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Höje River

Höje River

The Höje River is a 35-kilometer waterway in the Skåne region of southern Sweden. It originates at Lake Häckeberga near Lund and flows into the Öresund at Lomma. Travelers visit this area to walk along the riverbanks and observe the rural landscapes of the Swedish countryside.

Getting There

The river spans a wide area, but access points near Lund are reachable via local bus or bicycle from the city centre. Depending on the specific entry point chosen, travel time typically ranges from 15 to 30 minutes.

Duration of Visit

The time required depends on the length of the walk. A short stroll along a specific bank may take one to two hours, while those wishing to explore longer stretches of the river valley should allow a half-day or a full day.

When to Visit

The river is best visited during the spring and summer months when the rural scenery is green and daylight hours are longest. Morning and late afternoon are generally quieter. This is a natural area and does not typically experience the heavy crowds found in city centres.

Nearby Attractions

The river's path allows for easy combination with other local sites. Depending on your location along the banks, you can visit:

  • Alnarp Park Arboretum (2.7km)
  • Arlöv Church (4.7km)
  • Burlövs gamla kyrka (5.6km)
  • Värpinge (6.5km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Alnarp Park Arboretum

Zoos & aquariums

Alnarp Park Arboretum

Located in Alnarp near Lund, this park is Sweden's largest arboretum, home to a wide variety of trees and shrubs gathered from around the world. Its lawns and gentle paths make for a relaxing stroll through scenery that changes with the seasons.

2.7 km away

Arlöv Church

Temples & religious sites

Arlöv Church

A neo-Gothic church built in 1900 to accommodate a growing congregation. It offers a taste of the simple, unassuming atmosphere of Skåne in southern Sweden.

4.7 km away

Burlövs gamla kyrka

Temples & religious sites

Burlövs gamla kyrka

This small stone church is a Romanesque building from the 12th century, notable for its smooth sandstone walls and simple tower. A 13th-century baptismal font, along with an altarpiece and pulpit made around 1600, remain in place, making it a rewarding stop to soak up the old-world atmosphere.

5.6 km away

Värpinge

Shopping & districts

Värpinge

A neighborhood west of Lund where an old village sits alongside newer housing built since the 1990s. It's a pleasant place for a stroll through the quiet scenery typical of a small town's outskirts.

6.5 km away

Fjelie Church

Temples & religious sites

Fjelie Church

This medieval church near Lund still bears wall paintings from the 13th to 15th centuries. Old furnishings and decorations remain as well, offering a vivid sense of the medieval atmosphere.

6.5 km away

Church of the Holy Spirit

Temples & religious sites

Church of the Holy Spirit

A church in the Klostergården district southwest of Lund that opened in 1968. It became the main church when the Helgeand parish was established in 1991.

8.0 km away