Things to do in Ängelholm - our 9 best tips

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated May 2026 | Looking for things to do in Ängelholm? This small town in Skåne is located on the coast and is crossed by the Rönne River. Here are the best sights, tips and a complete itinerary for 2 days.

Ängelholm in Skåne

Ängelholm is a relatively small, but nice town we thought. Here are some of the best things to do in Ängelholm – from attractions to nature experiences.

• Walk along the Rönne river through the city
• Visit Hembygdsparken Ängelholm with animals and historic buildings
• Enjoy the beach at Ängelholm beach
• Discover the Ängelholm Railway Museum
• Strolling in the city centre and along pedestrian streets

Planning more trips? Don't miss our guides to Tylösand and Falkenberg

9 things to do in Ängelholm

Ängelholm is a cozy small town. Here are 9 things we can recommend in Ängelholm

1. Stroll in historic Ängelholm

First and foremost, of course, you can stroll in and discover the historic and charming parts of Ängelholm. For example, we thought it was very nice around Smedjegatan, with cobbled alleys and picturesque houses.

You can also visit Stortorget, where market trading takes place on weekdays.

2. Shopping on Storgatan

If you want to experience some city life, you can walk along Storgatan in the centre of Ängelholm. There are plenty of shops, but also cafés and restaurants.

3. Take a boat trip with Laxen on the river Rönne.

Laxen is a tourist boat that usually does guided sightseeing tours along the Rönne river, which winds through the whole of Ängelholm and is sometimes called ”Skåne's Amazon”.

When we were here in summer 2021, tours were cancelled due to the pandemic, but the boat Laxen goes from the jetty at the town hall. The river can of course also be explored by canoe, or by walking or cycling.

4. Sunbathing and swimming at sea baths

Ängelholm became known as a seaside resort as early as the 19th century, and it is not far to Skälderviken with its long sandy beaches. There are several different bathing areas, such as

• Dune house
• Roebuck
• Siberia
• starvation

5. Hang out in Hembygdsparken

Ängelholm's Hembygdspark is a nature area where you will also find animal enclosures, a playground, an inn and an ice cream and waffle parlour.

The park is very popular and offers a rich programme of concerts, National Day celebrations, Midsummer celebrations, sing-alongs, children's theatre, etc. Balloon theatre and other activities.

The park also houses no less than five small museums. The museums are open during the summer and can be visited for a small communal fee.

• Technical Museum showcases technical tools, machinery, vintage cars and motorbikes.
• School and bank museum shows old teaching materials from the municipality's schools and the development of the savings bank system.
• Leather, Hussar and Toy Museum houses memories of the Hussar squadron and the city's leather industries, as well as a toy exhibition.
• Luntertunstugan offers a 19th century farmhouse.
• Grönvallska farm instead offers a bourgeois home from around 1900.

6. Experience adventure at Upzone Adventure Park

Those looking for a little more adventure and adrenaline can try high-level adventure at Upzone Adventure Park. There are high-altitude courses where you can throw yourself into cable cars, climb nets, walk on wires high up in the air or swing in vines ...

7. Visit Ängelholm Aviation Museum

The Ängelholm Aviation Museum is located in Valhall Park, which is the site of the former F10 air wing.

The history goes back to the Second World War, when the F10 was rushed to Malmö, and later moved to Ängelholm. The squadron was disbanded in 2002, and two years later the museum was created by a group of F10 comrades.

The museum is a bit charmingly messy and untidy, as it can be when a museum is run by idealists. At the same time, there is a lot to look at here, and the museum is a bit of a goldmine for those interested in old warplanes.

It is interesting to look around the aircraft and for those who want there are aircraft simulators, where you can try to fly and land the J35 Draken, SK60 or a Cessna.

We were also fascinated by the story of Swedish female aviation pioneer Elsa Andersson, who sadly died during a parachute jump in 1922, aged just 24.

8. Learn about trains at the Railway Museum

Another thing you don't want to miss doing in Ängelholm is visiting the Railway Museum. This museum is really neat and tells the history of trains and railways.

The first steam locomotives in Sweden rolled out in 1856, but not everyone was in favour of these innovations. In 1848, parliamentarian Leonharf Fredrik Rääf hoped that ”Sweden would be part of such progress as late as possible”.

You can climb aboard old steam locomotives, test how heavy it is to pull mine rails, watch an informative film as the model trains chug by in front, or perhaps take a ride on the miniature train, which in the summer tours the park outside the museum.

You can also take a seat in the museum's moving little cinema, where the benches shake as you follow the steam locomotive around the landscape. We highly recommend this fine, interesting and entertaining museum.

9. Bathing in the House of Water

Vattnets Hus in Ängelholm calls itself the new activity centre of northwest Skåne. The swimming centre is used for everything from play and recreation to training and competitions.

The adventure centre has slides, a wave pool, a stream channel and a whirlpool. The building also has a gym, light therapy and a Nordic Hamam Spa. For those who are hungry, there is a bistro, which works with local suppliers and local produce.

Want to extend your trip? Combine with a weekend in Bjäre Peninsula or Halmstad

More to do in Ängelholm

For those who like culture

There is of course even more to see and do in Ängelholm than our suggestions. Here are some more tips for those interested in culture.

• Ausås mill is a Dutch-type windmill, built in 1817 and in use until 1950.
• Ceramist there are several in Ängelholm, including Åbergs krukmakeri, Gjordkällaren and Sofia Nilsson.
• Art walk you can do on your own. A map is available at the Ängelholm Tourist Centre.
• Sjöholm's bakery serves stone-oven baked goods, and has been in the same location since 1876 (Storgatan 58).

For those who love nature

Do you like nature best? Then here are some more suggestions for things to do in Ängelholm:

• Fishing can be done with a fishing licence in the rivers Rönne, Vege and Västerjön.
• Kronos forest is a forest area near the sea with several hiking trails, as well as areas for mountain biking.
• Lergöksrundan is a 16 km long cycle path, which runs through the city, along the sea and through the Kronos forest.
• Canoeing or kayak, or why not SUP, you can do in the Rönne river.
• Trolleys is a steep ravine that offers exciting hiking, like memories of the Snapphanes.

For those with children

Here are some more tips for things to do in Ängelholm with children or teenagers.

• The King's Building Adventure park offers activities such as summer tobogganing, zipline, climbing, cycling and bungy rocket. (Kungsbygget 44, Våxtorp)
• The puddle train goes to and from Vattnets Hus and Hembygdsparken.
• Pytteskogen is a small forest north of Hembygdsparken, where you can visit Trollmor, play or play outdoor games.
• Rönneviks bangolf is adjacent to Hembygsparken, and is open in the summer.
• The UFO monument is a memorial to an alleged landing of a spacecraft in the Siberian forest on 18 May 1946.

Where can you live or stay with your campervan?

Best areas to live in and explore

• Centre of Ängelholm - Ideal if you want to be close to restaurants, shopping and the city centre.
• Rönne river area – Quiet and close to nature with nice walking paths along the Rönne River.
• Close to the beach – For those who want to live near Ängelholm beach and the sea.
• The country park - Ideal area for families with proximity to nature and activities.

Campsites and Campsites

We parked the motorhome at Ängelholm's marina. Here we thought we were excellent on good ground, with electricity and close to the nice marina, where there was also a small restaurant.

Additional places to stay include Råbocka camping, Solhäll family camping and Valhall farm, caravan and camping site.

More city guides nearby

• Things to do in Karlskrona
• Things to do on the Bjäre Peninsula
• Things to do in Halmstad
• Things to do in Helsingborg
• Things to do in Tylösand
• Things to do in Falkenberg

FaQ - frequently asked questions about Ängelholm

When is the best time to visit Ängelholm?

Summer is the most popular time to visit Ängelholm for swimming, cycling and seaside activities. Spring and early autumn are also great for nature experiences and excursions along the coast.

How many days do you need in Ängelholm?

Two days is enough to experience many of Ängelholm's biggest attractions. With more days you can explore the surroundings, visit nearby coastal communities and enjoy beach life.

Is Ängelholm a good destination for a motorhome?

Yes, Ängelholm is a popular destination for campervan travellers with campsites and parking spaces close to both the beach and the city centre. The town is also a good starting point for discovering northwestern Skåne.

What is Ängelholm most famous for?

Ängelholm is best known for its long sandy beaches, its pleasant center and the scenic environment along the Rönne River. The city also attracts with its nice walking trails, art and proximity to the Bjäre Peninsula.

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