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Halmstad is the seat of Halmstad Municipality and the capital of Halland County. The city had a population of 71,422 in 2020, out of a municipal total of over 100,000. Halmstad is Sweden's 19th-largest city by population and located about midway between Gothenburg (the second most populous) and Malmö (the third).
- Nissan River. Halmstad wouldn’t be the same without the broad and beautiful Nissan River which empties into the north not far south. The river is the boundary between the old city on the west bank and the newer quarters on the east where factories and workers’ cottages have disappeared in favour of bold glass apartment buildings and offices.
- Galgberget. On Halmstad’s northern fringe, you can get to this restful green space on foot in a few minutes from the centre. Set on a hill, the park has rather grim origins, as it was the location for Halmstad’s gallows until the 19th century.
- Hallandsgården. On the south side of Galgberget is a small outdoor museum created in 1925. A dozen historic buildings from around the Halland province were moved here piece by piece.
- Tylösand Strand. On clear days in summer there’s no finer place to be than on this sandy beach to the west of the city. Tylösand has seven kilometres of silky white sand, traced by dunes and washed by rolling North Sea waves.
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Halland is an idyllic west coast province boasting a rich foodie culture and a wealth of outdoor activities, including cycling and even surfing. With a perfect mixture of sandy beaches and lush forests – featuring towering sand dunes and waterfalls – this coastal region is worth visiting. View map.
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Halmstad, Sweden. Halmstad’s perfect for visitors who like their beach and golf vacations sprinkled with a dash of culture. Pause to admire the Pablo Picasso sculpture “Female Head” as you make your way along the pedestrian paths by the Nissan River.
Halmstad (Swedish: Halmstad, [ˈhalmsta]) is a town in Halland on Sweden's west coast. Halmstad is the seat for Halmstad Municipality.
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