Lund, Sweden

Lund

A university town with a Romanesque cathedral and an astronomical clock.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Lund

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit Lund Cathedral and its astronomical clock, which plays its little show at noon and 3 pm.
  2. AfternoonWalk through the university quarter, then explore the Kulturen open-air museum of old houses.
  3. EveningHave dinner among the students around Stortorget and Mårtenstorget.

Day 2

Visit Malmö, 10 minutes away by train, or cross the bridge to Copenhagen.

What to eat

A fika with a cinnamon bun, and spettekaka, a Skåne meringue cake.

Local tips

Make the most of Lund

Beat the crowds

Lund is quiet and calm all year.

Best photo spot

The Romanesque cathedral with its astronomical clock.

Getting there

Trains from Malmö take about 15 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

Malmö and Copenhagen are easy to reach.

Good to know

The cathedral clock plays music at noon and 15:00 on weekdays. Lund is a student town with a relaxed feel.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Lund

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Plan your visit

Getting to Lund

Getting there

  • Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX)20 km away
  • Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH)35 km away
  • Malmö16 km away
  • Copenhagen40 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySweden

Questions

Lund: good to know

Is Lund worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A university town with a Romanesque cathedral and an astronomical clock.

How many days do you need in Lund?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Lund?

You can visit all year. Lund is quiet and calm all year.

How do you get to Lund?

The nearest airport is Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX), about 20 km away. Trains from Malmö take about 15 minutes.

What is there to see near Lund?

Nearby hidden places include Malmö (16 km), Copenhagen (39 km) and Helsingør (52 km).

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