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Destination Halmstad
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The City
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The Swedes know Halmstad as “the city of three hearts”, as well as a famous summer city, although the area offers many experiences for all tastes all year round. 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 attracts countless visitors in the summer. 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 from. Nature is just around the corner and is easily accessible. Take a walk along the Prins Bertil foot path or go on a bike ride — the city’s network of bicycle lanes is extensive.
Halmstad has a wide range of cultural events and there is always something interesting to do and see — 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 Observation Tower, you get a fantastic view over the town, its surroundings and the sparkling water in the Bay of Laholm.
If you’d rather enjoy a picnic there are many places to choose from. Nature is just around the corner and is easily accessible. Take a walk along the Prins Bertil foot path or go on a bike ride — the city’s network of bicycle lanes is extensive.
Halmstad has a wide range of cultural events and there is always something interesting to do and see — 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 Observation Tower, you get a fantastic view over the town, its surroundings and the sparkling water in the Bay of Laholm.