Falkenberg loves Halland

Travel on bike through open landscapes, forests that stretch into the horizon and beautiful lakes. Ätradalsleden snakes through Falkenberg and Falköping and is 199 kilometres long in total, of which 146 km are entirely car-free. The remaining stretches follow country roads that pass through beautiful nature and interesting stops. Start and finish Ätradalsleden stretches from Falköping in the north to Falkenberg in the south, where it joins up with Kattegattleden. You decide yourself which stretch you want to cover on bike and where you want to start your journey. Some recommended starting points are Falköping, Ulricehamn, Tranemo, Svenljunga, Fegen and Falkenberg. If you want to bike from Falkenberg to Fegen, it is a 53 km stretch. Standard The trail can be divided into four stages consisting of a total of 199 km. The northern part of the trail runs exclusively on the old railway embankment between Falköping and Ambjörnarp. This stretch has been free of trains for many years now, and the old embankment has since been turned into a flat paved bike path. The stretch between Ambjörnarp and Falkenberg goes through small low-traffic rural roads, mostly on asphalt, but also hard-packed gravel in some parts. Some parts here also run along old railway embankments. Accommodation and attractions along the way On your way, you will be able to experience the area’s scenic nature, culture, great food and interesting places to visit. There is also a variety of accommodation options for you to choose from, such as living on an operational far, a lakeside cabin or in the middle of town. Drop by Falkenberg’s Tourist Information Office to pick up a brochure on the trail, or call us and we’ll send you one!

Want to live in the wilderness for a couple days, sleeping in shelters and drinking water from the creek? Or would you prefer a shorter day trip and simply enjoy a hike through nature? Hallandsleden shows you the way. See nature Hallandsleden gives you the opportunity to truly venture out on a long trip to explore Falkenberg’s inland areas. You will hike by and across the Ätran river and Högvadsån’s scenic valleys where the landscape constantly changes. One moment you’ll be hiking through deep forests and another you’ll find yourself surrounded by open meadows with paddocks and small red cabins. Hallandsleden follows old routes that are steeped in culture and ancient history, and many of the sights you’ll pass along the way have signs that tell you more about them. About the trail Hallandsleden goes through all of Halland and is close to 380 km long. The trail links up with Skåneleden in the south and Bohusleden in the north. In Falkenberg Municipality, you have several options as there are two routes here, east and west. The trail follows the paths and back roads, and there are shelters and places you can spend the night scattered along the way. How far you want to hike is up to you, and you can plan how much ground you want to cover every day by taking advantage of the maps found along the trail. Maps There are three maps that cover the whole of Hallandsleden. You can get them for free at Falkenberg’s Tourist Information Office. More information you will at Hallandsleden website.

Kattegattleden is a national cycle route that stretches across all of Halland. The stretch in Falkenberg runs through a variety of terrain and has many scenic stops along the way. Sweden’s first national cycle route Kattegattleden is 390 kilometres long and stretches from Gothenburg to Helsingborg. The route consists of a variety of cycle paths, many of which hug the coastline and are car-free, making it very safe for cyclists to travel on them. The red and white signs marked with the number 1 show the way. Along the Falkenberg stretch, you are always close to lovely sandy beaches, beautiful nature reserves and interesting attractions all the way from Morup in the north to Steninge in the south. Pleasant stops If you get a craving for a good cup of coffee and a bite to eat, there are cafés and restaurants scattered along the route like a string of pearls. When you get tired and decide to call it a day, there are several different types of accommodation - from camping to B&B to a hotel room - to choose from. There are several spa facilities along the coastline where you can get some relief for achy joints and muscles - or simply relax after a long day of cycling. Plan your bike trip Kattegatleden’s website can help you plan your trip. The website contains maps of different stages of the route as well as information about accommodation, excursions you can take and restaurants along the path.  

Dreaming of a vacation where vast beaches mix with perfect pizza and locally produced wine? In Halland, you can experience the best of Italy, without a passport - with a Halland twist. Here are the places that will give you the taste of Italy in Falkenberg: