Varberg's Square Market

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Varberg's Square Market

Varberg's square charms many with its picturesque streets and cute little shops. However, what truly sets the square apart is its lively market, a tradition that has endured and takes place every Wednesday and Saturday. There's no better place in Varberg to find seasonal fruits, vegetables, clothing fabrics, handcrafts and more.

Useful Information

Address: Torggatan 8, Varberg
Phone: +46 340 880 00
More Info: varberg.se/naringsliv/tillstandreglerochtillsyn/torghandel
Opening House: Wed & Sat 7am–4pm

Do & See

Varberg is an exciting town with all of its attractions located at a convenient distance. Its proximity to Denmark makes it an important tourist destination, attracting Swedes, Danes, and other Europeans. Its popularity relies on its fascinating history, serene and relaxing spas, idyllic beaches and beautiful hiking trails. It is also one the best surf towns in Northern Europe.

Konsthallen / Hamnmagasinet

Konsthallen / Hamnmagasinet

Hamnmagasinet is an art gallery located in the area around the harbour, Society Park and the Fortress. Housed in an 1874 building, this arts centre offers various exhibitions and workshops all year round. Featuring paintings, crafts, ceramics, and silversmith workshops, the gallery predominantly highlights contemporary art. Visitors can enjoy these artistic offerings against the …

Varberg's Art Gallery

Varberg's Art Gallery

Varberg's art gallery offers exciting and engaging exhibitions throughout the year. Contemporary art takes the centre of the stage here, making it an open space for both national and international art. The space is also used to conduct extensive educational activities, with guided tours and workshops where visitors have their fair share of artistic …

Elbe's Fiske & Marin AB

Elbe's Fiske & Marin AB

Elbe's Fiske & Marin AB is a company that provides fishing trips on fully equipped and licensed vessels. Explore numerous thrilling fishing spots, including Fladen, Flacket, Kristian, Great Middelgrund, Red Bank, Danish Lilja, and Little Middelgrund. The crew has extensive experience in chartering along the coast of Halland, offering a unique service to guarantee …

Halland Museum of Cultural History

Halland Museum of Cultural History

Located at the top of the Varberg fortress, the Kulturhistoriska Museum allows visitors to delve into the cultural history of Halland, showcasing iconic exhibitions such as the Bocksten Man from the 14th century and the Halland photo exhibition. Also, the Artist Colony of Varbergsskolan, exhibits paintings from Swedish …

Fortress Bath

The Fortress bath is located alongside the fortress pier. It combines a sun deck, a jetty, and a diving tower. The wharf is ideal for various activities, including sunbathing, swimming and diving, all conveniently located in the heart of …

Kallbadhuset

The Cold Bathhouse is used by bathers during both summer and winter. Through the large windows of this Moorish style building, you have a fantastic view of the shimmering sea. The Bathhouse is divided into two parts, one for the gentlemen and one for the ladies, each containing two …

World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station

World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station

The radio station in Grimeton was opened in 1925 for wireless radio links and today represents a unique technological heritage. It was added to UNESCO's list of world heritage sites in 2004. The facility, along with its six accompanying aerial towers, serves as the sole surviving example of a once-global network of long wave …

Getterön Nature Reserve — a Bird Sanctuary

Getterön Nature Reserve — a Bird Sanctuary

Getterön is a nature reserve that encompasses an area of 3.5 square kilometres, including parts of the Getterön peninsula. It's mainly popular due to its exceptional bird watching opportunities, providing hiding spots and observation positions that allow visitors to get up close to the birds without disturbing them. During spring and autumn, large numbers of …

Cultural House Komedianten

Cultural House Komedianten

The building called Komedianten is located in the city centre of Varberg, housing the City Library, City Art Gallery, Varberg Theatre and a café. This is the place to borrow books, surf on the internet, look at interesting art, listen to lectures or attend performances and …

Ästad Vineyard

Ästad Vineyard

Originally a traditional farm, Ästad Vineyard has transformed into the region's most inspiring venue for meetings and activities. The activities include the high rope course with zip lines, wine tastings and their Senses Spa in which you find the world's only underwater sauna. Ästad Vineyard offers locally crafted wine from their own grapes. You can …

Sheep Farm Öströö

Sheep Farm Öströö

Located in the middle of the beech forest, Öströö is home to one of Sweden's largest populations of Gotlandish sheep and Highland Cattle cows. The farm features a handicraft shop where they sell sheepskin products and straw work. Additionally, there's a butcher's shop where their own ecological products are sold, including tasty lamb and other …

Strandpromenaden

Strandpromenaden

Strandpromenaden is a promenade that was built in 1912. Ever since, it's been a popular walking area for both visitors and locals. Regardless of the weather, people can be seen walking from Kallbadhuset, in the north, all the way to Apelviken in the south. The promenade also welcomes joggers and cyclists looking to enjoy the …

Varberg's Square Market

Varberg's Square Market

Varberg's square charms many with its picturesque streets and cute little shops. However, what truly sets the square apart is its lively market, a tradition that has endured and takes place every Wednesday and Saturday. There's no better place in Varberg to find seasonal fruits, vegetables, clothing fabrics, handcrafts and …

Spa & Fitness

There are several establishments in Varberg offering a number of different treatments and spa packages ranging from facials and body treatments to makeup consultations. You'll also have the opportunity to work out during your stay. Given the health-conscious culture of Swedes who enjoy working out, a number of fitness centres, sports facilities, and health …

Fishing

In Varberg, there are many beautiful places where you can fish. You can find both popular fishing waters as well as more obscure fishing spots that will amaze you with their charming landscape. The harbours and the sandy beaches are suitable places for coastal fishing where flatfish where flatfish are commonly caught. In various locations, …

Snorkelling

There are different locations to snorkel in Varberg. They extend over sandy bottoms, eelgrass beds, and seaweed-covered rocks. In most outdoor bath spots there are white buoys located in shallow water while the red ones are placed in deeper water. The depth can vary depending on the low and high tide, but the maximum depth …

Åkulla Beech Forests

Åkulla Beech Forests

Åkulla's beautiful beech forests are located about 25 km east of Varberg. The area is famous for its outstanding viewing points, numerous lakes and hiking trails. If you're looking to spend a few nights in the forests, there are various lodgings that welcome tourists throughout the year, experiencing a particular peak in winter when …

Surfing

Varberg has been characterized by surfing since time immemorial, and there is a constantly expanding surf culture. With a modern surf center, Varberg has consolidated itself as the premier surfing town in the Nordic region. There are a number of businesses that offer courses, rentals, and shops. These include a center in Apelviken that …

Kattegattleden Bicycle Route

Kattegattleden Bicycle Route

Kattegattleden is a 370-kilometre-long cycling route with a unique coastal location. It runs between Helsingborg in the south and Gothenburg in the north, all the way through Halland. It's divided into 8 sections, and along these sections, you will find interesting attractions, places to stay, eat, rent bicycles, as well as assistance along the …

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