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In the center of the murder mysteries

Wallander

The police station from the very first film adaptation, the office from the British films and not least Commissioner Kurt Wallander's private living room. Here you take the same steps as Wallander did in the original scenographies, try on his jacket and flip through a solid collection of manuscripts.

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Step into the world of Kurt Wallander and experience the environments up close. Here you’ll encounter iconic sets, carefully designed down to the smallest detail to capture the atmosphere of the films.

This is a place where fiction and reality blend seamlessly – where you can move through the rooms, feel the atmosphere, and gain a deeper understanding of how the stories were brought to life on screen.

Through costumes, scripts, and original production material, you also get a unique behind-the-scenes insight and a chance to get even closer to the production that shaped Wallander’s world.

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Kenneth Branagh som Kurt Wallander i den engelska versionen

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An internationally renowned commissioner

The stories of Kurt Wallander have reached a vast audience around the world. The books by Henning Mankell have been translated into around 40 languages and read by more than 40 million people.

The success continued on screen. Wallander quickly became a major hit with audiences, with 32 Swedish and 12 British adaptations. Much of the filming took place on real locations in and around Ystad – giving the stories a strong sense of authenticity and atmosphere.

The first book was published in 1991, and the last in 2013. The first screen adaptation premiered as early as 1995, starring Rolf Lassgård as Wallander. Since then, several actors have taken on the role, most notably Krister Henriksson, who portrayed him in the majority of the Swedish productions.

But the story doesn’t end there…

In 2025, three new Wallander films were produced, this time starring Gustaf Skarsgård as Kurt Wallander. The films will be released in 2026 – a clear sign that interest in Wallander’s world remains as strong as ever. A new era has begun.

Because the films were shot on authentic locations, you can also experience Wallander’s world in real life. In Ystad, you can visit his home on Mariagatan, enjoy a coffee at Fridolfs Konditori, dine at Hotell Continental du Sud, and wander through the characteristic streets of the town center.

If you want to get even closer to the story, you can also visit the Ystad Studios Visitor Center – where fiction meets reality