The park was created through the capping and rehabilitation of a large landfill site active until the late 20th century.
The hills provide the highest viewpoint in the city of Lund, offering clear sightlines to the Copenhagen skyline on days with low humidity.
The park contains a disc golf course that utilizes the uneven topography to create challenging elevation-based shots.
Vegetation has been planted to facilitate natural succession, transitioning the landfill site into a stable ecological meadow.
The site layout incorporates a 'Stjärnbacken' (Star Hill) which is a popular local landmark for astronomy and stargazing due to minimized light pollution from the city center.
Sankt Hans Hills is a prominent hilly park area in northern Lund, constructed on top of a former municipal landfill. The landscape features rolling terrain with significant elevation changes, providing panoramic views across the city and toward the Öresund Strait. The park serves as a recreational hub for the surrounding residential neighborhoods, featuring expansive grassy slopes, paved walking paths, and integrated sports facilities. During winter, the elevated mounds are frequently used for sledding and light recreational skiing. The area is intentionally designed to integrate nature with active leisure, hosting designated bonfire pits and outdoor gym equipment. It is a key green lung in the northern district, managed by the municipality to balance natural biodiversity with high-traffic human use.
The summit of the tallest peak facing south-west toward the Lund Cathedral spires.
Bring sturdy footwear, as the trails are unpaved and hilly, which can become muddy after rainfall.
If visiting for the view, aim for the highest peak early in the evening to capture the sunset behind the city.
Pack a picnic, as there are multiple designated barbecue stations available for public use.
Do not attempt to access the slopes during heavy rain, as the soil can become highly unstable and slippery.
Keep dogs on a leash during bird nesting season and strictly dispose of all waste in provided bins to protect local wildlife.
