The Top 7 Things To Do And See In Lund

Established around 990, Lund is one of the Sweden’s oldest cities. Lund is probably most known for its university and lively student life, but it is still very interesting for any visitor. The city is very green and in Lund’s close surroundings there are 28 natural reserves and many more parks and gardens. The city’s towering landmark is undoubtedly Lund Cathedral, built around 1100. Read on to discover the top 7 things to do and see in this Swedish city.

1. The Historical Museum

Museum

Visit the second largest archaeological museum in Sweden – The Historical Museum. The museum offers insight into the life in the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages and shows medieval art from Scania. Their most notable collections include Killian Stobaeus’ Cabinet of Curiosities and excavated findings from Uppåkra, a city from the Iron Age. Don’t miss a stop at the coin cabinet exhibition, where you can see almost 40,000 coins, medallions and bank notes. In Fall, the museum opened a new exhibition named Sacred objects and religious matters.

2. The Holy Cross Church of Dalby

Church

Visit the Holy Cross Church of Dalby and see the oldest preserved stone church in Scandinavia. Built around 1060s, the Dalby Church was reconstructed several times over the centuries, and was reconstructed in the style you see today in the 1800s. Outside on the east side, where there is a garden today, you can still see the visible markings to where the church was expanded at its peak. See the carved wooden statue of St. Olaf, dating back to 1500s.