Halmstad Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Halmstad showing a bay or harbour
Leafy in the center and sandy in the outskirts, this picturesque town has myriad outdoor activities as well as museums and a castle.

As one of the most historic and alluring destinations in Sweden, Halmstad is filled with cultural and natural attractions. Complementing its castle and museums are numerous beaches and parks, as well as a scenic river. Bring the whole family to this lively and eclectic town to mix sightseeing with sunbathing.

Enjoy the area’s warm and sunny summers with a trip to popular Tylösand Beach, a little west of the town. Let your kids play in the sand dunes and walk out along the pier for excellent views of the Swedish coastline. On the other side of the town is East Beach (Östra Stranden), which has a children’s playground and connects the sand dunes to a dense forest.

Find the Halland Art Museum next to the Nissan River in the northern part of the city. Learn here about regional artists and study the so-called Peasant Wall Hangings that typically decorated the houses of working-class locals. The gallery is located at the northern border of Norre Katts Park, where you can stroll along the riverside promenade, watch a game of boules and enjoy a meal in the café.

Put together a picnic for lunch on the grass of Picasso Park beside the eponymous artist’s Kvinnohuvud sculpture. Cross the river for Slottsparken Park, which has forest trails and an innovative work-out area. In its northeastern corner stands the 17th-century Halmstad Castle, with an imposing red façade.

On the town’s western outskirts is the Mjellby Art Museum. Visit to appreciate its focus on the French cubism movement of the 1920s and the surrealism works of the following decade.

Find the town in the southern part of Halland Province in southwestern Sweden. Drive north from Malmö for 85 miles (140 kilometers) to reach Halmstad in about 90 minutes. Continue north for roughly the same amount of time to reach Gothenburg.

Halmstad is a green town with museums and parks in the center and beaches lining the outskirts.

Hotel Continental Relax & Spa
Hotel Continental Relax & Spa
4 out of 5
Kungsgatan 5, Halmstad
The price is NZ$153 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$153
per night
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Halmstad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Picasso Park and Halmstads Slott are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,228 reviews)
"The hotel location is great and the staff is also good. The only downside is that they don’t have a restaurant or kitchen"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2023

Hotel Continental Relax & Spa
Elite Hotel Mårtenson
Elite Hotel Mårtenson
4 out of 5
Storgatan 52, Halmstad, Halmstad
The price is NZ$181 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$181
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Halmstad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Norre Katts Park and Stora Torg are located nearby. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (903 reviews)
"The breakfast each morning was superb. Staff was friendly and helpful. Parking was a bit confusing, however there are public parking lots within a short walk of the hotel in two directions. Of note, the Hotel does not have it's own parking, however that's not really an issue. Plenty of choices in ..."

Reviewed on 2 Nov. 2023

Elite Hotel Mårtenson
ProfilHotels Halmstad Plaza
ProfilHotels Halmstad Plaza
4 out of 5
Anna Lindhs Plats, Halmstad
The price is NZ$153 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
NZ$153
per night
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Halmstad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Picasso Park and Halmstads ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (415 reviews)
"Great rooms like new. Easy check in"

Reviewed on 1 Oct. 2023

ProfilHotels Halmstad Plaza
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Halmstad Hotel Apartments
Halmstad Hotel Apartments
3 out of 5
Strandvallen 7, Halmstad
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Halmstad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Halmstad Arena and Hallarna are located nearby. ...
6.6/10 (298 reviews)
"I was to check in late and reported that many days in advance, but did not receive any instructions. Had to call again to remind before I got the details. Room was in different condition - bed was clean and nice, other furniture's was dirty and a bit broken. Shower was not completely clean ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2023

Halmstad Hotel Apartments
First Camp Karlstorp Halmstad
First Camp Karlstorp Halmstad
2 out of 5
Gamla Tylösandsvägen 200, Halmstad
Stay at this beach campground in Halmstad. Enjoy free parking, a beach shuttle, and a terrace. Popular attractions Halmstad Golf Course and Möllegård Nature ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
"Mycket trevligt boende med väl utrustad stuga. Det enda som kan sägas är att det fanns lite myror som hälsade på."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2023

First Camp Karlstorp Halmstad
Stugcentralen
Stugcentralen
2 out of 5
Södra Badvägen 57, Halmstad
Stay at this beach apartment in Halmstad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Strandtorps Golf Club and Hallarna are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (31 reviews)
Rigtig dejligt sted
"Dejligt sted med rolige omgivelser og rigtig tæt på vandet. Hele området er perfekt til afslapning og traveture. MEN: Der kunne spares en hel del på energiregningen hvis det var muligt at skrue ned for varmen og hvis det varme vand kom en hel del hurtigere når man går i bad. Temperaturen i lejligheden ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct. 2022

Stugcentralen
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