Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Linnéa
Prästgatan 2-4
T
042 37 24 00, whotell-
linnea.se.
Good value, central option in an elegant
building from 1887, with cosy, agreeable rooms with
period furnishings as
well as special o
fers on two-night
stays over a weekend.
1095kr/1195kr
Miatorp Hostel
Planteringsvägen 71
T
042 13 11 30,
W
miatorp.nu;
a 20min walk south of the centre along
Södergatan, Västra Sandgatan and finally
Planteringsvägen or bus #1 or #2.
All rooms at t
his STF
hostel a
re mo
dern, clean and en suite. Dorms
320kr
,
doubles
640kr
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Viking
Fågelsångsgatan 1
T
042 14 44 20,
W
hotellviking.se.
This is the place to try first. Very
appealing, quiet old hotel with beautifully appointed
period rooms in a splendid location close to some of the
finest buildings in town. Room 15 has its own private
jacuzzi and costs about 500kr more than
a regular double
.
Excellent service and a cosy atmosphere.
1070kr/1278kr
5
CAMPING
Råå Vallar
Resort
Kustgatan in the district of Råå,
2km south of town
T
042 18 26 00,
W
nordiccamping.
se; take bus #1 from the town centre.
This campsite is
well located for Helsingborg's nudist beach, which is right
next door at the foot of Högast
ensgata
n. Ther
e's also
a
selection of cabins available. Tents
140kr
, cabins
790kr
EATING AND DRINKING
The city has a good range of excellent restaurants, including a host of stylish bar-restaurants along the restored
harbourfront. These places can seem samey, though, and it's the older restaurants that continue to provide the variety.
During the day, there are some great cafés and
konditori
.
(195kr), a mammoth plate of Bavarian sausages,
sauerkraut and mashed potato (149kr) and other German
staples (149-199kr).
Tues-Thurs 5-10pm, Fri & Sat
5pm-1am, Sun 4-10pm.
Harry's
Järnvägsgatan 7
T
042 13 91 91.
Very popular
place for a drink and rather more stylish than the usual
Harry's
, with soft leather armchairs and chandeliers
throughout. There's a nightclub here on Thurs, Fri & Sat
nights.
Mon 11.30am-midnight, Tues & Wed
11.30am-1am, Thurs 11.30am-3pm, Fri 11.30am-4am,
Sat noon-4am.
Oasen
Bruksgatan 25
T
042 12 80 74.
This restaurant
serves nothing but fondues: meat (209kr), seafood (249kr)
and Mexican (229kr). Its speciality is a totally wicked
Toblerone fondue (89kr) with Cointreau and brandy into
which you dip marshmallows, bananas and other fruit.
Tues-Thurs 6pm till late, Fri & Sat 5pm till late.
Olsons Skafferi
Mariagatan 6
T
042 14 07 80.
With not
a pizza in sight, this great Italian place located in a half-
timbered building offers wonderfully prepared fish, meat
and pasta dishes (149-239kr) in a relaxed atmosphere
using Italian bases with Swedish overtones.
Mon-Sat
11am-10.30pm.
Papadam
Bruksgatan 10
T
042 12 16 00.
Finally,
decent Indian food has made it to Helsingborg. Balti dishes
are 169kr, an excellent chicken curry with spinach is 139kr,
whereas lunch (served until 4pm) is an exceptionally good-
value 65kr.
Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat
11am-11pm, Sun 1-10pm.
Telegrafen
Norra Storgatan 14
T
042 18 14 50.
A
long-term favourite, this cosy British-style pub with
wooden loors and a bar lined with tattered old topics can
do no wrong - Swedes seem to love the mock-Britannia.
Snacks such as burgers and nachos available.
Thurs-Sat
5pm till late.
CAFÉS
Café Annorledes
Södra Storgatan 15
T
042 13 72 04.
A friendly café with a genteel 1950s atmosphere known for
its extremely reasonable breakfasts (53kr) featuring
porridge, yoghurt, eggs and cheese. There's also a good
selection of salads, quiches and cakes - the walnut one is
especially good.
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm.
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Château Café Forêt
Södra Storgatan 19
T
042 12
90 35.
Resembling a French or Belgian modern café-bistro,
this is the place to come for a taste of the Gallic continent
with excellent home-made breads and freshly squeezed
fruit juices.
Tues-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-4pm.
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Ebba's Fik
Bruksgatan 20
T
042 28 14.
An amazing
jumble of 1950s furnishings, and even a jukebox belting
out the likes of Little Richard. Every detail of the era - from
crockery to menu board - is here. Excellent egg and bacon
fry-ups and delicious home-made Swedish beefburgers
too.
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm.
Fahlmans
Stortorget 11
T
042 21 30 60.
This classic
bakery/café has been serving elaborate cakes and pastries
since 1914 and is
the
place for decadent apple meringue
pie - a meal in itself. Also try the chocolate and marzipan
confections or filling sandwiches.
Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm,
Sat 8.30am-4.30pm, Sun 10am-4.30pm.
BAR AND RESTAURANTS
Bishops Arms
Södra Storgatan 2
T
042 37 37 77.
At the
top end of Stortorget, this centrally located pub is a firm
favourite among Helsingborgers for its relatively genuine
British pub feel, and its extensive range of beers, most on
tap.
Mon & Tues 4pm-midnight, Wed & Thurs
4pm-1am, Fri & Sat 4pm-2am, Sun 4-10pm.
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Edelweiss
Drottninggatan 15
T
042 21 37 37.
A
fun German restaurant-cum-beerhall with a tremendous
selection of real German beers, as well as Wiener schnitzel
