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.

In the olden days, Halmstad had four town gates and today only the North Gate remains. Once this narrow passage was a through route to one of our largest main roads. The Norre Port was completed in 1601 under the Danish king Christian IV. These days the gate leads you to the cosy Norre katts park.

The Distillery Historic District is a pedestrian-only neighbourhood celebrated for its preserved Victorian industrial architecture, set on cobblestone streets that once housed a large whiskey distillery. This atmospheric setting is now a vibrant cultural and social hub, home to independent boutiques, art galleries, and a diverse range of restaurants and bars. The area thrives with a dynamic calendar of events, most notably the annual Christmas Market that transforms its lanes into a festive destination. It successfully blends its 19th-century heritage with a contemporary, creative energy.