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 Simrishamn,
in the middle of beautiful Österlen, was originally a small harbour
town by the medieval city Thumatorp. Later it became an essential harbour
for fishermen, and continuously the fish industry grew. Nowadays, the harbour
is filled with tourist and their boats every summer.
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 Simrishamn
is popular among those who enjoy trolling. Here we definitely find one of
Sweden's best fishing waters and in the harbour for small boats you find
launching ramps, showers, toilets, parking and any other amenities you might
wish for. The location on the eastside of Scania means that Simrishamn might
experience quite heavy storms, but the summers brings sweet breezes as well
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The popular harbour for small boats attracts so many people from near and
far that it almost transforms the city during the summerseason. The medieval
quarters around the harbour have a small town charm that is an ideal setting
for the cosy fish restaurants.
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are several interesting museums in Simrishamn. Garverimuséet - The
Tannery Museum - leather and tannery dominated the industry in Simrishamn
for guite a few years. Gislövs Museum of Forging is actually the only
one of its kind in Scandinavia. Gösta Werner Museum specializes in
the life at sea and stories from the sea.
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 At
Hantverksloftet - the attic of handicraft - one gets a good look at the
workshops of the photographer, the hooper and many other craftsmen.
Those interested in golf should definitely not miss Osterlens Golf Club.
If you would like to stay in Simrishamn, there are plenty of cabins, rooms,
hostels and hotels, whichever one prefer.
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