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Things to see in Helsingborg (Sweden): 59 places and when to go
Helsingborg is a town in Sweden with around 91,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 59 places in and around it, mainly History (19), Wildlife (16), Nature (15). The best known are Uraniborg, Sofiero slott and Össjö gård. The best time to come is December to February, May to September; also possible: March to April, October. In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 56.0505, 12.7
- Population
- About 91,000
- Places
- 59 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (19) · Wildlife (16) · Nature (15) · Temples (10) · Hiking (9) · Hot springs (3)
- Best time
- December to February, May to September.
- Also possible
- March to April, October.
- Nearest airport
- MMX Malmö, 71 km as the crow flies
What to see in Helsingborg
The places in and around Helsingborg, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- UraniborgCastle16 km
- Sofiero slottCastle4.5 km
- Össjö gårdCastle29 km
- KärnanHistory · Architecture291 m
- UFO-Memorial ÄngelholmHistory22 km
- Dunkers kulturhusMuseum769 m
- Kulla Gunnarstorps gamla slottCastle7.7 km
- Pålsjö slottHistory2.4 km
- Rosendals slottCastle9.2 km
- Tomarps kungsgårdCastle25 km
- Vrams Gunnarstorps slottCastle18 km
- Kulla Gunnarstorps möllaWindmill7.0 km
- Örenäs slottCastle13 km
- Sankta Maria kyrkaHistory · Temples510 m
- GantoftadösenArchaeological site10.0 km
- Helsingborg Town HallHistory610 m
- Vegeholms slottCastle19 km
- Bjuvs kyrkaTemples14 km
- Heliga korsets kapellTemples25 km
- Hilleshögs dalars naturreservatProtected area15 km
- Munka-Ljungby kyrkaTemples29 km
- ÖrenäsgånggriftenArchaeological site13 km
- Risekatslösa kyrkaTemples15 km
- Tåstarps kyrkaTemples30 km
And the other 35, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Ängelholms strandskogs naturreservat, Domsten-Vikens naturreservat, Duvestubbe, Fjärestad-Gantoftas naturreservat, Grollegrunds naturreservat, Hjorthagen, Wrams Gunnarstorp, Jordbodalen med Ångtegelgropens naturreservat, Kulla Gunnarstorps naturreservat, Örby ängars naturreservat, Pålsjö naturreservat, Prästängen, Rååns dalgångs naturreservat, Svedberga kulle, Vens backafalls naturreservat
- History: Gamlegård, Henckelska gården, Pålsjö mölla
- Temples: Östra Ljungby kyrka, Rydebäcks kyrka, Västra Sönnarslövs kapell
- With kids: Tropikariet
- Museums and art: Tycho Brahe museum
- Hiking: Anslutningsled Glumslöv, Etapp 1: Åstorp - Hålebäck, Kullaleden, Skåneleden 5, Etapp 6: Domsten-Helsingborg, Skåneleden 5, Etapp 6B, Skåneleden 5, Etapp 7: Helsingborg-Rydebäck, Skåneleden 5, Etapp 8: Rydebäck – Landskrona, Skåneleden 5, Etapp 9A: Ven runt, Skåneleden 5: Öresund
- Hot springs: Grähsa brygga, Råå Kallbadhus, Vattnets Hus
- Food and drink: Höganäs Bryggeri
When to go to Helsingborg
The best time to visit Helsingborg is December to February, May to September; also possible: March to April, October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time7:18
- FebBest time9:16
- MarPossible11:26
- AprPossible13:54
- MayBest time16:03
- JunBest time17:18
- JulBest time16:47
- AugBest time14:51
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:04
- NovBetter not7:52
- DecBest time6:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 41. In May, 59 of the 59 places are at their best.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Helsingborg
The nearest main airport is Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX, Malmö), 71 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Arild27 places25 km
- Kågeröd22 places31 km
- Barsebäck25 places34 km
- Höör26 places53 km
- Malmö62 places56 km
- Dalby37 places59 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Helsingborg?
The best known: Uraniborg, Sofiero slott, Össjö gård, Kärnan, UFO-Memorial Ängelholm. In all, 59 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Helsingborg?
December to February, May to September; also possible: March to April, October. In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 41.
How do you get to Helsingborg?
The nearest main airport is Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX), 71 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Helsingborg as the destination and these 59 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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