Simrishamn is a small, picturesque town on the Baltic Sea, which is now an important tourist center of Skåne. There is also the largest fishing port in Sweden, and nice, historic buildings have been preserved in the center.
The beginnings of the town date back to the 13th century. The local Romanesque-Gothic church of St. Nicholas. From its beginnings until the second half of the 20th century, the city's economy was based on fishing. Today, tourism has come to the fore, but it still has a large fishing port.
In the city center and on the waterfront there are many historic, nice houses. In the cobbled streets you can also find many restaurants and bars located in old tenement houses. The attractions of Simrishamn are also numerous museums. The most important of these is the Österlens Museum, which tells the story of the region. You can also visit the Tjörnedal Art Gallery, the Göst Werner & Havet Art Museum and the private car museum Autoseum - Nisse Nilsson Collection.
Tourists coming to Simrishamn can enjoy the sandy Tobisviken beach. Yachts and tourist boats can moor at Simrishamn Harbor and Baskemolla Harbor. The surrounding area is also suitable for hiking and biking tours.
