{"id":9450,"date":"2015-09-15T09:12:52","date_gmt":"2015-09-15T07:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.destinavo.com\/?p=9450\/"},"modified":"2019-10-04T09:07:23","modified_gmt":"2019-10-04T07:07:23","slug":"things-to-do-in-helsingborg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.destinavo.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-helsingborg\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Things to do in Helsingborg"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for things to do in Helsingborg? Helsingborg is the second biggest city in Sk\u00e5ne (southern Sweden) and is known to be the pearl of \u00d6resund.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are many things to do in Helsingborg, both as a local and tourist. There’s always something fun going on in this town, especially during the warm summer months.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stroll around at Kullagatan<\/h2>\n

Kullagatan is a charming street located in central Helsingborg, and here you have some shopping and several cute caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\n

At this beautiful cobbled stone street you’ll find both Fahlmans bageri (a famous bakery), the popular cafe Espresso House, H&M, \u00c5hlens, Scorett, and several other stores selling both clothing, accessories, shoes, beauty products, and home interior.<\/p>\n

Around this street you’ll also find a good selection of bars and restaurants.<\/p>\n

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Visit Norra Hamnen<\/h2>\n

Norra Hamnen translates into North Harbor in english and is an area west of Knutpunkten with several nice seafront apartments and boats.<\/p>\n

It’s in Norra Hamnen that you’ll find both Dunkers Kulturhus and the popular swimming area Gr\u00f6ningen, as well as Fria Bad and the open air bath of Helsingborg.<\/p>\n

At Norra Hamnen you can stroll around to enjoy the environment and breathe in the fresh air whole listen to the sound of the ocean. Here you’ll also find several cozy cafes and restaurants.<\/p>\n

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Have a 50s “fika” at Ebbas Fik<\/h2>\n

To sit down with your friends and family and have a fika, that’s a big part of the Swedish culture. Fika is a word for having some coffee and sweets while socializing with friends and family.<\/p>\n

There are many places where you can have a fika in Helsingborg, however, Ebbas Fik is one of the most famous caf\u00e9s in town.<\/p>\n

It’s a charming caf\u00e9 that will take you back to the 50s with its retro vibes and delicious coffee and cookies. If you enjoy taking photos, this is a great place for you.<\/p>\n

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Explore K\u00e4rnan<\/h2>\n

K\u00e4rnan is a medieval watchtower and was built during the 1300s. It was a part of Landborgen and has played an important role in the history of Helsingborg.<\/p>\n

This is not only a beautiful and historic tower, but also a place that offers one of the best views in the city. If you climb up the top of K\u00e4rnan you’ll get a magical view of Helsingborg, \u00d6resund, and a glimpse of Denmark a clear day.<\/p>\n

K\u00e4rnan is a place that you have to visit, so make sure to write it down on your list of things to do in Helsingborg.<\/p>\n

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Visit Mariakyrkan (Mary’s Church)<\/h2>\n

This church is a classic attraction in Helsingborg. Mariakyrkan is from the 1300s and here you can learn about christianity in Sweden as well as the history of Helsingborg.<\/p>\n

The church is open to the public and can be visited on the inside as well. If you like to see religious buildings while traveling, then we highly recommend to visit Mariakyrkan in Helsingborg.<\/p>\n

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Visit Fredriksdals friluftsmuseum<\/h2>\n

Go back in time and explore old Helsingborg and see how the people used to live and how the society operated. To this day, you can visit old shops that sell traditional and local products.<\/p>\n

This place is also famous for its theatre, Fredriksdalsteatern, that is open during the summer months and houses several performances.<\/p>\n

The park is also home to a beautiful botanical garden and a park where you can see animals from the area.<\/p>\n

If you’re traveling with kids, then this is one of the best things to do in Helsingborg for you.<\/p>\n

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Go shopping at V\u00e4la<\/h2>\n

If you like to shop, then you should visit the shopping mall V\u00e4la that’s located outside Helsingborg.<\/p>\n

V\u00e4la is one of the biggest shopping malls in Sweden and here you have hundreds of stores to check out. There’s also a big food court where you have an impressive selection of international restaurants.<\/p>\n

You can visit V\u00e4la by taking bus 22 from Knutpunkten in central Helsingborg.<\/p>\n

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