Sightseeing in Halmstad - what to see. Complete travel guide

Halmstad is situated on the bank of the Nissan River. These scenic spots and rich historical heritage have long become the major attraction for visitors from European countries. Nowadays this city is widely known to tourists from different parts of the world. You can get acquainted with the history of the city if you make an excursion to the main museum located in the heart of Halmstad. More than two dozen rooms of the museum are devoted to collections of furniture, glassware, tapestries, archeological and historical artifacts. The biggest part of the museum features works of art created by local painters and sculptors.
One of the remarkable historical objects located in Snorstorp. This is an amazing beautiful church built in the 19th century. The Basilica was named after St. Olaf. This is a magnificent architectural ensemble decorated with tall steeples and large stained glass windows. The ship named Najaden is the permanent symbol of the city. Nowadays the board of the ship stores the exhibition of Maritime Museum. The ship was built in the 17th century and all best sailors were prepared on its board. The museum's exhibits provide information about the sea battles, history of shipbuilding and demonstrate interesting collections of maps and documents.

Another interesting historical site is the city administration building. It is an ancient castle built in the 17th century. Over the years, it has lost its paramount strategic significance. The building has managed to survive, so it was decided to use it for the city administration’s needs. There is a beautiful sailboat right in front of the building. On particular days, you can have excursions around the old castle.

The Norre Katts Park is very popular with nature admirers. It will be interesting to visit it at any time of the year. In summer, the park is literally drowned in branched trees, under which you can relax in the heat with pleasure. In the park, there is the interesting Lansmuseet Halmstad Museum that houses the versatile collection of exhibits. The museum contains the hall with unique archeological artifacts and halls with masterpieces of different epochs. One of the most interesting exhibits is devoted to the history of sea craft.

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Survived castles around Halmstad
♥ Castle 'Halmstad Castle' , 0.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Wapnö Castle' , 4.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Skottorp Castle' , 27.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Vallen Castle' , 31.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rössjöholm Castle' , 42.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Halmstad Castle' , 0.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Wapnö Castle' , 4.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Skottorp Castle' , 27.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Vallen Castle' , 31.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Rössjöholm Castle' , 42.4 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Halmstad
♥ National Park 'Söderåsen' , 74.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Store Mosse' , 92.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Dalby Söderskog' , 114.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Söderåsen' , 74.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Store Mosse' , 92.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Dalby Söderskog' , 114.5 km from the center. On the map


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