Finally, late summer!

Discover the Halland residents' perhaps best-kept secret: late summer. Midsummer is over—but the holiday feeling lingers here.

Weekday evenings and weekends filled with the good life and evening swims, outdoor dining and sunsets, forest adventures and loads of good food—whatever the weather. A little calmer, just as wonderful.

So come! Postpone autumn a little longer. Pack your swimwear and thick sweaters and come here really hungry. You can't miss summer's last dip in salty summer waves.

1: Harvest time, harvest festivals & food markets

Harvest time is the best time to eat your way through our beautiful landscape, whether you are road-tripping to our farm shops or visiting a harvest festival. Meet the people behind the food, experience Halland's food culture, eat ridiculously good food.

Tips for harvest time >

2: Enjoy the peace and quiet at beaches and swimming spots

Halland's soft sandy beaches, salty cliffs, and sparkling lakes await you—just as beautiful as during the high season, but a little calmer and with plenty more space for you.

Beach guide

3: Book "Smakbara Upplevelser"

Here you will find fantastic packages where food and adventure are in focus—all gathered under the concept known as Smakbara Upplevelser. Check out examples like Seaweed & Forest, Cow Safari & Gelato, or Farmers Table, and book your best time on earth now.

Smakbara Upplevelser >

4: Nine areas with maximum late summer feeling

Here are nine tips for cozy areas in Halland where you can swim, eat, and grab a fika, and easily capture that late summer feeling near the sea or lake. Most of the tips are open year-round or at least for a few weeks into September—but be sure to double-check the opening hours before you head out.

5: Forests, Lakes, Adventures

Halland has the advantage of offering both salty beaches and deep forests. At this time of year, the forest is still warm and soft, and the hiking trails and mountain bike paths are plentiful. For those seeking adventure, everything from ziplining to overnight hiking in lean-to shelters awaits. Otherwise, it's also just fine to take a quiet walk, try a dip in a lake, and sit on a stump enjoying all the sounds and scents of late summer.

Nature experiences >

6: SPA

Day spa or a whole weekend at a spa hotel? Mostly hanging out by the pools and on deckchairs, or going all-in on treatments? Here in Halland, you'll find well-known places like Ästad Vingård with Sinnenas Spa, Hotel Tylösand, Säröhus, Varbergs Kusthotell, and Falkenbergs Strandbad, among many others—just pick and choose among all of Halland's spa experiences.

SPA in Halland >

7: City charm, culture, and shopping

Is there anything more wonderful in late summer than mixing beach hangs with strolling through town, checking out beautiful buildings, popping into cozy cafés, and finding a great museum?

Halland has five cities in total. From north to south, they line our coast like a string of pearls. It only takes about a quarter of an hour by train between each city, so take the chance to check out Kungsbacka, Varberg, Falkenberg, Halmstad, or Laholm during your visit to Halland.

Are you looking for bargains on your shopping spree? In Ullared you'll find Gekås, for example, and in Kungsbacka there is Hede Fashion Outlet where you can stroll around premium stores at outlet prices.

8: 48 action-packed hours in Hylte

Are nature, sustainable food, history, and cycling experiences calling? Check out the four 48-hour guides to Hylte!

48-hour guides to Halland's beautiful inland

9: Kattegattleden and winding trails for MTB

Cycle just the way you like it best!

Kattegattleden >