Vellinge Municipality

Vellinge Municipality is an administrative area on Sweden's southwestern coast comprising eight main settlements with a mix of fishing villages, farmland, and lakes. The territory includes both small villages and larger populated centers spread across diverse terrain.

The area has roots in several historic communities that were joined together as one administrative unit in 1974. This merger brought together different rural and coastal settlements under shared governance.

The coastal villages here reflect a strong maritime heritage, with fishing and seafaring shaping how communities are organized and how people live by the water. This connection to the sea appears in local food traditions and the way settlements are structured around harbors.

Spring through early fall offers the best conditions for exploring the area, with mild weather and accessible coastal paths and routes. Getting around is possible through public transportation that connects the main settlements and nearby larger towns.

The Söderslätt region contains some of Europe's most fertile soil, shaping the area's agricultural character for generations. This foundation explains why rural settlements here remain closely tied to farming and the land.

Location: Skåne County

Inception: January 1, 1971

Capital city: Vellinge

Reference: 1233

Part of: Malmö metropolitan area, Scania, Malmö domkrets

Shares border with: Malmö Municipality, Svedala Municipality, Trelleborg Municipality, Solrød Municipality, Køge Municipality, Stevns Municipality

Phone: +4640425000

Email: vellinge.kommun@vellinge.se

Website: http://vellinge.se

GPS coordinates: 55.46667,13.01667

Latest update: December 12, 2025 18:13