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Stenshuvud National Park – Skåne 2017-05-12 (34939287090)📷 Guillaume Baviere from Uppsala, Sweden, CC BY-SA 2.0

Stenshuvud National Park

Kivik, Sweden

Nature

A 97 m headland of beech forest rising over sandy beaches. Short trails climb to the top for a view down the Österlen coast.

Nearest town
Kivik, Sweden
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
55.6590, 14.2720

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

  • Kiviks FamiljecampingCampsite
    5 km from Stenshuvud National Park
    CaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Baskemölla CampingCampsite
    7 km from Stenshuvud National Park · 20 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
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  • Torna ställplatsMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Stenshuvud National Park
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Tobisviks CampingCampsite
    11 km from Stenshuvud National Park
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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  • Rigeleje Strand CampingCampsite
    14 km from Stenshuvud National Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hälldala RanchMotorhome stopover
    19 km from Stenshuvud National Park
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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All campsites in Sweden · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Stenshuvud National Park?

Stenshuvud National Park is in Kivik, Sweden, at GPS 55.6590, 14.2720. It is about 12 km from Simrishamn.

Can you camp near Stenshuvud National Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kiviks Familjecamping, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Stenshuvud National Park?

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

What is there to see near Stenshuvud National Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Glimmingehus (18 km), Ale’s Stones (34 km), Ystad Old Town (38 km) and Hammershus (53 km).

When is the best time to visit Stenshuvud National Park?

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)