Discover 11 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Helsingborg (Sweden). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Sofiero Castle, Kärnan, and Dunker Bar & Matsalar. Also, be sure to include Tropical Beach in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Helsingborg (Skåne).
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Sofiero Castle
Also known as: Sofiero
Royal castle with gardens . Sofiero Palace or just Sofiero in Helsingborg Municipality, Scania was one of the Swedish royal family's country mansions, located 5 kilometres north of Helsingborg. It was originally a Scanian farm called Skabelycke, bought in 1864 by Prince Oscar of Sweden and his wife Sophia of Nassau. The first one-story palace was completed in 1865. It was expanded to its current size between 1874 and 1876, after Prince Oscar had been crowned King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway.[1]
Address: Sofierovägen 131, 251 89 Helsingborg
Kärnan
35m tower, remnant of a medieval castle. Kärnan is a medieval tower in Helsingborg, Scania, in southern Sweden. It is the only part remaining of a larger Danish fortress which, along with the fortress Kronborg on the opposite bank of the Øresund, controlled the entranceway between the Kattegat and the Øresund and further south the Baltic Sea.[2]
Address: Slottshagsgatan, 252 23 Helsingborg, Helsingborg
Dunker Bar & Matsalar
Also known as: Dunkers kulturhus
Museum in Helsingborg, Sweden. Dunkers Culture House is a museum and art centre located in Helsingborg, Sweden. It is the museum of Helsingborg cultural heritage and its theme is to trace history from the ice age to the modern day.
The facility was designed by Danish architect Kim Utzon and was named after entrepreneur and industrialist Henry Dunker (1870-1962). Funding for the building was provided by the Henry and Gerda Dunker's donation fund (Henry och Gerda Dunkers donationsfond). Henry Dunker who was a local businessman who owned and operated Helsingborg's largest employer, the polymer, rubber and plastics manufacturer Trelleborg. A year before Dunker died in 1962 he was chair of the board of his company Trelliborgs Gummifabriks AB. The business employed 24,000 people with 50 outlets internationally.
The building was opened on the 27th April 2002 by Crown Princess Victoria, and the total cost, including interiors, was 300 million kronor.[3]
Address: Kungsgatan 11, 252 67 Helsingborg
Tropical Beach
Tropical Beach is a small beach in Helsingborg, located at the southern end of the pier Parapeten next to the North Harbour.
Address: Parapeten 1, 252 67 Helsingborg
Pålsjö Castle
Also known as: Pålsjö slott
Castle in Helsingborg, Sweden. Pålsjö Castle is a manor from the 17th century at Helsingborg Municipality in Scania, Sweden.[4]
Address: 79 Dag Hammarskjölds väg, Helsingborg
Helsingborg City Theatre
Also known as: Helsingborgs stadsteater
Theatre in Helsingborg, Sweden. Helsingborg City Theatre is the city theatre of Helsingborg, Sweden.
The present Helsingborg City Theatre was built in 1921, after the old Helsingborg Theatre (located at the same place, built in 1877) was demolished. The building was designed by the local architectural firm Arkitektfirman Arton. But even before that the location harboured a small theatre house dating back to 1821. Being a well-placed geographical link between Sweden and Denmark, Helsingborg has a proud and steady theatre tradition, particularly from European guest touring theatre companies.
The theatre's productions became famous through the management of director Ingmar Bergman, who managed Helsingborg City Theatre in the years 1944–46. In 2010, Ingmar Bergman square was named after him to honour his contributions to the city's theater-culture. The theater underwent several major reorganizations during the 2000s and since 1 January 2015 has been part of the municipal company Helsingborg Arena & Scen AB.[5]
Address: Karl Johans gata 1, Sweden Helsingborg Municipality
Dunkers Kulturhus
Museum, Theater, Concerts and shows, Art museum, Art gallery
Address: Kungsgatan 11, 251 89 Helsingborg
Tropikariet
Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park, Aquarium
Address: Hävertgatan 21, 254 52 Helsingborg
Teknik på farfars tid
Museum. Teknik på farfars tid is a privately owned museum dedicated to technology of the early 20th century in Helsingborg, Sweden. The museum was founded by Bengt Strand in 1970, and contains thousands of items: from veteran cars and motorcycles, to radios and toys. Bengt Strand received the Cultural Award of Helsingborg in 1989.[6]
Address: 7 Muskötgatan, Helsingborg
Sankta Maria kyrka
St. Mary's Church in Helsingborg-the church of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran church in Helsingborg. Located in the city center at Södra Storgatan/Mariatorget.
The St. Mary's Church in Helsingborg was the first in Sweden to propose the collection of financial sacrifices on the tray via a credit card.
The church has the status of a sacred monument according to chapter 4 Kulturminneslagen (Polish Law on Souvenirs of Culture) because it was erected before 1939 (§ 3).
Address: Mariagatan 8B, 252 23 Helsingborg
Kulturmagasinet
Museum
Address: Gisela Trapps väg 1, Helsingborg