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!

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.

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!

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.

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

Smygehuk
The word “Huk” comes from Dutch and means cape, while “Smyge” is a Skåne dialect word for a narrow passage or hidden corner. In the 1680s, the coast was marked as “klödder,” meaning seaweed. Seaweed is still a problem in the harbor 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.

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.

Smygehuk
The word “Huk” comes from Dutch and means cape, while “Smyge” is a Skåne dialect word for a narrow passage or hidden corner. In the 1680s, the coast was marked as “klödder,” meaning seaweed. Seaweed is still a problem in the harbor 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.
Practical information

Parking
There are several parking options in the Smygehuk area. All parking spaces are free, but if you need to use an electric vehicle charging station, there is a fee. To pay for the electricity at the charging stations, you can use the Easypark app. To find the appropriate parking spot, follow the signs in the area.

Bus
Skånetrafiken bus number 190, which operates between Trelleborg Central Station and Ystad, stops at Smygehuk. During the summer season, the red London bus named “Palmbussen” offers free daily rides between Trelleborg and Smygehuk, with stops at Dalabadet and Gislöv’s harbour.

Parking
There are several parking options in the Smygehuk area. All parking spaces are free, but if you need to use an electric vehicle charging station, there is a fee. To pay for the electricity at the charging stations, you can use the Easypark app. To find the appropriate parking spot, follow the signs in the area.

Bus
Skånetrafiken bus number 190, which operates between Trelleborg Central Station and Ystad, stops at Smygehuk. During the summer season, the red London bus named “Palmbussen” offers free daily rides between Trelleborg and Smygehuk, with stops at Dalabadet and Gislöv’s harbour.