Halmstad Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Halmstad

Halmstad is a popular tourist destination in the summer much because of the beachesTylösandand Östra stranden but also for its nightlife, with many outside bars and restaurants that open in the summer. Most tourists come to visit the town in July and August. Halmstad is also known as the "golfcapital" of Sweden with 12 beautiful courses. Halmstad has been a city since early 1307 and during the Middle Ages, Halmstad was said to have been the largest city on Halland's west coast. There is a population of around 90 000 in Halmstad Municipality.

Top Attractions in Halmstad

Explore the best things to see and do in Halmstad:

• ★Capital of Golf in Sweden
• ★Fattighuset
• ★Halmstad slott
• ★Tylösand

Where to Eat in Halmstad

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Fridolfs Krog
• 🍴Salt

Where to Stay in Halmstad

• 🏨First Camp Tylösand
• 🏨Fox and Anchor
• 🏨Way In Hotel

Halmstad Travel Guide Sections

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