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The book tour: a paradise for the book lover

Antiquarian Blå Kossan

Antiquarian Blå Kossan

The old general store is now home to the antiquarian, which is filled from floor to ceiling with books. Here you can explore everything from architecture literature to exciting detective stories and much more. It is a place where every book is a treasure to discover and where the knowledgeable staff is ready to guide you through the diversity of literature.

Antiquarian Dog Ear

Antiquarian Dog Ear

In the book village of Borrby you will find Antiques Hundörat. At Hundörat, the shelves are full of books in every imaginable category and flavor. The bookseller himself has a long experience and is ready to share a lot of good advice to all book enthusiasts.

Book corner in Kivik

Book corner in Kivik

Just before Vitemölla, Kivik's chapel is located along the shore. The chapel's ground floor houses a book corner, where the villagers have collected books ready to be explored. Readings and author visits are also arranged here, which are free to visit.

Borrby Bookby

Borrby Bookby

In 2011, Borrby was named Sweden's only book village according to the international Booktown concept. Here the diversity of booksellers and antiquarians flows, together with an impressive selection of over 50,000 books. A true haven for all book lovers to explore.

Children's bookshop and antiquarian

Children's bookshop and antiquarian

At Barnens bookshop and antiquarian you will find a whole shop dedicated to children of all ages and the whole family. With a wide range of both new and old, the range extends from newborns to all ages.

Simrishamn bookstore

Simrishamn bookstore

Simrishamn's bookstore is your destination for new books, local authors and all the materials needed to convey the written word. Explore the wide selection and let the knowledgeable staff guide you to your next reading adventure.

Simrishamn's library

Simrishamn's library

A meeting place with all the world's stories and knowledge within reach. Here you can do everything from borrowing books and magazines to participating in events and activities. Relax in the relaxing environment and immerse yourself in a book, or explore the rich selection of literature.

The book house in Borrby

The book house in Borrby

The book house in Borrby is an oasis for book lovers of all ages. Here you will be greeted by a varied selection of both new and old books in all imaginable genres and price ranges. On the shelves are all of Bokbyn's books for sale. In addition, exciting author visits and literature talks are organized regularly.

The bookstore in Ystad

The bookstore in Ystad

In the beautiful building by Stortorget, Ystad's bookshop has existed since the 19th century. For over 180 years, readers have come here in search of new books and reading experiences. Everything is offered here, from literature to maps and games, as well as exciting author visits and events in the spirit of literature.

Ystad Studios Visitor Center

Ystad Studios Visitor Center

Henning Mankell's written words and his story about the fictional Commissioner Kurt Wallander were filmed in the 21st century and attract visitors from far and wide. At the Ystad Studios Visitor Center you can experience props and filming locations from both the Swedish and English versions of the Wallander series.

Ystad's antiquarian

Ystad's antiquarian

In the small house along Lilla Östergatan we find Ystad's antiquarian. Here, a wide range of books, from local history to cookery, entices. The love of literature permeates this small house and creates a unique atmosphere for all book lovers.

Ystad's city library

Ystad's city library

Ystad's city library, designed by architect Claes B Persson and inaugurated in 1983, is a central meeting place for all ages. Here you can explore a wide range of books and journals, attend interesting events and workshops that inspire new knowledge and creativity, and enjoy a haven of learning and exploration in a welcoming atmosphere.

Östhem bookstore

Östhem bookstore

Located in the middle of the apple grove is Östhem's bookstore, a general bookstore with a carefully selected assortment. Adjacent to the bookshop is the café that serves espresso coffee, self-produced must and home-baked apple cake during the autumn. An idyllic place for reading and relaxation.

Explore the book lover's paradise in Ystad and Österlen, where white sandy beaches and artistic landscapes meet a world of literature. In this place, authors create fictional characters in a narrative world set against real-life environments. Here, you'll find Sweden's only book village and a variety of bookstores and antiquarian shops.

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