Sandhammaren
Kilometres of white sand beach backed by dunes and pine forest, often rated one of Sweden's most beautiful beaches, with a 19th-century lighthouse nearby.
Sandhammaren lies at the southeastern tip of Scania. Its wide, fine white sand beach stretches for kilometres, backed by tall dunes and pine forest, and in summer it is the most popular beach in the area. The Sandhammaren Lighthouse at the north end of the beach, built in 1862, is a local landmark. Currents here can be strong, with rip currents common, so stay in shallow water when swimming and watch for warning flags. Admission is free, with a paid car park and public toilets. Parking is tight on busy weekends. It can be combined with the neighbouring Hagestad Nature Reserve and Kåseberga, about 30 km from Ystad.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hagestad Nature Reserve
- Glimmingehus
- Kåseberga
- Ales Stenar
- Brantevik
- Simrishamn
- Stenshuvud National Park
- Kiviks Musteri