Weekend in Halmstad

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Active outdoor weekend

This is the trip for the active visitor with a love of nature. We recommend using a car to get from place to place, but most locations are also accessible by public transport.

Friday

17:00 Arrival at PaulssonPaleo, where you will partake of a Halland-inspired menu at the Tallhöjden Inn
Over the weekend, you will stay at the charming PaulssonPaleo country B&B, where Cecilia, Catharina and Simon will welcome you to your self-catering idyll. The farm offers a range of activities including Yoga, running and sauerkraut courses. You will also be close to several beautiful hiking trails.

In Simlångsdalen you check in at the historic Tallhöjden Inn (swe) External link, opens in new window. in the heart of Simlångsdalen. Round off the evening with the Tallhöjden Halland-inspired menu.

Saturday

07:30 Breakfast followed by a hike along Gårdshultsleden
Wake up in the countryside and enjoy breakfast at PaulssonPaleo. External link, opens in new window. Early birds have the opportunity to book a relaxing morning yoga class in the woods beneath the cathedral-like canopy. Naturally, staff will be only too happy to recommend the best place for a morning dip – whether in the quiet lake Brearedssjön or the glittering waters of the River Assman.

Afterwards, pack a thermos of coffee and set off along the beautiful hiking trail Gårdshultsleden, which passes by PaulssonPaleo. The trail passes through the beautiful Gårdshult Nature Reserve (swe), External link, opens in new window. through a cultural landscape that will make you feel like you are in an Astrid Lindgren movie and past the roaring waters of the Danish Falls (Danska fall). If you fancy a detour, you can follow the trail Smedhultaleden and climb the hill at Höjabjär, from where on a clear day you can see all the way to Halmstad!

11:30 Bicycle tour through Simlångsdalen with lunch outdoors
Book a cycle from Mountain Biking in Halmstad External link, opens in new window. and receive tips and inspiration on which trails would be best suited to your requirements. Stop beside Torvsjön for a lakeside picnic in Skedala Forest. You can buy a prepared picnic basket from Tallhöjden Inn (swe). External link, opens in new window. Weather permitting, we recommend a refreshing dip in the still waters before making your way back to Simlångsdalen.

19:00 Dinner at Ulvered Deer Farm
Head south in the evening to Ulvereds Hjorthagn (Ulvered Deer Farm) (swe), External link, opens in new window. just across the border in Laholm Municipality. Enjoy a wonderful dinner, the ingredients for which are sourced a stone’s throw from your table. The farm provides a unique and fantastic atmosphere with nature a constant, nearby presence. Why not enjoy a brief stroll along Ulvered’s nature trail between the main course and dessert? Before heading back, be sure to take a look in Ulvered Deer Farm’s well-stocked farm shop (swe)! External link, opens in new window.

Sunday

08:00 Breakfast followed by SUP on the River Fylle
After another splendid breakfast at PaulssonPaleo, it’s time to check out and make your way to the River Fylle to try Stand Up Paddle (SUP). An SUP adventure on the River Fylle is something out of the ordinary; you might even find it hard to believe that you are still in Sweden, as you glide through an almost Amazonian environment with branches hanging over the water and rocks emerging from the water to test your steering. In other words, the obstacles that enliven your trip can turn it into a real adventure. That said, SUP is suited to almost anyone, from beginners to seasoned professionals. and you do not require any special prior knowledge. Book your SUP adventure via KiteKalle (swe). External link, opens in new window.

12:00 Lunch in the city followed by a hike along Prince Bertil’s Trail
Round off your weekend with a visit to Halmstad city centre, where you will find a wide range of options for a pleasant lunch. You can find tips in our Lunch Guide and on our page on Halmstad’s restaurants. For parking tips, visit our Getting Around page.

Once you have parked your car, head for Halmstad Castle, from where you can set off along the coast on Prince Bertil’s Trail, perhaps Halmstad’s most alluring walk. Enjoy lunch on the banks of the Nissan at the cosy family-run restaurant Söderfamiljen, External link, opens in new window. or at Västra Stranden in the delightful beachside café Söderpiren (South Pier). After a delicious lunch, continue on your way along the salt-sprayed coastal path. The easily accessible Prince Bertil’s Trail takes you on a journey through scenic countryside, past everything from sandy beaches, coastal woodland, cliffs and old stone quarries to marinas and fishing coves. You will pass places with stunning views, secluded bathing areas and mysterious locations that bear witness to both quarrying and Viking battles. For further information on places of interest along the route and a digital map, please visit our page on Prince Bertil’s Trail. There are several bus stops along the trail from which you can easily take the bus back to the city centre. Timetables are available at hallandstrafiken.se (swe). External link, opens in new window.

Your hike completed, you are fully deserving of afternoon refreshments. Visit Café Skånskan (swe), External link, opens in new window. which occupies a quaint eighteenth-century, half-timbered building and has been making chocolate and baked goods since the 1930s. You can find more café recommendations on our City Refreshments page.

Packed with new memories, your Halmstad weekend break is over – until next time. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Hygge and history in Halmstad

This is the tour for those with an interest in the genuine and historical. We recommend using a car to get from place to place, but most locations are also accessible by public transport.

Friday

18:00 Arrival in Halmstad, check in to the Grand Hotel in the city centre
Check in to the venerable Best Western Grand Hotel (swe) External link, opens in new window. in the city centre. Once checked in, take a stroll through Halmstad’s pleasant pedestrian precinct to this evening’s elegant restaurant, Pio Matsal & bar (swe). External link, opens in new window. The restaurant’s menu is adapted to seasonal and available produce and ingredients. After dinner, set off on a lovely historical city walk armed with our digital guidebook. Would you prefer a more sedate evening? If so, Friday night is the perfect opportunity to visit a cosy bar. During the summer, Rotundan (swe) External link, opens in new window. in the beautiful Norre Katts Park is a delightful alternative. You will find a wide range of drinks on offer at the Fox and Anchor (swe) External link, opens in new window. on Lilla Torg all year round.

Halmstad has many hotels and restaurants to choose from. For further fantastic alternatives, we recommend that you visit our Restaurants A–Z page and hotelpage!

Saturday

08:00 Breakfast followed by local flavours along the coast
After a good night’s sleep, begin your day in the hotel restaurant, Stationsgatan 44 (swe), External link, opens in new window. where a hearty, nutritious and delicious breakfast buffet is served. In fact, the theme for the day starts here: the buffet contains a number of local delicacies such as bread from the local sourdough bakery Engdahl & Co (swe). External link, opens in new window.

With your stomach full, you are ready to continue on your voyage of discovery around the flavours of Halland. Check out, jump into your car and open our digital map of Halland’s coastal road. The map contains both tips and useful information on local food. Halland’s coast road, Kustvägen, winds along the coast between Halmstad and Falkenberg. Aside from the beautiful coastal scenery, the route passes a number of exciting sights and tourist attractions, which is why Kustvägen is signposted with the Swedish Transport Administration’s brown and white Tourist Route signs. Just follow the brown signs with the white flower and you can’t go wrong.

In addition to the attractions along Kustvägen, we heartily recommend detours to Wapnö Farm (swe), External link, opens in new window. Susegård Farm Shop (swe), External link, opens in new window. Lyngalax (swe) External link, opens in new window. and the Hafi Factory Shop External link, opens in new window., all of which sell local produce, offering you the opportunity to enjoy local flavours. For more tips, please visit our page on farm shops around Halmstad.

12:00 Lunch in Steninge, then discover Slöinge
The perfect place for lunch, this morning’s destination is the small coastal community of Steninge. Choose from Göstas Café (swe), External link, opens in new window. Steninge Kuststation External link, opens in new window. and Restaurang Skepparstugan (swe), External link, opens in new window. or Särdal Mill (swe), External link, opens in new window. just south of Steninge.

Reinvigorated, you are now ready for an afternoon of culture. Point your car towards Slöinge and visit one or both of its museums, the Berte Rural Living Museum (swe) External link, opens in new window. or Svedino’s Automobile and Aviation Museum, External link, opens in new window. two seasonal museums covering entirely different fields. Having travelled back in time, whether into the world of vintage automobiles or agriculture, treat yourself to fika at traditional stone oven bakery Solhaga Stenugnsbageri (swe). External link, opens in new window. If you would rather have an ice cream, stop by the SIA ice cream bar in Slöinge. And before you leave, visit Slöinge Kafferosteri External link, opens in new window. to pick up some fresh artisan-roasted coffee!

18:00 The Kvibille Inn and an informal dinner
The day concludes with the little gem Kvibille, a village with fascinating remains from the Bronze Age and onwards into the twentieth century. Check in to the old inn dating from 1645, where Anders and Maria will be delighted to welcome you for a wonderfully relaxed evening in the restaurant. If you’re lucky, the innkeeper himself may bring out the guitar to play a song or two. He even has a repertoire of exciting stories to share: ask him about the tale of “the switch”...

Sunday

08:00 Enjoy breakfast at the Kvibille Inn and experience Kvibille’s cultural heritage
Begin the day with a hearty breakfast at the inn. Visit the popular cheese shop, which is also located at the inn. Here, you will find both the Kvibille Dairy’s famous cheeses (swe), External link, opens in new window. including blue cheese and cheddar, as well as cheeses produced on a smaller scale and one-off batches.

Afterwards, take a stroll through the history of the village on the Kvibille Culture Trail. The trail covers approximately 4 kilometres and takes you on a journey from the Bronze Age into the twentieth century. Stops along the way include the Runestone, which is walled into the church, the Dungeon where Johan Jacob Olsson Qwick awaited execution and the Courthouse where legal disputes concerning the inhabitants of Halmstad were resolved.

12:00 Experience Halland Art Museum
Make your way back to Halmstad city centre to visit Halland Art Museum. Enjoy a tasty lunch in the museum’s restaurant, Brunchbaren (swe), External link, opens in new window. while appreciating the beautiful views across the River Nissan. The menu is characterised by local produce. If you have time to spare, we warmly recommend a visit to the museum’s exhibitions. You can find details of current exhibitions in our Event Calendar (swe).

Packed with new memories, your Halmstad weekend break is over – until next time. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!