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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Simrishamn, Sweden

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Prästens Badkar (The Priests Bathtub)

Simrishamn, Sweden

Prästens Badkar (The Priests Bathtub)

The world's only above water sand volcano, believed to once be the bathtub of a priest.
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Simrishamn, Sweden

Simrislundsristningen (Simrislund Carvings)

These Bronze Age rock carvings are among the oldest in the region.
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Gislönvshammar Millstone Mine

Gislövshammar, Sweden

Gislövshammar

These mysterious circular formations are actually remnants of 19th century gristmills.
5 miles from Simrishamn
Sankt Olof Holy Springs

Simrishamn V, Sweden

Sankt Olof Holy Springs

These two springs are tied to several legends, one of which involves the travels of Saint Olof.
10 miles from Simrishamn

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Klövasten (Cloven Stone)

A split boulder left by the Ice Age and, according to legend, a hazard to your senses.
15 miles from Simrishamn
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Ystad, Sweden

Ales Stenar

According to legend, this boat-shaped henge is built over the grave of a mythic king.
16 miles from Simrishamn
Lövestad Carved Statues.

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Lövestad Carved Statues

Rocks carved with biblical passages in the 1800s.
20 miles from Simrishamn
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