Ven, Island in Öresund strait, Sweden
Ven is a 7.5 square kilometer island in the Öresund strait with steep coastal cliffs that rise up to 50 meters above sea level. Three fishing ports dot its shoreline.
In the 16th century, Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe built two observatories, Uraniborg and Stjerneborg, on the island. These facilities established it as a major center for astronomical study.
Four villages on the island preserve Swedish coastal traditions through local festivals, fishing practices, and farming activities. Visitors experience a way of life that remains closely tied to the sea and its rhythms.
Ferries connect the island to Landskrona year-round, with extra summer services to Helsingborg and Copenhagen. These regular connections make it easy to reach from multiple nearby cities.
The island's particular soil composition and climate allow it to be the northernmost place in Europe where durum wheat grows successfully. This unexpected agricultural feature captures the attention of specialists and curious visitors.
Location: Landskrona Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 39 m
GPS coordinates: 55.90583,12.69500
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:10
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Uraniborg
247 m
Stjerneborg
173 m
Sankt Ibbs nya kyrka
272 m
Haken lighthouse
1.9 km
Kungsgården Uranienborg
151 m
Ven South Head
1.8 km
Nämndemansgården
1.4 km
Kyrkbacken lighthouse
1.5 km
Ven West lighthouse
2.3 km
Ven West old lighthouse
1.9 kmKyrkbackens hamnmuseum
1.5 kmSankt Ibb 12:2
1.2 kmSankt Ibb 74:1
1.9 kmSamlinge hög
1.7 kmGallehögen
1.3 kmBäckvikens fyr
1.8 kmSankt Ibb 6:2
713 mHaken old lighthouse
1.9 kmRenshögen
465 mSankt Ibb 47:1
1.1 kmSankt Ibb 70:1
1.7 kmSankt Ibb 60:1
1.6 kmFloåkershöj
968 mSankt Ibb 4:3
630 mVens Kraftkabel
1.8 kmSankt Ibb 6:1
713 mSankt Ibb 4:1
639 mMöjehögarna
1.2 km
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