Welcome to Trelleborg

A historic coastal town by the Baltic sea

Trelleborg is in the vibrant Öresund region and welcomes you with a continental feel and plenty of art, history and experiences for the whole family on its doorstep. You can easily continue on along the south coast or head inland to explore the countryside where you will find local crafts, locally grown culinary experiences, and peaceful nature. Welcome to Trelleborg – a village community with a metropolitan feel.

Viking fortress

In 1988, traces of a Viking ring fort were discovered in Trelleborg, explaining the town’s name. It is the world’s only reconstructed Viking ring fort and is a popular tourist attraction located in the town center.

The town centre

Trelleborg’s town center is pedestrian-friendly, with a shopping street full of stores, restaurants, and outdoor cafés. You can shop, enjoy the lively atmosphere, visit museums, or have a nice coffee break.

City of palms

You may have heard Trelleborg being called the “city of palms”? Every summe 110 palm trees are placed around the town. Palms have been a feature of Trelleborg since 1984.

Viking ring fortress

In 1988, traces of a Viking ring fort were discovered in Trelleborg, explaining the town’s name. It is the world’s only reconstructed Viking ring fort and is a popular tourist attraction located in the town center.

The town centre

Trelleborg’s town center is pedestrian-friendly, with a shopping street full of stores, restaurants, and outdoor cafés. You can shop, enjoy the lively atmosphere, visit museums, or have a nice coffee break.

City of palms

You may have heard Trelleborg being called the “city of palms”? Every summe 110 palm trees are placed around the town. Palms have been a feature of Trelleborg since 1984.

Public art

Take a walk through the heart of the city and immerse yourself in a variety of statues and artworks that enhance our streets and squares. From impressive sculptures to small ones with charming details.

 

The red double-decker bus called Palmbussen runs between Trelleborg and Smygehuk

Palmbussen

A shopping trip in Trelleborg will take you from the city to the nearby villages and along the scenic coast. You’ll find a wide range of new, renewed, charming and trendy items.

Palm train

The Palm Train is a free Hop On-Hop Off train that runs between Trelleborg’s attractions. It operates daily during the summer and takes about 20 minutes for a full loop. You can hop on and off at any station.

Rådhuset

The Town Hall was built in the 1860s as a primary school. In 1910, it became the Town Hall, but traces from its school days remain, including the large meeting room, which was originally a gymnasium.

The red double-decker bus called Palmbussen runs between Trelleborg and Smygehuk

Palmbussen

A shopping trip in Trelleborg will take you from the city to the nearby villages and along the scenic coast. You’ll find a wide range of new, renewed, charming and trendy items.

Palm train

The Palm Train is a free Hop On-Hop Off train that runs between Trelleborg’s attractions. It operates daily during the summer and takes about 20 minutes for a full loop. You can hop on and off at any station.

Rådhuset

The Town Hall was built in the 1860s as a primary school. In 1910, it became the Town Hall, but traces from its school days remain, including the large meeting room, which was originally a gymnasium.

Stadsparken

Stadsparken, located next to Stortorget, is a green oasis with over 100 species of trees. It features a playground, a bird pond, sculptures, and grassy areas. In the summer, there is live music every Monday.

Stortorget

At Stortorget, you will find several of Trelleborg’s most famous icons, including Café Vattentornet, the statue “Sjöormen” (The Sea Serpent), and Trelleborg’s museum.

Gamla Torget

Gamla Torget was the town’s center from the medieval period onward. Here, you will find St. Nicolai Church to the north and the ruins of a Franciscan monastery to the south.

Stadsparken

Stadsparken, located next to Stortorget, is a green oasis with over 100 species of trees. It features a playground, a bird pond, sculptures, and grassy areas. In the summer, there is live music every Monday.

Stortorget

At Stortorget, you will find several of Trelleborg’s most famous icons, including Café Vattentornet, the statue “Sjöormen” (The Sea Serpent), and Trelleborg’s museum.

Gamla Torget

Gamla Torget was the town’s center from the medieval period onward. Here, you will find St. Nicolai Church to the north and the ruins of a Franciscan monastery to the south.

Palmstaden Trelleborg

Palmfestivalen

The Palm Festival has been held since 1976 on the last weekend of August. The festival fills the streets of Trelleborg with music, carnival rides, food, and market stalls, attracting 75,000 visitors each year.

Trelleborgs hamn

Trelleborg’s port, Scandinavia’s largest RoRo port, is a central hub for Swedish import and export. The port is currently expanding eastward, creating space for new neighborhoods.

Cityscape and architecture

Bryggaregatan

Bryggaregatan is one of Sweden’s oldest streets and follows the same route as it did in the 600s, when it was the road from the coast to the major trading site of Uppåkra.

Gamla torget

The oldest parts of Trelleborg are found around the Old Square, where the church, the monastery, and the square used to constitute the city centre. Here also lies Trelleborg’s oldest house.

Ångkvarnen

The Steam Mill, was built in 1897. The Steam Mill has been demolished, but in the renovated warehouse building, there is now a hotel and restaurant.

Sandmöllan

Sandmöllan is the only one of Trelleborg’s windmills that has been preserved. It is a post mill from the 17th century and an important part of the city’s history.