The coastline of Skåne, aka the 'Swedish Riviera', offers some of the most beautiful beaches in Sweden. Some of our personal favourite spots;

Skanör-Falsterbo

AKA the Hamptons of Skåne. This upmarket area of the coastline consists of two old towns (Skanör and Falsterbo) that have essentially merged over time. Think colourful beach huts, golden sand beaches, great bakeries and the Kallbadhus for a sauna and ocean dip.

Torekov

Situated on the Bjäre peninsula, Torekov is an idyllic swedish seaside town, offering scenic swimming spots, great seafood and even the chance of a glimpse of Hugh Grant at his summerhouse.. From Torekov, there is also the option of taking a boat over to the island of Hallands Värderö; a car-free, unspoilt nature reserve with swimming beaches, sea eagles and forest hiking trails.

Check out this CN Traveller article for more tips on Skåne best seaside spots https://www.cntraveller.com/bc/article/the-best-beaches-and-coastal-towns-in-skane-sweden

Malmo

The nearest city to the wedding location, and chances are you'll pass through Malmo on your way at some point.

Gamlastaden is lovely to wander around, and there are some great scandi food and drink spots around the city.

Food: Spoonery (Erik's former summer job ... there are 3x different locations across the city, perfect for a quick lunch, they specialise in wholesome swedish classics and slow-cooked stews), Malmo Foodhall

Coffee / Fika: Bullarbyn Bageri (exquisite cardamom buns), Lilla Kafferosteriet (for a classic Fika), bloom (super cosy spot with very friendly staff)

Other: Ribersborgs Open Air Bath (a classic location for a sauna and cold dip in the sea), AB Småland for homeware shopping (will make you want to sell all your belongings and become Scandi), Lilla Torg (a lovely area to wander around in the centre)

Copenhagen

Strictly speaking not in Skåne or indeed Sweden but since you're probably flying in via Copenhagen it would seem a shame to miss out on a visit to the capital full of tall, blonde and handsome Danes.

Food: Cafè & Ølhalle 1892 (situated underneath the Worker's Museum, this is a hidden gem that serves all-you-can-eat smørrebrød and homemade danish schnapps - try and sit on the communal table if you can), Pompette (natural wine bar, prepare to feel very unchic compared to the danish regulars) Kødbyens Fiskebar (situated in the docks of the meatpacking district, not the cheapest but amazing seafood and ambience)

Culture: The Design Museum (very cool and amazing cafe in the courtyard) La Banchina (situated out on the little peninsula of Refshaleøen past Freetown Christiana, this is an incredible spot where you can do yoga on the jetty, have a swim in the sea, warm up in their sauna and then dine at their farm-to-table 16-seat little restaurant afterwards), Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) the danish national art gallery, the parks around Rosenborg Slot are gorgeous to walk through in the summer, stopping for coffee in the sun at Herkules Pavillonen Café in Kongens Have / The King's Garden.