Lund, city in Sweden, in Skåne County. Situated in the southern part of the country, Lund is located 18 km (11 mi) northeast of Malmö and about 300 km (about 190 mi) south of Göteborg.
Lund serves as an important commercial center. Its principal economic activities include book publishing and the manufacture of consumer goods. The city is well connected by road and rail, with direct links to Malmö and easy access to Göteborg.