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Welcome to Halland on the west coast of Sweden. Sandy beaches, lush forests, amazing food and cozy cities sprawled along the coastline. Välkommen till Halland.

Havet, skogen vidsträckta stränder och Sveriges bästa surf. Vi kallar det Coastal Living och vi vet att du kommer gilla det. Visithalland.com drivs och utvecklas av Region Halland.

03/06/2026

This could be your Swedish National Day in Halland. ❤️🇸🇪

🕝 08:12
Wake up in Halland.
Soft salty wind. Coffee boiling. National Day waiting outside.

🕝 09:20
The sea calls.
Cold? Maybe. Still worth it.

🕝 10:41
Time to move.
Hair still salty. And something ahead.

🕝 12:05
Follow the music.
Flags above. And celebration all around.

🕝 15:15
Stay a little longer.
Late lunch. And nowhere to rush.

🕝 20:48
Not quite done yet.
Light fading. And a summer evening still waiting.

Across Halland, June 6 takes different shapes. Live music, celebrations, local traditions, community and summer gatherings.

Why June 6? In 1523, Gustav Vasa was elected king, marking Sweden’s break from the Kalmar Union. On the same date in 1809, Sweden adopted a new constitution.

Check out local programmes and celebrations:

Visit Laholm
Halmstad
Falkenberg
VisitVarberg
VisitHylte
VisitKungsbacka

Photos: Alexander Hall, Natalie Greppi, Anna Hållams

29/05/2026

Lunch in Sweden is more than just food.

You might hear the phrase “dagens lunch”. It literally means “today’s lunch” and often refers to a changing lunch special served at lunchtime.

🍽️ Often a lunch special with a fixed price and a few dishes to choose from

🍽️ Part of Swedish everyday and work culture. Time to eat, pause and recharge

🍽️ Fresh, seasonal ingredients and local flavours are common across Halland

🍽️ Traditional Swedish cooking, modern food or something in between

🍽️ Some cafés and outdoor terraces welcome four-pawed lunch company

In Halland, on Sweden’s west coast, lunch can take many forms.

Good food.
A pause in the day.
And sometimes a small taste of Swedish everyday life.

Explore more around Halland:

Visit Laholm
Halmstad
Falkenberg
VisitVarberg
VisitHylte
VisitKungsbacka

Photos: Jessica Clarén, Alexander Hall, Christina Fraas, Emily Slotte, Caroline Borg

27/05/2026

Looking for your green place in Sweden?

Six inland nature reserves in Halland to save for your next Sweden trip. From south to north.

🌿 MÄSTOCKA LJUNGHED, Laholm
Heather-covered landscapes, wide skies and peaceful trails.

🌿 DANSKA FALL, Halmstad
Forest paths, rushing water and one of Halland’s most legendary waterfalls.

🌿 SMÖRKULLEN, Falkenberg
Climb a little higher and look out across forests and open horizons.

🌿 MÅRÅS, Hylte
Quiet woodland, hidden details and forests full of life.

🌿 ÅKULLA, Varberg
Walk beneath the trees, fresh air and peaceful forest trails.

🌿 NATURUM FJÄRÅS BRÄCKA, Kungsbacka
A dramatic landscape shaped by ice and time.

You don’t have to see everything.
Just find the place that feels right for you.

Visit Laholm
Halmstad
Falkenberg
VisitHylte
VisitVarberg
VisitKungsbacka

Photos: Svea Landschoof, Erik Thor (Norr Agency), Per Pixel Petersson, Falkenberg.se, Jonathan Strömberg, Alexander Hall

22/05/2026

Meet hårginst (Genista pilosa).
Halland’s landscape flower.

This small yellow plant has survived in Halland’s sandy heathlands for centuries. A reminder of the old open landscapes that once covered large parts of this region on the Swedish west coast.

Hårginst usually blooms during May and June, turning parts of the landscape yellow for a short time each early summer.

You can find it in places like:
• Mästocka Ljunghed, Laholm
• Vessinge Sandhedar, Laholm
• Övragård, Laholm
• Hollandsbjär, Laholm
• Hällarp, Falkenberg
• Vapnö and Åled gravel pits, Halmstad

Photos: Svea Landschoof, Bernt Fransson, Der Michels

21/05/2026

Halland is on German TV tonight, 🇩🇪

Tonight 21 May at 21:00, German channel NDR will air a 45-minute episode of mareTV featuring Halland and parts of the Swedish west coast.

The programme includes Kattegattleden, Steninge Kuststation, midsummer celebrations, Varberg, Tylösand, fishing traditions in Falkenberg, Gekås and more.

A small journey through sea winds, summer light and life along the coast of Halland.

Read more: https://tvheute.at/ndr-programm/sendung/maretv-doku_-1047335704

21/05/2026

Need a break from the noise?

Five coastal nature reserves in Halland worth saving for your next Sweden trip. From north to south.

NÄSBOKROK, Kungsbacka
Wild coastal landscapes with the archipelago on the horizon.
VisitKungsbacka

VÄSTRA GETTERÖN, Varberg
Cliffs, birdlife and open sea views.
VisitVarberg

GRIMSHOLMEN, Falkenberg
Rocky shores, hidden beaches and endless horizon lines.
Falkenberg

HAVERDAL, Halmstad
Forest trails, sandy dunes and Sweden’s highest sand dune.
Halmstad

HÖKAFÄLTET, Laholm
Pine forests, quiet walks and wide open beaches by the sea.
Visit Laholm

Photos: Erik Thor - Norr Agency, Alexander Hall

18/05/2026

How to camp like a Swede in Halland! 🇸🇪

⛺ Rule #1
SET UP CAMP ASAP.
Chairs out. Table ready. Coffee boiling. 100% satisfaction.

⛺ Rule #2
RESPECT THE GRILL.
The grill must be started at least once daily. This is the law of Swedish camping.

⛺ Rule #3
DISCUSS THE WEATHER.
Talk about the weather several times daily. Always call it “perfect camping weather”.

⛺ Rule #4
MASTER THE TOWEL STRATEGY.
Drying wet towels becomes part of daily life. Especially in Halland.

⛺ Rule #5
GO OFFLINE FOR A WHILE.
Bring pocket books and sudokus. Camping is one of Sweden’s best offline places.

In Halland, on Sweden’s west coast, camping is all about the simple things. Slow down for a while. Swim often. Read a real book.

Find your favourite camping spot around Halland:

Visit Laholm
Halmstad
Falkenberg
VisitVarberg
VisitHylte
VisitKungsbacka

Photos: Alexander Hall, Philip Liljenberg

11/05/2026

From 14–17 May, artists across Halland on Sweden’s west coast open the doors to their studios and creative spaces during Konstrundan i Halland.

Explore hidden studios, small country roads and art in unexpected places across the Halland countryside. Meet painters, ceramicists, textile artists, glass artists and creators from all over the region.

Find this year’s artists and map here: https://konstrundanihalland.se

Photos by Marelius Moen / Deilig Media for Art Halland

08/05/2026

Fika is one of Sweden’s most beloved traditions. Part coffee break, part social ritual, part small escape from everyday life.

The word “fika” comes from the old Swedish word for coffee, “kaffi”. Today, fika can happen almost anywhere. At work, in a café, by the sea, in the forest or at home under a blanket while the rain hits the window.

Here’s a small guide to fika life in Halland on Sweden’s west coast:

☕ Rule #1
Fika is never just coffee.
Coffee, cinnamon buns and a small pause from life.

☕ Rule #2
Don’t rush fika.
Sometimes it lasts 20 minutes. Sometimes the whole evening disappears.

☕ Rule #3
Fika works almost anywhere.
In bed. At a café. In a forest. By the sea. Alone or with someone you like.

☕ Rule #4
Buy fika from a local bakery.
Bring fika from a bakery or café and people will like you immediately.

☕ Rule #5
You deserve fika today.
Saying no to the pastries in Halland is surprisingly difficult.

Here in Halland, we take fika seriously.

Got a favourite fika spot in Halland? Share it in the comments.

Photos: Emily Slotte, Alexander Hall, Natalie Greppi, House of Manao, Jessica Clarén

07/05/2026

Some places make people return year after year.

Prince Bertil Gustaf Oscar Carl Eugen, Duke of Halland and uncle of Sweden’s current king, spent many summers along the coast of Halland. He also had a summer house in Tylösand, Close to the trail that today carries his name: Prins Bertils stig.

Today, the 18 km coastal trail winds through rocky shores, hidden beaches, sea views and quiet paths between Halmstad Castle and Tylösand.

A walk shaped by salt air, evening light and the Swedish west coast at its best.

Is it your turn now?

Photos: Joakim Lindström, Jessica Clarén, Markku Lepola

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