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assembled entirely of steel, this unique creation looks from the outside like a clumsily
opened sardine can, with jagged and curled edges, and stained glass. Inside it's just as
unusual: all the walls are a rust-orange version of the outer skin, and there are some
striking ornaments. The building is famed for its acoustics, and holds occasional
concerts (details from the tourist office).
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
HALMSTAD
By train
It takes under 20min to get here from Falkenberg
by train, and you arrive at the new Resecentrum travel
centre. To get into town from here, follow Bredgatan west
to the Nissan River, then walk north along Strandgatan to
the bridge across to the centre of town; it takes about
15-20min.
Destinations
Copenhagen (hourly; 2hr 30min); Falkenberg
(hourly; 17min); Gothenburg (hourly; 1hr 10min); Malmö
(hourly; 2hr).
By bus
All long-distance buses use the new Resecentrum
travel centre. Town buses depart from Österskans beside
the theatre.
INFORMATION
Tourist of
ce
Lilla torg at the northern end of Storgatan
(May, June & mid- to late Aug Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat
10am-3pm; late June to mid-Aug Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat
10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm; Sept-April Mon-Fri
10am-5pm;
T
035 12 02 00,
W
destinationhalmstad.se).
Has free internet access.
ACCOMMODATION
There's a good selection of good-quality accommodation available in Halmstad. However, it's worth remembering that the
town centre is a fifteen- to twenty-minute walk from the travel centre, which may influence your choice.
Best Western Grand
Stationsgatan 44
T
035 280 81 00,
W
grandhotel.nu.
Cosy, traditional and ideally located for the
travel centre, this hotel dates from 1905 and is full of old-
world charm. Rooms are spacious, with par
quet floors and a
mix of period and contemporary furnishings.
1095kr/1495kr
Clarion Collection Norre Park
Norra vägen 7
T
035
21 85 55,
W
norrepark.se.
Overlooking the beautiful
Norre Katt park, this hotel is reached through the Norre Port
arch. Rooms are elegantly decorated in turn-of-the century
style: all have high ceilings, p
otted plants in
the window
and most have wooden floors.
990kr/1390kr
Continental
Kungsgatan 5
T
035 17 63 00,
W
continental-halmstad.se.
Just a 2min walk from the
travel centre, this elegant building was built in 1904 in the
early
Jugendstil
and National Romantic styles and has a
bright, well-pres
erved interior and classy rooms to match.
1090kr/1490kr
Hagöns Camping
Östra Stranden
T
035 12 53 63,
W
hagonscamping.se.
Located 3km to the east of the
town centre, this pleasant campsite sits beside a sandy
beach and a nature reserv
e and
has fou
r-berth
cabins.
Open late April to Aug. Tents
140kr
, cabins
1000kr
Kaptenshamn
Stuvaregatan 8
T
035 12 04 00,
W
halmstadvandrarhem.se.
Centrally located, this new
hostel is one of the very few budget options in Halmstad.
Rooms are plainly decorated and share facilities; there's
also a kitche
n on si
te for self
-caterin
g. Breakfast is an extra
70kr. Dorms
250kr
, doubles
500kr
EATING AND DRINKING
People congregate in the trendy restaurants, bars and clubs along cobbled, pedestrianized
Storgatan
, many of which
have shaded outdoor areas along the street.
Lilla torg
, just behind, also swarms with people on summer evenings.
Börje Olssons Skafferi
Storgatan 23
T
035 21 16 70
. A
large, airy Italian café and deli with a great quiche buffet
(89kr) at lunchtimes as well as a tasty range of takeaway
ciabatta sandwiches (50kr) and a good choice of speciality
coffees.
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm.
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The Bull's Pub
Bankgatan 5
T
035 14 09 21.
Ver y
popular, modern English-style bar, rather than pub, with
live music and after-work specials that bring people from
across town. Also serves light meals and has outdoor
seating in summer.
Mon-Thurs 5pm till late, Fri
11.30am-2am, Sat 12.30pm-2am, Sun 3pm till late.
Fribergs Konditori
Norra vägen 9
T
035 12 51 11.
Traditional coffee house overlooking the park with black-
and-white pictures of Halmstad adorning the interior. A
nice relaxed atmosphere and a good place for a coffee and
slice of cake.
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat & Sun 9am-4pm.
Fridolfs
Brogatan 26
T
035 21 16 66.
There's a maritime
feel to the interior of this cosy neighbourhood restaurant,
serving a classic mix of French and Swedish: marinated
lamb with garlic and herbs and veal fillet with roast
peppers for example. Mains are 199-279kr.
Mon-Sat 6pm
till late, Sun 5pm till late.
Gastons
Storgatan 31
T
035 10 84 80.
The food at this
stylish bistro with Art Deco ceilings and lighting is modern
