Halmstad

Halmstad, Sweden

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!

Population:

93

Currency:

Swedish SEK/crowns

Emergency Numbers:

112

Opening Hours:

Weekdays 10.00-18.00 Saturdays 10.00-15.00.

Newspapers:

Hallandsposten,
www.hallandsposten.se

The City

That Halmstad is “the city of three hearts,” as well as a famous summer city is known among the sweds. Formerly a Danish settlement, Halmstad got its first city rights in 1307, and became Swedish in 1645. A ribbon of salty beaches from the eastern parts of the city to Tylösand, has made Halmstad to all of Sweden’s bath tub. Add to that the music flowing from the city centre, from Tylösand and from all the local bars and clubs. If you’d rather enjoy a picnic there are many places to choose between. Nature is just around the corner and it is easy to move around in, try for example, a walk along the Prins Bertil foot path or a bike ride – the city’s net of bicycle lanes is extensive. Halmstad has a wide range of cultural events and there is always something interesting to do. Museums and all kinds of exhibitions as well as the historic city centre itself. Why not go for an evening walk along the picturesque Vallgatan? In Halmstad, nothing is too far away and there is always something happening! From the Look-out Tower, you get a fantastic view over the town, its surroundings and the sparkling water in the Bay of Laholm.

Do & See

There is always something to do in Halmstad and the schedule includes theatre, sports, culture, art, history, nature, festivals, etc.

There’s also lots of different art around Halmstad. Get an art map from the tourist office and set off around the city as your own guide. If you want to swing a club then there are ten golf courses to choose from in the Golfing Capital of Halmstad. Take a dip at one of the city’s many beaches, visit the flagship beach of Tylösand, or find your own favourite bay. Nature is constantly around us with wide-ranging moorland, forests, rocky slopes and thundering waterfalls. Experience one of our nature reserves on foot, bike or why not by canoe?

As you will see there’s something for everyone in Halmstad – now it’s time to find your favourite.

Events

There is Always something going on in Halmsad, with a varied programme of culture, music, theatre, sports, festivals, art etc. During the summer you get the opportunity to sing-along at Galgberget and dance to an orchestra at Västerhagen dance arena. Halmstads theatre offers a wide range of theatre shows and gatecrash performances. Halmstad Arena is host to big events as in sport, show, fair and congress.

Take a look at our events calendar at destinationhalmstad.se to find the event for you.

Golf

Golf is big in Halmstad. Each year tens of thousands of golfers descend on Halmstad to enjoy wonderful rounds of golf in diverse, naturally beautiful environments. There are golf packages for the entire family and a total of six 18-hole Courses one of the best training facilities in the world and several pay and play options. Several of them are just a stone's throw from the west coast and Sweden's most popular sandy beach, Tylösand.
Halmstad has so much more to offer beyond golf clubs, with its wide range of countryside, culture and nightlife. All adventures are within easy reach – even the most difficult green.

Welcome to Sweden's Capital of Golf!