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TOP 10 REASONS
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TOP 10 REASONS
Why travel to Kungsbacka: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Kungsbacka
- During the Middle Ages, Kungsbacka, or Koningsbakkae as it was known at the time, served as a Danish border trading post and Denmark's smallest city for a brief period.
- In commemorating regaining its status as a city in 1582, Kungsbacka celebrated its 400th anniversary in 1982.
- Kungsbacka, on the other hand, was a city well before the 1500s.
- The city was initially mentioned in 1366 about the Kungsbackahus fortification, now known as Skansen, which was situated between the Kungsbacka and Söder rivers.
- Due to the commercial shipping mainly conducted by ship masters from Onsala and Vallda, Kungsbacka had a reputation as a maritime town.
- International Airport: Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT / ESGG)
- Population: 19 057
- Time: UTC+02:00
- Currency: Swedish Krona
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Main languages: Swedish
- Religion: Christianity
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Kungsbacka
- Tölöberg, An excellent site with a lovely view, is the historic water tower from 1897, which was Kungsbacka's first.
- Sweden's premier art and Crafts building is Tjolöholm Castle.
- You can walk right into an actual 1800s hamlet with origins in the 1600s and 1700s in Schult.
- Visit the distinctive Särö Västerskog natural reserve and stroll along the sea,
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Kungsbacka
- In Kungsbacka, the average temperature varies substantially.
- When humidity is considered, temperatures feel cold for roughly half the year and are pleased overall with a probability of rain or snow for most of the year.
- Compared to other tourist locations globally, the region is less temperate than some, ranking in the 27th percentile for pleasant weather.
- Regarding temperature, July, August, and June are the warmest months to travel to Kungsbacka.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Kungsbacka
ONSALA
- With 11,951 residents in 2010, Onsala is a municipality in Sweden's Halland County and Kungsbacka Municipality.
- The largest peninsula in Sweden has also located 40 km (25 mi) south of Gothenburg.
- The largest village is Gottskär, which used to be a fishing community and now has a few restaurants and a harbour for recreational boats.
- In the former parish of Onsala is where Lars Gathenhielm was born. They are buried below the church's lesser tower in a cellar crypt.
- At the foot end of their white sarcophagi, "jolly rogers" are sculpted.
- The national radio observatory of Sweden, the Onsala Space Observatory, is also located in Onsala.
TRASLOVSLAGE
- In 2010, 2,600 people called Traslovslage, a village in Sweden's Varberg Municipality's Halland County, home.
- There is a fishing harbour in Traslovslage. This harbour has grown to be the largest fishing harbour in Halland County as a result of harbour expansion over the 20th century.
- Along the confined Storgatan, there are still remnants of the early communities. Traslovslage has expanded to the south and the east.
- There is a well-stocked marina right next to the fishing harbour. A gas station and a restaurant are located at the marina.
- Excellent windsurfing conditions can be found in Traslovslage.
- Especially when southwesterly winds are present. Traslov's harbour is the meaning of the word Traslovslage.
Tjolöholms slott
- Sweden's premier art and Crafts building is Tjolöholm Castle.
- The castle was constructed between 1898 and 1904 and combined 16th-century English architecture with all of the contemporary conveniences of the time.
- A formal garden surrounds the castle and gradually gives way to parkland in the English country style.
- Public tours are offered every day in the summer and every weekend the rest of the year. Many of the 36 rooms of the castle are displayed to travellers.
- All year long, group tours in English, German, or French can be scheduled.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Kungsbacka Off the Beaten Track
The hamlet of Äskhult
- You can walk right into an actual 1800s hamlet with origins in the 1600s and 1700s in Schult.
- There isn't much left to serve as a reminder of our era until you exit the parking lot.
- The hamlet can be reached through a lovely cattle route.
- Even when the buildings are closed, you can stroll through the hamlet and its surroundings. The northern and central regions of the cultural reserve have beautiful views.
- Join them for a stroll across the diversity of our cultural landscape! Four historical routes traverse Schult.
- White, blue, yellow, red, and yellow tape denotes the paths.
- If you want a shorter walking tour, use the white trails.
- Although all the pathways start and conclude in Schult, you can begin your walking excursion elsewhere.
- Remember that some of the pathways pass through pasture land where grazing animals can be seen.
- Although the animals are accustomed to people passing by, kindly be mindful of them.
The Stättared farm
- You can have a tranquil, carefree stay in a natural setting in Stättared.
- A self-catering portion in the farmhouse includes a kitchen, a dining space, and a TV room.
- Many groups and schools pick to hold their meetings or camps with us.
- The entire hostel is smoke-free, and dogs are allowed in the rooms.
- They can provide meals for you if you have a larger group.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Kungsbacka Culture and Traditions
- Just south of Gothenburg on the Swedish west coast is Kungsbacka.
- The city centre is defined by its old wooden houses, which provide a lovely ambience with cafes, restaurants, and stores.
- Through the city, the Kungsbacka River flows into the Kungsbacka Fjord.
- Tjolöholm Castle, one of Sweden's premier Arts and Crafts structures, is located here.
- New neighbourhoods are sprouting up in the city centre, and the new sports centre is one of them.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Kungsbacka: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Café Bräckan
#Food
- The naturum's well-known café is open annually and offers organic and locally produced goods.
- They provide our travellers with a green paradise between the lake and the sea where nature and knowledge, taste and quality are prioritised with the aid of this region's most significant producers and suppliers.
- They hope to encourage all our travellers to live more sustainably and creatively and to have a more incredible feeling of well-being in harmony with the vista and the water that make this area special.
- A children's play area with toys, books, and costumes for pretend play is located inside the natural.
The café in Äskhult
#Food
- Our friendly farm girls will make you feel welcome in Bengts Kaffestuga. Here, we provide a much-needed fika with homemade sandwiches, buns, and biscuits.
- The neighbourhood, friends, and neighbours contributed to the recipe.
- Enjoy a Mökebulle, which was provided the day after Christmas.
- The youth then visited the farms and offered to "môka" or clean the barns.
- If you're feeling peckish, they can also provide lunch, and if you'd rather have a fika by the lake or along with one of the cultural pathways, they can set up a picnic basket.
Restaurang Ester
#Food
- The Esther restaurant is situated in the heart of Kungsbacka.
- They aim to provide you with personality, good service, delicious food, and a welcoming environment.
- The restaurant has undergone a complete makeover and is of the highest calibre.
- Everything is available here, including a la carte meals, shopping lunches, club and nighttime events, parties, and catering.
- They also offer one of the city's busiest and sunniest outdoor cafes during the summer.
Shopping
#Fashion
- In Kungsbacka, you can find high-quality goods to purchase, whether you're seeking reasonably priced clothing, home furnishings, artwork, or locally produced goods.
- The only outlet in western Sweden where you can purchase name-brand clothing at affordable rates is Hede Fashion Outlet.
- Kungsmässan is a modern retail centre that has won awards and houses about 90 stores and eateries.
- Every month on the first Thursday, the inner city hosts a town market that is cosy and welcoming (except on bank holidays).
The town centre
#Fashion
- In the town centre, you may shop in charming early 20th-century surroundings.
- Since the 14th century, when sword swallowers and tightrope walkers competed with livestock vendors and milliners, Kungsbacka has been associated with commerce and marketplaces.
- Kungsbacka is currently one of the biggest commercial hubs in western Sweden. Alongside new trends and contemporary commercial centres, genuineness and tradition still exist here.
- On the first Thursday (barring holidays), traders and market travellers swarm Kungsbacka Market every month.
- Over 600 years have passed with this being the situation. Market music is played in churches, cafés, and restaurants, and dining businesses keep later hours.
Kungsmässan
#Fashion
- Approximately 100 stores, cafés, and restaurants can be found at Kungsmässan, so maybe you can find what you're looking for.
- They work hard to ensure that our travellers receive a kind greeting, a safe atmosphere, and a modern retail centre.
- Kungsmässan constantly strives for improvement; we are never satisfied or done!
Bohusleden
#Fun
- Bohusleden is a 340-kilometre-long, picturesque hike that passes through 11 towns and is broken up into 27 sections of varying difficulty.
- Orange markers along the road designate the trail, which begins in Lindome in the south and finishes in Strömstad in the north.
- A gorgeous stage offers a stroll that travels through dense forests, meadows and farms, stunning lakes, and concludes close to Gunnebo Castle.
- At Stora Hassungaredssjön, there is a swimming and BBQ area as well as a wind shelter.
- Making a trip to visit Gunnebo Castle and its renowned café is worthwhile.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Kungsbacka: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- You will be 60 metres above sea level and have a stunning view of the sea and Lygnern, Halland's largest lake, from Fjär's Bräcka, a geological feature left behind after the last ice age.
- A sizable Iron Age grave field with about 100 gravestones may be found at Fjärs Bräcka.
- A café and a display of the local fauna, flora, and human history may be found in the Naturum tourist centre.
- Take the view of the coast, the woods, and the meadows by ascending Fjär's Bräcka.
- Visit the moorland on the drift's western side and follow the nature trail to learn about the drift's history.
- The vast Li graveyard, with over 100 raised stones, is located in the west, close to the lower portion of Fjär's Bräcka.
- It is adorable in the late summer when the heather is in bloom.
- The reserve's goal is to protect and enhance the biological diversity that is the basis of these designated natural settings, as well as the region's unique geology and threatened species.
- The preservation of the area's exceptional recreational and outdoor living conditions is another crucial goal of the reserve.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Kungsbacka Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- With chamber music at its core, the Change Music Festival has evolved into a unique meeting place for music of all genres where folk, jazz, world music, and dance combine and inspire.
- Every year, the Stockholm Syndrome Ensemble and the Kungsbacka Piano Trio, both of outstanding international reputation, stay in residence.
- The legendary Chiaroscuro Quartet with Alina Ibragimova, the chamber ensemble "Musica Vitae," nyckelharpa virtuoso Emilia Amper, and jazz legend Magnus Lindgren are just a few of the guest performers for 2019.
- The Stockholm Brass Quintet and dancer Ida "In xi" Holmlund make their festival debuts, along with soprano Karin Dahlberg, the Swedish Chamber Choir, and Rhythm Art Duo.
- A wide range of extraordinary musicians, including Chris Parkes, Rick Stotijn, Johannes Rostamo, and rising star Victoria Stjerna, join us for what is sure to be an iconic edition of Change.
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