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Place in Halland, Sweden
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Halmstad (Swedish: Halmstad, [ˈhalmsta]) is a town in Halland on Sweden's west coast. Halmstad is a popular tourist destination in July and August much because of the Tylösand and Östra stranden (beaches) but also for its nightlife, with many outside bars and restaurants that open in the summer. Halmstad is also known as the "golf capital" of Sweden with 12 beautiful courses.
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A castle built by the Danish king Christian IV.
the Poor House
At Lilla Torg has various handicraft shops, a cafe, and a sports museum. The tourist office is in the same building.
Golfhuvudstaden
Halmstad has twelve golf courses.
A 7-km long beach, and in July thousands of people flock there when the weather is fine, making it one of Sweden's most crowded beaches. Tylösand is believed to be one of the best beaches in Sweden. Water sport such as windsurfing and kite boarding are quite popular, and courses are available.
Good food, nice atmosphere.
Great food and cocktails on the waterside.
Cottages and camping at the beach of Tylösand, about 12 km from Halmstad. Wireless internet connection is available. Kids' club during the summer, adventure golf.
Walking distance from downtown.
By plane
There are a few daily flights from Stockholm Arlanda airport and some charter flights, but not much else.
By train
Halmstad is well-connected with both high-speed SJ trains as well as regional Öresundståg running between Gothenburg and Malmö/Copenhagen. There are seasonal direct trains from Stockholm as well.
By bus
National bus lines to Halmstad are run by FlixBus and VY, who have connections from most major cities in Sweden. Hallandstrafiken is the bus operator in Halland.
By car
The European road E6/E20 passes through Halmstad. Two other important roads to get there are national roads 25 and 26.
By ferry
There is a daily ferry from Grenå in Denmark, operated by Stena Line.
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