The magical Mattisskogen forest, the place where Ronja Robbersdaughter faces some of her wonderful adventures, is situated around 10 km from Lund, in the Dalby Söderskog national park. The national park, which has a varied flora and many different tree species, is particularly beautiful in spring when the ground is covered in colourful and beautiful flowers. It is the ideal place to enjoy a relaxing walk in the idyllic, fairytale countryside. Half of the national park is surrounded by a remarkable and interesting embankment which is 56 metres wide and more than 1 metre high in places. It may once have been an old hill fort or settlement.

Many people have used words such as "dramatic" and "monumental" to describe Hovs Hallar on the Bjäre peninsula. Mighty rock formations, winding precipices and the sea rolling across large areas of cobblestone have caught the eye of directors such as Ingmar Bergman and Jan Troell. The view of the Laholm Bight is wonderful, and on a clear day, you can see the island of Hallands Väderö. Walkers can visit the hotels for excellent food, spa treatments and accommodation. On the shores of Hovs Hallar, the knight Antonius Bloch played chess with Death in the classic film "The Seventh Seal". The powerful, beautiful and timeless Hovs Hallar is the perfect backdrop for this scene. "The Seventh Seal", filmed in 1956, is regarded as a milestone in Swedish film history. The closing scene, which is also recorded at Hovs Hallar and which shows Death leading his victims in a dance macabre, are among the most famous in cinematic history.

Ystad Regemente is situated only a few minutes' walk from the town centre and the beach. As well as Ystad Studios, the former military complex now houses a hotel with spa facilities, a market hall, restaurants and a cinema. Visitors to Ystad can also enjoy guided tours of the haunts featured in the books and films about DCI Wallander. Some of the successful films recorded at Ystad Studios include the 13 DCI Wallander feature films and the internationally-acclaimed "Mother of Mine" and "Frostbite".

Culture, shopping, golf and nature - Helsingborg has the lot. The city boasts an excellent range of one-off boutiques, cafés and restaurants. Sweden's oldest pedestrianised street, Kullagatan, created in 1961, can also be found here. For green-fingered visitors, there is the royal Sofiero Palace, with its popular events, and the fantastic Fredriksdal Museums and Gardens. Dunkers Kulturhus is a source of great inspiration and creativity. With its art gallery, local and historic displays, music, theatre, youth culture, shop, Facts Room, restaurant and bistro, Dunkers Kulturhus has something for everyone.