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Antiques Roadshow Comes to Halmstad This Sunday Excitement is building as the popular Swedish TV show “Antikrundan” (Antiques Roadshow) prepares to visit Slottsmöllan in Halmstad this Sunday, August 25th. The event has generated significant interest, and organizers have provided practical information to ensure a smooth experience for visitors. Event Details What: “Antikrundan” recording for 2025 season Where: Slottsmöllan, Halmstad When: Sunday, August 25th, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Items: Maximum 10 items per person (excluding coins, stamps, musical instruments, and vehicles) Visitor Information Queue along the promenade by the Nissan River Unloading area for large items: Outside Friskis & Svettis,…
Popular Gyllene Tider Exhibition Extended in Halmstad The pop-up exhibition “The Gyllene Tider Experience” in Halmstad has been a huge success, leading to numerous requests for an extension. In response to popular demand, the exhibition will now remain open throughout September. Originally scheduled to close at the end of August, both the exhibition and the Halmstad Tourist Center will stay at their current location on Klammerdammsgatan 4 for an additional month. From September 2nd, the opening hours will be Tuesday-Thursday 10:00-13:00 and Friday-Saturday 10:00-16:00. The premiere of the Roxette musical “Joyride” in Malmö on September 6th has also increased interest…
Falkenberg Food Days Returns: A Culinary Street Festival This September, Falkenberg Food Days 2024 will once again transform the city into a vibrant local street festival. The event will spread across multiple locations in the city center, featuring beautifully decorated streets, live music, and fantastic culinary experiences. Visitors can expect to immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere, enticing aromas, and delicious food. Rådhustorget’s Food Market The Rådhustorget (Town Hall Square) will host a variety of local producers showcasing their products. Visitors can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, refreshing beverages, charcuterie, cheeses, and more. The square will also feature vendors serving…
Falkenberg Food Days Returns with a Culinary Celebration Mark your calendars for September 6-7 as Falkenberg Food Days 2024 transforms the city into a vibrant street festival. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better, spreading across multiple locations in the city center. Visitors can expect beautifully decorated streets, live music, and an array of fantastic culinary experiences. Rådhustorget’s Local Food Market The heart of the festival, Rådhustorget, will host a bustling food market featuring local producers and Falkenberg’s Pantry members. From fresh produce and refreshing drinks to charcuterie and cheeses, you’ll find a wide variety of local delicacies.…
Top Cyclists to Compete in Gravel Grit’n Grind in Halmstad From August 16-18, around 600 cyclists from 33 nations will take on three days of tough challenges in the third annual Gravel Grit’n Grind event in Halmstad, Sweden. Stage 2 is part of the TREK 2024 UCI Gravel World Series, qualifying for the UCI World Gravel Championship 2024 – attracting the world’s best gravel cyclists and stars from road and mountain biking. New Course Features This year’s event brings some exciting changes. The main race, Stage 2, will start and finish at Wapnö Gård, offering a beautiful yet challenging new…
Exciting Family Days at Grötvik’s Stone Cutter Festival! On August 17-18, the charming village of Grötvik in Halmstad will host delightful family days known as the Stone Cutter Festival. This popular event, now in its third year, offers a packed program suitable for all ages. Highlights of the Festival Crab fishing Mini train rides Sea rescue demonstrations Skateboarding school Sailing Wakeboarding Art exhibitions Fascinating stories from the Stone Cutter era The festival runs from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. Some key attractions include: Free rides on the electric “Grötvik Express” mini train Sailing trips on…
Let the Boules Festival Begin in Lund! Lund is gearing up to host the Swedish Boules Championship, welcoming 1,700 participants for an exciting week of competition and festivities. The event promises to bring a vibrant atmosphere to the city, with opportunities for locals and visitors to experience the boules spirit. Championship Venues and Schedule The qualifications will take place in Stadsparken during the day, while the finals will be held at Mårtenstorget in the evenings. The boules week will kick off on Sunday, July 14th, with a special screening of the European Football Championship final on a large screen at…
Exciting Food News in Halland for 2024 Halland is known for its excellent culinary scene, featuring fine-dining restaurants, cozy cafes, and top-notch bakeries. This year, the region’s food offerings are getting even better with several exciting new openings you won’t want to miss. Feldts på Skolberget In the heart of Oskarström, My Feldt – pastry chef, cook, café owner, author, artist, and entrepreneur – has breathed new life into an old cultural building. Feldts på Skolberget is a unique place surrounded by nature with views over the valley. Here you can eat, have coffee, play boules, and relax both indoors…
Jönköping to Host IRONMAN 70.3 European Championship 2025 Exciting news for triathlon enthusiasts and sports fans in Sweden! Jönköping has been chosen as the host city for the prestigious IRONMAN 70.3 European Championship in 2025 and 2026. This announcement elevates the already popular event to new heights, attracting top professional athletes and age-group competitors from around the world. A World-Class Event in a Beautiful Setting Magnus Nyberg, Race Director for IRONMAN 70.3 Jönköping, expressed his enthusiasm: “It is fantastic for us to have the opportunity to host the IRONMAN 70.3 European Championship. Destination Jönköping has been very supportive and confidence-inspiring…
Inauguration of The Long Hike Jämtland in Surfbukten, Östersund On Sunday, July 7th, The Long Hike Jämtland will be inaugurated in Surfbukten, Östersund. This event is the world’s longest organized hiking event for people with disabilities, stretching along St. Olavsleden from Östersund to Åre. It’s part of a larger initiative enabling people with various disabilities to experience wilderness and outdoor life under controlled conditions. The Long Hike concept, created during the Year of Outdoor Life 2021, involves hikes over 20 kilometers. Its purpose is twofold: to give the target group an opportunity to experience nature and to promote social relationships…