Halmstad

Beside the well known beach of Tylösand, there are 21 beaches along the 45 kilometre long coastline. The only school of lifeguards in the Nordic countries is located at Tylösand, where 60 lifeguards are trained annually. Lifeguards patrol the beaches during the summer. Disability adapted bathing places are located in Tylösand and Östra stranden (The Eastern beach). Inland you find bathing places among many of the lakes.

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 performers on their way up. At Halmstad Teater (theatre), the auditorium fills with expectant audiences eager to see exciting productions and interesting lectures. 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 cafes 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.

The 'City Farmhouse' Olofstorp is a popular oasis for the whole family. Find Swedish animals, nature hikes, BBQ-areas and much more just east of town.

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. A special focus is on… The comic book figure 91 Karlsson.

There are 46 nature reserves within the municipality with different types of nature and wildlife, including a bird sanctuary. Inland you will find meadows and deep forests that offer a rich variety 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. There are 200 kilometres of bicycle routes in the region. 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 kilometres 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 kilometres from the castle in the nature reserve Möllegård. The trail Hallandsleden is 380 kilometres 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.

Hallandsgården is an open-air museum founded in 1925, beautifully situated on Galgberget in the middle of Halmstad. This is a natural destination for anyone who wants to visit bygone days. There are old buildings here acquired from various locations around Halland. Visit Eldsberga School House, Hörsåsstugan or the stables, and experience life as it was at first hand, on your own or with one of our expert guides. A variety of cultural plants like Portland roses, herbs and hops can be seen growing near the buildings. The area is open year-round for visitors. The buildings and the cafe are open during the summer months when guided tours are provided for both children and adults.

Halmstad City Library is a modern and airy glass-and-steel building located along the Nissan river. Drop by to pick up a book or a film, read in a cosy air-conditioned environment. There's also a cafe: take your coffee to go and enjoy it by the water. Check the calendar or art events, too.