - Stockholm

One summer day in June, we visited the nature reserve Björnö on Ingarö and walked among beautiful archipelago views, cliffs and red small crofts.

Ulvön - Visit the pearl of the High Coast - Ångermanland

Ulvön in the High Coast archipelago is as much Swedish glory as you can get. A shade of idyll and pure summer happiness.

Balestjärnen - Hike the Höga kusten trail to Balesudden - Ångermanland

Along the Höga Kusten trail, the strange Balestjärnen is located high up on the Balesudden cliff. A unique place with crystal clear water and well-preserved tree skeletons.

Kullaberg Nature Reserve – Scania's wildest side

In northwestern Scania are the wild and beautiful Kullaberg. Here in the Kullaberg nature reserve, you will not only find rocks that look like they are on the High Coast, but also the occasional porpoise.

Skanör - Sweden's answer to Florida

Skanör - these white, shallow beaches with the little pastel-colored beach huts! It's almost like a Florida beach, complete with lifeguard houses!