Christinehofs Ekopark - Skåne
Our most accessible self-catering holidays are located in this fabulous eco park and nature reserve in the heart of the beautiful Skåne countryside.
Overview
Welcome to Skåne (Scania in English) and Christinehofs Castle and ekopark. Full of history, with many stories to tell, these self-catering holiday homes offer a great escape for couples and families looking for quiet times away from the bustle of the big cities. The focus is on the outdoors and nature. With a wide range of activities available within the park and around Skåne; no matter what the weather you will always find something to keep all ages entertained.
The park, based around the impressive Christinehofs Slott (Castle), is a nature reserve which is important both culturally and within industry. The aim of the park is to preserve this heritage, conserve the natural environment and enable all guests to leave with some knowledge about the local area and society's wider impact on nature.
The region of Skåne is littered with many sites of historical and cultural importance. The famous Öresund bridge took five years to complete and opened in 2000. Connecting Denmark and Sweden across the Öresund Strait, the Öresund bridge has opened up tourism in the Öresund region (Skåne and the area around Copenhagen). Skåne is also home to two famous detective series. The Öresund Bridge is where the criminal drama The Bridge was based, and Ystad is home to Wallander, played on British TV screen by Kenneth Branagh. Ales Stenar is located on the south coast close to Ystad. No one knows for sure why they are there or what they represent but they are widely regarded as Sweden's Stonehenge.
Skåne is also famous for its long sandy, shallow, beaches, Abolsut Vodka and fruit farming. It has some of Europe's most fertile soil. Relax and enjoy the long summer days in Skåne.
Suggested Itinerary
| Day 1 - Saturday | Fly from UK to Copenhagen |
| Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Malmö Central - 30mins (pay locally) | |
| Pick up your rental car from Malmö | |
| Drive to Christinehofs ekopark (approx. 1hr15) | |
| Check in to your accommodation | |
| Day 2 - 7 | Relax and enjoy the Skåne region with sandy beaches, warm lakes, cosy cafes picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities |
| Day 8 | Check out of your house |
| Drive to Malmö (1hr15) | |
| Take the train to Copenhagen Airport - 30mins (pay locally) | |
| Flights back to the UK | |
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Accommodation
These three houses are old and full of history and character and have recently been refurbished. Please take a look at the pictures by clicking on each house. There are lots of family-friendly activities to do and the entire region of Skåne is easily accessible from this location.
Klangs Hus
How times have changed. This was the residence for those employed at the nearby alum works which was active between 1640 and 1929. Håkan Mårtensson Klang was the last person to live here with his family. Life was simple and the workdays were long and hard. The house is located in Verkeåns nature reserve and an approx 15-minute walk from the castle and castle cafe.
Brief facts: approx 65sqm, 2 bedrooms 1 x double 1 x twin, shower, WC, washing machine, microwave, fridge / freezer, sofa bed, TV, BBQ and outdoor furniture.
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Trädgårdsmästarbostaden - Gardeners Cottage
Built in the 19th century and home to the head gardener and his family until 1924. The house is surrounded by fruit trees and berries and just a 5-minute walk from the castle and castle cafe.
Brief facts: Approx 75sqm, 2 x twin bedrooms, space for 4 plus 2 on the sofa bed, combined kitchen / lounge, TV, microwave, fridge / freezer, washing machine, BBQ and outdoor furniture, shower and WC. Access not available to whole building.
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Albostugan
The craftsman's house of yesteryear. Half of this building was the work area and the craftsman lived in the other half. According to the archives this house was built at the end of the 18th century. In 1864 the records show Hans Hallgren lived here with his family and then his son Håkan moved in afterwards. The house is located in Verkeån’s nature reserve and an approx 15-minute walk from the castle and castle cafe.
Brief facts: 50sqm, 2 twin bedrooms. The twin room is connected to the kitchen but without a door between them. Sofa bed, shower, WC and washing machine. Small fully functioning kitchen, fridge, microwave - dining table in lounge. BBQ and outdoor furniture.
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Activities & Excursions
Here are just a few of the available activities in the area. During the summer (15th Jun to 17th Aug), many activities are arranged for children.
When the castle is open there is a cafe and shop. The cafe serves lunch and home-baked pastries and cakes!
Fishing
Plenty of nature walks along marked paths
Approx 25km to the famous sandy beaches of Skåne
Everything a nature reserve has to offer
Bat safaris
Bird watching
The heart of the park - Christinehofs Slott (Castle)
Skåne's highest waterfall (a total of 23m over five rapids)
Ales Stenar (Sweden's Stonehenge)
Adventure orienteering for children
Ystad - the town made famous by detective Wallander
Dates
Fully booked for 2015
Prices
Peak season - June to August
From £995 per person based on 2 people
From £295 per extra person
Off peak - rest of the year
From £850 per person based on 2 people
From £295 per extra person
Includes
Prices based on 7 nights self catering and includes return flights from UK and car rental. Min 3 night rentals during the off peak period.
Information
We can arrange a night or 2 in Malmö or Copenhagen before or after a visit to Christinehofs Ekopark. Just ask for this option.
