The striking old warehouse Köpmansmagasinet was built in the beginning of the 19th century and was one of four trading warehouses in the Smygehamn district. Rumor has it that it was once a smuggler’s nest during the Napoleonic Wars. Today you will find art exhibitions and various events that give a lively and dynamic atmosphere to the area.

The harbour was built in the 1920s from what was originally a limestone quarry. Now it is one of the three marinas in the area that can be used by visiting boats. The western side of the harbour is lined by small fishing huts and boat sheds which are locally called “hoddor”, where fishermen store their equipment.

There is still a lot of evidence in the area of the once-booming Limestone Industry. The calcination of the limestone took place in so-called cupola kilns that were used periodically. Nine of the ten kilns periodically used here have been preserved and the oldest dates back to the mid 1800s.

The flora and fauna around the cape are characterized by the limestone-rich soil. The pebbles on the beach have been washed out of the bedrock and you can find fossils of sea urchins that lived 100 million years ago. On the beach meadows between Böste and Smygehuk there is a unique population of free-ranging vipers

Limestone, fishing and commerce were Smygehamn’s primary sources of income. At the end of the 1800s, limestone mining and processing had reached industrial scale and there were 16 fishermen based in the harbour. By the mid 1900s, the limestone industry was no longer profitable but the number of fishermen had increased to 35, with seven large fishing boats. The railway kept trade alive by transporting limestone, fish and other goods.

Previously, there were four large trading warehouses in the area, with the only remaining one, Köpmansmagasinet, being the most impressive in size. With its close proximity to the sea, goods were transported via jetties and barges out to waiting ships. Köpmansmagasinet was likely to have played a part in the many shady deals and smuggling rackets that took place during the Napoleonic Wars. 

There are several parking options in the Smygehuk area. All parking spaces are free, but if you need to use an electric vehicle charging station, there is a fee. To pay for the electricity at the charging stations, you can use the Easypark app. To find the appropriate parking spot, follow the signs in the area.

Read more about parking here

Skånetrafiken bus number 190, which operates between Trelleborg Central Station and Ystad, stops at Smygehuk. You can get off at the Hamnen bus stop. During the summer season, the red London bus named “Palmbussen” offers free daily rides between Trelleborg and Smygehuk, with stops at Dalabadet and Gislöv’s harbor.

Find the timetables here