Walk through the old part of the city and enjoy the old half-timbered houses. In the evening eat and drink on the main square or shopping streets, and enjoy the comings and goings of the volunteer fire brigade in their antique vehicles.
Follow the Wallander trails - if you are a fan of the books or films there are many, many references as Mankell based his material on actual places and situations. If this is to be believed there seems to have been a murder or gruesome incident on almost every corner of the town. In reality the police are hardly ever seen, except when parking up to collect a burger order from the stall on St Knuts Torg, near to the excellent Tourist Information office within the Art Museum.
During summer, enjoy a walk by the beach east of the town. Stop by and grab a beer or ice cream at "Fritidsbaren" and get a good view of the ocean.
North of the town is a beautiful lake and forest area. Several national parks are found within a short drive.
Every other year, Ystad hosts a Tattoo, a must-see if you are interested in music. See the website (http://www.ystadtattoo.se) for more information.
Ystad is the perfect base for exploring south Skane; there's a wealth of places to visit, something for everyone, and the Tourist Information in town is very helpful.
