Like an artist’s open studio, the parks are public spaces for us to enjoy floral splendour and lush greenery. Spaces to relax in, experience something new in or just enjoy. In close proximity in Falkenberg you find a number of parks of different sizes, style and location.
In the heart of the old town, among cobblestones and historic wooden houses from the 19th century, you will find the herb garden. Here, various herbs and medicinal plants, berry bushes, roses, and fruit trees grow. Among them, the large mulberry tree that bears fruit, as well as other fruit trees like quince (Cydonia), kiwi, grapes, raspberries, hazel, and Ginkgo.
Don’t miss: The large multi-stemmed mulberry tree that bears fruit sometime around July to September.
Next to Rian – Design Museum lies the sheltered, restored courtyard of Hindströmsgården. Here, fruit trees, perennial plantings, and small vegetable gardens of heritage plants grow. A hidden gem perfect for picnics. You can bring your own snacks or buy something delicious from the café in Rian.
Garden tours are organized on specific dates, and sometimes educational activities take place in the garden.
Open during June, July, August (Same opening hours as Rian).
The Rosarium, located in the old town near St. Laurence Church, was once Falkenberg’s first park.
In the grassy area, there is a frieze of large cobblestones that displays signs from the town’s first center – Gåsatorget. Here you will find beautiful rose arches and about 60 fragrant rose varieties, including the POM roses Lövhult and Skedarosen. The rose arches feature varieties such as Rosenholm, Valdemar, Nordland, Veilchenblau, Ilse Krohn Superior, and Wrams Gunnarstorp.
For the complete list of plants in the Rosarium, see here.
Don’t miss: The rose arch with the Wrams Gunnarstorp rose, which boasts a lavish pink bloom.
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A courtyard in the old town belonging to the local history museum. This cultural and historical garden features an arbor, fruit trees, and perennials. There are benches and a grassy area where you can take a break if you need a moment of rest.
Open during the summer, from June to August, during the museum’s opening hours.
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Falkenberg’s fine park features a lot of art and play sculptures, and a rich variety of trees, perennials, bushes, and annual plantings. The park hosts several different magnolias, including the June magnolia and the yellow-flowered tree magnolia ‘Ingemar’. The emperor tree blooms in blue during warm early summers. You’ll also find several interesting species such as the pagoda dogwood, trumpet tree, Siberian cork tree, indigo bush, tulip tree, and Chinese sequoia. Sit on café furniture and enjoy a packed lunch under an umbrella or on a blanket on the grass; it’s the perfect picnic park. The park is named after the old bathhouse located in the park.
Don’t miss: The yellow-flowered tree magnolia ‘Ingemar’ that blooms at the end of May, or the play sculptures “light algae” that glow when darkness falls.
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A park created for relaxation and to contribute to biological diversity. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Ätran River as it rushes towards the sea. The park features a hornbeam labyrinth, umbrella trees with seating underneath, and a wonderful view. Species such as tulip trees and blue peas can be found here. In the spring, snake’s head fritillaries and other spring bulbs bloom in the plantings. We have also planted plants beneficial to pollinators, including butterfly bushes.
Don’t miss: The hornbeam labyrinth – can you find your way out? Or the umbrella trees on the grassy area down towards the Ätran River.
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Falkenberg’s city park is a large park and natural area that includes both a fine park and outdoor recreation facilities. The area features a mini zoo, perhaps Sweden’s most famous open-air theater, and a large, immensely popular playground. Rhododendron and azalea plantings stretch along the Doctor’s Walk, which follows the Ätran River. The natural area is at its finest in the spring with all the bulb plantings. In the western part of the park, there is a fine park area with large summer flower beds adjacent to the cultural heritage site, Tullbron.
Don’t miss: The Doctor’s Walk when the rhododendrons are in bloom or the bulb plantings in the natural area during spring.
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