Skåne County, Administrative division in southern Sweden
Description
Skåne County is an administrative division in southern Sweden that covers 11,302 km² (4,363 square miles) of fertile plains, deciduous forests, and coastal areas between the Baltic Sea and the Öresund Strait. The landscape shifts from flat fields dotted with windmills and manor houses to sandy beaches and small fishing villages along the entire coastline.
History
This region belonged to Denmark until 1658 and passed to Sweden through the Treaty of Roskilde after centuries of territorial disputes. The transfer shaped local identity deeply and left traces in language and customs that remain visible today.
Culture
The name comes from Old Danish and means promontory or peninsula, reflecting the geography between two seas. Visitors notice the strong Danish influence in architecture and dialect, which differs from other Swedish regions.
Practical
The Öresund Bridge links Malmö to Copenhagen and allows travel between Sweden and Denmark in 35 minutes by car or train. Visitors reach most locations using a network of regional trains and buses that connect smaller towns and coastal villages.
Did you know?
Prince Oscar holds the ceremonial title Duke of Skåne, while a griffin head appears on the official coat of arms. This heraldic griffin distinguishes the emblem from other Swedish administrative divisions and recalls medieval Danish heraldry.
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35.9 km
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