Halmstad
Halmstad
Like a big city in a more convenient format! Halmstad’s rhythm pulsates all year round. The summer town with fresh, salt-water swimming, hectic entertainment in Tylösand, exciting activities for all the family, several golf courses and a rich cultural life. Add to that, the rich food tradition with salmon and sea food. A real smörgåsbord for both body and soul!Find your trip
In the hometown of Gyllene Tider and Roxette, there is a constant stream of entertainment. At Simstadion Brottet, concerts are set with the sea as a backdrop. Hallandsgården holds sing-alongs, and Norre Katts Park’s musicians and poets perform on Kafé Rotundan´s small stage. Live music can be heard from pubs and rock stages. During the International Street Festival, the whole town becomes one big stage and Nolltrefem is a culture centre for young people, often visited by well-known preformers on their way up. At Halmstad Teater (theatre), the auditorium fills with expectant audiences when different productions excite and interesting lectures fascinate. The programme is packed with visiting performers, and local talents offer music, theatre, variety shows, dance and musicals. Halmstad Arena is the place to be if you prefer bigger shows, sports events and exhibitions. Let your hair down to the resident orchestra or relax at one of the many outdoor cafés and restaurants. Maybe you prefer a turn on the dance floor to a dance band in Västerhagen or a gospel concert in Gullbranna? Throughout July, the festival spirit begins when the sun is still high in the sky, and après beach at Solgården in Tylösand is a classic, to say the least.
In the olden days, Halmstad had four town gates and today only the North Gate remains. Once this narrow passage was a through route for one of our largest main roads…
Ten theme parks in the same place, here you can go on a wild safari, sneak into Indian country and bounce in jumping land among much more.
Welcome to a world of history from a military point of view. At the Garrison Museum you find historical objects, uniforms, weapons, local and global stories- as well as human destinies! Here we look into the Garrison’s history, a history that stretches far beyond the military society. The Air Defence Collection, which is one of Sweden’s four national military history collections, is stored in Skedalahed, 5 km east of Halmstad. The owner of the collection is Army Museum. The collection is open for pre-arranged visits and on open house days. We especially focus on… The comic book figure 91 Karlsson.
Popular wedding chapel built in wood. Open during the summer.
Indoor pool with water slides, bubble pool, spa section, exercise area and café.
In the olden days, Halmstad had four town gates and today only the North Gate remains. Once this narrow passage was a through route for one of our largest main roads…
There are totally 46 nature reserves in the municipality with different types of nature and wildlife, there is also a bird sanctuary. Inland you will find meadows and deep forests that offer a rich spectrum of outdoor activities. In Simlångsdalen you can go kayaking in the rivers and lakes. If you like fishing, Nissan and Fylleån offer good conditions for catching salmon and trout, and in the lakes the pike, bass and steelhead will bite. In the region there is 200 kilometers of bicycle route. The Ginst trail takes you along the coast of Halland, the Hylte trail in the wilderness of Nissadalen and Cykelspåret (bike trail) through a range of terrain. The Banvall trail stretches 250 kilometers between Halmstad and Karlshamn. If you like hiking you got plenty to discover. The Prins Bertils trail follows the coast line from Halmstad castle to Tylösand. Then it turns inland and ends 18 kilometers from the castle in the nature reserve Möllegård. The trail Hallandsleden is 380 kilometers long and cuts trough Halmstad region but there is heaps of trails and walks close to the city. Near the centre is Galgberget and further out you will find Haverdal and Steninge, but also the woods of Skedala, Simlångsdalen and Kvibille.
In the hometown of Gyllene Tider and Roxette, there is a constant stream of entertainment. At Simstadion Brottet, concerts are set with the sea as a backdrop. Hallandsgården holds sing-alongs, and Norre Katts Park’s musicians and poets perform on Kafé Rotundan´s small stage. Live music can be heard from pubs and rock stages. During the International Street Festival, the whole town becomes one big stage and Nolltrefem is a culture centre for young people, often visited by well-known preformers on their way up. At Halmstad Teater (theatre), the auditorium fills with expectant audiences when different productions excite and interesting lectures fascinate. The programme is packed with visiting performers, and local talents offer music, theatre, variety shows, dance and musicals. Halmstad Arena is the place to be if you prefer bigger shows, sports events and exhibitions. Let your hair down to the resident orchestra or relax at one of the many outdoor cafés and restaurants. Maybe you prefer a turn on the dance floor to a dance band in Västerhagen or a gospel concert in Gullbranna? Throughout July, the festival spirit begins when the sun is still high in the sky, and après beach at Solgården in Tylösand is a classic, to say the least.
In the olden days, Halmstad had four town gates and today only the North Gate remains. Once this narrow passage was a through route for one of our largest main roads…
Brasserie Collioure is a cosy restaurant by Nissan’s quayside, where French cuisine meets Swedish delicacies. You are offered experiences out of the ordinary – on weekdays and at party nights!
The Fox & Anchor is an English gastropub, where traditional pub dishes meet modern cooking. The proud beer and whisky traditions are treasured and therefore, regular tastings of different kinds of drinks are arranged.
Located at Nissan’s quayside, you find Halmstad’s probably cosiest summer restaurant. You can do whatever you like in this nice, relaxed atmosphere: have a coffee; eat lunch or dinner; have a delicious drink; or enjoy an ecological beer on the sunny pier. On weekends, known and less known artists and bands turn Tillsammans into a big stage.
The Bull’s Pub is an international pub and steakhouse with a jovial atmosphere. In the building of the old fire station, everyone feels comfortable and the open-air part at Lilla Torg is one of the town’s biggest and most popular.
The cosy restaurant is family-owned and was opened in 1995. Here you can discover so-called “cross cooking” cuisine with varied dishes from all over the world.
Göstas in Steninge is a restaurant and café at an irresistibly beautiful location. A stone’s throw away from the sea, breathtaking archipelagos, and with Steninge’s nature reserve as closest neighbour.
Wild West Steakhouse serves delicious American dishes for the whole family. Anything, from the smallest grilled foods to big steaks, speaks of a genuine Western environment. Interesting artists, performances, and shows fascinate and give a true Wild West feeling.
Enjoy one of the house’s stone oven-baked pizzas with exclusively fresh raw materials. Or choose something else from the menu, which offers international dishes from the Italian, American and French cuisine.
Brasserie Collioure is a cosy restaurant by Nissan’s quayside, where French cuisine meets Swedish delicacies. You are offered experiences out of the ordinary – on weekdays and at party nights!
The Fox & Anchor is an English gastropub, where traditional pub dishes meet modern cooking. The proud beer and whisky traditions are treasured and therefore, regular tastings of different kinds of drinks are arranged.
Särdals Kvarn
The big Falu red barn shop is located alongside Halland’s coastal road. Here you can buy Hafi’s popular jams, juices and jellies, as well as delicacies from several food producers from Halland. Only the best is good enough!
Walkincloset
A clothing boutique for women.
Hallarna
Hallarna is the place where all paths cross. Throughout the years, Hallarna has become a big shopping mall with stores, cafés, and restaurants – all of them under the same roof.
Särdals Kvarn
The big Falu red barn shop is located alongside Halland’s coastal road. Here you can buy Hafi’s popular jams, juices and jellies, as well as delicacies from several food producers from Halland. Only the best is good enough!
Walkincloset
A clothing boutique for women.
Distance to Halmstad
From Gothenburg: 140 kilometres From Helsingborg: 80 kilometres From Malmö: 135 kilometres From Copenhagen: 180 kilometres
Bike Hire
Halmstad is ideal to get a round by bike. Hire your bike at Levin & Nilsson
Car Hire
Europcar: +46 35 188 515 www.europcar.se Avis: +46 35 376 85 www.avis.se Hertz: +46 35 10 27 61 www.hertz.se
Public Transport
The central station is located on Stationsgatan 25, 15 minutes from the town centre. Information and ticket office: SJ Tel: +46 771 75 75 75 Web: www.sj.se Hallandstrafiken connects the city with the surroundings by bus and Öresunds train. The bus terminal is located at Österskans near Österbro, just by the town library. For information about train- and bus schedules, prices and how to buy a ticket visit: www.hallandstrafiken.se or call +46 771 331 030.
Health care
Sjukvårdsrådgivning open 24h Tel: +46 35 1177 Web: www.1177.se Länssjukhuset Address: Lasarettsvägen Tel: +46 35 13 10 00
Distance to Halmstad
From Gothenburg: 140 kilometres From Helsingborg: 80 kilometres From Malmö: 135 kilometres From Copenhagen: 180 kilometres
Bike Hire
Halmstad is ideal to get a round by bike. Hire your bike at Levin & Nilsson
