- Ystad is a locality and the seat of Ystad Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden with 17,286 inhabitants in 2005. History Ystad was mentioned for the first time in 1244.
- Ystad also has a beach and ferries to Poland. Ystad is famous for being set as location for several movies, and the Wallander crime novels.
- Ystad Ferry Port is located close to the centre of Ystad, and is easily accessible from Malmo and western Sweden via the E65 highway.
- The Ystad Convent, which contains Ystad's Museum of Cultural History, was founded in 1267 and is one of the best preserved convents in Sweden.
- Ystad’s Historic Centre: Staying in the heart of Ystad’s historic centre allows you to immerse yourself in the town’s medieval ambiance.
- Ystad is the perfect base for exploring south Scania; there's a wealth of places to visit, something for everyone, and the Tourist Information in town is very helpful.
- Best time: Spring and early summers. Highlights: Ystad art museum, Sandskog nature reserve, Greyfriars Abbey, Charlotte Berlin's Museum, and others.
- Nybrostrand is the main beach of Ystad, located a couple of kilometres to the east. The beach stretches for kilometres and is backed by forest and further back...
- Ystad Manastırı (Klosret i Ystad): şu anda şehrin tarihi üzerine bir müzeye ev sahipliği yapıyor.
- Ystad is one of the coziest and most beautiful coastal towns in Sweden and is located in the southern part of the country.