Greyfriars Abbey (Klostret i Ystad / Gråbrödraklostret) is an abbey in Ystad, Skåne, Sweden, and a filming location for Wallander – Cellisten (2009). Built in Founded 1267.
Location: Ystad, Skåne, Sweden
Verified facts
- Appeared in Wallander – Cellisten (tv, 2009) — as The medieval monastery (now Ystad's city museum) was dressed as a Russian Orthodox church. Sing
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15312, SRC-15950 - Built in Founded 1267
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15313, SRC-15312, SRC-17199
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15312 — https://www.yumpu.com/sv/document/view/18319375/i-wallanders-spar-ystads-kommun/10 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15313 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyfriars_Abbey,_Ystad (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15950 — https://www.storytourist.com/city-guide-ystad-7-must-sees-for-wallander-fans/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17199 — https://www.lansstyrelsen.se/skane/besoksmal/kulturmiljoer/grabrodaklostret-i-ystad.html (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Greyfriars Abbey (Klostret i Ystad / Gråbrödraklostret) connected to Wallander – Cellisten?
Greyfriars Abbey (Klostret i Ystad / Gråbrödraklostret), in Ystad, Skåne, has a documented connection to Wallander – Cellisten. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Greyfriars Abbey (Klostret i Ystad / Gråbrödraklostret) located?
Greyfriars Abbey (Klostret i Ystad / Gråbrödraklostret) is located in Ystad, Skåne.