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Höganäs in Skåne - the ceramics town on the west coast

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Höganäs is located in north-west Skåne, on the Kullen peninsula, and is probably for most people strongly associated with ceramics. This is also a pleasant coastal community surrounded by dramatic scenery, cosy holiday resorts and thriving Swedish vineyards.

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Höganäs

Originally a fishing village, Höganäs developed over time, with the mining industry of coal and clay, into a centre for the production of ceramics such as the famous Höganäskrusen. Today this is also an area that attracts tourists, especially in the summer.

Göra i Höganäs i Skåne

The town is located on the Kulla peninsula in northwest Skåne, about 25 kilometres northwest of Helsingborg.

Port of Höganäs

We came to Höganäs by motorhome and first drove down to the harbour, where there is a parking space for motorhomes. There are lots of nice boats that you can watch, and there is also a restaurant and a service centre.

We went out on one of the piers, which was decorated with small ceramic tiles. Very nice and creative!

At the far end of the same pier is the artwork 'Open Hand'. Created by Kerstin Ahlgren in 2003, the sculpture symbolises the flight of Jews to Höganäs in Skåne from occupied Denmark during the Second World War. A total of around 1200 Danish Jews came to the harbour in 1943, escaping deportation to the concentration camps.

Göra i Höganäs i Skåne - hamnen

Parking space for motorhomes

In the harbour there is also a parking space for motorhomes. The site is really big and when we were here there was plenty of space. Service is available in the form of toilets, showers and the possibility of emptying and filling tanks. The price was 190 SEK / day (August 2021) and this is paid in a vending machine in the harbour. An excellent place we thought!

Ställplats Kullahalvön
Göra i Höganäs i Skåne

Beach and swimming

Right next to the harbour is a small sandy beach called Kvickbadet. It was not bathing weather when we were here, but the beach is nice so we can imagine that it is popular when it is warm and sunny.

Göra i Höganäs i Skåne - Kvickbadet

Next to the beach, on the long pier in the harbour, there is a small cold bath house where you can take a sauna with a panoramic view of the Öresund before going for a swim.

Göra i Höganäs i Skåne - Kvickbadet

Höganäs centre

We also took a little walk in the centre of Höganäs, mostly to look around and do some errands. Here it was quiet in the morning we can say!

Göra i Höganäs i Skåne

We also looked at Höganäs church (Himmelsfärdskyrkan) which was opened in 1934. A nice church with its wide tower!

Göra i Höganäs i Skåne - kyrkan

Keramikbygden Höganäs

Not surprisingly, Höganäs is strongly associated with ceramics. Ceramics have been fired here for almost two hundred years and potters, designers and manufacturers have made the name famous all over the world.

In the area, there are currently around 30 active ceramists, studios, workshops and shops where you can buy ceramics or perhaps try turning them yourself. In the main town itself, you can visit the Ceramic Centre, which is located in Höganäs Keramik's old factory, next to the Höganäs Design Outlet.

Göra i Höganäs i Skåne - keramik

More to see and do in Höganäs / on the hill for those who like food, culture and history?

There is a lot to see and do in Höganäs in Skåne, especially if you refer to the whole municipality and the surroundings of the Kullen peninsula. For example, you can visit the towns of Viken, Brunnby, Lerhamn and Mölle. Here are some more tips for those who like food, culture and history:

  • Höganäs Museum has an art gallery and displays exhibitions.
  • Krapperup Castle welcomes visitors to the castle garden and there is also a café.
  • Nimis is a famous work of art by artist Lars Vilks, beautifully situated on the coast and reached by a challenging walk.
  • Wine tasting can be experienced at Arilds Vineyard, Kullaberg Vineyard or Södåkra Vineyard.

More to see and do in Höganäs / Kullen for nature lovers

There is also much to experience and do in Höganäs for those who like nature experiences. Here are some suggestions:

  • Cycling can be done on the Kulla Peninsula, for example along the Kattegat Trail between Helsingborg and Gothenburg.
  • Golf you can play in several places, including Höganäs Golf Club.
  • Kullaberg Nature Reserve offers dramatic and beautiful scenery, as well as several exciting caves.
  • Kullaleden SL5 is the Skånelenden sub-trail that runs around the Kulla Peninsula. The trail runs from Helsingborg to Utvälinge and is 70 kilometres in total.
  • Mölleslingan is a 4.6-kilometre-long hiking trail past forest, sea and cultural-historical environments.

More to see and do in Höganäs / on the Hill with children

Last but not least, here are some tips on things to do in Höganäs for those travelling with children:

  • Pancake barn at Ekhaga Gård offers a mini-zoo, a restaurant and activities such as cross-carting and an obstacle course.
  • Tumblers can be seen in the sea around Kullaberg, and you can take RIB boat trips to experience porpoise safaris.
  • Horse riding can be done with Kullaberg's Icelandic horses.

More to see and do in the neighbourhood

Want to see and experience even more in north-west Skåne? In that case, we can recommend the lovely city of Helsingborg with our 20 attractions. Here you will also find the the picturesque village of Råå, Tropical zoo with exotic animals, Sofiero castle and castle garden, Fredriksdal and lovely Ramlösa brunnspark.

The centre of Helsingborg
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Have you visited Höganäs in Skåne? How was your experience? Do you have even more tips?

Facts about Höganäs

  • Landscape: Skåne
  • County: Skåne County
  • Municipality: Municipality of Höganäs
  • Location: On Kullahalvön / Kullen peninsula in north-west Skåne.
  • District: Höganäs district, Väsby district, Brunnby district, Viken district
  • Population: About 27 000 in the municipality (2021)

History in Höganäs

  • 1488: The fishing village of Höyenaess was first mentioned.
  • 16th and 17th century: The fishing village consisted of about 20 households.
  • 18th century: During the plague years, the population declined slightly.
  • 1797: Höganäsbolaget was founded when mining took off. At its peak, there were more than 50 mines here.
  • 1830s: The brick and ceramics industry developed.
  • 1936: Höganäs became a town
  • 1961: The mining operations ended when the Prince Gustaf Adolf shaft was closed.
  • 1971: The town became the capital of a large municipality.

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