LOCATION
Landskrona ia a picturesque coastal town located in the western part of Skåne. The island of Ven close to Landskrona and requires passing the Øresund strait which divides Denmark and Sweden. There is a ferry line running regularly between Landskrona and Ven Island. Landskrona is easily accessible by rail or road from Malmö or Copenhagen.
Biking is the best way to get the most out of sightseeing on Ven Island. Ven Island’s geographical location is: 55°54′N 12°42′E.
BIKING & SIGHTSEEING OF THE VEN ISLAND
The sightseeing trip starts in Landskrona, a historical city with a beautiful citadel, old churches, pleasant city centre, and broad marina. From the port tourists can take a ferry to Ven Island. Once there, you can rent a bike in one of its many rental places – it will allow you to get the most of your experience here and make it easy to travel around. On one of Ven’s typical yellow bikes the tourist can visit all four villages located on the island. The first stop can be by the ice cream factory in Hvens, the next one at the picturesque approach to Ven’s cliffs and past the green areas for football and golf activities. On the way back you can take the route with the Tycho Brahe Museum on the way (Brahe was a famous astronomer of the 16th century). The places of interest on the island include the observatory, gardens, cafés, restaurants and the church. From the observatory there is a route down the hill, back to the port. The island is sometimes called the pearl of Øresund and numerous tourists confirm that it is very relaxing here.
ATTRACTIONS
The whole region of Skåne is one of the most attractive in Sweden. It includes different attractions ranging from cultural heritage sites (old castles, cathedrals, churches, historical cities and picturesque towns and villages) to natural heritage sites (green agricultural areas, national parks and nature reserves). The region has extensive biking routes that allow the visitor to experience the local natural wonders in the most active of ways. Being very close to Copenhagen, the region is dotted with small islands, the most famous being the Island of Ven. Öresund bridge, which connects Sweden and Denmark, is also a significant landmark of the region.
