Varberg

Hamnmagasinet is an art gallery located in the area around the harbour, Society Park and the Fortress. Housed in an 1874 building, this arts centre offers various exhibitions and workshops all year round. Featuring paintings, crafts, ceramics, and silversmith workshops, the gallery predominantly highlights contemporary art. Visitors can enjoy these artistic offerings against the backdrop of a picturesque view of the harbour.

The Cold Bathhouse is used by bathers during both summer and winter. Through the large windows of this Moorish style building, you have a fantastic view of the shimmering sea. The Bathhouse is divided into two parts, one for the gentlemen and one for the ladies, each containing two saunas.

The radio station in Grimeton was opened in 1925 for wireless radio links and today represents a unique technological heritage. It was added to UNESCO's list of world heritage sites in 2004. The facility, along with its six accompanying aerial towers, serves as the sole surviving example of a once-global network of long wave stations. Guided tours of the radio station are available as well as a visitor and information centre containing both a café and a shop.

Getterön is a nature reserve that encompasses an area of 3.5 square kilometres, including parts of the Getterön peninsula. It's mainly popular due to its exceptional bird watching opportunities, providing hiding spots and observation positions that allow visitors to get up close to the birds without disturbing them. During spring and autumn, large numbers of species regularly breed or nest here. In addition to the permanent bird residents in Getterön, a large number of temporary guests flock to the area, contributing to a remarkable total of 336 recorded species in the region.

The building called Komedianten is located in the city centre of Varberg, housing the City Library, City Art Gallery, Varberg Theatre and a café. This is the place to borrow books, surf on the internet, look at interesting art, listen to lectures or attend performances and concerts.

There are several establishments in Varberg offering a number of different treatments and spa packages ranging from facials and body treatments to makeup consultations. You'll also have the opportunity to work out during your stay. Given the health-conscious culture of Swedes who enjoy working out, a number of fitness centres, sports facilities, and health clubs are available for your convenience. Fregatten Högst Upp is the centrally located health club in the city.

In Varberg, there are many beautiful places where you can fish. You can find both popular fishing waters as well as more obscure fishing spots that will amaze you with their charming landscape. The harbours and the sandy beaches are suitable places for coastal fishing where flatfish where flatfish are commonly caught. In various locations, such as the peninsulas of Rödskär, Subbe, Getterön, and Norra Näs, you may also find sea trout, salmon, cod, haddock, and pollocks. However, it's important to note that these species are protected, and fishing is restricted to specific months of the year.

There are different locations to snorkel in Varberg. They extend over sandy bottoms, eelgrass beds, and seaweed-covered rocks. In most outdoor bath spots there are white buoys located in shallow water while the red ones are placed in deeper water. The depth can vary depending on the low and high tide, but the maximum depth is about three meters and minimum depth is approximately one meter. Första vik Getterön is one of the most frequented places for snorkelling, but if you're accompanied by children, Tredje vik Getterön is a more suitable option with its shallower and safer waters.