Åhus is exceptional. Not because of its location in the forest, almost hidden at the mouth of the Helge Å river in Hanö Bay. But because the town is known worldwide - without anyone realising it. You could say: for its witty social influence...
- Name: Åhus, Sweden
- Location: Hanö Bay, southern Baltic Sea
- Position: 55°55'28.0 "N 014°18'08.4 "E
- Distance from Kiel lighthouse: 195 nautical miles
Insider tip: the Åhus Villa
The secret of the small town is hidden behind the red-brick buildings right by the jetty: this is where Lars Olsson Smith first produced a spirited drink in 1879, which is still bottled in distinctive pharmacy bottles today - Absolut Vodka. The distillery can be visitedThe visitor centre is located in the Åhus Villa.
For guest sailors: the sailing club
To reach Schonen's northernmost harbour, you have to enter Helge Å. Passing the container terminal on the starboard side, you will reach Åhus after one kilometre. Here guests can relax on the wooded southern shore at the Christiansstads Segelsällskap whose jetties have 120 berths (booking possible via Dockspot). Water, electricity and sanitary facilities are available. The Municipal jetty on the north bank is closed for the 2026 season.
The perfect sundowner
- Northern Lights (long drink): 3 cl vodka, 3 cl raspberry liqueur, 9 cl orange-pineapple juice, 3 cl cherry juice Pour the vodka, liqueur and orange-pineapple juice into a long drink glass with ice cubes and mix well. Then slowly pour in the cherry juice. Skål!
Christian Tiedt
Editor Travel
