Currency
Swedish Krona (SEK)
Language
Swedish
Time Zone
CEST (UTC+2)
Best Time to Visit
May–Aug
Typical Duration
7-14 nights
Price Range
$4,560–$12,494 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to medieval Scandinavia and the Baltic region, offering access to charming Swedish coastal towns and nearby historic cities like Copenhagen and Stockholm.
Cruises that visit Ystad
- cruises to Ystad
- Ystad sailings
- Ystad cruises
- 10-night Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise
- 10-night Seabourn cruise
- 12-night Silversea cruise
- 14-night Seabourn cruise
- 14-night Seabourn cruise
- 21-night Seabourn cruise
- 21-night Seabourn cruise
- 22-night Seabourn cruise
- 28-night Seabourn cruise
- 28-night Seabourn cruise
- 35-night Seabourn cruise
- 42-night Seabourn cruise
Build Your Day in Ystad
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 7:00 PM
Usually about 11 hours ashore
Getting around:
Ales stenar
Unexpected historic site (free) on the stunning cliffs of southern Sweden.
Open 24 hours
Olof Viktors café
Great staff, beautiful setting, good pastries and soup.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Grändens mat
A beautiful setting, delicious food and kind staff.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Ystad Zoo
A relaxed and enjoyable visit for all ages.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sat
ICA Supermarket Ystad
Great selection of groceries, fresh cheese, dairy products and meat.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Ohlsson's Bazaar & Settlement Business
In-store shopping
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Greyfriars Abbey, Ystad
Medieval monastery & history museum
Closed · Opens 12 PM Fri
Söderberg & Sara Stenugnsbageri
Great friendly service, delicious cardamom bun!
Closed · Opens 7 AM Fri
Upp Eller Ner
Great staff, great food, great experience.
Open · Closes 9:30 PM
Ystads Teater AB
Restaurant·Credit cards·Restroom
Pizzeria Gusto
Possibly the best pizza in Sweden... great food and friendly staff.
Open · Closes 9 PM
Restaurang Le Cardinal - pizzeria & pub
fantastic place with good food, service 10/10.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Sankta Maria kyrka
Cool that you can take a round tour in the front at the altar.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Fri
Ystad Arena
Great place for swimming and aqua workouts.
Closed · Opens 6:30 AM Fri
Rosegarden
Very good food, very good price.
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Bröderna M
Great restaurant for quality gourmet pizzas and Italian beer
Open · Closes 9 PM
Restaurang Store Thor
Great atmosphere, professional waiters and amazing food!
Open · Closes 11 PM
Havsnära Fiskrökeri AB
Full of local People, very friendly and good fresh food.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Fri
Rusta
Easy to find things you need
Closes soon · 8 PM
Bäckahästen Kaffestugan
It’s a great place for some breakfast or coffee break.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Sushinu AB
A nice crowd and great bartenders.
Open · Closes 11 PM
Möllers Bryggeri
Very cozy place in a historic building & great beer!
Closed · Opens 5 PM Fri
Fridolfs Konditori
Good coffee from a piston espresso machine, and lovely cakes!
Closed · Opens 7:30 AM Fri
Fritiden Hotell & Kongress
Good view from the bar on top off the building.
Café Lurblåsaren
Very nice to stop by and have a coffee and something sweet
Closed · Opens 8 AM Fri
Ystad Studios Visitor Center
Interesting museum, with a lot stuff about Kurt Wallander
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Maltes Mackor
Good prices and great taste!
Closed · Opens 11 AM Fri
Kings Head
Nice chill bar for some beers
Open · Closes 11 PM
KorvOlle Ystad
The locally produced sausages are fantastic.
Closed · Opens 4:31 AM Fri
Maria Caféet
Great view of the church and lovely food and great coffee
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Restaurang Norra Promenaden
Outdoor seating·Gluten-free options·Kids' menu
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Fri
Villa Strandvägen
Top service, excellent food, perfect location with cosy charming rooms.
Le petit bistrot
exquisite dishes, cozy atmosphere, nice staff.
Open · Closes 11 PM
Clé Restaurang HB
All you can eat·Outdoor seating·Great cocktails
Open · Closes 1 AM
Katjas cafe & bistro
Friendly atmosphere and excellent food.
Closed · Opens 6 AM Fri
Ystad Tourist
Nice activities for children and great souvenirs
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Graffiti Café Ystad
Super friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and good food!
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Pizzeria Mamma Food Ystad
Just perfection, price quality and service was excellent.
Open · Closes 9 PM
North Promenade
Picnics·Dogs allowed·Swings
Open 24 hours
H&M
Retailer for hip apparel & accessories
Closed · Opens 11 AM Fri
Restaurang Tumült
Nice place, good food and friendly service.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Lilleskog
Open 24 hours
Lisas Skafferi
It's tasty, but a bit sotly
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Öja Krog
Outdoor seating·Great cocktails·Live music
Ystad Art Museum
Ystad Konstmuseum is a small but truly impressive museum.
Closed · Opens 12 PM Fri
Ystad Beach
Fratelli Ystad
Very reasonably priced, nice vibe, and super friendly staff.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Fri
Disa Ting Stone Circle
Open 24 hours
Saluhallen Ystad
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 8 PM Fri
Kurt Wallander's House
Per Helsas gård
Onsite services
Tryffelsvinet, Ystad
Perfectly cooked steak on top of a sweet bed of salad.
Open · Closes 9 PM
Kappahl
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Brasserie du Sud
Outdoor seating·Great cocktails·High chairs
Open · Closes 11 PM
Klosterdammen
Open 24 hours
Ystad sandskog
Lovely park with pine trees and beaches, nice for a day out for all ages.
Open 24 hours
Ystad havsbad
Lovely beach with lots of jetties specifically to swim off.
Sandskogens strand
Open 24 hours
Nonno
delicious food and fantastic staff, every dish was a finesse
Closed · Opens 11:45 AM Fri
MARIA GRILL
A must try gatukök when visiting central Ystad.
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Trampolino
Amazing food that Ystad needed for a long time, also amazing service
Open · Closes 11 PM
Svarte strand
Nice tranquil beach for walk or meditation
MQ MARQET Ystad
In-store shopping·In-store pickup
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Konsthantverkarna i Ystad
Closed · Opens 11 AM Fri
Restaurang Port
Absolutely loved the food !
Open · Closes 10 PM
Sandskog havsbad
Open 24 hours
Öbergs Modehus i Ystad AB
In-store shopping
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Lundgrens öl & smörrebröd
Outdoor seating
Closed · Opens 11 AM Fri
Walvet Social Club
Great cocktails
Closed · Opens 9 PM Fri
Selmas
Dine-in·No delivery
Open 24 hours
Ystad Stortorget
Svarte havsbad
Ystads övre fyr
Butik Österlen
In-store shopping
Closed · Opens 11 AM Fri
Kaffe & Bubbel AB
Dine-in
Closed · Opens 11 AM Fri
Tornväktaren
Gildas
Great cocktails·High chairs
Open · Closes 10 PM
Världsbutiken i Ystad
Closed · Opens 12 PM Fri
Rooftop bar Ystad
Best view in Ystad by night
Open · Closes 11 PM
Ystad Öarna
Open 24 hours
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Ystad
Ystad serves as a charming port of call in Sweden's Skåne region, welcoming luxury cruise passengers through partnerships with Seabourn and Silversea. While primarily a destination port rather than an embarkation point, Ystad offers a more intimate alternative to Sweden's larger ports, with around four cruises calling here annually. Most voyages feature seven-night itineraries that explore the Baltic's most captivating cities, including Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, and Klaipeda, with peak visiting seasons occurring during the pleasant months of May, July, and August.
Ashore, visitors discover a well-preserved medieval town that feels refreshingly authentic and unhurried. The picturesque harbor and cobblestone streets invite leisurely exploration, while the town's rich maritime heritage and charming local character provide the perfect complement to a Baltic cruise experience. Ystad's smaller scale and relaxed atmosphere make it an ideal port for travelers seeking genuine Scandinavian culture away from the crowds of major cruise hubs.
Ashore, visitors discover a well-preserved medieval town that feels refreshingly authentic and unhurried. The picturesque harbor and cobblestone streets invite leisurely exploration, while the town's rich maritime heritage and charming local character provide the perfect complement to a Baltic cruise experience. Ystad's smaller scale and relaxed atmosphere make it an ideal port for travelers seeking genuine Scandinavian culture away from the crowds of major cruise hubs.
Cruise Lines at Ystad
- Seabourn (11 cruises)
- Silversea (4 cruises)
- Atlas Ocean Voyages (1 cruise)
