Kivik

Kivik
A classic Kivik cottage
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Coordinates: 55°41′N 14°14′E / 55.683°N 14.233°E / 55.683; 14.233Coordinates: 55°41′N 14°14′E / 55.683°N 14.233°E / 55.683; 14.233
Country	Sweden
Province	Skåne
County	Skåne County
Municipality	Simrishamn Municipality
Area
• Total	1.25 km2 (0.48 sq mi)
Population (31 December 2010)
• Total	960
• Density	766/km2 (1,980/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)

Kivik is a locality situated in Simrishamn Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden with 960 inhabitants in 2010. It is located in a part of Scania (Skåne) called Österlen.

Kivik is known for its annual market, usually taking place on the third Monday through Wednesday of July each year. It's also known for its abundant production of herring, apples and apple cider, usually sold in large quantities at the market.

Historically, Kivik is also home to a bronze-age tomb - the 3,000-year-old "King's Grave". It is the largest circular burial site in Sweden, measuring 75 metres in diameter.

The national park of Stenshuvud is situated to the south of the village.