Visit the Øresund Region

To many English-speakers, the word “Øresund” sounds exotic, a little like “horizon”. And there may be some truth in the claim that people from these latitudes are indeed a little exotic. A little laid back. However, visitors soon feel the pulse and hi-tech dynamism that also permeate some parts of the Region. Copenhagen is the natural centrepoint of the Region and boasts a wealth of shopping options and cultural delights. It is also rightly famous for its wonderful architecture, which spans all styles from classic nineteenth century design to modern masterpieces such as “The Black Diamond”, which houses the national library.

An extra dimension of the Øresund Region is that it spans two countries and two cultures. The Øresund Bridge and the ferries that run between Helsingborg and Elsinore make it quick and easy to travel from one to the other.

The sea is a constant presence
As close as you are to the pulse of the big city, you are just as close to magnificent countryside. Vast expanses of sandy beaches, beech forests where the sunlight dapples the undergrowth and makes stars twinkle in the puddles, rolling fields, and the special light that is only to be found at Österlen in Eastern Skåne. The climate is perfect for golf all year round, and there are around 90 golf courses in the Region. There are also numerous open-air swimming baths which always entice – whatever the season. Or why not try your luck with rod and reel in some of the many rivers and canals that cut through the landscape?

A host of small towns and villages
The numerous small towns and villages that line the roads often fascinate visitors to the Region. It is almost impossible to resist stopping for a coffee, a shopping trip or a stroll around the arts and crafts shops. History is also very evident in the Region, mainly in the form of the numerous churches and historical remains.