# Hanö Bay, Sweden: what it is and when to go

> Hanö Bay is a bay on the east coast of Skåne, South Sweden (Kristianstad). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 44. It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/hanobukten/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Bay on the east coast of Skåne, South Sweden · Nature
- **Where:** Sweden
- **Best time:** May to September.
- **Nearest airport:** MMX Malmö, 77 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 55.86297, 14.45776

## What it is and where

Hanö Bay is a bay on the east coast of Skåne, South Sweden (Kristianstad). It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Kristianstad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kristianstad/), where this site lists 87 more places to see, 28 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 55.86297, 14.45776; the nearest main airport is Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX, Malmö), 77 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=55.862966%2C14.45776)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.862966%2C14.45776)

It is one of the [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/naturaleza/) places in Sweden. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Hanö Bay is **May to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 7 h 20 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 17 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 27 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 53 |
| May | Best time | 16 h 01 |
| June | Best time | 17 h 16 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 44 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 50 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 26 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 04 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 54 |
| December | Possible | 6 h 44 |

In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 44. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Sweden

To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Sweden checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Lägerholmen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/lagerholmens-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Skåne, Sweden · 11 km
- [Åhus Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/aose-hus/): Building in Kristianstad Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden · 12 km
- [Åhus Bryggeri & Restaurang](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ahus-bryggeri-restaurang/): Brewery · 12 km
- [St. Mary's Church in  Åhus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/st-mary-church/): Church building in Kristianstad Municipality, Sweden · 12 km
- [Södra Äspets naturreservat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sodra-aspets-naturreservat/): Protected area · 13 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Sweden guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/).

## More in Sweden: Nature

- [Kattegat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kattegat/): sea area between Denmark and Sweden
- [Kebnekaise](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kebnekaise-nordtoppen/): Sweden's highest mountain
- [Abisko National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/parque-nacional-de-abisko/): national park
- [Sarek National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sarek/): national park in northern Sweden
- [Vändåtberget](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vandatbergets-naturreservat/): nature reserve in Västernorrland, Sweden
- [Ytterby](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ytterby-mine/): mine on Resarö, Vaxholm municipality, Stockholm archipelago, Sweden

Every Sweden place under Nature, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/naturaleza/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hanö Bay?

It is a bay on the east coast of Skåne, South Sweden. It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Hanö Bay?

May to September. In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 44.

### How do you get to Hanö Bay?

The nearest main airport is Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX), 77 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.862966%2C14.45776) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Lägerholmen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/lagerholmens-naturreservat/), [Åhus Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/aose-hus/), [Åhus Bryggeri & Restaurang](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ahus-bryggeri-restaurang/). The rest is in [the Sweden guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/9059537), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1584106), CC0. More about Hanö Bay on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han%C3%B6_Bay). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

