Five things to do this summer
See what a housewife’s life used to be like in an exhibition at Regionmuseet. And get a glimpse of a world of gala and luxury at Åhus museum.
Enjoy what is on offer, don’t give up, and don’t forget to keep your distance!
Excursion: Dig for sharks’ teeth
What: Try to find fossils such as sharks’ teeth and octopuses on the steep slope down to Ignaberga limestone quarry. Bring along your own hammer and trowel.
Where: In Ignaberga.
When: Whenever it suits you.
Exhibition: Evening-gowns
What: Svenbörje Gaborn created costumes and evenin-gowns for primadonnas like Zarah Leander.
Where: Åhus museum.
When: Open every day 11 am – 5 pm. Free entry.
Excursion: Bicycle tour in Östra Göinge
What: On Östra Göinge’s homepage there is a list, with maps, of enjoyable cycle tours. This year there are four new routes, on the trail of the Snapphanar, to places where you can bathe, through the quarrying area or through history.
Where: In Östra Göinge.
When: Whenever you please.
Exhibition: Housewives
What: An exhibition, ”The Time of the Housewife”, showing the ideal woman of the time, something that cannot be swept under the carpet. Who does the work in the house is still a hot question.
Where: Regionmuseet.
When: Open every day from 11 am till 5 pm. Free entry.
Excursion: Hovdala castle
What: Walk, cycle, ride and fish, enjoy the natural area around Hovdala.The castle at Hovdala dates back to the 16th century.
Where: Hovdala.
When: Open Tuesday–Sunday, 11 am till 5 pm.
