Product manual 2017
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Product manual 2017
©Leif Johansson, Xrayfoto ©Leif Johansson, Xrayfoto ©Leif Johansson, Xrayfoto ©Leif Johansson, Xrayfoto ©Leif Johansson, Xrayfoto Welcome to Lund! agent manual 2017 Helping you turn your trip to Lund into a special occasion! This manual gives tour operators and coach holiday organisers tips for great activities to make your visit to Lund something special. Many of the activities are also great for private individuals. The manual is structured to make it easy for you to find the product that suits your clients best. Book directly with the respective companies in the manual. Welcome to Lund! All information in this manual is based on current information. However, we cannot take responsibility for any possible changes to the product information. Content PAGE Welcome to Lund 4 To do 5-23 Lunds Cathedral -a source of fascination Kulturen –a living open-air museum Botanical Gardens -an oasis in the centre of Lund Flyinge -Sweden’s equestrian centre The Museum of Sketches -from sketch to finished art Björkelunds Lodge and Gardens -enjoy the countryside Historical museum at LU -brings history to life Lunds art hall -enjoy contemporary art Guided tours—explore Lund and it’s surroundings by foot, bicycle or bus Sleep City Hotels Countryside Hotels 24-26 Eat 27 Lund –Close to everything 28 Did you know … 29 ©Leif Johansson, Xrayfoto AB © FOJAB Arkitekter LUND – A thousand years of history, all in walking distance Lund is a vibrant city of contrasts. Here, among cobblestones and half-timbered houses, you meet people from all over the world and there is always something going on. The University and its close on 40,000 students make a clear impact on the city, with student burlesques, student bars and lively cafes. The Middle Ages is ever present in Lund's beautiful city centre, but the future is being created just a stone's throw away. Historic Lund On the outskirts of Lund Lund is one of the oldest cities in Sweden, founded by the Danish king Sweyn Forkbeard around 990 AD. At that time Skåne belonged to Denmark and remained so for over 600 years. Flyinge, on the outskirts of Lund, is one of the world's oldest operational stud farms. It is a unique equestrian centre frequented by both horse enthusiasts and people interested in history. Dalby, just 15 minutes to the east by bus, boasts the oldest stone church in the Nordics. The Holy Cross Church is beautifully situated on the hill overlooking the plain and the sea in the distance. When you approach the city you see the cathedral towers – locally called "Lunna pågar" from a distance. Lund Cathedral is attracting around 700,000 visitors per year. This magnifient cathedral is the best example of Romanesque architecture in Scandinavia, with beautiful sacred stained glass windows and an outstanding pulpit from the late 16th Century. The Future Two of the world’s leading materials research facilities are currently under construction in Lund. The two facilities will be of decisive importance for future scientific and industrial development in both material science and life science. Just a stone's throw from the cathedral is the world's second oldest open-air museum, Kulturen. The museum consists of two exciting areas with historic buildings and gardens. Step into the houses and experience life in the city and in the countryside, from the Middle Ages to the 1930s 4 ©Leif Johansson, Xrayfoto AB © Viveca Ohlsson © Viveca Ohlsson © Lund Cathedral © Lund Cathedral Lund Cathedral- A source of fascination Lund Cathedral is Swedens most visited church, with over 700 000 visitors and 85 000 persons who participate in a service each year. The Cathedral was consecrated in 1145 and is today ranked as one of Swedens foremost sights. Among the Cathedral’s many attractions, there is the magnificent clock, Horologium mirabili Lundense, dating from 1424. In the crypt you will also find the figure of Giant Finn still guarding the building. 5 ① Visit one of Swedens most attractive cathedral ABOUT LUND CATHEDRAL Activity: Guided tour of Lund Cathedral Discover the fascinating history of this impressive building from the 1100-centry. Skilled personnel from Lund Cathedral will take you on an exciting tour through the Cathedral. You will learn more about both the past and how the church is used today. The tour takes around 45 minutes Language s spoken English | Spanish | Danish | German | Polish | Swedish Worth knowing Included: Guided tour by skilled personnel from Lund Cathedral. When: All year round. With reservation for bank holidays. Ages: All ages| Pace: Easy| Group size: maximum 30 people Adjacent to the Cathedral you will find the Cathedrals visitor centre. Here you have the opportunity to purchase refreshments and get access to toilets. Groups that don’t want to book a guided tour must also notify their arrival in advance. Public opening hours Monday– Friday : 8 am - 6 pm Saturday: 9.30 am - 5 pm Söndag: 9.30 am - 6 pm (The opening hours are subject to changes at religious services etc) Contact Lund Cathedral +46 (0)46 -35 88 77 anita.larsson2@svenskakyrkan.se www.lundsdomkyrka.se 6 © Viveca Ohlsson © Viveca Ohlsson © Viveca Ohlsson KULTUREN -A living open-air museum Kulturen covers two blocks in central Lund and is filled with historic houses and gardens for you to visit. Step inside the houses and experience both city and country life from the Middle Ages to the 1930s. Choose from twenty exhibitions - from folk art to contemporary design, from medieval history to the present day, from local culture to world culture. In addition there is a programme of events for all ages. The museum opened in 1892. 7 ① Tour of Historic Homes and Gardens Activity: Walking around Lund’s fantastic open air museum. The tour starts with a visit to the Blekinge farm, a farm from the 19th Century. Then you visit the Thomander home, a middle-class residence from the same century and finish at the beautiful Bosebo church, a wooden church from 1652. The tour takes around 45 minutes with free time afterwards to explore the museum. The tour can be adapted to the group. When: Can be booked during the museum opening hours. Included: Guided tour and Entrance fee to the museum Ages: From 5 and upwards | Pace: Easy | Group size: 10–30 ② Traditional midsummer celebrations Activity: Traditional Midsummer celebrations in beautiful Kulturen, with dancing around the maypole to live music. Bring your own picnic basket or buy herring and strawberries there. The celebrations takes around 1-4 hours. When: Friday 23 June 2017 10 am—5 pm. Dressing of the maypole starts at 12.30 noon, dancing at 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. Included: The entrance ticket gives access to all of the museum area, with outdoor museum and exhibitions and midsummer celebration in the park ABOUT KULTUREN Languages spoken English | German | Spanish Worth knowing The houses have no wheelchair access. Wear comfortable shoes. Kulturen has a cozy cafe inside the open-air museum and you are welcome to book coffee and snacks for your group when you book your tour. You can also book lunch at Kulturkrogen, adjacent to the entrance. Dress for the weather! The midsummer celebrations and Christmas market takes place outdoors. Public opening hours September-April: Tuesday to Sunday 12 – 4 pm. Ages: All ages | Pace: Easy/medium | Group size: No limitation ③ Traditional Christmas market May – August: Daily 10 am – 5 pm Activity: For two days, Kulturen is filled by artisans and vendors displaying and selling their own crafts. You’ll see how people from different eras celebrated Christmas in the period houses. Father Christmas will be there for young children and jazz musicians, organ grinders, choirs and the Lucia procession will be there to entertain visitors. Contact When: Can be booked 25 and 26 November 2017 11 am-5 pm Included: Entrance fee to the museum and all Christmas activities. Ages: All ages | Pace: Easy | Group size: No limitation 8 Kulturen +46 (0)46 35 04 00, bokning@kulturen.com, www.kulturen.com ©Leif Johansson, Xrayfoto AB ©Botanical Garden , Lund University ©Botanical Garden , Lund University THE BOTANICAL GARDEN -An oasis in the centre of Lund The Botanical Garden are one of Sweden’s most visited garden. More than 7,000 species are cultivated on eight acres centrally located in Lund. The garden are active in the areas of botany, horticulture, plant conservation and environmental awareness, both for university teaching and research, schools and the general public. The garden offers a tranquil park environment, or inspiring source of ideas for more than half a million visitors annually. 9 ① Tour of Gardens and Greenhouses Activity: A 60 minute guided tour of the greenhouses and gardens by the Botanical Garden’s skilled staff. The greenhouse has nine departments with different climates displaying plants from around the world. You’ll find century-old specimens of endangered cycads living wall-to-wall with desert succulents. Out in the garden there are thousands of different species and varieties to look at, all divided into different blocks and plantations. The garden displays different chestnuts, handkerchief trees, tulip trees and large areas filled with ornamental and medicinal plants. ABOUT THE BOTANICAL GARDEN Language spoken English | Swedish Worth knowing The botanical gardens are accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Included: A 60 minute guided tour of garden and garden houses. Afterword's free time to explore. The café and shop are open during the summer months. When: Throughout the year, with reservation for bank holidays. Buses can drop off at Östervångsvägen, adjacent to the gardens. Ages: All ages | Pace: Easy | Group size: max 15 Public opening hours 15 May – 15 September: 6 am – 9.30 pm 16 September – 14 May: 6 am— 8 pm Greenhouses: Every day between 11 am - 3 pm. Contact Botanical Garden +46 (0)46 222 73 20 botan@botan.lu.se www.botan.lu.se 10 © Flyinge equestrian centre © Flyinge equestrian centre © Viveca Ohlsson © Viveca Ohlsson © Flyinge equestrian centre FLYINGE -Sweden’s equestrian centre Flyinge is the largest and best-known breeding station in Sweden and is olso one of the world’s oldest studs, dating back to the 12th century. The stud is situated about 15 kilometres from Lund and was established as a royal stud by King Carl X Gustaf of Sweden in 1661. Today Flyinge is host to many clinics, seminars and courses in all equestrian disciplines, at all levels and throughout the year. 11 ① Guided tour through one of Sweden’s oldest Stud farms Activity: Guided tour of Sweden's equestrian center – Flyinge Kungsgård. ABOUT FLYINGE Language spoken English | German | Swedish Flyinge is one of the oldest stud farms still in operation and is a unique equestrian center frequented by both horse enthusiasts and historically interested people. During the guided tour you will learn more about Flyinge history from the 1100's to the present day. You will also get an orientation of Flyinge facility and business today. Of course there will time as well to meet many of the horses and have a look at the carriage museum. The are currently around 200 horses at Flyinge. The tour takes approximately 1 hour and is held by staff from Flyinge. Worth knowing Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. The tour is both indoors and outdoors. Not for people with allergies to horses or fur. Each wednesday and sunday from June 25th until august 17th guided tours around Flyinge is held for the public. When: All year round. With reservation for bank holidays. Public opening hours Ages: All ages | Pace: Easy| Group size: maximum 30 All year round between 9 am - 4 pm Contact Flyinge +46 (0)46-649 00 info@flyinge.se www.flyinge.se 12 © The museum of Sketches © Viveca Ohlsson © The museum of Sketches © Viveca Ohlsson © The museum of Sketches THE MUSEUM OF SKETCHES –From sketch to finished art The Museum of sketches highlights the creative process – the birth of a work of art – by collecting sketches, pre-studies and models for art in public spaces. The museum's collections include international masters such as Henri Matisse, Sonia Delaunay, Henry Moore, Diego Rivera and large Swedish projects by the artists Isaac Grünewald, Sigrid Hjertén, Siri Derkert and Maria Miesenberger. 13 ① Guided tour through the birth of an artwork Activity: Guided tour through the museum's exhibitions, and time to walk around on your own. Learn more about how an artwork is born. With personnel from the museum you will be guided through the diverse permanent and new temporary exhibitions. Unlike most art museums in the world, the Sketches Museum focuses not on the finished work. Instead, you will be able to follow the different stages of the artist’s creative process - from the artist's first idea to the last model or sketch. The tour takes around 60 minutes and afterword's you will have time to explore the museum on your own. Included: Entrance fee and guided tour by personnel from the Museum of Sketches. ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF SKETCHES Language spoken English | Swedish Worth knowing The museum is adapted for wheelchairs and pushchairs. There are some wheelchairs for hire. The museum also have a shop and a restaurant. When: Book during opening hours but with reservation for bank holidays. Ages: All ages| Pace: Easy| Group size: maximum 30 people Public opening hours Closed for renovation until 2017 Contact The museum of Sketches +46 (0)46-222 77 98 adk@adk.lu.se www.skissernasmuseum.se 14 © Björkelunds Lodge and Garden © Jan Carlsson © Jan Carlsson BJÖRKELUNDS LODGE AND GARDEN -Enjoy the countryside Björkelunds Lodge & Gardens is a century-old farm that offers a genuine atmosphere and well-planned meetings. Environmental issues are close to their heart and they always think from a sustainable perspective. The farm is located near one of Sweden's finest bird lakes, Krankesjön, with observation towers, hideouts and trails which make the lake an ideal starting point for bird watching. 15 ① Morning walk at the lake Krankesjön Activity: Morning walk at the lake Krankesjön – Skåne's finest bird watching lake .You will be escorted by renowned ornithologist Carl-Axel Bauer. Carl-Axel Bauer has been bird watching since he was a child, and worked as a tour guide on Avifauna, the Swedish Ornithological Society’s travel agency, for many years. ABOUT BJÖRKELUND LODGE AND GARDENS The tour starts early in the morning when the nature is at its most beautiful and the possibility to watch birds is greatest. The tour ends with a hearty country breakfast at Björkelunds Lodge & Gardens. Language spoken The walk takes approximately 2 hours and the breakfast around 45 minutes. Worth knowing Included: Guided tour by Carl-Axel Bauer and a hearty country breakfast at Björkelunds Lodge & Gardens. English | Swedish Make shore you have stout shoes, boots or wellingtons and suitable clothing for the weather. Bring your own binoculars. When: 15 April to 15 October. With reservation for bank holidays. Contact Ages: From 10 and upwards | Pace: Medium | Group size: 5-10 16 Björkelunds Lodge & Gardens +46 (0)70 697 69 47 info info@bjorkelunds.se www.bjorkelunds.se/en © Sydfoto AB © Lund University Historical Museum © Lund University Historical Museum Historical Museum at Lund University –Brings history to life The Historical Museum at Lund University is southern Sweden’s largest archaeological museum. The museum’s holdings include finds from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages in Skåne, a large coin collection, a curio cabinet, medieval ecclesiastical art and exhibits from Lund Cathedral, among others. 17 ① Visit one of Sweden's largest archaeological museum Activity: Guided tours of ongoing exhibitions. The Historical museum at Lund University’s task is to take care of archaeological material, older liturgical objects and coins found in the region. Choose to get a guided tour of all the exhibitions or a more thorough viewing of one of the exhibitions. ABOUT THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF LU Language spoken English | Swedish The tour takes around 45 minutes. Worth knowing Included: Guided tour by skilled personnel from Historical Museum at Lund university When: Can be booked Monday-Friday and Sunday during opening hours. On Wednesdays it is also possible to get a guided tour in the evening. With reservation for bank holidays. Ages: All ages| Pace: Easy| Group size: maximum 25 people The museum is adapted for wheelchairs and pushchairs (except the exhibition about the Cathedral). There are some wheelchairs for hire. There is also a possibility to get a viewing of non-exhibited objects in the museums storage where over 10 million objects are stored. Public opening hours Tuesday – Friday: 11 am-4 pm Saturday – Sunday : 12 noon– 4 pm Contact Historical Museum at Lund University +46 (0)46-222 79 44 info@luhm.lu.se www.luhm.lu.se 18 © Caroline Holmgren © Viveca Ohlsson © Viveca Ohlsson © Caroline Holmgren © Lund Tourist Center Lund’s Art hall– Enjoy contemporary art At Lund’s art hall international contemporary art is displayed and discussed. The exhibitions have high international standard and features art from the nearby region as well as from the rest of the world. 19 ① Guided tour and discussion about contemporary art Activity: A guided tour of the current exhibition that can be tailored after age and special requests. Afterward there will bee time for questions and time to walk around. The tour takes around 45-60 minutes. ABOUT LUND’S ART HALL Language spoken English | Swedish To see upcoming exhibitions visit www.lundskonsthall.se/en-gb/ Worth knowing When: Tuesday to Sundays all year round with reservation for bank holidays or periods between exhibitions. Included: Guidad tour by skilled personnel from Lund art hall. Brochure from current exhibition. The museum is adapted for wheelchairs and pushchairs Unattended wardrobe and luggage lockers for valuables are available. Public opening hours Ages: All ages| Pace: Easy| Group size: 5-30 Tuesday– Wednesday,Friday and Sunday: 12 noon - 5 pm Thursday: 12 noon - 8 pm Saturday kl 10 am– 5 pm Contact Lund’s Art hall +46 (0)46– 35 52 95 lundskonsthall@lund.se www.lundskonsthall.se 20 © Viveca Ohlsson Kulturen © Viveca Ohlsson ©Leif Johansson, Xrayfoto © Sofia Winge, Uppåkras Arkeologiska center Guided Tours –Explore Lund and it´s surroundings by foot, bicycle or bus Monika Lennartsson is an authorized guide for Skåne and has a degree in archeology and Scandinavian studies. She offers guided tours in German, Swedish and English in Lund, Malmö and Skåne. She also tailors tours according to customers’ requirements. 21 ① Discover nature, history and the future by bus Activity: The landscape around Lund and Malmö is full of contrasts, of wide views, rolling fields and steep, wooded slopes. Discover vibrant villages, idyllic nature reserves, beautiful castles and a drafty farmhand cottage on a guided bus tour. ABOUT SÜD-M-NORD Language spoken English | German | Swedish The tour starts at Lund Cathedral and then continues back to the Iron Age at Uppåkra. Next stop will be Kulturens Östarp where the hostelry offers genuine Skåne cuisine in a beautiful environment surrounded by an ancient cultural landscape. The journey ends at Kulturen, the world's second oldest open air museum, in the centre of Lund. The tour takes around 4 hours. When: Wednesdays - Sundays during June, August and September. Included: Guided tour of Lund Cathedral, Uppåkra and Kulturens Östarp. Lunch at Östarps Inn. Worth knowing Make shore you have comfortably shoes and suitable clothing for the weather. For the bicycle tour bikes and helmets can be rented at the cycle shop. Ages: All ages| Pace: Easy/Medium | Group size: 20-30 people Contact ② SÜD-M-NORD Monika Lennartsson +46 46 (0)739 858 920 info@sued-m-nord.se, www.sued-m-nord.se Bike back to Viking times. Activity: Head out amongst wide views and rolling fields and discover Lund and its surroundings in a new light by going back to the Viking times. Ther tour starts at Lundagård and Drottens Church ruin. From there you continue cycle to Uppåkra, Scandinavia's largest Iron Age settlement. After a strong cup of coffee the tour takes you back to Lund to a visit to Kulturen, the world's second oldest open air museum. The tour takes around 3,5 hours. When: Wednesdays - Sundays during June, August and September. Included: Guided tour of Drotten church ruin, Uppåkra and Kulturen. Ages: Adults| Pace: Medium/ Hard | Group size: 10-20 people 22 ③ A walk through Lund ABOUT Activity: Discover Lund on a guided city tour by foot. The tour takes you around the center of Lund where you will learn historical and culture facts about the city. The tour will pass some of the city’s famous attractions but also some of the many charming hideaways that exist in the city. SÜD-M-NORD Language spoken English | German | Swedish The tour takes around 1,5 hour. When: All year Worth knowing Included: Guided city tour by authorized guide for Skåne. Make shore you have comfortably shoes and suitable clothing for the weather. Ages: All ages| Pace: Easy | Group size: 10-20 people Contact ④ Take a tasteful, traditional Lund city walk Activity: Get a different view of the center of Lund on this guided walk. Visit the famous attractions and charming hideaways, while you find out more about local cuisine and different traditions. How we celebrate Easter, Midsummer or Christmas and the culinary specialties that mark the festivities. You’ll get to tickle your taste buds on the walk that ends in the Market Hall. Come along. When: All year Included: Guided city tour by authorized guide for Skåne and tasting. Ages: All ages| Pace: Easy | Group size: 10-20 people 23 SÜD-M-NORD Monika Lennartsson +46 46 (0)739 858 920 info@sued-m-nord.se, www.sued-m-nord.se Sleep - Hotels Categories and pricing: Price examples for one person in a shared double room incl. breakfast Category 1: 250 - 350 SEK Category 3: 450 - 550 SEK Category 2: 350 - 450 SEK Category4: 550 - 650 SEK Hotel Concordia Welcome to the friendly, 4-star family Hotel Concordia. It offers comfortable, modern and very central living in the oldest parts of Lund. Category 5: more than 650 SEK Price: Category 4 Contact Phone: +(46) 046-135050 E-mail: info@concordia.se Web: www.concordia.se Rooms: 63 Restaurant: No, only serves breakfast Clarion Collection Hotel Planetstaden Clarion Collection Hotel Planetstaden is a modern design hotel in 10 minutes from the center of Lund. The hotel has its own art gallery. Price: Category 4 Contact Phone: +46 46 280 01 00 E-mail:cc.planetstaden@choice.se Web: www.nordicchoicehotels.se Rooms: 145 Restaurant: Yes Elite Hotel Ideon Elite Hotel Ideon is part of Lund’s highest building, Ideon Gateway. There are 178 modern guest rooms, wellness area with gym and sauna, á la carte restaurant Northeast, Italian cafe and restaurant Paolo's. Rooms: 178 Restaurant: Yes 24 Price: Category 1 (low season) Contact Phone: +46 (0)46 287 11 00 E-mail: info.ideon@elite.se Web: www.elite.se/sv/lund Sleep - Hotels Hotel Finn Hotel Finn is located 10 minutes from the center of Lund. The hotel is an innovative hotel concept that offers everything from small single rooms to spacious studios with fully equipped kitchens. Price: Category 2 Contact Phone: +46 (0)280 63 00 E-mail: info@hotelfinn.se Rooms: 80 Restaurant: No Grand Hotel The hotel is located in a charming 19th Century sandstone building, just 2 minutes walk from Lund’s central station. Grand Hotel offers individually decorated rooms in Art Nouveau-style and top class Swedish cuisine. Price: Category 4 Contact Phone: +46 (0)46-280 62 0 E-mail: info@grandilund.se Web: www.grandilund.se Rooms: 83 Restaurant: Yes Hotel Lundia Hotel Lundia, in the very city center of Lund, offers97 Scandinavian-designthemed guest rooms and suites. Enjoy a visit in the hotel’s popular bistro/bar or borrow a bike and discover the city as the locals do. Rooms: 97 Restaurant: Yes 25 Price: Category 3 Contact Phone: +46 (0)46-280 62 00 E-mail: info@lundia.se Web: www.lundia.se Sleep - Hotels Park in by Radisson The hotel offers 192 modern rooms and suites with a fantastic view over the city and its surroundings.On site you will find the Aperitivo restaurant & bar serving trendy food and drink in a relaxed environment. Price: Category 1 Contact Phone: + 46 (0) 46 270 3700 E-mail: info.lund@rezidorparkinn.com Web: www.parkinn.se/hotel-lund Rooms: 192 Restaurant: Yes Scandic Star Scandic Star is just outside Lund city centre and only 5 minutes drive from the E22 motorway. Rooms are large and comfortable to suit both business travelers and families. The hotel is easily accessible and have free parking. Price: Category 3 Contact Phone: +46 (0)46-285 25 00 E-mail: starlund@scandichotels.com Web: www.scandichotels.se/Hotels/ Sverige/Lund Rooms: 196 Restaurant: Yes StayAt Lund StayAt Lund is located in central Lund close to shops, staurants and all that Lund has to offer. The hotel offers spacious apartments with fully equipped kitchens and large surfaces. Rooms : 80 Restaurant: No, only breakfast 26 Price: Category 2 Contact Phone: +46 (0)46-423 60 00 E-mail: lund@stayat.se Web: www.stayat.se/lund Eat - Restaurants and cafés In Lund you can enjoy genuine local food and international cuisine. Choose between renowned restaurants, home-style inns and cosy cafés. City park restaurant Lund market hall Contact Phone: +46 (0)46-211 44 47 E-mail: info@stadsparkscafeet.se Web: www.stadsparkscafeet.se/ Contact Web: www.lundssaluhall.se Clemens krog Toyo Contact Phone: +46 (0)46-211 65 53 E-mail: Rizzard@gmail.com Web: www.krogclemens.se Contact Phone: +46 (0)46-12 86 96 E-mail: info@toyo.nu Web: www.toyo.nu Gastro Gaspari Tegners Matsal Contact Phone: +46(0)46-2740150 E-mail: info@countrylivingflyinge.se Web: www.countrylivingflyinge.se Contact Phone: +46 (0)46-13 13 33 E-mail: info@tegners.com Web: www.tegners.se Rosegarden Neo-Asian Kulturkrogen Contact Phone: +46 (0)46-389888 Web: www.rosegardenneo.se/ home/lund/ Contact Phone: 046-14 65 10 E-mail: info@kulturkrogen.se Web: www.kulturkrogen.se 27 Lund– Close to everything Lund's central position in the Öresund region makes it easy to get here by car, train, bus or plane. As the city center has a medieval street layout it’s easy to walk to most parts of Lund. Copenhagen Airport 35 minutes by train Malmö Airport 40 minutes by bus/car Malmö 10 minutes by train Copenhagen 40 minutes by train Gothenburg 3 hours by train Stockholm 4.5 hours by train or 1 hour flight + 40 minutes by bus 28 Did you know?... Lund was founded in 990 AD 700,000 people visit Lund’s Cathedral every year. Lund University is the largest in Scandinavia and ranked as one of Europe's leading universities. The university has more than 47,000 students and over 800 professors. ESS, the internationally funded research facility based on the world's most powerful neutron source. The facility will be used to study the structure and function of materials and is expected to be completed in 2019. The MAX IV Laboratory is new synchroton research facility in Lund, which is planned to come into service in 2016. The laboratory is expected to be fully deployed by 2025 and receive about 2,000 researchers per year. Lund is Sweden's number one cycling city. It is estimated that the combined citizens of Lund cycle four times around the world every day. 29 For more information please contact Lunds Tourist Office Helena Görtz +46 (0)46 35 50 26 The latest version of this manual is availible at: www.visitlund.se/en/information/groups-and-travel-agents 30