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Currency
Swedish Krona (SEK)
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Language
Swedish
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Time Zone
CEST (UTC+2)
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Best Time to Visit
May–Aug
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Typical Duration
7-14 nights
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Price Range
$4,560–$12,494 per person
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Port Type
Port of Call
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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
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
It is a free experience that you walk to.
Glimmingehus
Good exhibition with lots of interactive elements for children.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Grändens mat
Good food, fantastic atmosphere, nice service.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Ystad Zoo
A relaxed and enjoyable visit for all ages.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
ICA Supermarket Ystad
Well-stocked supermarket with friendly staff.
🕐 Opens soon · 6:29 AM
Restaurang Marinan
Super relaxed atmosphere and very friendly staff.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Ohlsson's Bazaar & Settlement Business
It's great and really worth a visit.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Greyfriars Abbey, Ystad
A great area upstairs for young children too
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM
O'Learys Ystad
Live music, quises, great atmosphere
🕐 Closed · Opens 4 PM
Ystads Teater AB
Small, intimate and beautiful theater.
Upp Eller Ner
Very tentative staff and good food.
🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM
Sankta Maria kyrka
Very cute and unique in its own way.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Ystad Arena
Who ever designed this place deserves a big pat on the back.
🕐 Opens soon · 6:30 AM
Restaurang Store Thor
Great atmosphere, professional waiters and amazing food!
🕐 Closed · Opens 4 PM
Havsnära Fiskrökeri AB
Dogs allowed outside!
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Sushinu AB
Great food, with happy environment and beautiful cocktails!
🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM
Fritiden Hotell & Kongress
Good view from the bar on top off the building.
Kings Head
Great pub for watching English football.
🕐 Closed · Opens 4 PM
Ystad Studios Visitor Center
The kids had so much fun that we had to come a second time.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Maltes Mackor
Great service, great food!
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Villa Strandvägen
The food, service and atmosphere were simply outstanding!
Le petit bistrot
Amazing place, good food, fun owner and workers.
🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM
Ystad Tourist
Nice activities for children and great souvenirs
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
H&M
Retailer for hip apparel & accessories
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Pizzeria Mamma Food Ystad
We came every day of our trip in Sweeden to eat here.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Restaurang Tumült
Nice place, good food and friendly service.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Öja Krog
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Ystad Art Museum
It's free admission for <20 year olds, a great place for ~1h of visit
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM
Ystad Beach
World class!
JH matbar
Wonderful food, creative dishes, great service.
🕐 Closed · Opens 5:30 PM
Saluhallen Ystad
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM Fri
Fratelli Ystad
Very reasonably priced, nice vibe, and super friendly staff.
🕐 Closed · Opens 3 PM
Disa Ting Stone Circle
It's funny how nobody bats an eye about it
Lindex
Super friendly staff who speak impeccable English.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Per Helsas gård
The other half looked cool.
Kurt Wallander's House
Since I visited Ystad, Wallander-stories became even more exciting for me.
Kappahl
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Tryffelsvinet, Ystad
Perfectly cooked steak on top of a sweet bed of salad.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Klosterdammen
Nice park for a walk around the pond with a well maintained garden.
Ystad sandskog
There’s also a very good ice cream kiosk that was open when we where there.
Konsthantverkarna i Ystad
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
MQ MARQET Ystad
In-store shopping·In-store pickup
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Öbergs Modehus i Ystad AB
In-store shopping
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Walvet Social Club
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 PM Fri
Butik Österlen
In-store shopping
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Ystads övre fyr
🕐 Open now
Världsbutiken i Ystad
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM
Rooftop bar Ystad
🕐 Closed · Opens 4 PM
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.
