Guides

Discover Ystad Art Museum, home to modern and contemporary art with connections to Skåne and Denmark. The two floors house large, bright exhibition halls where you can explore a curated selection from the art collection. Enjoy artistic freedom in the open studio, letting your creativity flow through drawing and cutting. Conclude your visit with a relaxing break at the café on the first floor and explore the exciting offerings of the museum shop. An art experience with a local touch awaits you.

Experience the magic of cinema at Ystad Studios Visitor Center, a haven for film enthusiasts! Located next to Ystad Studios, where the first 13 Wallander films were shot, Ystad Studios Visitor Center offers authentic studio buildings and cinematic settings. Learn about films produced in Ystad in a playful environment for the whole family. Explore props, create your own stories in professional recording environments, and try facilities like greenscreen, editing rooms, and sound studios. Immerse yourself in the world of film through an interactive and memorable tour at Ystad Studios Visitor Center.

Explore the public art adorning the streets of the city. Navigate through the numerous artworks enriching the cityscape, bringing art into everyday life. The Ystad Sculpture Park Association provides a digital map and app to help you easily find your way to the city's many artworks. Take a break, contemplate, and appreciate artistic elements that surround both shoppers and travelers, letting art seamlessly become a part of your journey in Ystad.

Welcome to a vibrant meeting place for history and culture. With roots dating back to 1801, the theater has preserved its vitality and popularity. Over the years, it has hosted an impressive number of events and visitors. Ystad Theatre is an indispensable cultural institution that connects the city's residents through a rich presentation of artistic experiences and cultural events that attract visitors of all ages!

Located in Sweden's oldest hotel, Hotell Continental du Sud, Galleri M1 is a hidden gem showcasing high-quality art in the form of paintings, sculptures, and graphics. With both national and international origins, the gallery presents various exhibitions featuring different artists and art forms each year. Explore their beautiful premises for a unique art experience, where each visit is distinct, offering new perspectives and creations.

In the beautiful half-timbered house Jens Jacobsens Hus, located in the heart of Ystad, you will find the Artisans of Ystad. The entire building is filled with creative crafting of various kinds. The ground floor and the second floor host exhibitions and sales of handicrafts in many forms, such as leather, ceramics, wood, wool, silk, linen, blacksmithing, and more. Here, creativity knows no bounds, and art has no barriers! Explore this artistic hub for a variety of unique and handmade works.

Atelier Bleu is an art collective that houses a showroom, creating a space to explore your creativity. It also showcases art exhibitions featuring works by artists from the WAOS art collective (Wonderful Artists Of Skåne), composed of female artists based in Skåne. Visit Atelier Bleu for an inspiring and artistic experience with the opportunity to discover and support local talents!