Things to do in Falkenberg - 12 sights and experiences

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: May 2026 | Looking for things to do in Falkenberg? This lovely west coast town offers lovely beaches and great experiences. Here are the best sights, tips and a complete itinerary for 2 days.

Falkenberg

I spent all my childhood summers in Halland, and now we have had the chance to return several times with the camper to discover even more. In Falkenberg we like Skrea beach, but there is also a lot of other things to see and do.

Planning more trips? Don't miss our guides to Varberg and Halmstad

12 things to do in Falkenberg

Falkenberg is a nice town on the west coast. Here you will find 12 things that we can recommend in Falkenberg

1. Strolling in the Old Town

When you visit Falkenberg, you won't want to miss the Old Town, with its winding cobbled streets and charming wooden houses in beautiful colours. Here you can see, for example

• Laurentiiparks
• Goose Square
• Falkenberg Local History Museum
• Hindströmsgården

If you want to learn more about the history of the city, you can follow the historical walk "Keys to the city". The route is about two kilometres long, and at each stop there is a sign telling the history of the place.

2. peek into the church of St Laurentii

St Laurentii's Church is Falkenberg's oldest building, with some parts remaining from the 14th century. The church was burned down in the 16th century, but it was rebuilt and the tower was added in the 18th century.

When Falkenberg got a new church in 1892, they stopped using St Laurentii for religious purposes, and instead used the building as a gymnasium, tennis court, wrestling hall and cinema.

Extensive renovations were carried out in the 1920s, which led to the discovery of marvellous wall and ceiling paintings from the 16th and 18th centuries.

Today, the building is functioning as a church again, and is popular for both baptisms and weddings. We highly recommend stopping by just to look at the beautiful old paintings.

3. See art at the RIAN Design Museum

RIAN is a renowned and exciting design museum housed in a historic building by the river Ätran. The museum is constantly showing new and exciting exhibitions, and sometimes guided tours are organised. When we were here, we saw a very nice exhibition with the potter Hertha Hillfon.

We also got involved in the artwork ”Kretskort” by BOOM! - a women's separatist glass group that arose from the need to create arenas for Swedish glass on more equal terms.

4. Sunbathing and swimming at Skrea beach

Skrea beach offers a fine sandy beach with opportunities for sunbathing, swimming and jumping from the jetty. There are also many different activities at the beach. Here you will find, for example

• Skrea bangolf
• Indoor swimming pool Klitterbadet
• SUP
• Tennis
• Outdoor gym
• Many different restaurants

If you want to spend your holiday at Skrea beach, you can stay at Falkenberg Strandbad or Ocean Hotel. If you prefer camping, you can choose between Skrea Camping and Hansagård Camping & Resort.

5. Check out Tullbron

Tullbron is perhaps one of Falkenberg's most famous landmarks, and a must-see.

The beautiful old stone bridge began construction in 1756 and was completed five years later. It replaced an earlier wooden bridge, which was often destroyed by ice and spring floods. Until 1914, you had to pay tolls to cross the bridge, which explains its name. Since 1984, the bridge has been declared a listed building.

6. Visit the Valleys

Vallarna is an oasis and a recreational area, a short walk from the centre of Falkenberg. There is an outdoor recreation area, jogging tracks, an outdoor gym and opportunities for salmon fishing in the river Ätran.

In the past Falkenberg castle here. The castle was built at the end of the 13th century, and for a long time it was part of the Danish royal outpost to the north. The castle was attacked many times and in 1434 it was burnt down by Engelbrekt's troops. Today, only minor ruins of the castle remain.

The legend of the Maiden of Aether is still alive, however - she who was trapped in the underworld with the remaining treasures. She is now said to be watching over the treasures in the form of a rooster, and if Falkenberg is ever in need again, she will wake from her sleep and return the treasures.

The valleys also offer a wide range of activities for families, children, young people and adults. Here you will find

• Vallarna playground
• Mini-zoo
• Disc golf
• Skatepark
• Parkour park
• Minigolf
• Boules centre

In the area you will also find Vallarna open air theatre. The story began with the popular duo Stedan & Krister, who needed a permanent stage for their comedy. Today, other actors usually take the stage, which is visited by around 60,000 people every year. This is also the venue for the popular Allsång på Vallarna.

7. Stroll along the Doctor's Promenade

The Doctor's Walk, which winds along the river Ätran, is named after Dr Gustaf Adam Ehrengranath, who was the town doctor in Falkenberg from 1856 to 1877. He believed that the town's inhabitants needed invigorating walks, so he had the two-kilometre-long trail constructed at his own expense.

Along the leafy walk, you are likely to see several salmon fishermen in the flowing water.

If you wish, you can continue over the Laxbron bridge and take the Laxpromenade back to town - the whole walk will be about four kilometres long.

8. Eat pizza at Little Napoli

Lilla Napoli in Falkenberg is the pizzeria for you who want to experience an authentic Neapolitan pizza, baked with carefully selected ingredients and lots of love. 

The guys who run the restaurant, located in a shabby little shack, have poured their hearts into the search for the perfect Neapolitan pizza, resulting in accolades in the White Guide and a big rush of bookings.

To make sure you get to taste a pizza, make sure you book your dough well in advance - in high season, preferably several weeks in advance.

9. Be impressed by Falkenberg's church

Falkenberg Church, or Falkenberg's new church, is a Gothic Revival building dating from 1892, when it replaced the older St Laurentii Church.

The church is beautiful and powerful in many ways. You can definitely take a look inside, although we found the church most impressive on the outside.

10. Experience nature in Grimsholmen nature reserve

One thing to do in Falkenberg, if you like nature, is to stop at Grimsholmen Nature Reserve. Here you are met by a beautiful open landscape with coastal meadows, heather, cliffs, pine forest and small charming fishing huts.

Everywhere you see cows and sheep grazing, or lazing in the green grass. This is a truly relaxed and beautiful area where you can hike, swim or birdwatch.

11. Strolling at Långasand beach

Långasand beach is a nice and shallow sandy beach located south of Falkenberg.

The beach is child-friendly and offers beautiful scenery. You can look for shells and mussels and there are barbecue areas on the northern headland.

There are parking spaces near the beach, but please note that motorhomes and caravans are not welcome between 22-06.

12. shopping at Gekås Ullared

Gekås Ullared is today Sweden's largest tourist destination, with around 4.8 million visitors each year. The company was founded in 1963 under the name Ge-kås Manufaktur, and has since grown exponentially. Here you can spend many hours shopping for bargains.

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

More to do in Falkenberg

For those who like culture

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

• Berte Museum is a nostalgia museum with lots of objects and built environments from the countryside (E6/E20, exit 48, Slöinge).
• Falkenberg Local History Museum in the Old Town tells the history of the city. (St Lars Church Street 8)
• Olympia Photo Museum showcases thousands of cameras, photo gadgets and images that tell the story of the evolution of photography (Sandgatan 13).
• Monarchy Museum displays gadgets made by Monark and Crescent (Servicevägen 12 D).
• Public art in Falkenberg is available in several places. A brochure is available from the RIAN Design Museum.

For those who love nature

Do you like nature best? Then you can find some more suggestions for things to do in Falkenberg here:

• Cycling you can do, for example along the Kategatt Trail, Ätranbaneleden, Pyttebaneleden, Fyrleden or Ätradalsleden.
• Fishing is popular in Ätran, Fegesjön, Högvadsån, Ljungsjön, Suseån, Alvhagasjön, Vinån, Vismen and many other places.
• Halland's most beautiful road is a route between Askome and Gällared, which was voted for when the Swedish Road Administration celebrated its 150th anniversary.
• Morup seaweed is a beautiful and wildlife-rich nature reserve south of Glommen, with lots of birds and a lighthouse from 1841.
• Canoeing can be done in several places, such as Ätran, Suseån, Högvadsån or Fegen.
• Sumpafallen nature reserve is a popular destination with a gorge and a rapids.
• Ugglarp is an area with beaches, Ullarp nature reserve, camping, farm shop and more.

For those with children

Here are also some more tips on things to do in Falkenberg with children or teenagers. I (Helena), who spent childhood summers in Tylösand, visited the Svedino car and aviation museum many times - and ate many SIA ice creams.

• Horse riding can do at Eddylou ranch (Särestad Furulund 105, Asige)
• Ullared high-altitude railway is located in Gekåsbyn. (Ullared)
• The dune baths is a swimming pool with a 50-metre pool, activity pool, whirlpool, training and treatments (Havsbadsallén).
• SIA Glass located in Slöinge with shop and ice cream parlour (Stenlösavägen 33, Slöinge)
• Svedino Car and Aviation Museum has one of the largest collections of old cars and aeroplanes in Europe (Ullarp 123, Ugglarp).
• Vallarna skate park consists of over 1000 square metres of concrete and steel structures for skateboarding and kickbiking (Läroverksgatan).

Where can you stay or park your motorhome?

Best areas to live in and explore

• City centre / Old town Ideal if you want to be close to restaurants, attractions and walks along the Ätran.
• Skrea beach Best choice in summer - close to swimming, beach life and restaurants.
• Ullared (for shopping) Good option if you want to combine Falkenberg with shopping.
• Ugglarp / Olofsbo Peaceful and close to nature, perfect for camping and relaxing.

Pitches and campsites

We stopped with our motorhome at Falkenberg Guest Harbour & Real motorhome parking. This is a really good place, with excellent service and convenient distance to the city centre.

The only thing that was a bit tricky for us was that we didn't manage to book the next night in the vending machine before the first one expired, which meant that when we left for an hour in the middle of the day, we didn't know if we would get a place again. More places where you can stay with a motorhome:

• Real motorway service area in Lövstaviken marina
• Skrea camping
• Ugglarp campsite
• Olofsbo campsite
• Rosendal campsite
• Shopping centre
• Hansagård camping & resort

READ MORE: Campsites and pitches in Halland

More city guides nearby

Are you planning to travel in southwest Sweden? Here are several guides to other places and cities that we have visited.

• Things to do on the Bjäre Peninsula
• Things to do in Helsingborg
• Things to do in Varberg
• Things to do in Halmstad
• Things to do in Ängelholm

FaQ - frequently asked questions about Falkenberg

What is Falkenberg most famous for?

Falkenberg is known for its long sandy beaches, cozy city center and beautiful nature along the coast. The city also attracts with good food, beach life and attractions such as Tullbron and the area around Ätran.

How many days do you need in Falkenberg?

Two to three days is enough to experience the main attractions in Falkenberg. With more days there is time to explore the beaches, take excursions along the Halland coast and discover small coastal communities nearby.

When is the best time to visit Falkenberg?

Summer, from June to August, is the most popular period for swimming, beach life and activities along the coast. Spring and early autumn are good for nature experiences, cycling and a slower pace.

Can you swim in Falkenberg?

Yes, Falkenberg is a popular destination for swimming and has several nice beaches. The most famous is Skrea beach, which attracts with its long sandy beach, piers and restaurants near the sea.