Skåne Rapeseed Fields – Where to see the flowers bloom

Southern Sweden’s region of Skåne turns a bright shade of yellow throughout the spring as the rapeseed fields start to bloom. The fields of rapeseed are one of the most popular things to see at this time of year. The rapeseed flower, known as raps in Swedish, grows particularly well in the landscape, with it almost being impossible to make a road trip through the region of Skåne without seeing them.

If you’re reading this post, it’s likely that spring has begun in Skåne and the rapeseed flowers are just starting to bloom! Spring is a magical time of year in southern Sweden and walking around surrounded by bright yellow flowers contrasted against the blue sky, is a real spring feeling.

This guide to the rapeseed fields in Skåne includes when to visit to see the flowers in bloom, the best places to explore and things to remember when admiring the rapeseed flowers!

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About the fields of rapeseed in Skåne

Skåne is one of the most beautiful regions in Sweden, covered in thriving farmland. It is one of the best places for hiking through meadows, picking lavender and enjoying sandy beaches. Rapeseed is a plant that has been grown in this region for years, but only in the 1970s did it become a popular crop as the production of canola oil (rapsolja) began!

For other recommendations, read this post for the perfect weekend itinerary in Skåne.

When to visit the Skåne rapeseed fields

Usually, the rapeseed flowers are in full bloom from the start to the middle of May. This is quite temperature-dependent and some years it comes earlier, and some later! If the winter is mild and spring comes early, you may find that the rapeseed fields bloom as early as April! The raps fields bloom for 2 – 3 weeks in total!

As a rule of thumb, I would say that aiming to visit the raps fields at the start of May is your best bet. Of course, if you have the possibility to ask someone living in Skåne how they are looking, or even check Instagram for updates, you are more likely to get a good estimation!

Things to remember when visiting the raps fields

In recent years, farmers have had real problems with tourists coming and trampling their crops to take photos. To combat this, some farmers have made special areas for people to stand or walk through. When there isn’t anything like this in place at the rapeseed field you are visiting, it’s best to just look from the sidelines.

If you want to walk in the fields themselves, you will need to get the permission of the farmer. If you manage to do this, make sure to stay off the crops themselves and stick to the dirt tracks that often run between them.

Where to see the rapeseed fields in Skåne

As I mentioned before, the rapeseed flowers bloom everywhere in Skåne during the spring. As soon as you start driving around, you will find it hard not to see them! But for a start, I can tell you some of the best areas to visit and where we went to see some of the raps fields!

Hylle

The suburb of Hylle is quite close to Malmö and quite accessible with and without a car! I won’t highlight any specific fields here, but they won’t be hard to spot if you just walk around the area!

Trelleborg

A bigger Harbor city by the sea, Trelleborg is a great place to go scouting for rapeseed fields as well as spend some time down by the coast!

Hörte

Hörte is a small village on the south coast of Skåne. Driving towards this area, we saw so many rapeseed fields! We stopped for lunch at Hörte Brygga and spent the afternoon wandering around the small country roads.

Skåne Rapeseed Fields – The Best of Swedish Spring

The blossoming rapeseed flowers are genuinely one of the most magical things to see in Skåne in the spring! They make a great day trip for those living in southern Sweden, and a good highlight for anyone else traveling to Skåne! If you want some tips on other things to do on the region during your visit, make sure to read this post for 10 day trips from Malmö, or discover the top 20 places to see spring in Sweden!

Frequently asked questions

What is a rapeseed field

A rapeseed field is a field where farmers grow the rapeseed plant. This is more commonly known for its use in canola oil. In Sweden rapeseed oil is used to power many of the buses. You can find out more here!

What are the yellow fields in Sweden?

The yellow fields you see when exploring southern Sweden in the spring are the rapeseed fields. They are very often found in the region of Skåne.

What does a field of rapeseed look like?

When a field of rapeseed is in full bloom, the flowers turn bright yellow. The fields look like patches of fluffy, bright flowers and are very distinct in their appearance.

When do the rapeseed flowers bloom in Skåne?

Usually, the rapeseed flowers are in full bloom from the start to the middle of May. This is very weather dependant and some years they can blossom earlier, and some later.

Do they grow canola in Sweden?

Canola, or rapeseed, is a very popular crop grown in southern Sweden. You will find that farmers grow canola not only in Skåne but also in many other regions further north.

What is canola in Swedish?

The word “canola” in Swedish is “raps”. Similarly, the translation for “rapeseed” is also “raps”. If you are looking for canola oil in Sweden, you will be looking out for “rapsolja”.

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