Top 13 things to do and attractions in Kivik

A great place to visit! Absolutely worth the visit. Do not miss it if you are around. Such a pity though that it is not advertised enough and appreciated as it deserves. The ticket was not expensive at all and the feeling one cam get after entering the main site is very mysterious and exciting. Especially if one goes when not crowded. There is a cafe in the entrance you can get cake and souvenirs.

A small place with the famous King's grave from the bronze age. You can easily see it all in 30 minutes. A place to learn about bronze age burial traditions. However, no artifacts left, only rocks. Don't miss the quaint little cafe by the dam and creek next to the burial mound.

45 sek to see a couple of stones that are not even originally from there. The entire place has been reconstructed. The whole museum entrance is the picture below: One dark room. In addition, there is not much to learn about those rocks. The explanation at the entrance explain that there are hypothesis about what are those rocks about and it is still not clear if those hypothesis have been Confirmed or not.

Interesting place to learn a bit Swedish history 🙌🎉

Loved this place... 2500 year old burial chamber with petrogylphs. Beautiful, powerful, immense.

Very interesting historic spot! Very much worth a visit and exploration.

Very impressive tomb with old paintings on the stones. It is easy to reach, there is a quite big parking nearby and the place is really impressive. It costs 30kr to go in, and you visit in around ten minutes but the atmosphere is really cool. They do not keep it really well, the informations on the walls are interesting but more suited to a child to an adult, while the place could be advertised much more and it is really an unique experience in Sweden.

Every beach along the coast seems to be very different. This beach has tons of beautiful pebbles that are smooth and some are pretty colorful. Worth a visit!

A really nice hike if you start from the Hällevik side, right by the Kivik Musteri. There is also a parking and a camping spot. We went directly to the northern top which was a few kilometers. After that we went down to Naturum and from there to the beach. From the beach we took a path back to Hällvik, which was quite rocky so not suitable for too small kids or strollers. We had 4 and 6 year olds with us and they found the hike quite exciting and not so hard. In total we walked about 6-7 km, starting from 17 o’clock until 21. We also had a picnic on the top of the mountain and then had a stop for swimming and snacking at the beach. I was worried for the last part of the hike but I gave some lollipops to the kids and it really motivated them. If you come at the end of May you will find a blossoming rhododendrons at Hällevik.

Nice sandy meets deciduous forest Has lovely small and large trails Free parking Nice restrooms Lovely terrain and scenery Has camping spots

Nice hiking tracks. Do not forget to wear shoes :)

A picturesque, varied and interesting national park. Not that large, one can visit most parts of the park in a few hours by foot.

Great national park. Went there in autumn. It was just gorgeous hike. Hike goes through hilly forest and next to beach. Have couple picking spots. Looking forward to go there in other season as it must be great all year around.

One of my favourite spots in Skåne. Beautifull beach, some nice walks in the national park, great views from the top of the 'stonehead'. They also have some good grilling spots, just bring some coal and meat, or whatever floats your boat ;)

A worthy stop when in Österlen. There is a cafe, a shop and a viewing factory where they display some of the machinery and juice making process, fun to see for kids. The cafe was somewhat pricier than normal. For example, a piece of apple pie was 59kr. The shop, on the other hand, is cheaper than what you would pay in a store. There were many people on a Friday afternoon, but I wouldn’t say crowded. The biggest attraction is swings in the tree that are super high. Kids loved it as it goes really high, very popular.

Really nice stop if you’re in the area! Nice cafe offering different options for fika or lunch, with a bit of an apple twist. Vegetarian options, dogs allowed.

One of the best salads I ever had... The freshest produce and a very large portion and exciting flavours.

Peaceful environment, nice food at restaurant. Natural drinks :)

This soft drink producer is national popular in Sweden. Try fresh aple juice with greate taste. Siper many variations of drinks, jam and fruit jelly cream. Get here and be like a swede.

Combine this with a hike in the Stenshuvud's national park and a walk on the beach for a nice morning/afternoon.

Had lunch at the restaurant that wasn't so great but passable. Nice venue though. The shop has a lot to choose from but prices are not so different from those on the general markets.

Beautiful store - nice ambiance reflecting the classic English home and a good collection of indoor & outdoor plants including plenty of pots for the trees, the colors of the pots and the contrast of the place gives you a new era vibe. It does cover the mainstream garden house in a simplest new era English house model way and I recommend visiting this place if you're around Kivik or Simrishamn.

Nice place to visit if you have some extra time! Entrance 60kr

It was fantastic like a fairy garden.Beautiful flowers. We enjoyed being there very much.

Attention, last entrance is 16.29 - we arrived exactly 16 30 but were denied entrance

Super bra, Great English Garden ,Beautiful Roses and Flowers 💐

Stunning

Nice !!!!!

Great quiet Swedish beach with shade giving trees

Nice beach for a walk or a swim, lot of stones on the beach itself, but beautiful area for a hike or walk. Beach is very clean, toilets and bins near the parking area.

One of the best beach in Skåne. So Beautiful and peaceful.

The unhidden beach of Österlen. Amazing landscape and clear water. Skåneleden are just beside, so park and take a stroll ☀️

Best sandcastle building sand as of yet. Lovely hiking trail/s

impressive sight specially at the sunset. Just imagine, that people were there a few thousand years ago...

Really nice beach and place to put up the tent for the night, we had such a good camping trip going here! ...mind the parking though and come early!

My favorite place for viewing excellent art during the eastern art fair in Skåne. Lots of artists, mix of locals and foreign artists. Usually more on the fun than strange side of art, but always really good art. Small community driven cafe as well.

Good - and a relatively well mixed collection for most folks pockets. There is also a cafe, with good coffee and cakes. Car park a tad muddy, and very busy on the second day of Easter.

150kr per person? No way

Great exhibition with works by the Swedish sculptor, Hertha Hilfon. Earlier visits have included photography and sculpture. Always very well curated.

Very nice collection of artists, well executed hanging. Small café during the easter. An easy way to see a lot of art.

Exhibit great, but lacked English for all but one spot. The fellow does a wonderful job, but with addition of English labels could be superb.

Fantastic art exhibition and wonderful staff! Would recommend for everyone!

Beautiful church in the Scania tradition.

Beautiful old church located in a very scenic spot especially if you visit in summer time

Beautiful place, amazing church

(Translated by Google) Beautiful old church with well-preserved old interior. The oldest parts of the church, the nave, the choir and the apse on the east side, date from the beginning of the 13th century. The tower on the west side was possibly included in the plan from the beginning, but was only built later, sometime in the 15th century. The only outside gate is now located on the south side of the church and leads to the armory, which was built in the 15th century. In the 17th century an extension was made on the north side. The current pews date from the middle of the 18th century. The church has a capacity of 130 people. (Original) Prachtige oude kerk met goed bewaard oud interieur. De oudste delen van de kerk, het schip, het koor en de apsis aan de oostkant, dateren uit het begin van de 13e eeuw. De toren aan de westkant was mogelijk al vanaf het begin in het plan opgenomen, maar werd pas later gebouwd, ergens in de 15e eeuw. De enige buitenpoort bevindt zich tegenwoordig aan de zuidkant van de kerk en leidt naar het wapenhuis, dat in de 15e eeuw werd gebouwd. In de 17e eeuw werd aan de noordzijde een uitbreiding gemaakt. De huidige kerkbanken dateren uit het midden van de 18e eeuw. De kerk heeft een capaciteit van 130 personen.

(Translated by Google) The church was open. One of the most beautiful village churches I have seen. Great atmosphere. From around 1233. (Original) Kirken var åben. En af de smukkeste landsby kirker jeg har set. Fantastisk atmosfære. Fra omkring 1233.

(Translated by Google) You couldn't search by name who was buried. You had to know who the Fritsof Nilsson pirates were so you could google him. You could go into the church and search for where the gravestone was. (Original) Man kunde inte söka på namn som var begravd.Man måste veta vilken de var Fritsof Nilsson piraterna så kan man googla om honom man kunde gå in i kyrkan å söka vad gravstenen låg

(Translated by Google) Interesting place to visit. Nice and accommodating guides who are happy to tell you about both the church and the famous people who are buried here. (Original) Intressant plats att besöka. Trevliga och tillmötesgående guider som gärna berättar om både kyrka och berömda personer som finns gravsatta här.

Beautiful and clean beach, close to parking and restroom but amazing scenery and lots of space (very rarely crowded).

Beautiful and long white fine sand beach

Fantastic place in Kivik .

Beautiful place but crowded. Wouldn't want to be there in the summer

Beautiful place

(Translated by Google) We made a trip to Vitemölla beach on August 3, 2023 and we were surprised at how relaxing and picturesque it was. The beach was very calm and well maintained, giving an atmosphere of true nature experience. The beach was not crowded at all, which gave us a sense of seclusion and privacy. This seclusion also allowed us to really take in the sound of the waves and birdsong, which added to the overall sense of calm. We had a picnic with us, which suited the environment perfectly. The place was clean, which allowed us to settle down on a blanket without a problem. Everything was peaceful and we could really enjoy the tranquility of nature. We brought sandwiches and thermoses of tea with us, which helped make the picnic extra cozy. The water on the beach was very clear and inviting. It was a pleasure just to watch the small waves rolling in towards the shore. However, the water was too cold for us to fully enjoy it, which was a shame. Despite this, it still provided a wonderful view and added to the lovely atmosphere of the beach. There is a public toilet nearby which was handy and appreciated. In addition, it contributed to the feeling that the place is well-kept and comfortable. (Original) Vi gjorde en resa till Vitemölla strand den 3 augusti 2023 och vi blev överraskade över hur avkopplande och pittoreskt det var. Stranden var mycket lugn och väl underhållen, vilket ger en atmosfär av sann naturupplevelse. Stranden var inte trång alls, vilket gav oss ett känsla av avskildhet och privatliv. Denna avskildhet gav oss också möjlighet att verkligen ta in ljudet av vågorna och fågelsången, vilket bidrog till den allmänna känslan av lugn. Vi hade med oss en picknick, vilket passade perfekt i den omgivningen. Platsen var ren, vilket gjorde att vi kunde slå oss ner på en filt utan problem. Allting var fridfullt och vi kunde verkligen ta del av naturens lugn. Vi hade med oss både mackor och termosar med te, vilket bidrog till att göra picknicken extra mysig. Vattnet på stranden var mycket klart och inbjudande. Det var ett nöje att bara titta på de små vågorna som rullade in mot land. Dock var vattnet för kallt för att vi skulle kunna njuta av det fullt ut, vilket var synd. Trots detta gav det fortfarande en underbar utsikt och bidrog till den härliga atmosfären på stranden. Det finns en allmän toalett i närheten, vilket var praktiskt och uppskattat. Dessutom bidrog den till känslan av att platsen är välskött och bekväm.

(Translated by Google) It doesn't get more beautiful than this. Fragrant sand carnations in abundance. Large sand lily that forms a beautiful background against the sea. (Original) Vackrare än så här blir det inte. Doftande sandnejlikor i mängd. Stor sandlilja som bildar en vacker fond mot havet.

Terrible experience, no art pieces, only fields with QR codes. Very dissapoited, we've been driving almost 2 hours to discover that basically there is nothing to see. It's unbelievable that the information online does not tell you clearly that the exhibition is postponed or cancelled.

Why say that it is “open” and even “free entry” when there is actually NOTHING to see? Be honest, and say that it is temporarily closed. A BIG disappointment. Driving all the way from Malmö for this…

Nice place with a great view of the coastline. Fun small art installments, but a bit pricy for the amount of things to see. Visit in good weather since the exhibition is outside.

Interesting art in a natural surrounding, with good views of the sea and the countryside.

I recommend it. Nice place beautiful objects

Seven high quality art pieces in a beautiful forest surrounded by fields and the ocean.

We have been visiting the Art Center in the middle of September. Nice location and concept for an open air museum, but unfortunately most of the paths were covered with sheep feces, making the whole experience less enjoyable. A few of the art pieces were also not accessible or in a bad state. In full honesty, not worth the 100kr per person cost for the entrance fee in this state. If cleaned up and fixed then worth a stop.

(Translated by Google) Certainly a great and important archive. However, they also market themselves as "Children's museum" without offering any kind of reasonable children's entertainment. (Original) Säkert jättefint och viktigt arkiv. Dock så marknadsför dom sig även som ”Barnens museum” utan att erbjuda någon slags rimlig barnunderhållning.

(Translated by Google) Lots to choose from..... (Original) Mycket att välja på.....

(Translated by Google) Is a local museum for Kivik and its surroundings, that is Kivik, Vitemölla, Ravlunda, Vitaby and Södra Mellby. The museum is located in the northern part of the municipality of Simrishamn and is one of Österlen's oldest and largest local museums. Kiviks Museum was already founded at the end of the 19th century by the village's son, Ola Cappelin. For many years, the collections were scattered in different places in Kivik, including at Kivik's old school and at Ola Cappelin's home. On his death in 1948, he bequeathed 2,000 kroner to the survival of the museum, and Kivik's Homeland and Museum Association saw the light of day. However, the association did not last that long, and already in 1955 it was decided that the collections would be moved to the then newly built new school at Kivik, which is still in use. The museum has therefore been located in the basement of Kivik's school, a stone's throw from Kiviksgraven, since 1955. In the collections at Kiviks Museum has over 4,000 items from Kivik and the surrounding area. Objects and exhibits depict life in a typical locality in Österlen from the Stone Age to the present day, with an emphasis on the period approximately 1750–1950. The exhibition area is around 150 square meters. The museum also has a large archive that is open for research. The archive consists of a number of unique documents, maps and thousands of photographs from associations, companies, private individuals and the former municipality of Kivik. New documents are still coming in to the archive, and the museum accepts new objects as space allows. The board of the museum has historical, archaeological and museum and archival scientific competence, which works with research, provenance and making available the museum's collections. The basic exhibitions have four themes: fishing and shipping, agriculture and crafts, preparedness and fire protection, and school. (Original) Är ett hembygdsmuseum för Kivik med omnejd, det vill säga Kivik, Vitemölla, Ravlunda, Vitaby och Södra Mellby. Museet ligger i norra delen av Simrishamns kommun och är ett av Österlens äldsta och största hembygdsmuseer.Kiviks Museum grundades redan i slutet av 1800-talet av bygdens son, Ola Cappelin. Under många år var samlingarna spridda på olika håll på Kivik, däribland på Kiviks gamla skola och hemma hos Ola Cappelin. Vid sin död 1948 testamenterade han 2 000 kronor till museets fortlevnad, och Kiviks Hembygds- och Museiförening såg dagens ljus. Föreningen blev dock inte så gammal, och redan 1955 beslutades att samlingarna skulle flyttas till den då nybyggda nya skolan på Kivik, som ännu är i bruk.Museet har alltså sedan 1955 funnits i källaren på Kiviks skola, ett stenkast från Kiviksgraven.I samlingarna på Kiviks Museum finns över 4 000 föremål från Kivik med omnejd. Föremål och utställningar skildrar livet på en typisk ort på Österlen från stenåldern till nutid, med betoning på perioden cirka 1750–1950. Utställningsytan är omkring 150 kvadratmeter. Museet har också ett stort arkiv som är öppet för forskning. Arkivet består av en mängd unika handlingar, kartor och tusentals fotografier från föreningar, företag, privatpersoner och före detta Kiviks kommun. Till arkivet kommer fortfarande in nya handlingar, och till museet tar man emot nya föremål i mån av plats. I styrelsen för museet finns historisk, arkeologisk och musei- och arkivvetenskaplig kompetens, som arbetar med forskning, proveniens och tillgängliggörande kring museets samlingar.Basutställningarna har fyra teman: fiske och sjöfart, jordbruk och hantverk, beredskap och brandförsvar, samt skola.

(Translated by Google) Small cozy museum. Showed mostly about fishing, and old fishing gear from a bygone era. Interesting if you are interested in it. (Original) Litet mysigt museum. Visade mest om fisket, o gamla fiskeredskap från en gången tid. Intressant om man är intresserad av det.

(Translated by Google) An extremely nice village in eastern Scania called Österlen, Sweden's largest market place Kivik Marknad is located here. The apple market etc (Original) En extremt fin by på östra Skåne så kallad Österlen här finns Sveriges största marknadsplats kivik marknad . Äppelmarknaden osv

(Translated by Google) Very knowledgeable chairman, good coffee. Nice exhibitions.. (Original) Mycket kunnig ordförande, god fika. Fina utställningar..

(Translated by Google) Nice place with a sad exterior. Worth a visit, just the right size with coffee. (Original) Trevlig lokal med trist utsida. Värt ett besök, lagom stort med fika.

Wow

(Translated by Google) Fantastic showroom, worth a visit alone. Then, of course, all watercolors with a mixture of imagination and playfulness are an experience in themselves. I am happy to see them. (Original) Fantastisk utställningslokal, bara den värd ett besök. Sedan är naturligtvis alla akvareller med en blandning av fantasi och lekfullhet en upplevelse i sig. Jag blir glad av att se dem.

(Translated by Google) Very nice works in a beautiful setting (Original) Väldigt fina verk i vacker miljö

(Translated by Google) Beautiful exhibition space with wonderful watercolors. Worth a visit! (Original) Vacker utställningslokal med underbara akvareller. Värt ett besök!

(Translated by Google) What fantastic paintings with cranes 😍 everyone wanted! (Original) Vilka fantastiska tavlor med tranor 😍 ville ha allihopa!

(Translated by Google) The gallery with high class! (Original) Galleriet med hög klass!

(Translated by Google) Pay a visit (Original) Gör ett besök

(Translated by Google) Peace, quiet, and beautiful surroundings. Nearby is the Baltic Sea and a sandy beach. I'll be back. (Original) Cisza, spokój i piękne otoczenie. W pobliżu Bałtyk i piaszczysta plaża. Będę tam wracać.

(Translated by Google) Amazing nature and history! There is also a museum in Lindgren's länga that is always open! (Original) Fantastisk natur och historia! Finns även ett museeum i Lindgrens länga som är öppet alltid!

(Translated by Google) Fantastically beautiful setting and a fascinating story. (Original) Fantastiskt vacker miljö och en fascinerande historia.

(Translated by Google) Öradekaren is a "tub" in the middle of Verkeån for catching sea trout. The fish trap dates back to the 17th century and consists of eight stone-filled vessels/gates with small falls in between. The fish swim upstream and jump up through the eight vessels/gates. If you put in a plank, the trout hit it and fall off, and fall into a chute where they are easily picked up. The fishing facility was restored in 2010. Then a new furrow was also dug. The new fishway gave eels and trout free passage even at low tide. (Original) Öradekaren är ett ”kar” mitt i Verkeån för att fånga havsöring. Fiskfällan har anor från 1600-talet och består av åtta stenfyllda kar/portar med små fall emellan. Fiskarna simmar uppströms och hoppar upp genom de åtta karen/portarna. Sätter man i en planka slår öringarna i den och tuppar av, och ramlar ner i en ränna där de lätt plockas upp. Fiskeanläggningen restaurerades 2010. Då grävdes även en ny fåra. Den nya fiskvägen gav ålar och öringar fri passage även vid lågvatten.

(Translated by Google) Lots of water in motion. You can actually take a dip. (Original) Mycket vatten i rörelse. Det går faktiskt att doppa sig.

(Translated by Google) Hardly accessible for us with disabilities (Original) Svårtillgänglig för oss med handikapp