My driving journey across the Swedish countryside. As I previously stated in earlier Swedish posts, I was fortunate to have stunning Baltic Ocean views in the south of Sweden. It truly affected me; the days and weeks leading up to my departure had been difficult, and I needed to make a total shift in my life since my health didn’t allow me to do the things I used to do. So this was the first time I’d tasted adventure in a new way. And this exceeded all expectations.

My first night in my new adventure car didn’t go as planned, but I did learn a lot. I restarted my journey to the Dansk Falls from the lovely south of Sweden. Dansk Falls is located in Sweden, and it is a road journey through beautiful scenery and narrow roads.

I left Löderup’s shore and rode towards Lund. I saw several beautiful antique windmills on my way. It caused me to pull over and look at the structure, which was breathtaking to see. It, together with a nearby farm, transports me back in time.

As the photographs indicate, I was accompanied by a butterfly on my journey to Sweden. I reach a nice inner road 20 km before Lund in Anderslöv. The inner path goes to Astrid Gate, a Glas Artist studio.

After knocking on the door, there was no response because she was not at home. It’s a tremendous shame since I was looking forward to meeting this intriguing person. My fault, as I had simply driven into her lane without first calling.

Astrid Gate says, “When I create glass I feel with all my senses. You collect impressions of everything around you, nature, music, films and fantasies. Even how you feel yourself, and what mood you have at the moment, affects what you do at the moment. All of this pours out of my hands and into the glass. I want to convey warmth, sensuality and curiosity with my glass.”

It’s fascinating to hear her describe her artistic process. She uses her senses to make something. It has the potential to be magnificent. It truly was when I viewed some of her artwork in her shop.

I proceeded my journey towards Lund to pick up my oldest daughter and continue our journey towards Dansk Falls, which is about 130 km north. The interior roads were fantastic, and we came across numerous legendary private castles in pristine shape. The terrain began to transform from flat to curving and vast views of lush nature. I opened my car’s panoramic top and took in the silence and beauty of it all. There were even ten fallow deer that crossed our paths. It was amazing to observe them as they looked out for each other and took their time.

We were going in the direction of Helsingor when I noticed a race track in between the woods. It was obvious that I wanted to see the track. We landed at Kågeröd near Ring Knutstorp. With a history dating back more than 50 years, Ring Knutstorp is one of Sweden’s most successful courses. The layout, which is undulating and somewhat speedy, is popular with fans because of the fantastic views provided by the bluffs overlooking the course.

It was able to attract some international motorsport in the shape of the European Formula 3 Championship in the 1970s and 1980s.

The circuit layout has stayed constant since 1980, but the track is still one of the busiest in Sweden, with activity on most days throughout the summer, including manufacturer and club days, general testing, and other events.

The photographs were taken at the circuit where the new BMW M3 Berline and Touring versions were being tested. It was fantastic to see the automobile drivers make the most of it. But I wasn’t here to watch some rubber burn, but to appreciate the beautiful scenery. even though we were standing close to a racecourse, the natural surroundings drew all of our attention.

We weren’t far from our target, so we continued on our journey to the falls. We drove across a lot of rivers and lakes and dense woodland. Dansk Falls was our destination. Danska Fall is a big natural reserve on the surface. Winter and summer visitors both come here. They are drawn in particular by the waterfall, its gorgeous surroundings, and historical links.

From the peak of the falls to the river’s mouth, there is a 36-metre plunge. There are various rapids and spectacular waterfalls in the river. The nature reserve is dominated by beech woodlands with occasional oaks. Pine bog, mixed forest, wetland forest, lakes, watercourses and open land complete the picture. The beech and oak forest type is over 100 years old and, thanks to their age, its trees are becoming interesting as hosts for lichens and mosses. There is water on three sides of the nature reserve, the Brearedssjön Lake on the north, the Assman watercourse on the east and the Skällåsasjön Lake on the west.

As the day came to an end, it was time to find a place to sleep. We sought a site near the water in the nature reserve because wild camping is authorised and lawful in Sweden. I discovered a fantastic area to pitch our tent after some off-road driving.
We brought some great Swedish cheese and Knäckebröd, but also some Italian wine.

We completed our wonderful day in the hands of Mother Nature with a calm sea view and a pleasant evening. We had a fantastic day and saw some stunning scenery along the way. We couldn’t be happier with a bright sun on our travel.

When I was sitting beside the water, there seemed to be no time. It had come to a standstill and was at peace with everyone. It had been a difficult few weeks, but having the capacity to view this all is a blessing, and I am confident that I made the correct decision. Having the capacity to reach out and create with all sense.

Thank you