Nature

Falkenberg is the right place for anyone who loves the sea. 13 kilometres of sandy beaches and an even longer coastline with cliffs, pine forests and beach meadows. You’ll find some of Halland’s best beaches here.

For a place like Falkenberg, primarily known for its beaches, it is remarkable that we have 256 lakes in an incredibly beautiful inland area. Find your lake.

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.

Go exploring along the lakes, the coastline or the Ätran river’s winding path through the mountains and forests and you’ll soon find some of Falkenberg’s most popular spots. Expect breathtakingly beautiful nature, peaceful or unexpectedly thrilling. The best part about these popular spots is that they can be visited all year round.

Venturing out into nature is always a rewarding experience, and sometimes it can be a truly memorable one as well. Have you seen the bubbling waters at the Höstena spring? Here are some tips on fun nature excursions in Falkenberg.

  Ingemar Alenäs an ecology consultant and takes small groups on guided tours into nature to see, listen, experience and learn from it. Learn about animals and nature Ingemar Alenäs has many years’ experience in environmental and water matters, working for municipalities, county councils and the Swedish Environmental Institute. Ingemar has worked on the Ätran and Herting Project for the past 25 years. Take your work group, school class or association on an excursion to experience nature through the eyes of an ecologist. Examples of guided tours:   Hertingforsen with salmon, trout, eel, lamprey and other interesting species of fish The Herting Project - a unique project. How was it made feasible? Lakes and water in the natural cycle The meadowlands with butterflies and other wildlife experiences Birdsong in your or my natural forest Coastal beaches with sand and beach finds The experiences are designed by nature, so be prepared for surprises! We are happy to bring some coffee and pastries as well as a positive mood with us, but we leave stress and media behind for a couple hours as we venture into lush and beautiful nature The specifics of the guided tours are determined according to your wishes. You are welcome to contact ingemar@alenas.se for more information. Photo: Ingemar Alenäs

Lavish weddings are not for everyone. Some prefer simple ceremonies, a wedding with just the closest ones. In Falkenberg, we have truly magical places for those who want to promise each other eternal fidelity in beautiful nature or a magnificent setting. So here you go, here is a list of beautiful places to get married in.

Lace up your hiking boots and go explore the wilds of Sweden. Hiking through the varied colours of the autumn is just as enjoyable as doing so in the lush greenery of spring. Falkenberg has plenty of great hiking trails, ranging from a variety of footpaths to marked hiking trails.

Climb up onto the back of a horse and enjoy the experiences in nature together with your friends. Decide whether you want to tiptoe along the water’s edge on an Icelandic horse or take a relaxing western tour through the rolling landscape of Asige.

From the bike saddle you can experience Falkenberg in a nice way. Follow the beautiful coastline or choose one of the scenic rounds that are located along the Ätrans valley. Take your time, there are lots of nice stops along the way.

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.

There is something special about stepping into a lush field and cutting the crisp stalks yourself. To smell and to taste. Here is where you find pick-your-own places for picking flowers, vegetables and berries in Falkenberg. Gunnarstorp’s Gardens Welcome to this abundant garden, open to pick-your-own visits. The abundance and variety of dahlias, from July to the first ground frost, are impressive. Here you also find well-known flowers like among others sweet peas, peonies and montbretia. Bring your own picnic basket and sit down in the orangery or outside in the garden. Munkagård Estate Outside the village of Morup are long lines of a variety of strawberries. During the season the pick-your-own is open when there are berries to pick. Have a look at the homepage where the availability is advertised. You can also buy cordial, jams, rusks and more. Långås Bär A place to pick strawberries during the season. Check the website for availability of berries. Stora Berg’s Pick-your-own . In the rolling fields between Falkenberg and Halmstad long rows of strawberries and raspberries are grown. Here you are welcome to come and pick the lovely berries yourself. The beautiful views come free. Here is also a café open in summertime where you can have a gorgeous berry buffet. Ätradalen’s farmshop and plantations The farm is beautifully situated along the river Ätran just outside Vessigebro. This is a small-scale flower farm where you can cut your own. The goal is to be able to offer locally produced cut flowers from midsummer to late autumn. There is also a small field of outdoor grown autumn raspberries and a farm shop where you can buy the honey from the farm’s beehives. Blom’s Farm A working farm where everything is grown in harmony with nature. Seasonal vegetables, cut flowers and plants for sale. Here you find cut flowers; annuals and perennials, on masse. Runevad’s Garden Welcome into our garden. The garden holds a big pond with a little man-made waterfall. In the pond there are hundreds of goldfish. If you would like to visit the garden for a moment of green pleasure and some inspiration you pay an entrance fee which includes coffee and cake in a cosy place. The “fika” is served in our large orangery. In the garden is also a pick-your-own flower plantation. Eftra Garden This is a small scale flower plantation with seasonal flowers for cutting: Tulips in spring, followed by anemones and crowfoot. Then follows summer flowers and the dahlias that blooms until the first frost. Lilla Hälsoträdgården (The Little Health Garden) In these gardens flowers are grown in the spirit of “slow flowers”: Small scale, environmentally friendly, locally produced and artisanal - Every seed, bulb, tuber or plant is handled by tender hands and warm hearts. No flowers are the same, and every bouquet is naturally unique. Here are sometimes “Dusk flowers” on offer: Cut-your-own in the flowerbeds in the evening when the sunset paints the sky and the garden. Only on advertised dates, preregestration only. Follow on Instagram @lillahalsotradgarden for upcoming dates, workshops and more. Tångagård Tångagård is an organic vegetable and potato farm with KRAV certified produce. Everything here is grown in harmony with nature, completely without artificial fertilisers and chemical pesticides. You can buy the produce in the self-service farm shop that is open for business 24 hours per day or venture out into the fields to pick your own. Hule Trädgård & Musteri (Hule Garden and Apple Juice Factory) In the spring, summer and autumn the cosy shop in the greenhouse is filled with seasonal flowers, plants and paraphernalia for garden, decking and conservatory. During July and August, pick-your-own tomatoes are on offer. You can also cut-your-own flowers outside the greenhouse. In September the apple press is opened and there is the opportunity to hand in and get your own garden apples juiced. Ugglarps Grönt The farm shop by the sea in Ugglarp is well known far beyond the municipality for its vegetables, expertise, and innovative approach.Starting in the summer of 2025, it will also be possible to pick your own flowers. Read more about Ugglarps Grönt and their flower picking.  

It’s often only a short wait in Falkenberg’s bird habitats before you spot something interesting. Along the northern coast of Falkenberg, you will find one of Northern Europe’s most important resting places for migratory birds. A lot of different bird species also seek shelter and rest in the bogs, escarpments and lakes of inland Falkenberg. Bird watching in Falkenberg Falkenberg has something interesting for bird watchers all year round. The winters are often mild with open waters, and there is only an short break between the flight of migratory birds in the spring and autumn, around midsummer. There are many lovely varied bird habitats in Falkenberg. Along the coast Long stretches of Falkenberg’s coastline consists of grazed shore meadows. The coastal area, which stretches from Morups Tånge in the south and up to Varberg Municipality in the north, is one of Northern Europe’s most important resting places for migratory birds. In Falkenberg, you can spot eider, common scoter, red-throated diver, brent goose and many other species. The area is also important for nesting species such as terns. By lake and forest There are a variety of nice bird habitats in Falkenberg’s inland areas. The osprey and black-throated diver are among several bird species that thrive in the area around Fegensjön. At Sumpafallen’s rapids, you may catch sight of kingfishers and dippers. At Högsjömossen, aside from listening to the black grouse’s call and cranes, you might also be fortunate enough to see moose up close. Falkenberg's Ornithological Society If you want to know more, contact Falkenberg's Ornithological Society, which is an active association with programmes and meetups. Their website contains detailed descriptions of all of Falkenberg’s bird habitatsexternal link.

A refreshing jog, a walk with your dog or a brisk speedwalk. No matter how you intend to use them, there are several well-maintained jogging tracks in Falkenberg. Exercising outdoors is a great way to get some fresh air at the same time. In Falkenberg Municipality, there are many great exercise spots. There are a total of eleven well-lit jogging tracks, each of which is unique. The jogging tracks are intended for jogging/running as well as walking. You are not allowed to ride a bicycle or horse on the jogging tracks.   Jogging tracks – Naturkartan

For those who love water, Falkenberg is an ideal destination. Here, your next excursion on the water is always just around the corner. Canoeing is an exciting adventure suitable for the whole family. You can choose between gliding through the waters of lake Fegen, camping and fishing. You could also settle for a shorter expedition along some of our peaceful, meandering rivers.

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.

It’s not just salmon that thrive in Falkenberg’s rivers and lakes and along its coastline. There are many beautiful fishing spots here. And if you don’t end up catching anything, you’ll still have had a wonderful day out in nature.

Fresh air and being in nature do us good. Food also tastes better outdoors. Even if you're not going on a full-day outing in our rather unpredictable weather, just getting to a barbecue spot can be enough to recharge. Grill sausages, stick bread, or maybe just marshmallows. Here are some tips on places to visit! Vallarna Vallarna's new playground is equipped with a nice barbecue spot. It's the perfect place for families with playful children! The grill has a rotating grill grate, and there are plenty of seating areas at the barbecue spot. Coordinates:  56.905254, 12.500305 Kristineslätt At Kristineslätt, you can not only watch football and skate, but there's also an excellent sledding hill. This is a steep and long hill, suitable for slightly older children. Parking is available at the ice rink or Facon Alkoholfri Arena. Conveniently, the hill might as well be called "drink hill" (drickabacken)…. During the winter of 2023-24, nice logs and a concrete barrel for grilling have been set up. Coordinates: 56.891976, 12.512413 Långasand At the northern end of Långasand lies Garnbjär, where you'll find a barbecue spot with a front-row seat to the sea on the cliffs. Take the opportunity to stroll through the beautiful nature reserve of Vesslunda. Coordinates:  56.833178, 12.587105 Sumpafallen Head down to the rapids at Sumpafallen and set up your picnic at one of the many barbecue spots available here. Enjoy the natural spectacle and the roaring rapids. There is also a 2.5 km walking trail. Coordinates: 57.093303866211414, 12.657457425687083 Lyngsjön In Krogsered, you’ll find Lyngsjön. The swimming area is well-equipped with a grill, benches, and a grill hut. Take a walk on the hiking trail around the lake. Coordinates: 57.072640, 12.943370 Yngeredsforsen Next to the Dead Falls (Döda fallet), there are plenty of tables, benches, and a barbecue spot. It's a bit of a walk to carry your picnic, but it’s worth it. Learn about the area’s history by reading the signs and enjoy the ice formations over the falls. Coordinates: 57.020286, 12.744463 Grimsholmen Grimsholmen is a nature reserve just south of Falkenberg. Here, you are in the midst of an open landscape with coastal meadows and cliffs. Whether the sea is mirror-like or rough with waves and wind, the sea is always fascinating. Coordinates:  56.844237, 12.55746 Ljungsjön Ten kilometers east of Falkenberg, you'll find Ljungsjön, which has a nice barbecue spot at the swimming area. Around the lake, there is a scenic walking trail about 4.5 km long. Coordinates:  56.992233, 12.555513 Ätraforsdammen In the middle of Ätrafors, you’ll find the popular swimming area with a barbecue spot and a large space for children to play. Be sure to check out the power plant located right next to it. Coordinates: 57.035588, 12.6715 Sjönevadssjön Sjönevad is calm and peaceful. The barbecue spot is located at the swimming area. You can also take a walk along the lake and pass by Sjönevads Gästis and the old dance pavilion. Coordinates:  56.982106, 12.746679 Ätran In the town of Ätran, there are several barbecue spots. You can find one at the swimming area, one with a wind shelter along the Hallandsleden trail, and one at Ätrans Skidcenter. Coordinates (swimming area):  57.122900, 12.950539  Wind shelter:  57.124735, 12.961547 Ätrans Skidcenter: 57.121089, 12.959272 Musasjön Are you shopping in Ullared and want to have a snack outdoors? Then you’re just a stone’s throw away from Musasjön, where there are several barbecue spots to choose from. There’s also a nice walk around the lake. Coordinates:  57.134193, 12.705823 Fegensjön A large part of the 23.4 km² Fegen Lake is classified as a nature reserve, and approximately in the middle of the lake's lower section, the three regions of Halland, Småland, and Västergötland meet. The swimming area Linjevik is equipped with a barbecue spot, swimming jetty, toilet, and trash bins. You can walk here from the village of Fegen along the Solviken nature trail, which is about two kilometers one way. Coordinates: 57.11644992482985, 13.044212028119114

For those who are homesick, for those who find it hard to sleep or a little bit difficult to see, for those of you who need to relax or for you that for some other reason want to teleport to some of the best places in Falkenberg - here are the sounds from ten beautiful spots in Falkenberg municipality. Click each picture to hear the sounds of Falkenberg on Spotify.

Take the coastal road between Falkenberg and Halmstad and experience a scenic journey with lots of interesting stops you can make along the way. A tourist road with signage Halland’s coastal road links together Falkenberg and Halmstad and follows the beautiful landscape along the coastline. Aside from scenic nature, there are several other interesting attractions you can stop at along the way, which is why it has been given the Swedish National Road Administration’s brown/white route signing to designate that it is a “tourist road”. Simply follow the brown signs with white flowers. Follow the flower From Falkenberg, there are signs from Falkenbergsmotet - through Falkenberg (Gamla Stan) over Söderbron - Strandvägen to Skrea Church - via Boberg out to Eftra and at the coastal road all the way down to Halmstad. It passes through central Halmstad and ends at Hallarna. Make a day trip Here are some fun stops you can make along the way: Grimsholmen Smörkullen Vesslunda Svedinos Bil- & Flygmuseum  

For teenage couples making out and pensioners having a rest: Scenic seating has a central role in the spirit of the Swedish people. They give support and rest, the possibility for reflection and tingling love. They listen to whatever - quietly and understanding. Here are 10 beautifully situated places for all philosophers, romantics and picnic-prone people. Gröna kullen (The green hill) Where the river Ätran opens up and reveals Falkenberg in all its glory, lies two brilliant picnic tables on a green hill. Buy and bring a treat from town and have an outdoor lunch with the town’s most impressive view. Hitta hit!   Spritan Bacchus, or “spritanrakan” as it’s commonly known locally, has always been a sanctuary for swimmers afraid of the sand. The benches are brilliant for philosophical reflections after an evening dip on a temperate summer’s evening. Hitta hit!   The secret seat in the dunes Up in the thickets, in the dunes between the pier and Bacchus, hides this jewel of a bench. Sit yourself down with a cold drink and let the ocean winds clear your thoughts. The scratches that you might suffer is a small price to pay. Hitta hit!   Bengtesgårds bench Have a seat, listen to the birdsong and hear the wind sing in the leaves of the big oaks and hazels. If you still have a childlike mind you can also climb the large rock, warmed by the sun, just close by. Hitta hit!   The haven of Vallarna A stone's throw from Vallarna is a scenic sofa that most of the time is surrounded by beautiful flowers, and has a baffling view. Escape the dim of Vallarna and have that nap you are so deserving of. Hitta hit!   The Vicarage isle by church in Vinberg In the lush grove by the vicarage in Vinberg are these seats and a folly in the 18th century style. Have a seat, feel the reverence and perhaps the historical presence of the legendary author Olof von Dalin. Hitta hit! Benches for Daydreaming To walk to the beach can seem an impossible project. If you walk along the river Ätran there is salvation a short distance from the centre of town in the form of two benches for daydreaming, designed for relaxing comfort. If you have time to get hungry, the pizzeria Lilla Napoli is just a stone’s throw away. Hitta hit! The Magnificent in Vesslunda It’s tough to get here; You have to walk through beautiful scenery, listen to the steady swelling of the sea and smell the heather and salty winds. But if you manage to overcome these tribulations the reward is waiting for you in the form of a bench, wide enough to bear several friends at once and with a panoramic view of the west-coast ocean. Hitta hit!   The Icebreaker of Ätran By the river Ätran’s roaring rapids, via a squiggly set of stairs, you find this luxurious bench. Bring a kebab roll, a “fika” or an ice-cold ice cream and have a seat. Because of the noise this bench is perhaps not suitable for hearty conversations, so it’s perfect if you need to avoid embarrassing silence. Hitta hit! Rosa’s Bench at Grimsholmen There are plenty of nice seats in the Grimsholmen nature reserve. Actually, lots. All very nice. But a favourite, particularly if you want company, is probably the picnic table hidden away behind a little pine tree just at the beginning of the trail, overlooking the sea, the meadow and the cattle, longing for company.   Hitta hit!    

Flowers, gardens and parks are an important part of society, both historically and today. To be surrounded by greenery, to behold what has grown strong, beautiful and fragrant can make the biggest sceptic to see enjoyment in life. Here in Falkenberg you can experience well thought out floral splendour and carefully planned parks.

Do you like seaweed tickling at your feet, jetties and shallow beaches or deep lakes surrounded by lush forests? There are 256 lakes in Falkenberg as well as beaches that stretch on for kilometres, and a lovely bathhouse as well. Find your new favourite swim spot.