Skåne County district, Skåne County, Sweden

Places to visit near Simrishamn

Simrishamn is a town in Skåne County district, Skåne County, Sweden, home to about 6,779 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 46 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 forts & heritage, 38 churches and 10 museums. The must-see places are Sankt Nicolai Kyrka (1 km), Gladsaxehus (5 km) and Gislövs Stjärna (10 km).

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Simrishamn, Skåne County
Simrishamn, Skåne County district, Skåne County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Simrishamn at a glance

Location
Skåne County district, Skåne County, Sweden
Population
about 6,779
Coordinates
55.5565° N, 14.3504° E
Places within 50 km
137 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Simrishamn

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Simrishamn: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Simrishamn

78 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Simrishamn. The closest is Skansen (1 km); the best-known is Gislövs Stjärna (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Simrishamn

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Simrishamn. The closest is Gladsaxehus (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Simrishamn

43 churches within 100 km of Simrishamn. The closest is Sankt Nicolai Kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Simrishamn

24 museums within 100 km of Simrishamn. The closest is Österlens Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Simrishamn

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Simrishamn. The closest is Gyllebosjön (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Simrishamn

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Simrishamn. The closest is Skallahögbjär (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Skallahögbjär · viewpoint · Skåne County · ~13 km
  • Hammeren Fyr · viewpoint · Capital Region of Denmark · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Helligdomsklipperne · viewpoint · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Bokul · viewpoint · Capital Region of Denmark · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Romeleåsen · viewpoint · Skåne County · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Rytterknægten · viewpoint · Capital Region of Denmark · ~75 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Simrishamn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Simrishamn
  2. 1 km Sankt Nicolai Kyrka · church, Skåne County
  3. 5 km Gladsaxehus · heritage site, Skåne County
  4. 9 km Sträntemölla-Forsemölla Naturreservat · nature spot, Skåne County
  5. 16 km Glimmingehus · heritage site, Skåne County
  6. 4 km Gislövs Stjärna · nature spot, Skåne County
  7. 10 km Back to Simrishamn

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How to reach Simrishamn

    All places near Simrishamn by distance

    Within 15 km of Simrishamn

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Simrishamn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4678Skansen (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2356Gladsaxehus (5 km)
    Churches3843Sankt Nicolai Kyrka (1 km)
    Museums1024Österlens Museum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs411Gyllebosjön (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints210Skallahögbjär (13 km)
    Beaches & coast39Haväng (25 km)
    Other attractions66Prästens Badkar (9 km)
    Waterfalls45Forsefall (13 km)
    Parks14Tosselilla Sommarland (35 km)
    Caves02Jons Kapel (54 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Hanö (74 km)

    Simrishamn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Simrishamn?

    Sankt Nicolai Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Gladsaxehus (heritage site, about 5 km), Gislövs Stjärna (nature spot, about 10 km), Glimmingehus (heritage site, about 12 km), Sträntemölla-Forsemölla Naturreservat (nature spot, about 13 km), Västra Stenshuvud (nature spot, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Simrishamn?

    137 places on Spotwander: 46 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 10 museums, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Simrishamn?

    Skansen, about 1 km by road; Bäckhalladalens Naturreservat (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Simrishamn?

    Gladsaxehus, about 5 km by road; Tommarps Klosterruin (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Simrishamn?

    Sankt Nicolai Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Simris Kyrka (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Simrishamn?

    Start in Simrishamn, visit Sankt Nicolai Kyrka, then Gladsaxehus, then Sträntemölla-Forsemölla Naturreservat, then Glimmingehus, then Gislövs Stjärna, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Simrishamn?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Simrishamn

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Simrishamn’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Simrishamn on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.