Background
During Storm Babet on October 20-21, 2023, the beach at Knäbäckshusen suffered extensive damage. A significant number of trees fell, part of the beach was washed away, and both the slope and the steps collapsed. As a result, the beach in the area of the landing and further south has been closed to the public to ensure the safety of visitors and residents. Simrishamn Municipality urges everyone to respect the closure so that nature and the slope have an opportunity to stabilize.
Why is the beach closed?
The staircase has disappeared and the risk of new landslides along the slope is significant. The risk of falling trees and rocks is also significant.
Why can't a new staircase be built by the summer?
The continued movement along the slope makes it impossible to build a new staircase for the time being. We must first evaluate the progress of the erosion and allow the slope to stabilize.
Is it safe to stay in the vicinity of the collapsed area?
No, it is dangerous to be near the beach at Knäbäckshusen because of the risk of landslides along the slope and shoreline. Visitors can most safely access the northern part of the beach by walking from Stenshuvud along the beach, but enter the area at your own risk.
When can the beach reopen?
It is difficult to say exactly when the beach can be reopened. The opening depends on the possibility of building a new staircase and the evolution of beach erosion.
How does this affect other services or facilities in the area?
Parking and toilets will have the same opening hours as last summer. These are available for those who want to use Skåneleden for hiking to, for example, Stenshuvud.
How does Simrishamn municipality deal with the situation?
We are regularly on site to assess risks and explore different solutions to enable access to the beach.
Let us together ensure that our guests and residents have a great time on other beautiful beaches that Österlen has to offer. The very best way to help is to avoid entering the slope in Knäbäckshusen and thus give nature a chance to recover.
