Wellness

You don’t have to stop swimming just because summer’s over. The health benefits and refreshing feeling of cold water swimming entice lots of people to take a dip whatever the season. Here, you will find suggestions for places to swim in and around Falkenberg. Take a cold plunge Falkenberg has many kilometres of coastline and sandy beaches. But if you’re heading into wintry, ice-cold waters you’ll definitely want to get into the water from a ladder. Here are a few options: Cold water ocean swimming If you manage to change clothes in situ, there are two ladders off the pier on Skrea Beach. The swimming ladders along Bacchus are taken in for the winter except for one at the very end that is reserved for winter swimming. Scan the QR code here to check the temperature of the water. If you want there to be a warm shower or sauna nearby, then book yourself in to Falkenberg Strandbad, Ocean Hotel or Flip Flop Beach Bar & Rooms. Here, you’re just a couple of steps away from the ocean. Finally, the beautiful sauna is now in place at the far end by the swimming ladder at Bacchus, where anyone can book it. Become a member of Falkenbergs Kallbadvänner (for support and a discounted price). Learn more or book the sauna here. Cold water lake swimming The piers by some of our lakes are also a good alternative. It’s often less windy here than it is along the coast and you might get the chance to plunge into crystal clear waters. At Musasjö Lake you can hire a floating sauna (from Gekåsbyn, opens in new window), while there are BBQ huts and changing rooms by Lyngsjön. If you want to start with a quick run, there are marked paths at several points around the lake. Find your way to our lakes. Municipal Services Available Even During Winter Falkenberg Municipality has established guidelines to ensure year-round swimming opportunities at selected locations. During the winter season, weeks 39–16, municipal services such as swimming ladders or steps, restrooms, supervision, maintenance, and water temperature information will be available at the designated year-round swimming spots. Locations for Winter Swimming Bacchus – Four spots (three sets of stairs and one ladder) Skrea Strand – The pier Ljungsjön Nyhagasjön Ätraforsdammen

Spoil yourself with a visit to Falkenberg Strandbad’s fantastic spa, The Retreat Club. Hang out in the pool area, indulge in a spa ritual, and enjoy delicious food and drink from the bar. You can book a day or evening spa visit, or a full package with dinner and overnight accommodation. The Retreat Club About The Retreat Club The Retreat Club offers a beautiful world of relaxation and wellbeing, a shimmering green oasis. Take a leisurely dip in the warm green water of the pool; sip at a drink and let the lumps of ice clink in time with the pulse from the loudspeakers. As the sun goes down, the tempo picks up! Relax on the loungers and enjoy a game of backgammon, or lie back with your hat over your eyes. Amenities include: Heated indoor and outdoor pools (2 outdoor and 2 indoor) Champagne whirlpool bath Indoor sauna with sea view A 600 m2 green oasis with generous loungers both inside and out The Retreat Bar, serving cocktails, smoothies and milkshakes Retreat menu with a caribbean touch Orangery with open fire Bathrobe, slippers and unlimited towels Changing room with showers and Lulu Belle soap, shampoo and conditioner Over-16s only, except in the outdoor pools, where everyone is welcome! Book a spa ritual If you and your party would like to round off your visit to The Retreat Club with a spa experience, why not book one of our Ivory rituals? A special area of The Retreat Club is set aside for guests to indulge in spa rituals from all over the world. You’ll be welcomed and introduced to the Ivory experiences, and then you can try the treatments on each other (“Retreat yourself”). The Ivory ritual takes around two hours, after which you can explore what else The Retreat Club has to

For those who love water, Falkenberg is an ideal destination. A long, accessible coastline and numerous lakes means that you have lots of options. For instance, you could opt for a fast-paced surfing experience in Falkenberg’s strong winds, or get up early to glide out onto the still waters of a lake where it’s just you, your board and the morning light.

Falkenberg is home to an abundance of beautiful nature and wildlife. There are sandy coasts with salty winds and the smell of seaweed, as well as deep and enthralling forests that hide secrets. There is an easy way to find these amazing places: Visit a nature reserve.

There are many beautiful areas you can go for a walk in Falkenberg, regardless of whether you prefer the forest, the Ätran river or the seaside. Here are some tips that can help you find your next favourite walking route.

Charming little oases can be found all over Falkenberg. Enjoy the scents of the herb gardens, admire the rose garden (Rosariet) in S:t Laurentiiparken or relax for a while near the fountain in Badhusparken.

Enrich your art experience in Falkenberg and go to the exhibition on right now. You will find it in the event calendar. Perhaps you would rather stop in at an artist in his studio. Then have a look around and schedule a visit to your favourite.