Ten things to do in Kristianstad
On a rainy day, what better to do than visit the ”365 Portraits” exhibition at the Art Gallery – it’s open until 2nd June.
”Culture Night” is back again , on 24th–25th May, livening up the whole town. See the programme for ”Culture Night Kristianstad 2019” at orangeastaden.se.
Exercise to combat diabetes
What: Utloppet! Get some exercise. A charity run in aid of diabetes research. Walk, jog or run six kilometres. Have a go at different activities. Coffee and snacks. Fine prizes.
Where: Start and finish at Näsby Gård.
When: Saturday, 4th May at 10 am. Starting fee 60 crowns.
For the family: Festival
What: Österäng festival. A day for the family, with circus acts, music, a bouncy castle, pony-rides and a whole lot more.
Where: Österäng, on the grass beside Netto.
When: Saturday, 4th May between 12 and 4 pm.
Language café
What: We discuss a subject over a coffee, or simply chat in Swedish.
Where: Gamlegården library.
When: Monday, 6th May, at 10:30 am.
Art: 365 Portraits
What: Lunchtime showing of ”365 Portraits of Jari”, created by Catti Brandelius. She is an artist, performance artiste and singer. Through her alter ego she discusses feminism, art and politics. The portraits of her husband Jari were created between 2017 and 2019 using different techniques such as film, music, cartoon series and textiles.
Where: Kristianstad Art Gallery.
When: Tuesday, 7th May at 12 noon.
Book circle for young readers
What: #läsatillsammans, a book circle for young readers aged 9–13.
Where: Gamlegården library.
When: Wednesday 8th May at 3:30 pm.
Football: KFC
What: Division 1 men’s league match, KFC–Tvååker.
Where: Kristianstad football arena.
When: Sunday, 12th May at 5 pm.
For the family: Excursion
What: Safari over wooden plank bridges. The new bridge at Naturum leads straight out into a ”jungle” of reeds and osiers. Walk through the kingdom of the reed bunting and the kingfisher to the new ”Outdoor Museum Årummet”.
Football: KDFF
What: Match in the women’s league, KDFF–Eskilstuna United.
Where: Kristianstad football arena.
When: Sunday, 19th May at 5 pm.
Excursion: Teeming underwater life
What: Come along and see what lives under the surface of Vramsån’s fast-running water. Fish them up in a net and find out more about them. A nature guide from Naturum is there to help. Nets and glass jars are available, but bring along your own wellies.
Where: Visitors’ area Vramsån, Gärds Köpinge.
When: Wednesday, 22nd May from 11:00 am till 1:30 pm. Drop in.
Excursion: A taste of Vattenriket
What: Celebrate National Biosphere Day with a bus tour into Vattenriket. We take a walk along the new Vattenriket Trail, try out forest bathing, visit Vattenriket’s first open-air museum and a farmer who has sustainability as his guideline. Bring along your own picnic.
Where: Bus from Naturum.
When: Sunday, 2nd June at 9 am. Ticket 50 crowns. Advance booking at Naturum.
You can find more ideas at: orangestaden.se
