Halmstad
Halmstad (Swedish: Halmstad, pronounced "Haalmstaad") is a town in Halland located on Sweden's west coast. Halmstad is the seat for Halmstad Municipality. Halmstad is a popular tourist destination in the summer much because of the beaches Tylösand and Östra stranden. But also for its nightlife, with many centrally located outside bars and restaurants that open in the summer. Most tourists come to visit the town in July and August. Halmstad is also known as the "golf capital" of Sweden with 12 beautiful courses. [edit] HistoryHalmstad became a city as early as in 1307 and in the middle ages, Halmstad was the largest city on Sweden's west coast. [edit] PopulationThere is a population of around 90 000 in Halmstad Municipality.
[edit] Get inHalmstad with its strategic position between Malmö and Göteborg on the Swedish west coast is easy to travel to by both train, bus, bike or car. [edit] By planeThe airport in Halmstad is called Halmstad City Airport and is located 3 kilometers from the city centre. It has connections to Stockholm Arlanda airport. The service is run by the aircraft carrier Skyways offering a few trips a day. Alternatively, Malmö Sturup Airport and Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport are both within 2 hour's drive and an easy train journey to Halmstad and, for more international flights, Copenhagen (Kastrup) Airport is within 3 hours of Halmstad (via the Oresund bridge). [edit] By trainHalmstad Central station is located a few minutes walk from the city centre. There are good conections with both Malmö/Copenhagen in the south and Goteborg/Oslo/Stockholm in the northern direction. Train operators:
[edit] By busNational bus lines to Halmstad are run by Swebus Express [1], who have connections from most major cities in Sweden. Hallandstrafiken [2] is the bus operator in Halland. [edit] By carThe european road E6/E20 passes through Halmstad. Two other important roads to get there are national roads 25 and 26. [edit] Get around in HalmstadPublic transportation in Halmstad city is run by Hallandstrafiken. The city transportation centre is called Österskans bus station. (See on map) [edit] By taxiSome taxi companies in Halmstad.
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[edit][add listing] BuyStorgatan and Köpmansgatan, as well as nearby streets, give you various shopping opportunities. [edit][add listing] Eat
[edit][add listing] DrinkYou can pick up the free Entré and Frotté magazines in various stores to read more about Halmstad's nightlife. They are only available in Swedish though. [edit][add listing] Sleep
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[edit] Tourist informationHalmstad Tourist office, Lilla Torg, Phone: +46 35-120 200, e-mail: info@tourist.halmstad.se Halmstad Tourist office is located at the end of Storgatan on Lilla torg. (See on map) The Tourist office will help you with sights, tickets, accomodation, activities and others.
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