Extend Your Summer! When the pace slows down and the evenings grow darker, Halland might just be at its very best. Farm shops overflow with the flavours of harvest season, the sea is still inviting, and the forests are full of adventures. Everyday life may be back – but evenings and weekends feel like a holiday.

Here, late summer comes with a taste of Italy: vineyards, gelato, cheeses and coffee with something sweet on the side. Recharge by the sea or at a spa, cycle winding roads along the Kattegattleden trail, enjoy a seaside picnic, visit a castle and indulge in plenty of fresh fish and seafood.

So pack your swimwear and cozy sweaters, book a pizza night – and come join us. A little piece of Italy is waiting in Halland.

Read more for tips on some of Halland’s many wonderful places and experiences with an Italian twist.

Tjolöholms slott - The Castle of Tjolöholm

Visit Tjolöholm Castle in the very north of Halland close to Gothenburg – a fairytale gem in British style (!), often called one of Sweden’s most unique buildings. With its seaside gardens and scenic trails, it’s the perfect place to step into history. Tjolöholms slott >

The bays of Getterön

At Getterön outside Varberg, five charming coves await – where soft sandy beaches meet smooth cliffs and the sea stretches endlessly before you. Sink your toes in the sand or dive straight from the rocks for a refreshing swim.
Getteröns badvikar >

Ästad vingård / Ästad Vineyard

In the heart of the lush Åkulla Beech Forest nature reserve lies Ästad Vineyard, one of Sweden’s largest. Stroll among the vines like in Tuscany, learn how their organic grapes become wine, or join a tasting. End the day with a glass of their sparkling – Halland’s very own take on prosecco.

You’ll also find a renowned spa inspired by Swedish nature, and Restaurang ÄNG – proudly awarded a Michelin star.
Ästad vingård.

Lilla Napoli

At Sweden’s perhaps most talked-about pizzeria, Lilla Napoli, the dough is everything. If it doesn’t turn out just right, the restaurant won’t even open – though don’t worry, that almost never happens. Here you can enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza, topped with top-quality ingredients – just remember to book the dough in advance! A tasty experience for both young and old.

Lilla Napoli

Prostens Pizza
Head to TV chef Lisa Lemke and Marcus Nordgren’s Prostens Pizza. Here, the focus is on Roman-style pizza – thin, crispy and wood-fired – made with local ingredients and best enjoyed in good company. Alongside the pizzas you’ll find tasty small dishes, and for the perfect finale: freshly churned gelato. 

Prostens pizza.

Kattegattleden 

Stop at farm shops, cafés and art studios, and enjoy landscapes where golden fields meet sweeping sea views. A ride along the Kattegattleden trail has everything you need to capture the feeling of a cycling holiday in Italy. Pause at some of our other highlights along the way, and choose whether to ride the full 390 km or just a few selected stages.
Kattegattleden

Riccardo

At Möllegård in Halmstad you’ll find authentic Italian gelato, made from owner Riccardo’s family recipe.

Crafted with Swedish milk, cream, berries, vanilla, nuts and chocolate, it’s best enjoyed under a parasol at the cozy café or as a treat after a day at the beach. And if you’re hungry – try their wood-fired pizza.
Riccardos

Mellbystrand

Bring the family to one of Sweden’s longest sandy beaches, where sun, play and swimming among the dunes create a true holiday paradise.

The 12-kilometre Mellbystrand stretches as far as the eye can see and is also perfect for windsurfing or kitesurfing. Beyond Mellbystrand, Halland offers many more beautiful beaches from north to south – including Apelviken, Skrea Strand and the iconic Tylösand.