Ystad

Ystad is the next choice on the list of the must-visit places in Sweden that you should now miss. Sleuths and murder mystery fans will flock to Ystad, a coastal town in southern Sweden.

Henning Mankell, a well-known author, based his Kurt Wallender detective books on Ystad and its environs. Greyfriars Abbey, one of Sweden's best-preserved medieval monasteries, and the Church of the Virgin Mary, a massive medieval church, are both remarkable examples of Gothic Hansa architecture that appear in his works. A stroll down cobblestone streets will also take you past charming pastel-colored half-timbered houses. Besides, a stroll along the town's lovely sandy beaches is also a great choice that you should try. Ales Stenar, a megalithic monument composed of 59 enormous rocks forming a stone ship, is located east of Ystad.

Place: Ystad
Best time to visit Ystad: from May to August
Some of the best attractions in Ystad are:

• Ales Stenar
• Ystad Animal Park
• Ystads Teater
• Saint Mary's Church
• The Abbey in Ystad
• Ystad Studios Visitor Center