Unfortunately the main square of Kristianstad was closed due to massive renovations of a hotel nearby. Regardless it was a great place to walk around and if shopping is your thing the Kristianstad is a place for you.
Characteristic of many Swedish (and probably Danish too) towns is that there is a walking street/s in the centre of town allowing everyone to enjoy the weather and the ambiance. This kind of set up always gives towns a festive kind of feeling as cafes fill with people having their precious fika and shops fill with others trying to make the most of Summer sales (with discounts up to 70% it's difficult to not open your wallet).
I am not much of a shopper myself but walking around Kristiandtad felt a bit like walking around a market where you are able to stroll and browse at your leisure which is lovely. However, there is more to the place than it's cobbled stone streets and cafes.
Opened in 2010 the Kristianstads Vattenrike Biosphere Reserve is a lovely addition to the town. It is a research centre open to the public where you are able to get more information on the animals living in the marshlands as well as a great view of the river. The best part is it's free!
The Tivoli gardens are also enjoyable, when the weather is fine walking through a park such as this is simply great! You also get a pretty great outside view of the theatre!
The renaissance Church is also a beautiful sight and it is believed that Christian IV fell asleep under a tree and when he woke up he proclaimed that that would be the spot for the new church because of its beauty and serenity.
In a place full of such rich history there is a lot more to see and do there and I might just have to give it another visit before my summer is through!
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