Stories from Halmstad

Hotel Mårtenson
Fredrik Mårtenson came from Ljungby and opened an inn and hotel on Storgatan, just inside Norre Port, in 1858.

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Twistens Courtyard
One of Halmstad’s most fascinating buildings is Twistens Courtyard at Storgatan 38.
In the basement are vaulted rooms that appear to date back to the Middle Ages.

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Kirsten Munch’s House
Welcome to Kirsten Munch’s House at Storgatan 32, known for its distinctive green-glazed bricks imported from the Netherlands.

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Halmkärven
It is a popular local restaurant with many regulars. In the 1970s, Halmkärven became a popular jazz venue, with the place packed for every performance.

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Stora torg
The name “Stora Torg” is a reminder of Halmstad’s Danish origins. It is not the Swedish “Stortorget”, but the Danish-influenced “Store torg”.

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Hotel Svea
The restaurant has served as an unofficial centre of power, and one of the hotel rooms was the setting for a chapter in the history of espionage.

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Halmstad castle
The castle was completed in 1619, and from here the Crown ruled Halmstad.

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Sankt Nikolai Church
Sankt Nikolai Church is so impressive that it is sometimes referred to as the Cathedral of Halland.

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Broktorpsgården
This house was probably built in the early 18th century.

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Vallgatan
Walking along Vallgatan is a real pleasure, especially in summer when roses and hollyhocks bloom along the walls of the houses.

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The Poorhouse
The new poorhouse was completed in 1859 and had sleeping, dining and work rooms, as well as bathing and sick rooms.

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The Fire Station
This red-brick building, with its distinctive arches, was inaugurated in 1903 and became home to Halmstad’s first professional fire brigade.

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Lilla torg
At the end of the 15th century, the Grey Friars, as the Franciscan monks were known, came to Halmstad. They built St Anne’s Monastery on the site now known as Lilla Torg.

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Norre Port
For more than 400 years, Norre Port has guarded Halmstad from the north. Over the centuries, Danes and Swedes have taken turns attacking and defending the city.

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Norre Katts park
In 1843, the land was bought by innkeeper Anders Sjögren, who immediately set about creating a place of entertainment. It became a park with lawns, leafy arbours and an avenue, as well as a restaurant at Upper Tivoli and a summerhouse.

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