Sweden’s southernmost point

Visit Smygehuk

A visit to Smygehuk, Sweden’s southernmost point, is an experience no matter the time of year. Smygehuk is a flat, sandy point surrounded by stony beaches. During the summer months, there are lots of activities on offer music, art, culture, and shopping. The winter offers clean, crisp air, spectacular sunsets, and the magic of transforming Smygehuk into a work of art made from snow and ice.

Köpmansmagasinet

Köpmansmagasinet was built at the beginning of the 19th century and was one of four trading warehouses in the district. Rumour has it that it was once a smuggler’s nest during the Napoleonic Wars.

The harbour

The 19th-century harbour, was once a limestone quarry. Now it is one of three marinas for visiting boats. The western side of the harbour is lined with small fishing huts, called “hoddor”.

Utkiken

By the East Pier, you will find a viewing platform that marks the southernmost place in Sweden. It is a popular photo spot, but watch out for splashing waves!

Smyge fyr

Smygehuk Lighthouse, completed in 1883, is an impressive 18m high lighthouse that has helped both ships and fishermen navigate at Sweden’s southernmost point. The lighthouse is open to the public.

The limestone industry

The area still holds traces of the once-thriving limestone industry, with nine of the ten original cupola kilns preserved. The oldest kiln dates back to the mid-1800s, offering a glimpse into the industrial past.

Nature

Along the coast, you can find stones washed from the bedrock, containing 100 million year old sea urchin fossils. There is also a unique population of protected vipers living freely in the area.

Famntaget

Rumour has it that Uma Thurman’s grandmother modelled for Axel Ebbe’s sculpture “Famntaget” (The Embrace) at Smygehuk harbour, where she stretches towards the water with her hair in the wind.

Smygehuk’s history

Fishing & Limestone Industry

In the 1800s, limestone was exported through the harbor, and the railway transported both limestone and fish. The limestone industry declined in the 1900s, but fishing grew.

Seaweed and Smygehuk

“Huk” comes from Dutch and means headland, while “Smyge” is Scanian (a dialect from Skåne) for a narrow passage or hidden nook. In the 1680s, the coastline around the headland was marked as “klödder”, meaning seaweed. Seaweed remains a problem in the harbour and around Smygehuk.

Hotels and bars

The fishermen often visited Östra Torp Strandhotell, which led to protests from their wives who “dried out” the inn. In 1919-1920, Hotell Smygehus was built between Östra Torp and Hemmesdynge. To avoid the alcohol ban during church services, the fishermen switched locations between the villages.

Palmbussen

During the summer, a free red doubledecker bus called Palmbussen runs between Trelleborg and Smygehuk, with stops at Dalabadet and Gislöv.

En familj vandrar längst Smygehamn över skylten.

Planning a visit?

Here you can find useful information about where to park in and around Smygehuk. Learn about available parking areas, fees, and tips to make your visit easier.

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