So after living in the north for three months, I decided to go down and explore the south of Sweden; but not just any place, a rural area. I lived in Klagstorp for two months, where I got a volunteer job at a yoga retreat.

Living in Klagstorp meant enjoying the beginning of spring in a cold country. While I was enjoying the sun and the beach, the north of Sweden was still experiencing snowy and rainy days.

I can’t compare Klagstorp with my hometown in Argentina, but it was a quiet place to stay. Like much of Sweden, it was surrounded by nature, this time with many beaches. Exploring the rural areas of Sweden meant experiencing nature in a slower, more personal way. That meant learning to enjoy nature in a different way: not going skiing, but taking long walks, cycling, and relaxing while sitting in the sun with a cup of coffee or tea.

The southwest point in rural Sweden

I was staying about 30 minutes from the southwestern point of Sweden. It was an amazing and relaxing cycling adventure, perfect for exploring the rural area of Sweden, from the little town of Klagstorp to Smygehuk harbour.

The nearest city from Smygehuk is Copenhagen (61 km away from the southwest point).

However, it was not just going to the beach and cycling around the countryside. In the south of Sweden, one of the most important city is Malmö. The only concern was the transport, without a car, it was a bit complicated to move from city to city. To get to Malmö, other volunteers drove me to the train station in Trelleborg and from there I took a bus or a train to Malmö.

Southest point, Sweden Photo by Malena

Finally, I left Sweden at the beginning of May, which meant not being able to enjoy the yellow countryside of the rural area in Sweden. However, my adventure in the south was just as incredible as in the north. It was a completely different experience that helped me to connect with myself through yoga and nature.

If you are planning to visit Skåne county, I highly recommend visiting Smygehuk and its wonderful beaches, Malmö and its history (plus the Öresund bridge that connects Sweden with Denmark), Lund, and small but traditional coastal towns.

I hope you enjoyed my article ‘Exploring the rural area of Sweden’, if you want to ask me any questions, you can contact me on my Instagram. This is my last post about Sweden as I left the country a few months ago, but keep in touch and enjoy one of the most wonderful places in the world!

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