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Glimmingehus, Österlen, Scania, Sweden (2) - July 2017📷 Rickard Törnblad, CC BY-SA 4.0

Glimmingehus

Hammenhög, Sweden

History

A moated stone castle begun in 1499, the best-preserved medieval castle in Scandinavia, with murder holes and a medieval-style kitchen garden.

Nearest town
Hammenhög, Sweden
Category
History & culture
GPS
55.5011, 14.2311

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Sweden: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Congestion charges in Stockholm and Gothenburg; Øresund Bridge toll. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Tobisviks CampingCampsite
    10 km from Glimmingehus
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  • Torna ställplatsMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Glimmingehus
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  • Hälldala RanchMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Glimmingehus
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  • Solans MackMotorhome stopover
    14 km from Glimmingehus
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  • Kiviks FamiljecampingCampsite
    21 km from Glimmingehus
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  • Ystad CampingCampsite
    24 km from Glimmingehus
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All campsites in Sweden · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Glimmingehus?

Glimmingehus is in Hammenhög, Sweden, at GPS 55.5011, 14.2311. It is about 10 km from Simrishamn.

Can you camp near Glimmingehus?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ställplats Hammarlunda, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Glimmingehus?

Glimmingehus is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Österlen: Skåne’s quiet corner.

What is there to see near Glimmingehus?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ale’s Stones (17 km), Stenshuvud National Park (18 km), Ystad Old Town (27 km) and Hammershus (42 km).

When is the best time to visit Glimmingehus?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)