Why go
- City in Scania, Sweden.
- Served by Kristianstad Airport (KID).
History
Kristianstad is a city and the seat of Kristianstad Municipality, Scania County, Sweden with 41,198 inhabitants in 2023. Since the 1990s, the city has gone from being a garrison town to a developed commercial city, focusing on nature preservation and a food profile.
Where to stay
Starvägen 1, 291 75 Färlöv, Sweden · araslovgolf.se
Åsumsvägen 20, 291 62 Kristianstad, Sweden · anitakristianstad.traveleto.com
Västra Boulevarden 7, 291 32 Kristianstad, Sweden · elite.se
Slättängsvägen 98, 291 62 Kristianstad, Sweden · charlottsborgs-camping.se
Västra Boulevarden 15, 291 30 Kristianstad, Sweden · strawberry.se
Västra Storgatan 15, 291 29 Kristianstad, Sweden · ligula.se
Nya Boulevarden 8, 291 30 Kristianstad, Sweden · stadshotelletkristianstad.se
Västra Boulevarden 35, 291 30 Kristianstad, Sweden
Tivoligatan 12, 291 31 Kristianstad, Sweden · kong-christians-hotell.worhot.com
Långebrogatan 85, 291 59 Kristianstad, Sweden · vivansbednbreakfast.wordpress.com
291 75 Färlöv, Sweden · br.bluepillow.com
Indoor
Indoor
Cardellsgatan 6, 291 30 Kristianstad, Sweden
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00, Sa-Su 08:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 2 Västra Boulevarden, Kristianstad, 291 32 · espressohouse.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-02:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-04:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · max.se
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-22:00, Fr 09:00-04:00, Sa 10:00-04:00, Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 10 Nya Boulevarden, Kristianstad,…
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 27 Västra Storgatan, Kristianstad, 291 31 · tacobar.se
Italian, Swedish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00, Sa-Su 10:00-18:00 · bakedandgrilled.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00, Sa-Su 11:00-18:00 · 17 Fundationsvägen, Kristianstad, 291 50 · chiliwok.se
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 4 Hönedalsvägen, Kristianstad, 29141 · katrinspizzeria.se
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 16:00-22:00 · shalimargroup.se
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Regional, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · 146 Byholmsvägen, Kristianstad, 291 51 · spelplatsvinbacken.se
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian…
Salad Bar, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-15:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Restaurant · restaurant · olearys.se
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · thesteakhouse.se
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:30 · Tegelbruksvägen
Arab, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:00 Features: vegan options
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa,Su 10:00-18:00 Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-00:00; Sa 12:00-00:00 Features: vegan options · 46 Östra Boulevarden, Kristianstad, 291 31 · grisendraken.se
Asian, Thai, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa,Su 12:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · 21 Herluf Trolles väg · linneabasilika.se
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 48 Näsbychaussén, Kristianstad, 291 35 · oasen.n.nu
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 15 Östra Storgatan, Kristianstad, 29129 · currynamnam.eu
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 9 Östra Storgatan, Kristianstad, 291 32 · kippers.se
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr 11:00-04:00, Sa 12:00-04:00, Su 13:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options
Fast Food · fast food
Arab, Kebab, Pizza, Restaurant · Arab/Kebab restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-18:30, Sa-Su 07:00-17:00
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa,Su 10:00-18:00 Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-14:30,17:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 13:00-20:30 · rosegarden.se
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa,Su 12:00-20:00
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00 Features: vegan options
Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Cafe · Coffee Shop/Ice Cream cafe
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, step-free access
Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-21:00, Sa-Su 11:00-21:00 · chopchop.se
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa,Su 10:00-18:00
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:00; Su off
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · Tivoligatan
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa,Su 10:00-18:00
14 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Kristianstad Airport (KID) 14 km to the centre
Kristianstad, M, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Maastricht Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Stockholm (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Maastricht Airlines W2 (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Stockholm*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Hässleholm Bokeberg Airfield 21 km to the centre
Hässleholm, M, SE
Getting there by ferry
Barum
Ferry terminal · 16 km from the centre
Ivö
Ferry terminal · 16 km from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kristianstad Airport (KID); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KID has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Stockholm). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Barum, 16 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kristianstad, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail