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Helsingborg (/ ˈ h ɛ l s ɪ ŋ b ɔːr ɡ /, US also /-b ɔːr (j ə),-b ɔːr i, ˌ h ɛ l s ɪ ŋ ˈ b ɔːr i /, Swedish: [hɛlsɪŋˈbɔrj] ⓘ), is a city and the seat of Helsingborg Municipality, Scania (Skåne), Sweden. It is the second-largest city in Scania (after Malmö) and ninth-largest in Sweden, with a population
- (+46) 42
- Skåne County
Feb 12, 2021 · Helsingborg is a coastal gem in Southern Sweden, recognised as one of Europe’s most innovative cities and a cultural hub. Explore its historic old town, its natural beauty spots, its cultural attractions and its local cuisine. Learn about its innovative projects and its cultural identity.
- Shopping and food in the old town. The biggest reason to visit Helsingborg is to walk around the city’s lovely streets, look at the shops and have coffee + cake breaks in a cosy café (what the Swedes call fika).
- Kärnan – 35 metre-high castle tower. Helsingborg is one of the oldest cities in the Nordics and it was one of Denmark’s most important cities in the 14th century – especially because of the strong fortress, Kärnan (meaning The Core).
- The Terrace Stairs and view of the city. When you come from the old town and Stortorget, you will see a broad staircase in stone leading upwards – first towards a small fountain and then through two towers forming a gate.
- Helsingborg’s red Town Hall. The city’s town hall can be seen as soon as you step out of the main railway station or enter the harbour by boat. The building and not least the impressive 65-metre-high bell tower really stands out from the rest of Helsingborg.
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- Fredriksdal. The County of Skåne has been condensed into 36 hectares at this rambling outdoor museum for a complete introduction to Scandinavian culture and history.
- Kärnan. An enduring symbol for Helsingborg, this tower on high ground behind the centre of the city is one of the last pieces left of the city’s castle.
- Tropikariet. This indoor zoo is quite unlike any animal attraction you’ll have seen before. You’ll walk through synthesised tropical environments inhabited by the likes of meerkats, lemurs and pygmy marmosets (the world’s smallest monkey), which are free to go where they choose.
- Sofiero. There are regular buses out to this plush royal house and gardens five kilometres north of the city. This Neo-Renaissance palace was built in stages in the 1860s and 1870s by Crown Prince Oscar of Sweden and his wife Sopia of Nassau.
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Dec 27, 2023 · Sofiero Castle. 4. See the Animals at Tropikariet. 5. The Town Hall (Helsingborgs rådhus) 6. Dunker Culture House (Dunkers Kulturhus) 7. St. Mary's Church (Mariakyrkan) 8. Take a Day Trip to Helsingor. 9. Helsingborg Concert Hall. 10. Helsingborg Print Museum (Grafiska Museet) Where to Stay in Helsingborg for Sightseeing.
May 3, 2022 · 1. Climb the steps up to Kärnan watchtower 2. Step back in time at Sofiero Palace and Gardens 3. Explore the city by bike 4. Go beer tasting at a local brewery: Barski 5. Take a pottery class at Wallåkra Stenkärlsfabrik 6. Eat famous tomato pie at Miss Alice Krog & Delikatesser 7.
