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Halmstad began life back in the 13th century and during the Kalmar Union between Sweden, Norway and Denmark – which lasted from 1400 to 1520 – this is where the Union King was crowned.

Halmstad began life back in the 13th century and during the Kalmar Union between Sweden, Norway and Denmark – which lasted from 1400 to 1520 – this is where the Union King was crowned. However, the town was virtually destroyed by fire in 1619: only the newly erected castle and the 15th century church remained standing. The town was rebuilt over the next hundred years and has been very well preserved.
During the summer the town is a magnet for thousands of tourists who enjoy the long sandy beaches, and the pubs, cafés and open-air restaurants that fill the town’s squares and wide streets. This is a good time to enjoy the Hallandsgården open-air museum, with its collection of historical buildings. The town has always attracted artists, and the Mjellby art museum celebrates the work of the Halmstad Group of surrealists who left their mark on Swedish art history.
 

• TOUR A - COAST ROAD
• Halmstad, Sweden, Sweden

• Travelling through the centre of Halmstad we continue out into the countryside and coastal route.

• TOUR C - HALMSTAD ART TOUR
• Halmstad, Sweden, Sweden

• The highlight of this tour will be the Mjellby Art Museum which specialises in both contemporary and modern art.

• TOUR B - CITY WALK
• Halmstad, Sweden, Sweden

• We begin our tour with a short coach transfer from the pier to the starting point of the walk – the town’s major landmark, Halmstad Castle. In the early 17th century, the Danish King Christian IV ordered Halmstad Castle to be built. Next to the castle is the training ship Najaden – one of the smallest full riggers in the world.