Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Swedish Destinations Not to Miss in 2017
Left: Sofiero Castle is a popular concert venue in the summer. Photo: Studio-e. Top right: The north harbour in Helsingborg. Photo: Helsingborgs stad. Above right: Helsingborg is located by the sea in the south of Sweden. Photo: Silvia Man. Below right: Beach volleyball by the sea. Photo: Lisa Wikstrand.
Weekend perfection in the south of Sweden What would your perfect weekend include? Good food, a night out, culture and nature, perhaps? Helsingborg, in the south of Sweden, has it all and you can easily combine it with a daytrip to Denmark.
whole week – we know how to enjoy life,” she says.
By Ellinor Thunberg
Unlike popular destinations such as London and New York, the southern Swedish city of Helsingborg is not too big to explore in a weekend. The location by the sea and the laidback atmosphere are two good reasons to choose Helsingborg for your weekend trip – and the area also offers everything from national parks to hiking trails and vineyards.
ty of local vineyards, microbreweries and farm shops. “Being able to go out in nature like this and still come back and enjoy the city pulse is a great combination,” she says.
Two countries – one weekend
“You can come here and really enjoy all the perks of a city, with restaurants and entertainment, and explore the surroundings during the day,” says Helen Långdahl at Visit Helsingborg.
Another great option is a daytrip to Denmark and the ferry across Öresund takes no more than 20 minutes from Helsingborg to Helsingør. The Maritime Museum in Helsingør and the Museum of Modern Art Louisiana in Humlebæk are two nearby attractions.
Options include, but are far from limited to, hiking up the coast to Höganäs or exploring the nature reserve Kullaberg and Kullen lighthouse in Mölle or Söderåsen National Park. If culinary adventures are more your thing, rest assured that there is something for you here too, with plen-
The restaurant scene in Helsingborg is flourishing, with plenty of restaurants along the seafront and great views of the sound. Långdahl describes the locals as proud of their city, open and helpful – and many are proper bon vivants. “In Helsingborg we have a weekend vibe the
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: 13 June Bryan Ferry at Sofiero Castle 26 June - 1 July European Veterans Championships in table tennis 6 July Per Gessle at Sofiero Castle 16 July Norah Jones at Sofiero Castle 2 August Toto at Sofiero Castle 2 September Helsingborg Marathon
For more information, please visit: www.visithelsingborg.com