Winter Wellness i Halland

Discover Sweden's "Blue Zone"

Feeling good may be the ultimate luxury, and in Halland, you have the opportunity to recharge and feel truly well. Perhaps it’s the wide beaches, fresh winds, forests, and lakes that helps the people of Halland live longer than anyone else in Sweden—or perhaps it’s the region’s long-standing tradition of spa culture, cold bathing, health, and wellness. Here, winter wellness is a lifestyle, an invitation to slow down, reconnect with nature, and enjoy moments of pure relaxation and joy.

Tips for Cozy Winter Wellness in Halland

Together with Others!

Socializing is good for both the body and the soul. Invite friends and family for a delicious meal at places like Algot in Kungsbacka, Spiseriet in Varberg, Rådhustorget in Falkenberg or Söderfamiljen in Halmstad.

Take a deep breath and embrace the light

Have you ever stood alone on a vast beach, gazing out toward the horizon, feeling the wind and salt breeze in your hair? Take a moment and just enjoy the gentle winter light and feel the power of nature. Head to Åsa Havsbad, Olofsbo Beach, Apelviken in Varberg, Haverdal, Skummeslövstrand, or one of the many other beautiful beaches in Halland.

Eat the rainbow

Shop locally and boost yourself with the greenest kale and the reddest beets! Even in winter, several of Halland’s charming farm shops remain open. Here, you can buy vegetables and eggs from Ullarps Gård outside Falkenberg, artisan bread from Solhaga Stenugnsbageri, farm-produced cheese from Skrea Ost, and meat and deli products from Gårdsbutik Thuresson.

Catch those zzz…

What could be better than waking up in a fluffy hotel bed? Good sleep provides energy, strengthens the immune system, and reduces stress levels. Try the boutique hotel Havanna in Varberg, the cozy Hamngatan 27 in Falkenberg, or the newly renovated Grand Hotel in Halmstad.

Step outside

Low-intensity exercise has many health benefits and gives you the chance to reflect on the beautiful surroundings while staying active! Hop on a bike and follow the Kattegattleden trail, hike the scenic Prince Bertil's Trail winding along the coast between Halmstad and Tylösand, or marvel at the mighty waves and stunning views from the Strandpromenaden in Varberg or the Strandpromenaden in Särö.

Take a cold bath

In Halland, people swim all year round, and a dip in the cold water releases a rush of adrenaline, endorphins, and dopamine, leading to feelings of happiness, pain relief, and an overall sense of well-being. Visit one of Halland's most beautiful landmarks—Varberg's Cold Bathhouse, the pier at Skrea Beach (with warmth nearby at Falkenberg’s beach hotel), or the 120-meter pier at Skummeslöv Beach.

Unwind at the Spa

Halland is home to some of Sweden's best spa hotels. Falkenberg Strandbad, recently awarded a Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Award, Ästad Vingård with its Michelin-star restaurant ÄNG, Asia Spa and Varbergs Kusthotell in Varberg, and The Spa at Hotel Tylösand.

Time for yourself

What makes you feel good? Perhaps it’s picking up a delicious cinnamon bun from Kustbageriet in Varberg or filling a thermos with coffee from Slöinge Kafferosteri and heading out into nature. Or maybe it’s enjoying in the atmosphere of an art museum like Mjellby Art Museum or the Teckningsmuséet in Laholm.