Höjeådalen, nature reserve

The stretch of the River Höje Å between St Hans and Värpinge is valuable not only for recreation for the residents of Lund, but also for many bird species, all year round. This has made the area popular with bird watchers. Here you are quite likely to see species including grey wagtail, red-necked grebe and several species of duck. The River Höje Å is also important for sea trout which migrates up the river to spawn. The river and ponds also provide habitat for several species of frog, dragonflies, and fish.

From the bird tower, you can get a good view of the ponds. Below the tower, there are also picnic areas with benches and tables. There are also several barbeque places in the site – see the map for more information.

Höjeådalen is easily reached by bike if you start from Lund. If you want to take the bus, you can go to either Värpinge or St Lars and if you want to walk along the river, you can easily get there and back from various stops.

Till Höjeådalen tar du dig enkelt med cykel om du utgår från Lund. Om du vill ta bussen kan du åka till antingen Värpinge eller S:t Lars och om du vill promenera längs ån kan du enkelt ta dig dit och tillbaka från olika hållplatser. På Skånetrafikens hemsida eller app kan du söka efter en lämplig resväg.