Falkenberg between the Ätran, coast and culture

The Ätran flows through the Ätradalen valley and empties into the Kattegat in the centre of Falkenberg. Skrea strand is a two-kilometre-long sandy beach accessible on foot or by bicycle via the beach promenades. In Falkenberg’s Old Town, the sights are within a short distance of one another; much of the town can be experienced in a single day.

Nature and coast

Falkenberg’s salmon fishing area stretches from Hertingforsen to Hålan and is divided into three sections. It is two kilometres long; you can walk between the fishing spots. Spinning, fly-fishing and traditional shrimp fishing are permitted in the area. A foot and cycle bridge crosses Hertingforsen, allowing visitors to explore the area from both sides.

Culture and history

Gamla Stan preserves crooked, winding wooden houses and a medieval church. Tullbron was built between 1756 and 1761 and has been listed as a historic monument since 1984. S:t Laurentii Church is Falkenberg’s oldest building and has medieval origins. It contains 16th-century wall paintings and 18th-century ceiling paintings.

Falkenbergs Hembygdsmuseum presents Falkenberg’s history from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. The ruins of Falkenberg Castle preserve the remains of a defensive castle built towards the end of the 13th century.

Rian presents three new exhibitions a year. The changing exhibitions cover subjects ranging from industrial design to handicrafts. The programme includes guided exhibition tours, lectures, workshops and themed city tours. Rian is located downstream from Tullbron on the Ätran River in Falkenberg, in a building constructed using timber framing in 1865 that originally served as a grain store.

Toveks Bilmuseum in Falkenberg displays more than 80 vehicles from several eras. Its collection includes Sweden’s only privately owned Audi F1 car. The Monarkmuseum displays products designed by Monark from 1908 to the present day.

Cycle paths and activities

In the Falkenberg area, the Kattegattleden runs from Morup in the north to Steninge in the south. The Falkenberg section runs mostly close to the coast and free of motor traffic.

Vallarna offers a playground, parkour, an adventure course, a hobby-horse track and a mini-zoo. The sea sauna operated by Falkenbergs Kallbadsvänner is open to members and the general public. The sauna is located at Bacchus väg 1 right by the sea and is open year-round.

Other places in the regional context: Glommen, Grimsholmen, Hjortsberg, Långås, Abild, Falkenberg, Gällared, Heberg, Okome, Olofsbo, Skrea, Slöinge, Tågarp, Ugglarp, Ullared, Vessigebro, Vinberg, Älvsered and Ätran.

Getting there

Öresundståg trains stop at Falkenberg station on their way north or south. Buses serving the town and surrounding area operate from Falkenberg bus station on Holgersgatan.

For the higher-level travel overview: Halland.